Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Help at a boutique ski lodge in the heart of the Japanese Alps in Nagano, Japan
We are small, friendly business that started with one charming wooden ski chalet and expanded to add another 10 boutique guesthouses and apartments. We are looking for keen individuals to join our fabulous little family of workers! Most of our ......
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Welcoming all teachers, artists and musicians to help in a preschool in Yokohama, Japan
Hello Workawayers! My name is Sybrina. I'm a qualified early childhood educator and I own a small, play-based, English-immersion preschool & kindy in a quiet suburb (Aoba-ku) of Yokohama, Japan. Please read through my post carefully, as I've taken ......
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Learn about natural rice farming as a lifestyle in Fujieda, Japan
Live close to nature in rural Japan. Grow rice by hand, share meals, and experience a simple, meaningful life. Hi everyone! Thank you so much for visiting our page! 【Who we are looking for】 We are looking for positive, cheerful individuals aged 25+ ......
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Immerse yourself in the culture and countryside of Okayama, Japan
We live in a lovely village in Okayama Prefecture. There is a 100-year-old traditional Japanese house with tatami floors and a kotatsu (a heated table), and when you open the sliding doors, you can enjoy a beautiful view. There is also a bamboo ......
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Join our permaculture project in the ancient imperial city of Nara, Japan
🌱🌿🌳! Hello Everybody ! 👋 AVAILABILITY: 🔎👁️From Sunday 26th of July, 1 futon available in a shared house, in a team of 3, morning tasks with transiting volunteer team. One week together then 45days to 2 months as an independent helper, for weeding ......
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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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Become a traditional tub boat rower on Sado Island, Japan
We are looking for people who can work as rowers on a traditional boat on an island in the Sea of Japan, stay at a guesthouse, and help out at the front desk. It may not meet your expectations, but you can't expect to earn a lot here I'll be honest ......
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Learn about honey bees and help around the house in Awa City, Tokushima, Japan
----------------------------------------- * I am accepting your offer of staying in my place in 2026. May - October are already full of people. So, if you're available after the November, please, message me. In addition, if you will get the ......
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Experience traditional living and vegan culture in Tokoname, Japan
Hello! My name is Chizumi. I live in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. It's famous as a pottery town, and is a city with international exchange, home to Chubu Centrair International Airport. It's a convenient city, yet it's also rich in nature, with ......
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Cultural projects and join a filmmaker’s creative world in Osaka, Japan
Hi! I’m Taro, an independent film producer and distributor based in Osaka. I live in a retro-style apartment building from 1979, located in a quiet, down-to-earth neighborhood near Chidoribashi Station. The building is old but full of charm and ......
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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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Join our family and help our son with English and play in Kyoto, Japan
We are a family of three living in Kyoto, Japan, and we are looking for someone 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 ......
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Experience rural life and local customs at a traditional house in Ibaraki-ken, Japan
I live in a 200 year old traditional Japanese house nestled in the peaceful countryside of Daigo, Japan. Surrounded by lush nature, this home is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, offering a taste of authentic Japanese rural ......
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Help us take care of our temple in the countryside of Nagoya, Japan
My name is Shinku. I am a Buddhist monk living in a beautiful and peaceful temple in the countryside south of Nagoya. It is the perfect place to practice meditation and get away from busy everyday life. I live together with my wife, 8 year old son ......
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Help brighten up my in home and share your creativity in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
I'm CD. I'm a novelist, developer, and nomad living in Japan (partly but just as a tourist) . I'm originally from the West Coast of the US but lived in Hawaii longer than anywhere else. I've also lived in Morocco, Turkey, and here in Japan with long ......
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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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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 our family for some water and fun activities in Tokyo, Japan
Currently we are doing Travel Workaways where we go to a new destination and explore together. Our travel is usually pretty interesting, doing lots of activities, trying different food, checking out new places, new experiences and more. LATEST ......
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Creating practical objects from driftwood and found materials by the tranquil bayside Osumi-side, Kagoshima, Japan
For some time, I lived a full-time vanlife while moving from island to island. Somewhere along the way, I found a place that, whether by accident or not, felt surprisingly close to ideal. A few questions first Are you... someone who feels at ease ......
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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 can stay with us from January 3rd or 4th through April 1st or 2nd, 2027. We run a small English school for children in Fukuoka. Your main role will be supporting English lessons and spending time ......
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