Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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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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Experience snow season at our boutique ski lodge in Tangram Nagano, Japan
An epic All-Arounder needed! We are looking for a dynamic All-Arounder to join our team for the 2025/2026 snow season! We have an incredible 11 Room boutique ski lodge, restaurant, and bar- come play, work, and ride with us! * Must have valid ......
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Native English speaker to teach English to kids in Ichinomiya Town, Chiba, Japan
We run a non-profit organization of alternative school for elementary school students (ages 6 to 15) in Ichinomiya Town, Chiba Prefecture. We seeking native English speakers who enjoy working with children and are eager to engage in both play and ......
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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: January 17 - 24; February 14- 21; March 14 - 21; April 18 - 25; May 16 - 23; June 20 - 27; September 19 - 26; October 17 ......
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Help at Our Cozy Mountain Lodge in Minakami, Japan
Come experience life in the mountains of Japan! We run a small, cozy lodge in the beautiful mountain town of Minakami, located in Gunma Prefecture, about one hour from Tokyo by train. Our area is a paradise for lovers of the outdoors, known for ......
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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 have a 10-year history of running a "Forest Kindergarten," and nature-based education is at the heart of our project. Our Concept: Freedom & ......
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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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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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Create and clean a cozy farm with natural project near Tokyo, Japan
Hello! Welcome you who can speak Italian or Spanish ! We are looking for someone who could help to create a paradise farm with art & agriculture. Our place is located between Tokyo and Narita International Airport. The main help is cleaning and ......
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Join us at our farm on World Heritage site on the island of Yakushima, Japan
⊛　We are receiving a lot of applications at the moment, so our reply might take a few days. Thank you for your understanding and your patience. We operate a farm and a correspondence-based high school on Yakushima Island, in Kagoshima Prefecture, ......
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Enjoy the unique lifestyle of Fukuoka, Kyushu and its natural surroundings in Japan
⊛　We are receiving a lot of applications at the moment, so our reply might take a few days. Thank you for your understanding and your patience. We operate a specialized secondary school and related educational activities in Fukuoka, in the South ......
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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 2) Long-term Barista Position (paid position) 🌏 Must be fluent ......
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Experience authentic culture while living with our family in Oita, Japan
*We are looking for someone from later Feb to 18 March. *We are mainly looking for women or couple for these positions. We are a Japanese family of four living in Bungoono, Oita. We have two children: a 4-year-old boy and an 1-year and half-old ......
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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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Share your creativity in the mountains of Myoko, Japan
***UPDATED January 20th, 2026*** We are looking for 2 or 3 person to come helping finishing the winter season, from about February 10th to March 10th. About 20 hours a week needed, mainly housekeeping, some shoveling and random tasks. It will give ......
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Join us at our property while living in close contact with nature on an art island Kagawa in Japan
There exist a countless number of unexplored but very attractive areas in Japan where human lives still coexist with nature. The Seto Inland Sea, where Teshima is located, is one such beautiful place in Japan which retains unique scenic beauties. ......
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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 are looking for Workawayers who: ✔︎ Enjoy ......
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Reviving abandoned farmland in Boso Peninsula, near Tokyo, Japan
Just to the south of Tokyo lies the large Boso peninsula with its many bays and beaches. Much of the forested interior remains largely undeveloped. Unknown even. But hidden away in the hills and forests are bamboo covered terraces made in 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 over a month 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 ......
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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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