Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Experience the natural beauty of the countryside and mountains in Fukuoka, Japan
We already have a guest staying with us until April, so we need help from May 18 for at least two months. Please note: Due to some construction work in my house, from around May 17th or 18th, you will stay at my mother's house, which is located ......
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Experience authentic rural life with us in Nakatsu, Japan
"Hello! We are 'Tanin Kazoku' (Family Beyond Blood). In the scenic Yabakei region of Oita Prefecture, four families from different backgrounds have come together to live as one. We are trying to create a life centered around our children, building a ......
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Come to paint a mural in our shared house in Tokyo, Japan.
About Us I live with three roommates in a very old house in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. My roommates are Japanese and Nepali, including a queer woman. I'm an IT engineer, and they are a voice actor, student, and sole proprietor. Room sharing and coming ......
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Join our family for a culture exchange in Fuchu, Japan
Hello! We're an international couple living in Tokyo. Let us introduce ourselves:) We've been happily married for three years. • Name: Yosuke (Husband) Nationality: Japanese 🇯🇵 Age: 27 years old Languages: - Japanese (native) - English ......
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A special Japanese countryside experience in Kasama, Japan
English Husband Japanese Wife renovating a Japanese traditional House and surrounding farmland Based In Kasama Ibaraki, famous for Pottery and Chestnuts Located in the rural country side surrounded by rice fields and rolling hills Close to the ......
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Dog sitting and enjoy the local culture in Central Osaka, Japan
我们是一对日本夫妇。 如果您来自亚洲并且不会说英语也没关系。Tidak apa-apa meskipun Anda tidak bisa berbahasa Inggris atau Jepang. We share our home with dogs, and it's possible that one of them might occasionally join you in bed. If you are uncomfortable sleeping with dogs, ......
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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’m working for the guesthouse in suburb of Tokyo, Japan. The guesthouse motto is -Enjoy Your Stay- It's not enough only ......
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Learn new skills while enjoying the scenic lake view near Shiga, Japan
hi, we are looking for help, Must be : experienced / slightly older > 28 year old ++. conditions all below.. we are looking for help with : construction and renovation tasks [must be experienced]. OR lots of gardening and KNOW their garden , ......
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Help with daily life and experience rural life in my traditional house on Tsuwa Beach, Japan
My house is 150 years old. It is a traditional Japanese old house and the beach is right in front of my house. I live here with two friends and a cat, and we do fishing, farming, and house renovations. I would like you to help with housekeeping for ......
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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 9.5 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 ......
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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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Cultural exchange with warm connections in Nagasaki, Japan
Hello Workawayers! Are you passionate about cultural exchange, love spending time with children, and enjoy sharing your own traditions and ideas? Then you might be a perfect fit for our community! We run a small, community-based cultural exchange ......
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Experience authentic hospitality in a beautiful ski-in/ski-out lodge in Hakuba, Japan
2026/27 Winter season December to Mid march. / Position available for the entire season only. APPLY FROM JULY 2026 Green Season July-August position available from 2 weeks. For over 10 years, our lodge has been nestled in the pristine Japanese ......
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Enjoy beach life and get to know the locals at a historic city in Shizuoka, Japan
I fell in love with the beach life in Shimoda and moved here when I was 23. I was born in Osaka, and my wife was born in Tokyo. We are now a family of four, living by the sea with our 5-year-old son and infant daughter, and we feel very happy living ......
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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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Enjoy the mountains and join us in Hakuba, Japan
About us We are a kiwi family with a small mountain Lodge in Hakuba. We love the outdoors (which is why we have chosen to live here!). Any helpers would live separately to the family and be given a lot of autonomy with their living situation and ......
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Join us in a traditional farm village in Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan
Hello Everyone, Welcome to Japan and to my house. My name is Daisuke, I am from Japan. I live in Shizuoka pref. Please read my profile well before writing to us. Thank you so much. I’m living in a traditional Japanese farmer village. I live in ......
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Join us our holiday rentals in beautiful, mountains of Hakuba, Japan
Hi - I'm Alex. I've lived in Hakuba for 6 years with my family. Our company manages luxury properties all year round. Mid/Late Nov- March 31 (or a little longer) - this is our peak period and we need staff that are available for the full period. ......
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Help restore a 200-year-old farmhouse and start a small farm in rural Nagano, Japan
Hi, I’m originally from Tokyo. After many years in the city, I’m starting a new chapter — slower, more grounded, and closer to nature. I’m now based around Nakagawa Village in Nagano Prefecture, a small rural community that’s officially recognised ......
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Help a family of 3 living on the small island of Teshima, Japan
We are a family of 3 living on the small island of Teshima in the inland Setouchi sea. If you love nature, art and rural living this is the escape for you! We moved here from Australia 3 years ago for life change and enjoy the peaceful environment ......
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