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We are a warm and welcoming family of three living in Kyoto, Japan, and we are looking for a workawayer to join our family and share daily life with us.
We hope our 6-year-old son can learn English and explore the world and different cultures through fun daily conversations and interactions.
We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys being with children and can be like a big sister to our son—caring for him with kindness and respect.
We also sincerely hope that you can relax, enjoy your time in Japan, and feel that this cultural exchange is rewarding and meaningful for both of us.
-----Stay periods
we are looking for someone who is available during the following periods:
Starting in mid-March and staying for more than two months
We also welcome applications for longer stays starting at other times. Please feel free to contact us.
We welcome not only tourists, but also students who are planning to attend Japanese language schools.
-----About our family
I have experienced a homestay abroad and would love to share stories and cultural experiences with you.
My husband enjoys video games and manga.
Our son loves vehicles and animals.
We are looking for a caring and reliable au pair who would feel comfortable becoming part of our family.
The person we hope to welcome is someone who genuinely loves children and treats them with kindness and respect.
Clear and confident communication in English (C1 level or above) is important for our daily life together.
We are looking for a woman aged 20 or older who does not smoke, and who values responsibility, independence, politeness, good organization, and being punctual.
If you enjoy a calm, respectful, and well-structured home environment, we believe you would feel happy with us.
-----What we offer:
A private room in our home in Kyoto
Homemade Japanese meals, which we hope you will enjoy
(Please note that we are unable to accommodate special dietary restrictions.)
-----Additional notes:
We are welcoming female applicants only.
We cannot accommodate couples or families.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Babysitting and creative play
Help around the house
Interests
Cycling
Outdoor activities
Animals
Cooking & food
Languages
Culture
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
During your homestay in Kyoto, you’ll have the chance to enjoy the beauty of every season:
Cherry blossoms in spring/Fireworks and festivals in summer/Colorful autumn leaves/Peaceful, snow-covered temples in winter
If you enjoy trying new foods, we’d love to introduce you to a variety of home-style Japanese meals, including seasonal snacks and treats. It’s a fun way to explore Japanese flavors!
We live in a quiet, peaceful neighborhood that’s still very convenient. You can take relaxing walks, go shopping, visit temples and World Heritage sites, or even enjoy outdoor activities a little farther away in the countryside.
You’ll also get to experience everyday life in a typical Japanese household — things you won’t find in guidebooks — from mealtime routines to family traditions and daily customs.
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Projects involving children
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Help
-----About Helping
Taking care of our son and playing with him
Our 6-year-old son is energetic, curious, and full of life. He loves cars, trucks, riding his bike, pretend play, and chatting about what’s on his mind. He enjoys running, playing tag, and Nintendo games like Mario Kart, Pokémon, and Minecraft.
It would be wonderful if you could join him in play and have fun together!
We hope you can enjoy activities together with him,while helping him practice English in a fun, natural way.
He mostly speaks Japanese, so English-speakers are very welcome — it works even if your Japanese is a beginner. (Intermediate or higher is fine too!)
-----Helping with light household tasks
These usually take 30–60 minutes per day and include:
Kitchen reset (cleaning and tidying)
Vacuuming and mopping
Folding laundry and keeping shared spaces tidy
Other small tasks may arise occasionally, and we’d appreciate your help.
-----About Daily Life
Please prepare your own meals. You are welcome to use pantry items such as cereal, bread, tuna, eggs, and milk. If you need other items or consume large amounts, we ask that you purchase them yourself.
Dinner will be provided by me (host mom) from Tuesday to Friday.
For personal care, please take care of your own space respectfully:
Keep your room tidy/Wash and put away your own dishes/Clean the shower drain after use
You are welcome to use the washing machine, vacuum cleaner, and other appliances freely.
Please make sure you have valid medical insurance during your stay in Japan.
-----About Your Free Time
The rest of your time is yours to enjoy — explore Kyoto, relax at home, or read a book.
(There may be occasional schedule adjustments during long school holidays or unusual work hours.)
Our general curfew is midnight (24:00).
-----When Contacting Us
When you send your first message, please include:
A short introduction about yourself/Why you are interested in Japan/Your childcare experience (ages, gender, frequency, duration, etc.)
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
You can contact them directly for more information.
Accommodation
You will have a private room to yourself during your stay.
We provide:
Everyday foods such as cereal, bread, tuna, eggs, and milk
Basic daily necessities (excluding personal items like cosmetics or shampoo)
Free Wi-Fi
The bathroom and toilet are shared with our family, and we kindly ask for your help in keeping them clean so everyone can enjoy a comfortable space.
When you’re joining us for outings, such as trips to the aquarium or museum, we will cover all related transportation and entrance fees.
What else ...
Our home is in a quiet, safe, and convenient residential neighborhood in Kyoto, making it ideal for exploring the city and nearby areas.
You’ll find many temples and shrines nearby, and famous sites like Yasaka Shrine and Fushimi Inari are easily accessible. The streets around our home are bicycle-friendly, making it easy and safe to get around on two wheels.
Within a 10-minute walk, you can find:
Train stations and bus stops/Supermarkets, drugstores, and a 100-yen shop/Convenience stores, cafés, and bakeries
We don’t own a car, so we mainly use public transportation, which is easy to navigate. You won’t need to drive during your stay. If you enjoy riding bikes, that’s wonderful!
Kyoto Station and Keihan Gion-Shijo Station are both about 20 minutes away by train. From JR Kyoto Station, Osaka is just 28 minutes by train, and the Shinkansen makes trips to Tokyo, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and other major cities smooth and convenient.
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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She is a kind, considerate, and well-organized person who genuinely cares for children and has a deep understanding and love for Japanese culture.
Our son loved spending time with her.
Thanks to Lily reading many books to him every day, his English reading skills improved… read more
I had the pleasure of staying with Mayumi and her family, and I couldn't have asked for a better first Workaway experience. Mayumi is a truly incredible host – always kind, caring, and ready to help with anything you might need. Communication was smooth at all times, as… read more
Celebrating Christmas and my birthday with them was truly special, and they went out of their way to make it memorable. This homestay felt more… read more
She is bright, polite, intelligent and full of humour.
She was like a real big sister to my son and he still misses her.
My son's English has also improved thanks to her.
Her explanations about English are very detailed, easy to understand and she is very good at teaching.
We… read more
Their son is charming, playful and full of energy, and his English is very impressive. The work is enjoyable and leaves plenty of time to explore Kyoto and other… read more
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She is a kind, considerate, and well-organized person who genuinely cares for children and has a deep understanding and love for Japanese culture.
Our son loved spending time with her.
Thanks to Lily reading many books to him every day, his English reading skills improved… read more
I had the pleasure of staying with Mayumi and her family, and I couldn't have asked for a better first Workaway experience. Mayumi is a truly incredible host – always kind, caring, and ready to help with anything you might need. Communication was smooth at all times, as… read more
Celebrating Christmas and my birthday with them was truly special, and they went out of their way to make it memorable. This homestay felt more… read more
She is bright, polite, intelligent and full of humour.
She was like a real big sister to my son and he still misses her.
My son's English has also improved thanks to her.
Her explanations about English are very detailed, easy to understand and she is very good at teaching.
We… read more
Their son is charming, playful and full of energy, and his English is very impressive. The work is enjoyable and leaves plenty of time to explore Kyoto and other… read more
She is gentle, calm and thoughtful, always thinking and implementing the best ways to help us.
Our family, as well as our friends who met her, now love her.
We would love to see her again.
She is very resourceful and would be a great workawayer for any host.
She is sociable, vivacious and always has a smile on her face.
From the day she came to our home, our son loved her and enjoyed spending time with her.
We look forward to seeing her again.
Hope you have an even more wonderful trip.
My time here flew by, and I am grateful for all the fun times we had, like going to the summer festival or blueberry picking! I am grateful to have met such… read more
She is young but independent, honest and patient.
She is punctual, understands house rules quickly, and is very cooperative.
She speaks good Japanese, which was very helpful since our English is not very good.
And she played well with our son.
When we saw her off, our son said of his own volition, "I will miss… read more
The work hours were very reasonable and clearly set out at the beginning of each week. The work was easy and I had a lot of… read more
She is an intelligent, polite, friendly and very imaginative girl.
She and my son got along very quickly.
It was a pleasure to talk with her about our cultures and ideas. I hope to see her again someday.
I wish her all the best in the days ahead.
I enjoyed spending… read more
It was always a pleasure to play with Mayumi's son. We played with cars and… read more
She always had a smile on her face and was very kind.
She was patient with my son, took care of him and happily spent every day with him.
I thank her for being a part of our family.
