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Join a local family in Okinawa, Japan

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  2026 

 Min stay requested: No minimum

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  • Description

    Description

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    Couples are welcome!

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    We are looking for helper from April 27th to May 24th, 2026.

    Please stay here for 20 days during this period. We will discuss and decide your stay schedule during this period. Please let us know your desired schedule.

    Please volunteer to clean the garden and house for 3 hours per day for 15 days of your 20-day stay.

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    We only accept workawayers for a maximum 20 days.

    We need a person that is eligible to the following:

    1. Friendly person
    2. No dietary restrictions (we cannot accommodate vegetarians, people with religious dietary restrictions, food allergies or preferences who cannot eat meat, seafood, tofu, vegetables, legumes, gluten or dairy products).
    3. Can care for gardening
    4. Can care and play with my dog
    5. Can cleaning and other housekeeping duties

    Period: 20 days (Help: 15days)
    Simple breakfast and supper are served
    Private room
    Help Shift: 3 hours a day
    Help: 15 days during your stay (sometimes on weekend)
    *You can go out except during helping hours.
    We can discuss or you may decide on your own schedule when you want to work and what works best for you during your stay.

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    Type of help:
    Gardening, trimming, weeding
    General Maintenance
    House cleaning
    Take our dog for a walk
    Fix something if you can
    3 hour per day

    We are not proficient in speaking English so in order to for us to get to know travelers like you, we might ask you to report your life here in English with photos.

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    We are very welcome you to stay here.
    We have 1 dog.
    We are both working, so very busy.
    If you can help us out, we would really appreciate it!
    Our house is located within 5 km from Naha airport.
    日本人も歓迎!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Gardening
    DIY and building projects
    Animal Care
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Interests

    Interests

    Sustainability
    Plant care
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    DIY & crafts
    Cooking & food
    Books
    Art & design
    Cycling
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    traditional Japanese style room (with tatami, shoji, fusuma & tokonoma).
    You can try to taste some Japanese farmental foods, if you interested.
    explore japan, enjoy food + culture + sightseeing

  • Help

    Help

    Type of help:
    Gardening, trimming, weeding
    General Maintenance
    Cleaning in the house
    Take our dog for a walk
    Fix something if you can
    3 hour per day

    For us who are not good at English and for many travelers, please report your life here in English with photos.

  • Languages spoken

    Japanese: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    1. You can stay traditional Japanese style room (with tatami, shoji, fusuma & tokonoma). You can use this room, shower, and washing machine.
    2. We can accommodate up to 2 people.
    3. We will offer breakfast and evening meal.
    4. Our home is not plastic-free

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    You can use the time for your activities when you don't help us.

    If we receive multiple applications, we will decide who to accept based on the schedule and the content of the email.

    We will notify you of the results by email.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Profile photo of Ron

    Ron

Host ref number: 728226825757

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The image shows five people standing in a line, posing for a photo, with two making peace signs, in a room with a wooden floor and beige walls.
The image shows a family of six posing for a selfie, smiling and looking at the camera, with a wooden doorway behind them.
The image depicts a serene scene of two dogs standing outside a house, with a large gate and lush greenery surrounding them. The atmosphere is peaceful and inviting.
The image depicts a vibrant Japanese meal on a red tray, featuring a variety of dishes, including miso soup, rice, and stir-fried vegetables, set against a wooden table.
The image depicts a serene Japanese-style room with a low wooden table, tatami mats, and traditional decor, exuding a sense of tranquility and cultural heritage.

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