Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Join us and enjoy the seasons at a lodge and chalet in the Hakuba Valley, Japan
Help in summer / autumn and winter This is a cosy family-run lodge (Jules - UK, 30 years in Japan, Tomoko - Japanese national) set in the forests of the Hakuba Valley in Nagano, Japan. We have 6 guest rooms and can accommodate a max of 22 guests. ......
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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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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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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. There will be outside jobs like cleaning up autumn leaves, and inside jobs of cleaning windows and all other parts of the house. We dont like ......
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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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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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Enjoy a simple local life with a small family in Sendai, Japan
*** - We don't plan more than five months ahead, so please don't send requests for a future beyond that timeframe. - Normally we can host only one person at once. If a second person is a child or a person who don't need foods, we can consider ......
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