Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Help our local team welcome guests to our campsite on Shikoku Island, Japan
Hello everyone, My name is Marcelo, I’m Japanese Brazilian running our dream project at Shimanto area with Yoji san, we are looking for friendly, motivated and creative people to help us run our project here. Looking for people who are whiling ......
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Join our family and help our son with English and play in Kyoto, Japan
【We are looking for someone who is available from August 1st to September 5th】 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 ......
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Interact with the locals and experience some of the best powder snow in the world in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Winter Season Staff – Nozawa Onsen, Japan (2026–2027) Important Information – Please Read Before Applying Applications for the 2026–2027 winter season are now open! To be considered, please: * Answer all 12 questions listed in the facility ......
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Help bring an old farmhouse and rural garden back to life in Nagano, Japan
I’m originally from Tokyo. After many years working in the corporate world, I’m now beginning a new chapter in rural Japan — one that feels slower, simpler, and closer to nature. My main project is caring for and gradually restoring a traditional ......
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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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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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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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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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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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Join our team at a boutique hotel in Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka, Japan
###We’re currently looking for### 1) Housekeeping workawayers from July 2026 to September 2027 (paid position) 🌏 Japanese fluency is not required for this role 🏨 Hospitality experience is a plus 🚗 Driving license is preferred 2) Long-term ......
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Come to our mountain village and ski resort in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Based in Nozawa Onsen a very Traditional Farming village and Ski Resort town in the mountains of Nagano Japan. It is also one of the most famous hot spring towns in Japan with 13 free onsens to enjoy all year round. In Winter it is a mecca for ......
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Artists welcome to join creative art projects in Hagi, Japan
🏡 Art, Life, and Co-creation Project 🌟 Vision: Building Together, One Step at a Time Welcome to the house in the historic town of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I'm TORU, an artist. After living abroad for over 10 years, I returned to Japan to ......
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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 months: - SUMMER: MAINTENANCE - HOUSEKEEPING Team Member with experience – from July to November 2026. The purpose is to prepare the ......
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Join my guesthouse and immerse in Japanese culture in Adachi-ku, Japan
***working holiday visa required*** Hi there, thank you for viewing my listing. This is Makoto, the owner of the Guesthouse. I work for the guesthouse in a suburb of Tokyo, Japan. The guesthouse motto is -Enjoy Your Stay- It's not enough to have ......
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Give rescued cats a better life while exploring OJika island, Japan
Hi! My name is Hiroko(Maman) ★★Urgently Seeking Volunteers★★ ★★I need workawayer staff during August. (middle Aug - 31 Aug）★★ I live in the beautiful island of Ojika in Nagasaki prefecture, together with my husband and lots of cats. I run a ......
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