Join our family and experience everyday life in Fukuoka, Japan

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  Description

  **At the moment, we are urgently looking for someone who can come ASAP and stay for this summer.
  We are only able to host female applicants.**
  
  Hello!
  We are a warm and open-minded family living in the beautiful city of Fukuoka, Japan. We are currently looking for a kind, responsible, and fun-loving au pair who is interested in Japan and excited to experience Japanese culture and daily life here.
  
  I have always had a strong interest in international exchange. In the past, I backpacked around the world and worked as an international flight attendant. Now, as a mother of two, I would love to welcome someone from overseas into our home not just as a helper, but as a genuine member of our family.
  
  We have a bright and curious 4-year-old daughter who loves playing, singing, and exploring new things. She would be so happy to have an “older sister” figure to spend time with—someone who enjoys playing with her, communicating in English, and supporting her growth and imagination through fun, natural daily interaction.
  
  In December, we welcomed our second child, a baby boy. While both parents take primary responsibility for caring for the baby, having an au pair will allow us to give our daughter more attention and help keep her daily routine fun, stable, and engaging as she adjusts to having a new sibling.
  
  We live in Fukuoka, a compact and lively city known for its amazing food, friendly people, and easy access to both the mountains and the sea. While it is smaller than Tokyo, it offers a very comfortable lifestyle and is a wonderful place to live and explore.
  
  If you are open-hearted, enjoy spending time with children, and are excited about experiencing life in Japan, we would love to hear from you!
  
  Our Family:
  👩‍🦰 Mother (37 years old)
  On parental leave until December 2026
  Works in an advertising agency specializing in inbound tourism promotion
  Former international flight attendant
  English: Conversational level
  Likes: Manga, watching movies, traveling abroad
  
  👨‍🦱 Father (37 years old)
  Self-employed architect
  Goes to his office most days
  English: Basic conversational level
  Likes: Fishing, tennis
  
  👧 Daughter (4 years old)
  Attends kindergarten
  Bright and curious
  Likes: Unicorn, Princess, Pretend play, Picture books, Flowers
  
  👶 Son (born in December 2025)
  A newborn baby boy
  
  🐈 Cat
  We have one gentle, senior cat

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Babysitting and creative play

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Camping

  

  Languages

  

  Pets

  

  Culture

  

  Art & design

  

  Architecture

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Drawing & painting

  

  Animals

  

  Cycling

  

  Mountain

  

  Nature

  

  Beach
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We'd be happy to introduce you to Japanese daily life, culture, food, and customs, and you'll always be welcome to join our family outings.
  I have traveled extensively as a backpacker and previously worked as an international flight attendant, so cultural exchange has always been an important part of my life. We'd be happy to share Japanese language, home cooking, and everyday customs with you while helping you experience life beyond the typical tourist attractions.
  
  We also hope to learn about your culture, traditions, language, and way of life. We believe that living together and sharing our daily lives will create meaningful memories for both our family and our au pair, while giving our daughter the opportunity to grow up with an international perspective.
  
  If you're interested in learning Japanese, you'll find several volunteer-run Japanese language classes around the city. We'd be happy to help you find one that matches your interests, level, and schedule.

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  Au Pair Help

  This host is looking for Au pair help.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Helping Tasks:
  -Playing with our daughter and spending quality time with her
  -Assist with baby care, such as preparing formula.
  -Dropping off and picking up our daughter at the kindergarten bus stop (During kindergarten holidays, you may need to pick up the daughter by bicycle, as there’s no bus service.)
  -Assist with dinner prep, like chopping vegetables and meat.
  -Tidying up the kitchen after dinner (we have a dishwasher)
  -Light cleaning around the house
  -Helping with taking out the garbage twice a week
  *We will usually take care of the baby ourselves.
  
  Helping Hours:
  Monday to Friday
  3:45 PM – 8:00 PM
  Weekends and Japanese public holidays are days off.
  
  📅Sample Daily Schedule
  
  11:00 AM – Brunch
  
  1:00 PM – Attend a Japanese language class
  
  2:00 PM – Café time / free time
  
  3:45 PM – Pick up our daughter at the kindergarten bus stop
  
  *During the summer holiday
  4:15 PM – Pick up our daughter from kindergarten by bicycle
  
  4:00–5:00 PM – Playtime with our daughter at the park
  
  5:00–6:00 PM – Playtime with our daughter at home
  
  6:00 PM – Dinner
  
  7:00 PM – Cleaning up the kitchen after dinner
  
  7:30 PM – Tidy up toys and vacuum the floor
  
  8:00 PM onward – Free time
  
  We are currently adjusting to life with a new baby, so things can be quite busy in our home. Because of this, we may not always have the time to give you very detailed instructions.
  
  We would really appreciate a proactive and thoughtful person who can notice what needs to be done and take initiative. Any help, big or small, truly makes a difference to us, and a positive, supportive attitude would mean a lot in our daily life.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Japanese: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This 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.
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  Accommodation

  Room:
  You will have your own private room in our house.
  Your room has an air conditioner, a bed, a desk, a shelf, and a hanger rack.
  You'll share the bathroom, kitchen, and other common areas with our family.
  
  *Like many houses in Japan, our home is built with wood, which means sound can travel easily. Because of this, it would be best if you are someone who can sleep comfortably even if you occasionally hear a baby crying or our daughter happily singing.
  
  Meals:
  On your working days, we will provide dinner, and we would love for you to join us at the table and enjoy a home-cooked Japanese meal together. Our dinners usually include meat or fish, so our home may not be the best fit for strict vegetarians or those with very limited dietary options.
  We provide basic groceries such as bread, cereal, eggs, milk, pasta
  You are welcome to prepare your own breakfast and lunch using these ingredients.

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  What else ...

  In your first message, please let us know your preferred duration of stay and your experience with childcare.
  
  **During kindergarten long holidays, the bus service is not available, so we may ask you to pick up our daughter from kindergarten by bicycle. The kindergarten is about a 10-minute bike ride from our home. For this reason, we hope you feel comfortable riding a bicycle and carrying a child safely.**
  
  To help our daughter improve her English skills, we kindly ask that you speak to her only in English, without using Japanese.
  
  Our daughter is currently in the “toddler tantrum” stage, so there may be times when she becomes emotional or difficult. We’re looking for someone who can be patient, calm, and understanding during these moments.
  
  We would also love for you to bring your own creativity into your time with her — whether through games, crafts, music, or storytelling. Your ideas and energy to inspire her imagination are very welcome!

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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

  This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  My animals / pets

  

  Kuku

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