Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Join our family in our 130-year-old traditional home in Shizuoka, Japan.
Our family lives in a 130-year-old traditional Japanese house in the Satoyama area of ​​Shizuoka. We are my husband, myself, our two sons aged 9 and 7, a cat, and two dogs. My husband works in forestry, tea farming, and furniture making. I work in ......
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Help us create a self sufficient garden in Kagoshima, Japan
A house with a river in front of it at the foot of a five-minute drive to the sea. The old house is being renovated. We process and sell food but we don't ask for work related to business. There is no labor where wages are incurred. Organic ......
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Share culture and experiences in Nakatsu, Japan
I would like to live a traditional and natural life as much as possible while running a small business. I am interested in history, nature, architecture, animal , learning language, meeting new people, cultures, cooking ( natural vegetables) , ......
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Learn about gardening and discover Japanese culture in Hakuba, Japan
we are a group of friends from New Zealand who have spent many years traveling the world and doing snow seasons in Japan and Europe. we brought this place just recently to create our little slice of heaven in the Japanese alps. Hakuba is an amazing ......
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Join our multicultural family and be a playmate for my boys in Sodegaura, Japan
we are an international-marriage family, who try to teach Spanish and English at the same time. we are happy, fun people and also fair, hard-working, active, and motivated. and considerate family. loved by neighbors so much!. the problem is ......
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Learn about mural art and experience cosy living in rural Hakuba, Japan
Hey there! Are you an artist travelling Japan? Done some awesome wall art in your time? We're looking for a talented person to do some beautiful work at our ski lodge. What we can provide: - free accommodation - dinner provided - fair pay for ......
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Create, design, and tinker in the countryside of Hokkaido, Japan
ABOUT ME I am a married 30year old living in the remote countryside of Hokkaido Niseko. I have recently started a sustainable manufacturing company with my wife and a childhood friend. We use basic woodworking tools, 3d printers, Lasers, CNC, DIY ......
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Become part of our family and enjoy the beautiful nature of Saku/Karuizawa town in Nagano, Japan
We are a family, friendly, easy-going, and open-minded. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions! We are,,, ・Kohta (me, 43 years old, Language: English (Fluent), Chinese (Conversational), Japanese (Native)) ・Sayaka (my wife, 41 ......
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Learn all about our culture living on an organic farm on Kikai island, Japan
we are running organic farm in small island in japan that call kikai island. Our community's goal is to increase the number of pesticide free farmer on the island and to spread healthy food to the world. Kikai island is formed by the uplift of ......
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Join a family for language exchange in Matsumoto, Japan
I'm Mayu. I live in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, Japan. It is a city rich in nature, and you can spend your time leisurely. There are many tourist attractions, and you can enjoy mountain climbing and snow sports. You can also enjoy Matsumoto's ......
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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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Learn how to live a more eco-friendly lifestyle in Tosacho, Japan
We are family of 6, including 13, 10, 6, and 3years old kids. Place where we live is at mountain side of Kochi, close to Lake Sameura. We are living in the mountain, having a dog, chickens, goats and honey bees. Our water is from the mountain. We ......
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Sharing our lifestyle and space with like-minded travellers on the Izu Peninsula, Japan
We are a Japanese / Dutch-Canadian couple. We love to travel, explore and stay active (we surf, snowboard, hike, ...). We spend winters in the mountains and summers by the sea. We are able to live our dream by sharing our life-style and space with ......
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Help with our project in Appi Kogen, Hachimantai, Japan
English and Japanese couple, seeking help for a renovated B&B and Brewpub 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 ......
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Outdoor projects and short film making by the tranquil bayside Osumi-side, Kagoshima, Japan
I have been full-time islands vanlifer, I found accidentally a spot that I can say one of the ideal ones. =Questions= Are you... 1, happy to be away from cities to live in the country side? 2, good at music compose on laptop or computer? 3. digital ......
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Welcome guests and immerse yourself in Nozawaonsen, a traditional onsen village in Nagano Prefecture, Japan
Hello! We are a small team that wants to share the beautiful mountain town of Nozawa Onsen with staff and guests alike! Summer is full of hiking and mountain biking and in winter, the mountain turns into an amazing ski resort! We run several ......
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Interact with the locals and experience some of the best powder snow in the world in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
[Important information] Please read before applying! Applications for the 2025-2026 season opened in July. Selected applicants will be contacted within one week of receiving their message. ※ Please answer the 12 questions listed in the facility ......
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Give rescued cats a better life while exploring OJika island, Japan
Hi! My name is Hiroko(Maman) I live in the beautiful island of Ojika in Nagasaki prefecture, together with my husband and lots of cats. I run a Karaoke-Bar since 1994. Finally my dreams came true in the spring of 2025 to open safe and happy place ......
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Join us our holiday rentals in beautiful, mountains of Hakuba, Japan
Hi - I'm Alex. I've lived in Hakuba for 6 years with my family. Our company manages luxury properties all year round. Mid/Late Nov- March 31 (or a little longer) - this is our peak period and we need staff that are available for the full period. ......
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Join us and help around our property and DIY in Hakuba, Japan
Hi there! PLEASE NO AI RESPONSES We are an Aussie couple – Nellie and Byron - originally from Australia and now living in Hakuba. We own a few properties and throughout the year, we welcome hard-working, easy-going people to help out with a mix of ......
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