Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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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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Experience the natural beauty of the countryside and mountains in Fukuoka, Japan
We are currently looking for a Workaway guest who can stay with us from June 14th or 15th for at least one month, with a maximum stay of up to three months. We run a small English school for children in Fukuoka. Your main role will be supporting ......
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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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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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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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Join our team at a pet friendly lodge in Myoko, Japan
Hi everyone, my name is Birte, and I run an inn, a small and cozy pet-friendly lodge in Madarao Kogen. After our very first season (2025–26), we’re excited to grow and improve, and we’re looking for 2–3 motivated team members to join us for the ......
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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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Experience slow living and community life in the mountains of Wakayama, Kimino, Japan
We’re Shota and Yuho, a couple who traveled to many countries before starting this shared house in the mountains of Kimino Town. Our experiences as backpackers taught us the value of community, nature, and living simply — lessons that inspired us to ......
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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 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: SUMMER: MAINTENANCE - HOUSEKEEPING Team Member with experience – from April to November 2026 WINTER: GUEST SERVICE Team Member with ......
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Help with our project in Appi Kogen, Hachimantai, Japan
English and Japanese couple, seeking help for a Brewpub and Pizza Bar in our ski resort, Hachimantai, for the Summer and Winter Season. We are currently seeking people who can primarily assist with cooking (commercial kitchen) as we have seating ......
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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 10 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 and ......
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Join our family and share daily life in Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Hello! We are an American family based in Gunma, Japan. We have twin toddlers and are excited to welcome responsible travelers who can join us to help with various household chores: cleaning, cooking, childcare and yardwork. We don't have much free ......
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Be a part of our daily life and immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of our forest in Hyogo, Japan
We are professional hosts operating a hotel, cottages, and a campground on beautiful Awaji Island. We ran a "Forest Kindergarten" for 10 years, and nature-based education is at the heart of our project. Our Concept: Freedom & Creativity Since this ......
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