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Min stay requested: at least 1 month
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Description
We’re currently looking for someone to join us in December 2026, for a shorter stay ending on 26 December, and again from 7 January 2027 onwards. For January, we prefer stays of at least three weeks, as we’ve found that this gives everyone enough time to settle in, get comfortable, and enjoy the experience together.
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Hi! We’re Maria, Satoshi, Kiitsu, and Aloha 🦮
We live in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in a quiet neighbourhood at the foot of the mountains, about 20 minutes from the city centre.
We’re a multicultural family with roots in both the Philippines and Japan. We spent 12 years living in Singapore before moving to Japan about a year ago, so our home is a mix of cultures, languages, and traditions. You’ll get a glimpse of everyday life in Japan while also experiencing our own blend of cultures—perhaps a little different from a traditional Japanese home.
We enjoy gardening, camping, hiking, fruit picking, exploring Hokkaido, and spending time outdoors. Life here changes a lot with the seasons, and so do the things we get up to.
Most of the help is simply being part of our everyday family life—helping a little in the garden, hanging out and playing with Kiitsu, spending time with Aloha, and lending a hand with light household tasks when needed.
There’s no need to cook, but if you enjoy cooking, you’re more than welcome to! We’d be very happy to share a meal and try something you enjoy making.
We can offer you a comfortable private room, meals with the family, and plenty of time to explore Sapporo and Hokkaido. If we’re heading somewhere for the weekend, you’re welcome to join us.
Definitely, must like cheeky toddlers and giant dogs. 😊 -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Light maintenance
House & pet sitting
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
By hosting people from different cultures, we hope to learn new ways of living, cooking, and enjoying everyday life. We’d love for our child to grow up meeting people from around the world, hearing different languages, and experiencing the beauty of cultural exchange right at home.
We believe cultural exchange goes both ways — travellers can experience everyday family life in Japan, discover local spots in Hokkaido, enjoy home-cooked meals, and connect with us in a relaxed and genuine way. It’s a chance to share cultures, stories, and traditions while creating memories together. -
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
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Help
The help we need is mostly gardening, hanging out with Kiitsu, spending time with Aloha, and the occasional light household task. No cooking required!
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: FluentThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
We can offer you a comfortable private room- a space to relax, with beddings provided. Common areas like the bath, toilet, kitchen, and living room are shared with us.
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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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Can host digital nomads
I work remotely. Our wifi connection is good and stable.
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Can possibly accept pets
Our dog will be thrilled to have other dogs around. Since we have a toddler, we prefer dogs that are used to be around children. Please provide meals & cleaning tools and accessories for your pet.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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My animals / pets
Aloha (6 years)
Labrador Retriever
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She helped us in so many ways, from working in the garden and spending time with Kiitsu to occasionally preparing delicious dinners for us to share a little of her culture. She was also flexible and … read more
They were all so welcoming and made me feel like part of the family.
I loved spending time with Kiitsu. We played baseball together a lot, if he could he would play 24/7. He was always so cheerful and full of energy, and I really enjoyed playing with him and seeing how happy … read more
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She helped us in so many ways, from working in the garden and spending time with Kiitsu to occasionally preparing delicious dinners for us to share a little of her culture. She was also flexible and … read more
They were all so welcoming and made me feel like part of the family.
I loved spending time with Kiitsu. We played baseball together a lot, if he could he would play 24/7. He was always so cheerful and full of energy, and I really enjoyed playing with him and seeing how happy … read more
