Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Volunteer English/Spanish Pro teachers and translators (JP/CH/KOR) invited to join our NGO in Tokyo, Japan
We are an NGO based in Tokyo, Japan, and we work to promote a culture of peace, human rights, sustainable development and respect for the environment. We pursue these goals through a chartered passenger ship which travels the world on voyages of ......
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Join us at our mountain land & home in rural Nara, Japan
Hello, and thank you for reading our profile! - Important Update About Fall/ Winter Availability- We wanted to let you know that we’ll be taking a break from our regular WorkAway hosting for some time. (During this time, we’re focusing on our work ......
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Experience life on our mountain farm in Ueda, Nagano, Japan
"Notes" "We available day is green or yellow on profile calendar. if red we not available." "If you send early request I can't guarantee host" Becaus in the past some early request person is cancel or can't contact coming day. "I tell you address ......
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Join our family and share daily life in Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Hello! We are an American family who have been living in Gunma, Japan for 5+ years. We have twin toddlers and are excited to welcome responsible travelers who can join us to help with various household chores, cooking, childcare and yardwork. We ......
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Share our family life in the mountains near Myoko, Japan
We are now looking for a couple to work full-time for 3 months, mid-Dec through mid-March. . The positions will both be full-time. We are a Japanese/Australian couple who need help during the winter. Myoko Kogen is famous for its powder snow and so ......
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Learn new skills while enjoying the scenic lake view near Shiga, Japan
hi, we are looking for help from Preferred couples [but single travelers ok] . Must be : experienced / slightly older > 28 year old ++. usual conditions all below.. we are looking for help with looking after kids, occasional housework, ,lots of ......
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Join our fun, bilingual family in Komoro, Nagano, Japan
We are open-minded, outgoing family with 3 kids. Let's have a wonderful time in beautiful nature and friendly family. We love... +Knowing each other, each countries and each culture +Outdoor activities such as climbing, camping, playing soccer, ......
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House and dog sitter for a super awesome rescue corgi, in a beach city, Hayama, Japan
Because of the popularity of Japan, messages that can only stay for part of the time, time frames outside of above, or requests for other time frames will not be replied to. Currently only needing help starting Jan 2026. Tuesday evening (arrival), ......
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