Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Experience the lifestyle of a Japanese family in the vibrant city of Hamamatsu, Japan
We are a family of four living in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture — located geographically halfway between Tokyo and Osaka. Our home is in a very convenient location, just 20 minutes by bus from Hamamatsu Station on the Shinkansen line. We’re ......
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Enjoy beach life and get to know the locals at a historic city in Shizuoka, Japan
I fell in love with the beach life in Shimoda and moved here when I was 23. I was born in Osaka and my wife was born in Tokyo. We feel very happy living in Shimoda by the sea. - The reason why we made the guesthouse ourselves. - We want to create ......
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Join us and enjoy winter fun in Myoko, Japan
We have a 7-room hotel with an onsen and restaurant. But our main focus is design, furniture making and renovations. Currently, we are preparing for the winter season, where we operate as ski-in/ski-out accommodation. We hope to invite workawayers ......
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Join our colourful family and learn about traditional natural rice planting in Fujieda, Japan
Hi everyone! We truly appreciate you taking the time to visit our page! ___________________ We are currently looking for a carpenter. Specifically, someone who can build structures such as a small shed for storing farming tools and bicycles, a ......
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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 our family hobby farmstay and discover Furano, Japan
My friend, wife, 6 yo daughter and myself have a property within the vicinity of multiple farms in Furano Hokkaido. It is nestled in between multiple mountains ranges with local farms and activities nearby. The winter offers great skiing and ......
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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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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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