Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Help us around our ski resort while immersing yourself in local culture of Yuzawa, Japan
CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR 2026 SUMMER HELP: JUNE 2026 UNTIL END OF JULY Number one priority is to put together a team to help during Fuji Rock 2026 For this everyone must be able to drive a car legally in Japan (exceptions made for individuals with ......
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Live by a mountain ski chalet and have the opportunity to experience some snow sports in Hakuba, Japan
Hi, Emily & Mike here, and we run a private chalet in Japan. The concept is simple. A ski chalet tucked away in the mountains that provides our guests everything they need for the ultimate private ski holiday. Comfort. Service. Media room. Hot ......
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Interact with the locals and experience some of the best powder snow in the world in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Winter Season Staff – Nozawa Onsen, Japan (2026–2027) Important Information – Please Read Before Applying Applications for the 2026–2027 winter season are expected to open in July. To be considered, please: * Answer all 12 questions listed in ......
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Living immersion in rural life and help with restoring farm house in Nagatoro, Japan
We are a couple in our fifties who have spent our careers as international journalists - We have always been drawn to places that carry a story. This farmhouse is one of them. This is a large traditional Japanese farmhouse in rural Japan, over ......
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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' cafés. We’re looking for incredible people to help us deliver a next-level café experience. If you’re positive, capable, and thrive in fast-paced, ......
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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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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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Homestay at a food forest project in Kyoto, Japan
Hello! We are a Japanese family of 4, me, my wife, 2daughters at 7 and 4 YO, a dog and a chicken. I am an academic researcher working at national institute. I focus on community compost and social application. The Food Forest Project is an ......
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Family private Mountain Ski lodge Nozawa Onsen, Japan
We are Remote Family owned mountain lodge nested above the historic Onsen town of Nozawa Onsen. We believe in a strong community approach where everyone staying assist with day to day tasks of the lodge's running. We are focused on Primally ......
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Enjoy simple living, outdoor adventures, fitness and a small rural community in Otoyo, Japan
Hi, I'm Violet, the owner, located in the mountains of Kochi Prefecture on the island of Shikoku, Japan. Originally from a finance background, I left the corporate world to build a business in rural Japan. Today, our company operates a CrossFit and ......
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Join our family in our 130-year-old traditional home in Shizuoka, Japan
We are a family living in a 130-year-old traditional Japanese house in the foothills of Shizuoka. My husband, myself, our two sons (ages 11 and 9), one cat, two dogs, and several turtles live here. My husband works in forestry and furniture making. ......
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Share your creativity in the mountains of Myoko, Japan
***UPDATED June 16th, 2026*** We are looking for 2 to 4 person to come helping with this summer season. Happy travel planning in Japan! From April/May This year we mainly have work renovating a house, but we might have some random work again in ......
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Experience a potter's lifestyle in Bizen, Japan
Couples are generally welcome. However, because we have a teenage daughter, we usually host women or couples only, and we do not accept single male guests. Both my father and I are Bizen pottery artists. We live in Bizen, Okayama, Japan, a historic ......
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Join our team at a ski lodge while exploring Nozawa Onsen, Japan
Hello! We run a boutique ski lodge in the beautiful mountain village of Nozawa Onsen, Nagano, Japan. Nozawa Onsen is one of Japan's most famous ski destinations, known for its abundant snowfall, traditional hot springs (onsen), and charming village ......
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Boutique ski lodge in the heart of the Japanese Alps in Nagano, Japan
We are small, friendly business that started with one charming wooden ski chalet and expanded to add another 10 boutique guesthouses and apartments. We are looking for keen individuals to join our fabulous family of workers! Most of our properties ......
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Join our fun, bilingual family in Komoro, Nagano, Japan
We are open-minded, outgoing family with 3 kids. Let's have a wonderful time in beautiful nature and friendly family. We love... +Knowing each other, each countries and each culture +Outdoor activities such as climbing, camping, playing soccer, ......
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Join our team and experience island life on Ojika, Nagasaki, Japan
Hi! My name is Taiyo, and I live on the beautiful island of Ojika in Nagasaki with my wife and our five children. Ojika is a small island with a population of around 2,000 people. Located about 3 hours by ferry from Sasebo and 5 hours from Fukuoka, ......
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Join us for decorating an old house with your artworks 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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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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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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