Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Experience rural country life in Sekiyama, Japan
We are Mayu and Peter a Japanese and Australian couple that gave up the crazy life in Tokyo to embrace the rural countryside in Niigata and Nagano. We work hard to be a part of the local community and tackle the many challenges of rural life. Mayu ......
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Enjoy surfing, kiteboarding, snorkeling and island life in Okinawa, Japan
Start from 25 November apply now Apply online you have working holiday Or working permit volunteer Now we looking for end November till March We looking now 💴 Paid Workaway Opportunity – Okinawa, Japan Hourly wage: ¥900 / hour (legal minimum ......
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Join us at the house and Snow Prep, Hakuba, Japan
Hello, At the moment we are looking for assistance cleaning and preparing our house for the winter snow between now and December 10th 2025. There will be outside jobs like cleaning up autumn leaves, and inside jobs of cleaning windows and all other ......
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Help around our mountain farm and wilderness retreat while exploring culture and nature in Akaigawa, Japan
*** Want to join us for a season between the ocean and the best powder in the world? We are now only looking for a barista/coffee lover who can help us serve food and hot drinks. Tell us about your best latte art :) *** We need people who can ......
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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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Help me around my home while enjoying the local culture in Tambasasayama Japan
My name is Ray. I am half Japanese half American born and raised in Japan . Living with my little toy poodle, Phoebe. She is almost three years old so really playful. I have little disability. I can do everything by myself fine but it takes time. I ......
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Dog sitting and enjoy the local culture in Central Osaka, Japan
Asians are especially welcome! 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 need people after Janury 11th We share our home with dogs, and it's possible that one of them might occasionally ......
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Enjoy winter in snow village and help around our guest house in Hakuba Village, Japan
👋 About Us Hi! We’re Shawn and Jane, a couple living in Hakuba Village, Nagano, Japan. Shawn stays in Hakuba during the winter to manage our ski & snowboard guesthouses, while Jane works in Tokyo and visits Hakuba often. We’re originally from China ......
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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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Join our ski lodge in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
WE ARE CURRENTLY FULLY STAFFED FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON We are substantially involved with the Japanese community in Nozawa and the help we asking for offers the opportunity for interaction with local Ryokan owners, various interest groups, and ......
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Painting a mural for the shared house in Tokyo, Japan
🎎 Please read my profile and answer all questions. 🎏 🎍Only one person can stay. No couple or friends. 🎋 🎑Requests must be for the current and next month.🎴 🎇 My house is very old and surrounded by nature. 🎆 We don't recommend staying if you have ......
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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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Live at a mountain ski lodge and have the opportunity to experience some snow sports in Hakuba, Japan
Hi, Emily & Mike here, and we run a ski lodge in Japan. The concept is simple. A ski lodge tucked away in the mountains that delivers our guests everything they need for the ultimate ski holiday. Comfort. Service. Movie room. Spa room. Located ......
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Enjoy an unforgettable winter with us and a cup of coffee in Hakuba, Japan
Hey! We're Emily, Mike, Jason & Kikko. Together we run Hakuba Valley's only 'ski-thru, slope-side' cafes at Hakuba Cortina Norikura Resorts. We’re looking for incredible people to help us deliver a next-level cafe experience. If you’re positive, ......
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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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Artists welcome to join creative art projects in Hagi, Japan
🏡 Hi, Nice to Meet You! I'm TORU, an artist creating paintings and sculptures. I used to live in Shanghai, but after returning to Japan, my family and I moved to Hagi in 2021. I typically work remotely while pursuing my artistic endeavors. I have ......
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Be part of our community house and share our family life in Osaka, Japan
Updated: November 2025 Hosting period: December 15th, 2025 – January 15th, 2026 🏠 About Us Hello! We’re Mary & Hide, a family living in Osaka with our 3-year-old son and several friends. We recently bought a new house to expand our community, and ......
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Come to our mountain village and ski resort in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Based in Nozawa Onsen a very Traditional Farming village and Ski Resort town in the mountains of Nagano Japan. It is also one of the most famous hot spring towns in Japan with 13 free onsens to enjoy all year round. In Winter it is a mecca for ......
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Immerse yourself in Japanese hospitality, garden and culture in Hakone, Japan
Hello Workawayers! We receive many requests and messages daily, so if you would like to send us a message, please first thoroughly read our profile and confirm whether or not you can meet these requirements. We are currently looking for someone who ......
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Experience rural life and local customs at a traditional house in Ibaraki-ken, Japan
I live in a 200 year old traditional Japanese house nestled in the peaceful countryside of Daigo, Japan. Surrounded by lush nature, this home is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, offering a taste of authentic Japanese rural ......
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