Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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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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Experience authentic culture while living with our family in Oita, Japan
*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 2-year-old girl (as of July 2026). In addition to my husband's main job as a ......
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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, We run a private chalet in Japan and are so excited to get hiring for this winter (2026-2027)!. The concept is simple. A ski chalet tucked away in the mountains that provides our guests everything they need for the ultimate ......
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Learn about honey bees and help around the house in Awa City, Tokushima, Japan
----------------------------------------- * It's already full of people in 2026. Hesitate to ask me to invite, please. ----------------------------------------- In addition, if you will get the translated driver's license, it's so useful in my ......
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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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Help our local team welcome guests to our campsite on Shikoku Island, Japan
Hello everyone, My name is Marcelo, I’m Japanese Brazilian running our dream project at Shimanto area with Yoji san, we are looking for friendly, motivated and creative people to help us run our project here. Looking for people who are whiling ......
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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 now open! To be considered, please: * Answer all 12 questions listed in the facility ......
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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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Share your skills with an intimate ski resort while skiing and snowboarding in Nagano Madarao, Japan
We are a restaurant bar located at the heart of the Ski resort. This season will be our fifth year of operation and my 8th season in Madarao we love all things Japanese food, culture, good music, meeting people and of course riding the best snow ......
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Come to this snowy place and enjoy mountain views every day in Hakuba, Japan
We are operating a small hostel/lodge which is in Hakuba Japan, close to the Goryu ski resort. We hope to provide a lovely stay for guests while they have a good time skiing/snowboarding. Working Holiday Terms of Appointment: 1. Position You will ......
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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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Artists welcome to join creative art projects in Hagi, Japan
🏡 Art, Life, and Co-creation Project 🌟 Vision: Building Together, One Step at a Time Welcome to the house in the historic town of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I'm TORU, an artist. After living abroad for over 10 years, I returned to Japan to ......
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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 months: - SUMMER: MAINTENANCE - HOUSEKEEPING Team Member with experience – from July to November 2026. The purpose is to prepare the ......
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Give rescued cats a better life while exploring OJika island, Japan
Hi! My name is Hiroko(Maman) ★★Urgently Seeking Volunteers★★ ★★I need workawayer staff during August. (middle Aug - 31 Aug）★★ I live in the beautiful island of Ojika in Nagasaki prefecture, together with my husband and lots of cats. I run a ......
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Creating practical objects from driftwood and found materials by the tranquil bayside Osumi-side, Kagoshima, Japan
For some time, I lived a full-time vanlife while moving from island to island. Somewhere along the way, I found a place that, whether by accident or not, felt surprisingly close to ideal. A few questions first Are you... someone who feels at ease ......
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Cook and ski at our chill 80's restaurant in Nagano, Japan
*** Taking applications for '26/'27 season! *** - Valid working holiday visa or work visa required - Valid international driver's license preferred *** Please don't work too hard on an application message! CV and quick video chat works great :) ......
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Island life with a family while exchangeging languages and more in Tsushima Island, Japan
We are a family of 3 kids (born in 2017,2019, and 2022) and mom and dad, living in Tsushima Island, which is rather close to Korea than mainland Japan. We run a guesthouse just nearby our home- but you won't help with that, we want those who can ......
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Outgoing person to join our American-Japanese family in Iwate, Japan
*Please first check the items below in order to determine whether we are a good match* We will not respond to applicants who do not meet the items below. Thank you. - We can only accomodate one person at a time - We cannot take ......
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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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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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