Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Lake front eco house and smallholding in Shiga, Japan
We are a family of five who live in Shiga on the shores of Biwa Lake, in Japan. Our house is right in front of a lovely, family-friendly beach where you can enjoy a number of different watersports. It is also next to mountains that offer great ......
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Help us around our ski resort while immersing yourself in local culture of Yuzawa, Japan
CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR 2026 SUMMER HELP: JUNE 2026 UNTIL END OF JULY Number one priority is to put together a team to help during Fuji Rock 2026 For this everyone must be able to drive a car legally in Japan (exceptions made for individuals with ......
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House-sitting in beautiful Nagasaki, Japan
*** Just got my workaway page activated and still working on making sure all information is clear and that there are enough photos. Thanks for checking out my page. *** My name is Hagen and I travel almost exclusively. I divide my time between the ......
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Learn about honey bees and help around the house in Awa City, Tokushima, Japan
----------------------------------------- * I'm looking for the volunteer who can stay here in 2nd -17th July. Please, message me if you are interested in my place. ----------------------------------------- In addition, if you will get the ......
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Share our family life in the mountains in Myoko Kogen, Japan
We are a Japanese/Australian couple with a growing family who need help during the winter. Myoko Kogen is famous for its powder snow and so the main attraction is skiing/boarding from December through March. You'll have plenty of time to ski and ......
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Create, design, and tinker in the countryside of Hokkaido, Japan
ABOUT ME I am a married 30year old living in the remote countryside of Hokkaido Niseko. I have recently started a sustainable manufacturing company with my wife and friends. We use basic woodworking tools, 3d printers, Lasers, CNC, DIY Machines to ......
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Help me around my home while enjoying the local culture in Tambasasayama, Japan
My name is Ray. I am half Japanese half American born and raised in Japan . Living with my little toy poodle, Phoebe. She is almost three years old so really playful. I have little disability. I can do everything by myself fine but it takes time. I ......
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Cultural exchange with warm connections in Nagasaki, Japan
--------------------------------------------------------------- Last-Minute Opening! Due to a recent cancellation, we are currently looking for 1 female volunteer for the following dates: • July 7 – July 24, 2026 (1 female volunteer) Current ......
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Join us and enjoy the winter working at a lodge and chalets in the Hakuba Valley, Japan
Help in winter This is a cosy family-run lodge (Jules - UK, 30 years in Japan, Tomoko - Japanese national) set in the forests of the Hakuba Valley in Nagano, Japan. We have 6 guest rooms and can accommodate a max of 22 guests. We also look after ......
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Help restore a traditional Japanese farmhouse and build a small farm in rural Nagano, Japan
================= At the moment, I’m not looking for paid staff. However, if you’d like to stay for a short while and help with some simple tasks around the house, garden, or land, please feel free to contact me. ================= A little about me ......
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Learn new skills while enjoying the scenic lake view near Shiga, Japan
hi, we are looking for help, Must be : experienced / slightly older > 28 year old ++ prefered. conditions all below.. we are looking for help with : lots of gardening and KNOW their garden , plenty of weeding, some digging etc... and very ......
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Enjoy country life and community activities at our non-profit organisation in undiscovered Shimane, Japan
*Notes - Please understand that our reply might be late depending on situation. - Basically, we only accept volunteers who can stay for at least one and half months. - Due to the relocation and downsizing of our office since around November 2026, ......
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Learn about our culture from locals in Tokyo, Japan
*I'm sorry that I couldn't reply to most of messages because I get over 100 applies every month... Here is rough schedule for 2026, but I can accept from 2 MONTH BEFORE of your staying. --------------------------------------------------- 8th Jun ~ ......
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Join us for decorating an old house with your artworks in Tokyo, Japan
About Us I'm Hiro, and I live with three roommates in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. My roommates are Japanese and Nepali, including a queer woman. They are an "aspiring" voice actor, student, and sole proprietor. Room sharing and coming out of the closet ......
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Sharing our lifestyle and space with like-minded travellers on the Izu Peninsula, Japan
We are a Japanese / Dutch-Canadian couple. We love to travel, explore and stay active (we surf, snowboard, hike, ...). We spend winters in the mountains and summers by the sea. We are able to live our dream by sharing our life-style and space with ......
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Learn natural rice farming as a lifestyle and join our warm family, experience temple yoga in Fujieda, Japan
Hi everyone! First of all, thank you so much for visiting our page and showing interest in our lifestyle! We are truly grateful for every connection we make here. In a peaceful rural area in Fujieda, surrounded by birdsong and flowing rivers, we ......
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Join our family and share your recipes with us in Matsumoto, Japan
We are looking for travelers with children under 16 years old, for my children's summer vacation in August. This is an offer from my children. Separately, I'm looking for someone knowledgeable about permaculture. I'd like to know if it's feasible in ......
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Share your skills with an intimate ski resort while skiing and snowboarding in Nagano Madarao, Japan
We are a restaurant bar located at the heart of the Ski resort. This season will be our fifth year of operation and my 8th season in Madarao we love all things Japanese food, culture, good music, meeting people and of course riding the best snow ......
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Come to this snowy place and enjoy mountain views every day in Hakuba, Japan
We are operating a small hostel/lodge which is in Hakuba Japan, close to the Goryu ski resort. We hope to provide a lovely stay for guests while they have a good time skiing/snowboarding. Working Holiday Terms of Appointment: 1. Position You will ......
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Share your creativity in the mountains of Myoko, Japan
***UPDATED June 25th, 2026*** We are looking for 2 to 4 person to come helping with this summer season. Happy travel planning in Japan! From April/May This year we mainly have work renovating a house, but we might have some random work again in ......
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