Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Join our fun, bilingual family in Komoro, Nagano, Japan
We are open-minded, outgoing family with 3 kids. Let's have a wonderful time in beautiful nature and friendly family. We love... +Knowing each other, each countries and each culture +Outdoor activities such as climbing, camping, playing soccer, ......
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Join us at our farm on World Heritage site on the island of Yakushima, Japan
⊛ We will be on holidays from Saturday 19th to Wednesday 23rd (September). We will resume activities on Thursday 24th, so if you sent us a message we won't be able to reply until then. Thank you for your understanding. ⊛ We are receiving a lot of ......
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Enjoy the unique lifestyle of Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan
⊛ We will be on holidays from Saturday 19th to Wednesday 23rd. We will resume activities on Thursday 24th, so if you sent us a message we won't be able to reply until then. Thank you for your understanding. ⊛ We are receiving a lot of applications ......
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Experience Japanese family life and English exchange in Tochigi, Japan
Before applying, please read the following information carefully. * No smokers. * Due to being part of our family with young children, I'm afraid at the moment we only accept females or couples. * We can accommodate one person, a couple, or a ......
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about 18 hours 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 30 or older, has work experience, and can stay with us from January 31 or February 1 to February 25 or 26, 2027. Once the periods listed above are fully booked, we will begin accepting ......
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Share everyday family life with us in Gifu, Japan
Welcome to our family in Gifu city, Japan Hi! Thank you for visiting our profile. Here is some information about our family and our place I would like to share to see if we are a good much to each other, so please read it through patiently. Our ......
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about 8 hours ago

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Join our team and discover local culture in Niseko, Japan
Hello! We are currently looking for new team members to join us in Niseko Hokkaido, Japan, for the upcoming winter (season 2026-2027) GUEST SERVICE Team Member (host) with hospitality and snow driving experience to work for both our companies: ......
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Help us take care of our temple in the countryside of Nagoya, Japan
::::::::::Our temple accepts only one person at a time. We will not respond to requests from groups.:::::::::: My name is Shinku. I am a Buddhist monk living in a peaceful, traditional temple in the countryside south of Nagoya. It is a quiet place ......
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about 7 hours ago

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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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about 1 day ago

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Join our family with a cheeky toddler and a giant dog in Hokkaido, Japan
Hi! We’re Maria, Satoshi, Kiitsu, and Aloha 🦮 We live in Sapporo, Hokkaido, in a quiet neighbourhood at the foot of the mountains, about 20 minutes from the city centre. We’re a multicultural family with roots in both the Philippines and Japan. We ......
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about 22 hours ago

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Learn to develop a food forest and experience the rich cultural history and nature of Nara, Japan
DEAR WORKAWAY GUEST: PLEASE READ OUR ENTIRE PROFILE CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING A REQUEST. AVAILABLE WORKING PERIODS IN 2027: January 16 - 23; February 20 -27; March 20 - 27; April 17 - 24; May 15 -22; June 19 - 26; September 18 - 25; October 16 - ......
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Community & English teaching project in Hiraizumi, Japan
Welcome to our community project in Hiraizumi, Iwate, Japan. Our mission is to bring people together through language, culture, and meaningful connections. We believe that learning happens best when people from different backgrounds share their ......
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about 13 hours 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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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 10 onwards, we are looking for two workawayers (couple ......
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Be a part of our daily life and immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of our forest in Hyogo, Japan
​Welcome! We are professional hosts operating a hotel, cottages, and a campground. Having previously run a forest kindergarten for about 10 years, the spirit of nature connection and experiential learning remains at the heart of our project ......
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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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about 4 days ago

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Enjoy the mountains and help at our mountain lodge in Hakuba, Japan
We are currently actively recruiting Japanese citizens or permanent residents. If you're wondering "What should I do next?", or if you're interested in living in Hakuba or working in the tourism industry, please feel free to contact us. We value ......
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about 19 hours ago

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Enjoy simple living, outdoor adventures, fitness and a small rural community in Otoyo, Japan
Hi, I'm Violet, the owner, located in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan. Originally from a finance background, I left the corporate world to build a business in rural Japan. Today, our company operates a CrossFit and ......
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Join our family in our 130-year-old traditional home in Shizuoka, Japan
We are a family living in a 130-year-old traditional Japanese house in the foothills of Shizuoka. My husband, myself, our two sons (ages 11 and 9), one cat, two dogs, and several turtles live here. My husband works in forestry and furniture making. ......
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Join our self-sufficient traditional lifestyle in Ena, Japan
We are urgently seeking volunteers to help with the rice harvest starting in October. We will start harvesting rice at our farmIf on beginning of Otober.anyone who interested in rice paddy or Japanese life style based on rice and soybeans. Please ......
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