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Learn language, history and culture of Japan at a beautiful ocean stay near Tokyo, Japan

Hello! I’m originally from California, but I’ve called Japan home for over 20 years. A few years ago, I moved to Katsuura on the beautiful Boso Peninsula in Chiba — a place that reminds me of the California coastline… only better! I’m restoring and ......

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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 on cultural exchange programs in Fukuoka, Japan

Opportunities available now. Are you a native English speaker with a passion for working with children and a knack for making learning fun? We’re looking for enthusiastic staff to join our educational camp for kids! In addition to camps we also ......

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Join us at our guesthouse on the ski slopes of Iiyama City, Japan

Sam from the United States and Lianne from the United Kingdom initially moved to Japan as English teachers, but they love skiing and snowboarding and longed to live in snow country. There aren’t many places in the world where an average person can ......

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Learn new skills while enjoying the scenic lake view near Shiga, Japan

hi, we are looking for help, Must be : experienced / slightly older > 25 year old ++ preferred. conditions all below.. we are looking for help with : lots of gardening and KNOW their garden , plenty of weeding, some digging etc... and very ......

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Join us and make new from old with a recycling pioneer life in Yamaguchi, Japan

Welcome to our page! ※we need people from now or July, August!! Hello everyone, it is Achan for a necessary update, Let me introduce myself. I came here （Kagawa） 5 years ago as a volunteer and took over the project from the previous owner. For ......

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Create a natural project together and experience life at a farn near Tokyo, Japan

Hello! We are looking for someone who could help to create a farm with art & agriculture. Our place is located between Tokyo and Narita International Airport. The main help is cleaning , designing and structuring for the land ,farming and DIY（We ......

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Escape the city heat in the green mountains of Myoko, Japan

I'm a furniture designer who also works on architectural projects in country side japan. In winter, we operate a small boutique hotel and restaurant, and the rest of the year, we design, renovate and build locally. We're currently looking for people ......

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Join our team and experience island life on Ojika, Nagasaki, Japan

🌴 Enjoy Authentic Island Life in Beautiful Ojika Island, Japan! 🌊 Hi! My name is Taiyo, and I live on the beautiful island of Ojika in Nagasaki with my wife and our five children. Ojika is a peaceful island with a population of around 2,000 ......

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Join our team at a boutique hotel in Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka, Japan

###We’re currently looking for### 1) Housekeeping workawayers from July 2026 to September 2027 (paid position) 🌏 Japanese fluency is not required for this role 🏨 Hospitality experience is a plus 🚗 Driving license is preferred 2) Long-term ......

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Experience rural family life in Nakatsugawa, Japan

Hello! We are a Japanese family living in Nakatsugawa, Gifu, a countryside area surrounded by mountains, rivers, and nature. We live in an old traditional Japanese house, and we are slowly renovating and improving it step by step. I work as a ......

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Dog sitting and enjoy the local culture in Central Osaka, Japan

From May 15th, dog walks must start either at 5:00 AM or between 5:30 PM and 6:00 PM. This is because it gets too hot during the day, and one of my dogs is at risk of heatstroke or seizures. From June through August, temperatures can exceed 40°C ......

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Experience life at a 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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Join our self-sufficient traditional lifestyle in Ena, Japan

This is a self-sufficient organic farm on 90,000㎡ land. It is not a business owner that sells agricultural products. It grows crops to be self-sufficient within the farming member, and everyone shares in the work. You are treated as a family menber. ......

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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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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 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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