Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Help brighten up my in home and share your creativity in Otaru, Hokkaido, Japan
I'm CD. I'm a novelist, developer, and nomad living in Japan (partly but just as a tourist) . I'm originally from the West Coast of the US but lived in Hawaii longer than anywhere else. I've also lived in Morocco, Turkey, and here in Japan with long ......
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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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Learn about our culture from locals in Tokyo, Japan
*I'm sorry that I couldn't reply to most of messages because I get over 100 applies every month... Here is rough schedule for 2026, but I can accept from 2 MONTH BEFORE of your staying. --------------------------------------------------- 8th Jun ~ ......
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Experience the natural beauty of the countryside and mountains in Fukuoka, Japan
We are currently looking for a Workaway guest who can stay with us from January 3rd or 4th through April 1st or 2nd, 2027. We run a small English school for children in Fukuoka. Your main role will be supporting English lessons and spending time ......
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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. - Female is preferable as our daughter is more comfortable. *** Thank you for ......
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Help with our project in Appi Kogen, Hachimantai, Japan
English and Japanese couple, seeking help for a Brewpub and Pizza Bar in our ski resort, Hachimantai, for the Summer and Winter Season. We are currently seeking people who can primarily assist with cooking (commercial kitchen) as we have seating ......
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Join our family snow lodge and experience life near the Madarao mountain, Liyama, Japan
Hey Travellers, We are a family of three, from New Zealand who are running a small snow lodge in Madarao Japan. Our property is our lifelong dream come true it is something which we have worked hard to achieve and have put a lot of love into. We ......
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Enjoy a unique experience at our campsite in Fujikawaguchiko, Japan
Enjoy a unique experience in Fujikawaguchiko, a popular tourist destination where many visitors come to admire the views of Mount Fuji. We’re a bunch of people from different countries, all figuring out life in Japan together and making the most of ......
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Immerse yourself in Japanese hospitality, garden and culture in Hakone, Japan
Hello Workawayers! Welcome to our small, family-run guest house in beautiful Hakone, surrounded by nature, hot springs, and traditional Japanese culture. Our guest house is a traditional ryokan, featuring tatami rooms, natural onsen baths, and a ......
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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 us at our property while living in close contact with nature on an art island Kagawa in Japan
There exist a countless number of unexplored but very attractive areas in Japan where human lives still coexist with nature. The Seto Inland Sea, where Teshima is located, is one such beautiful place in Japan which retains unique scenic beauties. ......
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Village and lodge life while discovering Japanese Alps in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
We are a small, owner-operated luxury short-term rental business in Nozawa Onsen — a traditional onsen village in the Japanese Alps, about two hours from Tokyo by Shinkansen. Our properties sleep between 2 and 10 guests and are designed to offer a ......
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Join us at our farm on World Heritage site on the island of Yakushima, Japan
⊛　We are receiving a lot of applications at the moment, so our reply might take a few days. Thank you for your understanding and your patience. We operate a farm and a correspondence-based high school on Yakushima Island, in Kagoshima Prefecture, ......
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Enjoy the unique lifestyle of Fukuoka, Kyushu, Japan
⊛　We are receiving a lot of applications at the moment, so our reply might take a few days. Thank you for your understanding and your patience. We operate a specialized secondary school and related educational activities in Fukuoka, in the South ......
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Experience rural country life in Sekiyama, Japan
We are Mayu and Peter (and now Bobby our rescue cat) 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 ......
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Experience snow season at our boutique ski lodge in Tangram Nagano, Japan
This is an incredible 11 room boutique ski lodge, restaurant and bar situated in Tangram, a quieter and less crowded ski town known for its MadaPOW and epic tree runs! We are looking for an enthusiastic, reliable team of hospitality all-rounders to ......
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Traditional Japanese spot for travellers on the Nakasendo trail in Narai-juku, Japan
Our hotel is located on the historic Nakasendo trail, in the beautifully preserved post town of Narai-juku, surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers in the Kiso Valley. We welcome travelers from all over the world, many of whom are walking the ......
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Join our team and discover the beauty of Myoko, Japan
Hi! We are Eliza & Tristan, an Australian couple who fell in love with Myoko. We own a lodge nestled in the mountains of Japan, a short 3 minute drive to Ikenotaira Ski Resort. We fell in love with Myoko as it is such a beautiful area, with great ......
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Help at Our Cozy Mountain Lodge in Minakami, Japan
Come experience life in the mountains of Japan! We run a small, cozy lodge in the beautiful mountain town of Minakami, located in Gunma Prefecture, about one hour from Tokyo by train. Our area is a paradise for lovers of the outdoors, known for ......
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Cultural exchange project for families with children in Nishinari, Osaka, Japan
I am a mother of two children (a 6-year-old son and an 8-year-old daughter). Japanese is their native language. They are beginners in English and can speak a little Chinese. We are considering living abroad in the future, so we would love to give ......
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