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Enjoy country life and community activities at our non-profit organisation in undiscovered Shimane, Japan
Sustainable project
Cultural exchange
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- Please understand that our reply might be late depending on situation.
- Basically, we only accept volunteers who can stay for at least one and half months.
- Due to the relocation and downsizing of our office since around November 2026, ......
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Join a local family life while discovering Hyogo, Japan
Language exchange
Cultural exchange
Hello! My name is Yukiko, and I live in Himeji, Japan, with my husband and our two sons, aged 18 and 8.
Himeji is famous for its beautiful castle, rich history, and friendly local atmosphere. It is a wonderful place to experience both traditional ......
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Take part in some art projects and experience rural life in Nagano, Japan
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Surrounded by beautiful nature and many hot springs near 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 especially ......
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Join our family for a culture exchange in Fuchu, Japan
Cultural exchange
Hello! We're an international family living in Tokyo.
Let us introduce ourselves:)
We've been happily married for three years.
• Name: Yosuke (Husband)
Nationality: Japanese 🇯🇵
Age: 28 years old
Languages:
- Japanese (native)
- English ......
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Enjoy a stay with our warm family & be a fun playmate for our kids in Kyoto, Japan
Au Pair
Cultural exchange
Due to high demand, we’re currently not accepting new applicants and cannot respond to applications.
Hello, I am Ayako.
I live in Kyoto.
About My Family
* We are a family of four:
* Ayako (mother, 43) – I enjoy baking sweets.
* Kunihiro (father, ......
Lend a helping hand in my garden for a cultural exchange at an old farmhouse in rural Hyogo, Japan
Language exchange
Cultural exchange
I am a 78 year old Japanese woman living on my own in rural Hyogo. I am wearing a kimono in the first picture. My house is nestled in the mountains of Hyogo, in a countryside village on the outside of a small town which is surrounded by rice fields ......
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Join our family and share your recipes with us in Matsumoto, Japan
Language exchange
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We generally don't welcome guests during the winter because our house gets very cold. However, we can accommodate you if you cover your own fuel costs.
And we are looking for mature individuals, both in terms of age and as workaway.
I will decide ......
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Learn new skills while enjoying the scenic lake view near Shiga, Japan
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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 in a traditional farm village in Fujieda, Shizuoka, Japan
Sustainable project
Language exchange
Upcoming projects:
6th to 13th of December
(Renovation and cleaning )
12th to 20th of March
(Garden and cleaning)
Hello Everyone,
Welcome to Japan and to my house.
My name is Daisuke, I am from Japan. I live in Shizuoka pref. My wife's name ......
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Help around our mountain farm and wilderness retreat while exploring culture and nature in Akaigawa, Japan
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I am a Japanese lady with a herd of goats, and other animals on a small farm in Hokkaido, surrounded by forest. I grew up in Eastern Hokkaido but moved to the mountains around Mt Yotei about 20 years ago. I make many things in my kitchen that are ......
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Experience the lifestyle of a Japanese family in the vibrant city of Hamamatsu, Japan
Language exchange
Cultural exchange
About Us
We are a family of four living in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (father, mother, a 4-year-old daughter, and a 1-year-old son, as of April 2026). Hamamatsu is located roughly halfway between Tokyo and Osaka.
To reach our home, please ......
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Help a family with daily activities and language exchange in Hagino, Hokkaido, Japan
Language exchange
Cultural exchange
About us, our home and our town
Hello everyone
We are a mixed nationality family, Japanese (Kana, female, 43y) and Spanish (Javier, male, 43) and we live in a small little fishermen’s village in the north of Japan, in Hokkaido. Before living here, ......
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Join our fun, bilingual family in Komoro, Nagano, Japan
Language exchange
Cultural exchange
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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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Share everyday family life with us in Gifu, Japan
Au Pair
Language exchange
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Welcome to our family in Gifu city, Japan
Hi! Thank you for visiting our profile.
Here is some information about our family and our place I would like to share to see if we are a good much to each other,
so please read it through patiently.
Our ......
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Help us take care of our temple in the countryside of Nagoya, Japan
Language exchange
Cultural exchange
::::::::::Our temple accepts only one person at a time.
We will not respond to requests from groups.::::::::::
My name is Shinku. I am a Buddhist monk living in a peaceful, traditional temple in the countryside south of Nagoya. It is a quiet place ......
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Learn to develop a food forest and experience the rich cultural history and nature of Nara, Japan
Sustainable project
Cultural exchange
DEAR WORKAWAY GUEST: PLEASE READ OUR ENTIRE PROFILE CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING A REQUEST.
AVAILABLE WORKING PERIODS IN 2027:
January 16 - 23; February 20 -27; March 20 - 27; April 17 - 24; May 15 -22; June 19 - 26; September 18 - 25; October 16 - ......
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Community & English teaching project in Hiraizumi, Japan
Paid position
Sustainable project
Welcome to our community project in Hiraizumi, Iwate, Japan. Our mission is to bring people together through language, culture, and meaningful connections. We believe that learning happens best when people from different backgrounds share their ......
Join us and help around our property and DIY in Hakuba, Japan
Language exchange
House / pet sitting
Hi there! PLEASE NO AI RESPONSES. We want to know more about you personally so we can trust you in our homes.
We are an Aussie couple – Nellie and Byron - originally from Australia and now living in Hakuba. We own a few properties and throughout ......
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Play with kids and help us with daily life in Gunma, Japan
Au Pair
Language exchange
Hello! We are a family of 4 with twin daughters (2.5years old). They are funny and spunky girls who love to play outside, read books, dance, hike and go on bike rides. This fall/winter from Sept 10 onwards, we are looking for two workawayers (couple ......
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Be a part of our daily life and immerse yourself in the peaceful atmosphere of our forest in Hyogo, Japan
Language exchange
Welcome!
We are professional hosts operating a hotel, cottages, and a campground. Having previously run a forest kindergarten for about 10 years, the spirit of nature connection and experiential learning remains at the heart of our project ......
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