Help out in our guest house and with maintaining our Japanese garden in Hakone, Japan

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  Description

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  Hello Workawayers! We receive many requests and messages daily, so if you would like to send us a message, please first thoroughly read our profile and confirm whether or not you can meet these requirements.
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  We are urgently recruiting staff for our guest house who are able to work and stay for longer periods of time, for example, a year or longer. We do offer the possibility for your stay to be extended based on your capability, and we would be willing to assist select individuals who prove to be an exceptional fit for our inn in obtaining a working visa. However, we are unable to offer employment to those who are staying for a period of 6 months or less.
  *Unfortunately, we are also unable to offer employment to couples or duos due to accommodation capacity.
  
  We are looking for those who:
  ★ have previous experience working in a hotel or hospitality environment
  ★ excel at customer service and have a bright and positive attitude when communicating with guests
  ★ will be able to work at least 5-6 days a week, for 4-8 hours a day
  ★ have Japanese and English skills
  
  Those who have a working-related visa which allows them to be paid (working or working holiday visa) will be paid ¥1150 per hour. All other visa-holders are free to message us to discuss compensation.
  
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  We are a guest house in Hakone. As a traditional ryokan, our unique offerings include our handmade Japanese-style zen garden (the owner is a Japanese garden architect!) and hot springs (onsen).
  
  The rooms are furnished with tatami mats, incorporating the true style of Japan culture and hospitality for our guests to enjoy.
  
  We’re looking for someone who’s keen on learning more about Japanese hospitality and meeting people from all walks of life. Conversational English proficiency is a must.
  
  If you’re looking to soak in an onsen everyday and be part of our small guest house's family (we’re always open to your suggestions on how to improve our guest house), do apply!
  
  We are also actively looking for people who want to learn about traditional Japanese garden landscaping and maintenance through hands-on gardening work.
  Garden work is difficult and wages are based on ability; therefore, we are looking for interested and dedicated parties who are not merely looking to observe, nor those interested in a short-term stay.
  Our landscaping company employs more than 20 hard-working gardeners, and we are proud to have built and maintained numerous beautiful gardens in and around Hakone.
  If you are interested and committed to working hard in an outdoor environment, please feel free to contact us about this position as well.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  This is a great opportunity to use your English skills, study Japanese in an on-field setting, and learn about Japanese hospitality. Guests come from all over the world, so you can meet many people and learn about a lot of different cultures.

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  Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

  This host offers accommodation and payment.

  Host has indicated that they will pay at least the minimum hourly wage of their country for each hour worked and that accommodation will also be provided. They are asking for help with a business or business activity. Contact the host directly via the site messenger for more information and details about the wage provided. Any arrangements should be agreed in advance with your host.

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  Help

  You will be required to take part in all tasks at the inn which include check in, check out, guest guidance, room cleaning and bedmaking, and cooking/food preparation. We have only 8 rooms and 1 female dormitory, so the work is not difficult. All staff receive 1-2 days off a week.

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  Languages spoken

  English: Fluent
  Japanese: Intermediate

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  Accommodation

  You will stay in a private room with a shared kitchen and laundry machine available for use. Please make your own meals.
  Of course, you can use the onsen and massage chair as well.
  The house is surrounded by nature with fresh air. You can see Mt. Fuji when the weather is good.
  You can also go sightseeing in Hakone.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  4 to 8 hour in a day

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