Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Experience Japanese family life and English exchange in Tochigi, Japan
Before applying, please read the following information carefully. * No smokers. * We can accommodate one person, a couple, or a family of up to three people (for example, two adults and one child). * The bathroom and toilet are shared with our ......
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Experience local life and nature while helping at a friendly hostel in central Hiroshima, Japan
We are a small and welcoming hostel that has been running for 10 years in the heart of Hiroshima. Our guests come from all over the world, creating a vibrant, international atmosphere. Just a 5-minute walk from the world-famous Atomic Bomb Dome and ......
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Experience the lifestyle of a Japanese family in the vibrant city of Hamamatsu, Japan
About Us We are a family of four living in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (father, mother, a 4-year-old daughter, and a 1-year-old son, as of April 2026). Hamamatsu is located roughly halfway between Tokyo and Osaka. To reach our home, please ......
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about 15 hours ago

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Join our team at a boutique hotel in Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka, Japan
###We’re currently looking for### 1) Housekeeping workawayers from October 2026 to October 2027 (paid position) 🌏 Japanese fluency is not required for this role 🏨 Hospitality experience is a plus 🚗 Driving license is preferred 2) Full-time Hotel ......
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Experience daily life and nature in Ome, Western Tokyo, Japan
Hello! Thanks so much for taking the time to read our profile.We’re happy to be hosting again! Our lives have changed quite a bit recently. In March 2026, both of us left the long-term jobs we had held for many years. We now spend much more time at ......
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Share languages and culture with our family in Matsumoto, Japan
We are a Japanese family of four living in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture. 🗾  Our home is located in central Matsumoto, about a 10-minute walk from Matsumoto Station. Major sightseeing spots such as Matsumoto Castle, Nakamachi Street, and Nawate ......
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about 2 days ago

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Join us and help around our property and DIY in Hakuba, Japan
Hi there! PLEASE NO AI RESPONSES. We want to know more about you personally so we can trust you in our homes. We are an Aussie couple – Nellie and Byron - originally from Australia and now living in Hakuba. We own a few properties and throughout ......
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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. --------------------------------------------------- 13th July ~ ......
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Share family life and explore the neighborhoods of Sapporo, Japan
【Starting Nov 12!】Cultural Exchange Volunteer Wanted in Sapporo – Fun with Energetic Kids! (2+ Months) Hello! We are looking for a friendly volunteer helper in Sapporo who loves sharing energetic and fun times with our kids! We are currently ......
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Stay in a traditional Japanese house and experience Satoyama life in Shizuoka, Japan
We (Tatú and Sho) inherited 1ha(2.5 acres) of mountain field and an old traditional Japanese house in Shizuoka 4 years ago, where we live with our daughter Mon(age 6), Ten(age 0), a black cat and a black dog. (The name of this place is Nishimuki, ......
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about 3 days ago

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Welcome to my family home while exploring peacefulness of the mountains in Minakami, Japan
Welcome to my family home, a peaceful retreat in the mountains and forests of Gunma, about 30 minutes from Minakami. Last year, after two intense months of renovation, the house slowly came back to life thanks to the help and energy of volunteers ......
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Become part of our family and enjoy the beautiful nature of Saku/Karuizawa town in Nagano, Japan
We are a family, friendly, easy-going, and open-minded. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions! We are,,, ・Kohta (me, 43 years old, Language: English (Fluent), Chinese (Conversational), Japanese (Native)) ・Sayaka (my wife, 41 ......
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about 3 days ago

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Village and lodge life while discovering Japanese Alps in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
We are a small family living in a traditional onsen village in the Japanese Alps, about two hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. We are looking for someone to stay with us during **September** and help us with some everyday tasks around the house and a ......
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Relax in the countryside near my traditional home and land in Hyogo, Japan
I personally grow rice, brew sake in winter, and play music all year round. I also want to learn languages, so I hope we can learn well together. I usually live alone in an old private house, but in August I am living with my three children ......
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about 4 days ago

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Experience the natural beauty of the countryside and mountains in Fukuoka, Japan
We are currently looking for a Workaway guest who is 27 or older, has work experience, and can stay with us from January 3 or 4 to February 25 or 26, 2027. Once the periods listed above are fully booked, we will begin accepting applications for the ......
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Play with kids and help us with daily life in Gunma, Japan
Hello! We are a family of 4 with twin daughters (2.5years old). They are funny and spunky girls who love to play outside, read books, dance, hike and go on bike rides. This fall/winter from Sept 26 onwards, we are looking for two workawayers (couple ......
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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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Give rescued cats a better life while exploring OJika island, Japan
Hi! My name is Hiroko(Maman) I live in the beautiful island of Ojika in Nagasaki prefecture, together with my husband and lots of cats. I run a Karaoke-Bar since 1994. Finally my dreams came true in the spring of 2025 to open safe and happy place ......
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Enjoy a simple local life with a small family in Sendai, Japan
*** - We don't plan more than five months ahead, so please don't send requests for a future beyond that timeframe. - Normally we can host only one person at once. - Female is preferable as our daughter is more comfortable. - We are giving priority ......
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Stay with a board game designer's family in Mt. Yotei, Japan
ABOUT US Hi! We're a creative family living at the foot of the iconic Mount Yotei in Hokkaido. I'm a board game designer and creator of the board game YOTEI, a locally crafted board game made with Hokkaido wood. We would love to share our passion ......
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