Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Share culture and experiences in Nakatsu, Japan
I would like to live a traditional and natural life as much as possible while running a small business. I am interested in history, nature, architecture, animal , learning language, meeting new people, cultures, cooking ( natural vegetables) , ......
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Come to paint a mural in our shared house 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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Join us at our farm on World Heritage site on the island of Yakushima, Japan
⊛　We will be on holidays from May 2nd to May 6th. We will resume activities on May 7th, but according to the workload it might take some time to get back to you. Thank you for your understanding. ⊛　We are receiving a lot of applications at the ......
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Enjoy the unique lifestyle of Fukuoka, Kyushu and its natural surroundings in Japan
⊛　We will be on holidays from May 2nd to May 6th. We will resume activities on May 7th, but according to the workload it might take some time to get back to you. Thank you for your understanding. ⊛　We are receiving a lot of applications at the ......
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Join our loving family in Gifu, Japan
Who we are looking for We are seeking a female individual who can stay for to build relationships with the children. We hope to find someone patient and able to engage with the children. You could join us for bouldering at the gym about twice a ......
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Help restore a traditional Japanese farmhouse and build a small farm in rural Nagano, Japan
Please note that May and June are already full, as I’ve been lucky to find some lovely Workawayers. I’d really appreciate it if you could read the full project description carefully before applying. I also truly value respectful, polite ......
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Experience life as a local and teach English near beautiful Mt Fuji in Japan
Hi My name is Rumiko. I am Japanese, I have 11 and 8 year old girls. We run a family owned language school in Japan, Shizuoka Prefecture. our town has a beautiful mountain, Mt Fuji and a lot of nature. It is a nice place to live I am looking for a ......
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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 couples (aged 25+) ......
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Join us at our guesthouse on the ski slopes of Iiyama City, Japan
Sam from the United States and Lianne from the United Kingdom initially moved to Japan as English teachers, but they love skiing and snowboarding and longed to live in snow country. There aren’t many places in the world where an average person can ......
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Join our family and around our ski lodge in Nagano, Japan
~UPDATE~ Looking for someone or couple to help with small renovations and other odd jobs. Pay, free Accommodation and car provided. ~~~~~~~ Hi everyone, Hayden & Saki here, Hayden is originally from New Zealand and Saki from Japan and we are ......
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Join our team at a pet friendly lodge in Myoko, Japan
Hi everyone, my name is Birte, and I run a small, cozy, pet-friendly lodge in Madarao Kogen. After our very first season (2025–26), we were incredibly lucky to receive so many lovely messages and applications — thank you for that! It honestly means ......
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Village and lodge life while discovering Japanese Alps in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
We are a small, owner-operated luxury short-term rental business in Nozawa Onsen — a traditional onsen village in the Japanese Alps, about two hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Our properties sleep between 2 and 10 guests and are designed to offer a ......
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Join our team and experience Japanese rural life in Myoko, Japan
Welcome to my restaurant. This restaurant was first established in 2008 by the Asakura’s who decided to share their Hiroshima style of Okonomiyaki to the many visitors to Madarao Village, from Japan and around the world. During this time the ......
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Join our family and exchange cultures in Fuchu City, Tokyo, Japan
Dear Au Pair, We are looking for someone who can join our family starting: after November 20. ２０２6 to play with our son and help him improve his English. We prefer females only. Thank you for your understanding. We live in Fuchu, Tokyo; near ......
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Enjoy country life and community activities at our non-profit organisation in undiscovered Shimane, Japan
(*Please understand that our reply might be late depending on situation.) We are located in Oda city of Shimane, Japan which has a population of about 30,000 people. Oda has many fascinating sights like the Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine(a World ......
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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 2026: October 17 - 24; November 14 - 21. NOTE: We do not accept requests outside of these dates and we advice you not to send ......
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Escape the city heat in the green mountains of Myoko, Japan
I'm a furniture designer who also works on architectural projects in country side japan. In winter, we operate a small boutique hotel and restaurant, and the rest of the year, we design, renovate and build locally. We're currently looking for people ......
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Stay with a family of four and explore the surroundings in Kibichuocho, Japan
We are a Japanese/French family of 4 with 1 big shepherd dogs, goats, bees, and chickens. We live in a beautiful, secluded little valley where we renovate old Japanese traditional buildings (DIY people most welcomed), do permaculture (swales, ......
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Enjoy countryside life with my energetic kids in Fukui, Japan
★Need help★ August Welcome to our tranquil homestay nestled in the serene countryside of Fukui, Japan! ---------------------------------------------------------- If you have a Working Holiday Visa or plan to get one, please let me know. Having a ......
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Join us and make new from old with a recycling pioneer life in Yamaguchi, Japan
Welcome to our page! Hello everyone, it is Achan for a necessary update, Let me introduce myself. I came here （Kagawa） 5 years ago as a volunteer and took over the project from the previous owner. For those of you who have already come, I am sorry ......
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