Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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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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Join our family and participate in some water and fun activities for the boys in Tokyo, Japan
Currently we are doing Travel Workaways where we go a new destination and explore together. Our travel is usually pretty fun, doing lots of activities, trying different food, checking out new places, new experiences and more. LATEST UPDATE: Every ......
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Traditional Japanese spot for travellers on the Nakasendo trail in Narai-juku, Japan
Our hotel is located on the historic Nakasendo trail, in the beautifully preserved post town of Narai-juku, surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers in the Kiso Valley. We welcome travelers from all over the world, many of whom are walking the ......
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Cultural exchange project for families with children in Nishinari, Osaka
I am a mother of two children (a 6-year-old son and an 8-year-old daughter). Japanese is their native language. They are beginners in English and can speak a little Chinese. We are considering living abroad in the future, so we would love to give ......
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Dog sitting and enjoy the local culture in Central Osaka, Japan
From May 15th, dog walks must start either at 5:00 AM or between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. This is because it gets too hot during the day, and one of my dogs is at risk of heatstroke or seizures. From June through August, temperatures can exceed 40°C ......
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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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Experience a potter's lifestyle in Bizen, Japan
As the room next door is occupied by a female guest, we are currently looking for a woman. Couples are generally welcome, but as we have a teenage daughter, we do not accept single male guests. Both my father and I are Bizen pottery artists. We ......
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Join our multicultural team and enjoy life in Myoko, Japan
My name is Andrew, it was always my dream to one day open my own ski lodge. After a long career in IT and having worked for many years in some of the UK’s largest architectural practices I decided to take the leap and after working in Madarao as a ......
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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 May to October (paid position) 🌏 Japanese fluency is not required for this role 🏨 Hospitality experience is a plus 🚗 Driving license is preferred 2) Long-term Barista Position ......
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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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Cultural exchange and rural life with our family in Tamba-Sasayama, Hyogo, Japan
1. About Us We are a family of four: myself, my wife, and our two energetic sons (4 years old and 1 year old). We recently moved from the busy city to the beautiful countryside of Tamba-Sasayama to enjoy a slower, more peaceful life. We run a small ......
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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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Join a family for language exchange in Matsumoto, Japan
I'm Mayu. I live in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is a city rich in nature, and you can spend your time leisurely. There are many tourist attractions, and you can enjoy mountain climbing and snow sports. You can also enjoy Matsumoto's ......
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Join us while we prepare Firewood, Hakuba, Japan
Hello, At the moment we are looking for assistance preparing firewood. This is very physical work lifting wood and using an engine powered log splitter or an axe. Safety is very important. We dont like to plan too far in advance, so please ......
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Dog lover welcome to help me in Kumamoto, Japan
Hi, I've been hosting more than 100 travelers through varisous platforms such as couchsurfing. Workaway is the most recent one I started to host someone with a longer period. The longest one was half year. I receives a lot of messages so I hope you ......
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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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