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Learn to develop a food forest and experience the rich cultural history and nature of Nara, Japan
DEAR WORKAWAY GUEST: PLEASE READ OUR ENTIRE PROFILE CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING A REQUEST. AVAILABLE WORKING PERIODS IN 2026: January 17 - 24; February 14- 21; March 14 - 21; April 18 - 25; May 16 - 23; June 20 - 27; September 19 - 26; October 17 ......
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Make friends with local people and share your culture with our community in Meiwa, Japan
※ Ive been busy lately so my answer would be quite late. Thanks for being patience. couple or friends are welcome! Looking for someone who is willing to make JAPANESE FRIENDS!!! You don't have to have any Japanese language skill. I AM NOT ......
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Join our permaculture project in the ancient imperial city of Nara, Japan
🌱🌿🌳! Hello Everybody ! 👋 AVAILABILITY: 🔎👁️No other availability until next year end of February. --- For the upcoming availability we will reply first to fit candidates with a track record in either tree trimming experience or applied ......
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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 local life and nature while helping at a friendly hostel in central Hiroshima, Japan
We are a small and welcoming hostel that has been running for 9.5 years in the heart of Hiroshima. Our guests come from all over the world, creating a vibrant, international atmosphere. Just a 5-minute walk from the world-famous Atomic Bomb Dome ......
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Create a co-living community on a ski slope in Nagano, Japan
===NOT CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW APPLICATIONS=== (Update Oct. 11, 2025) Hey everybody. We are very full in our roster through November and are not taking slots for December through March at the moment. Please feel free to reach out to us to make ......
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Live with a Japanese family in central Tokyo, Chiyoda, Japan
Nice to meet you。 My name is Kanako. I'm living in Myoko Highland. Now I'm looking for someone to live in Myoko Highland. The main thing I would like to ask you is to take care of your children and keep your house clean. I would like to ask you to ......
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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 fourth year of operation and my 8th season in Madarao we love all things Japanese food, culture, good music, meeting people and of corse riding the best snow ......
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Join our children and practice English and with daily life in Yokohama, Japan
*Our schedule is full until April as all guests have been confirmed.* Hello! I am looking for someone who can play with my sons in English (au pair). Since we live in a convenient location for sightseeing, I think it would be a great fit for ......
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Enjoy a simple local life with a small family in Sendai, Japan
[Workwayers required from the beginning of 2026!] *** - 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 ......
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Cultural and language exchange while living like a local in Tokyo, Japan
My name is Emmanuel, I'm originally from France but I've now been living in Tokyo for 7 years. I first came here against my will, while I had no interest in this country. However, I immediately fell in love with its values, its culture, its people, ......
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Take part in some art projects and experience rural life in Nagano, Japan
Surrounded by beautiful nature, many hot springs are also close by. A great place for relaxing, enjoying a quiet time and exploring the Japanese countryside. I need help with repair work, gardening (mostly weeding) and general maintenance. I ......
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Lake front eco house and smallholding in Shiga, Japan
We are a family of five who live in Shiga on the shores of Biwa Lake, in Japan. Our house is right in front of a lovely, family-friendly beach where you can enjoy a number of different watersports. It is also next to mountains that offer great ......
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Experience authentic culture while living with our family in Oita, Japan
We are a Japanese family of four living in Bungoono, Oita. We have two children: a 3-year-old boy and an 1-year-old girl (as of October 2025). In addition to my husband's main job as a carpenter, we grow rice and vegetables. I love traveling ......
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We're happy to welcome "Tidy person" & "Early riser "as our family member in Ikoma, Nara
We are currently accepting applications for the following dates. --------------------------------------------------- ・from November 30-December 31) （Dates after January will open around November. But I'm waiting for your request especially with ......
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Join our ski lodge in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
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 locals in general. Cultural awareness is a very important ......
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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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Experience authentic hospitality in a beautiful ski-in/ski-out lodge in Hakuba, Japan
Green Season May/ July-August / position available from 2 weeks Winter season December to Mid march. / Position available for the entire season only. For over 10 years, our lodge has been nestled in the pristine Japanese Alps of Hakuba Valley, ......
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Help with cultural projects and join a filmmaker’s creative world in Osaka, Japan
Hi! I’m Taro, an independent film producer and distributor based in Osaka. I live in a retro-style apartment building from 1979, located in a quiet, down-to-earth neighborhood near Chidoribashi Station. The building is old but full of charm and ......
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Artists welcome to join creative art projects in Hagi, Japan
🏡 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 now have a 4-year-old daughter who stays here every weekend. I typically ......
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