Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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Help us at a beachside hostel in the picturesque west side of Izu Peninsula, Japan
Thanks for watching this information. This account is managed by Tomohiro, Tetsuya and Yukimi. We are a hostel, which is the survivor hostel from pandemic in the bay area of Heda, Shizuoka prefecture. West Izu, where our hostel is located, has both ......
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Help at a boutique ski lodge in the heart of the Japanese Alps in Nagano, Japan
We are small, friendly business that started with one charming wooden ski chalet and expanded to add another 10 boutique guesthouses and apartments. We are looking for keen individuals to join our fabulous little family of workers! Most of our ......
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Welcoming all teachers, artists and musicians to help in a preschool in Yokohama, Japan
Hello Workawayers! My name is Sybrina. I'm a qualified early childhood educator and I own a small, play-based, English-immersion preschool & kindy in a quiet suburb (Aoba-ku) of Yokohama, Japan. Please read through my post carefully, as I've taken ......
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Stay with a family of four and explore the surroundings in Kibichuocho, Japan
We are a Japanese/French family of 4 with 1 big shepherd dogs, goats, bees, and chickens. We live in a beautiful, secluded little valley where we renovate old Japanese traditional buildings (DIY people most welcomed), do permaculture (swales, ......
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Enjoy the mountains and snow in rural Madarao- Myoko ( Nagano ) Japan
Madarao - Tangram - Nagano - Winter Season 2025 - 2026 January 2026 - February 2026 Japan Working Visa, International Driving License Required. Stay this winter in our base ( first pictures ): A rural beautiful, traditional house in Nagano - ......
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Experience a slow life in the countryside of Myoko, Japan
If you're a couple or a pair of friends or a single person whose self sufficient along in winter to experience the heaviest snow in Japan in Myoko. We would love it you could join to experience this heavy snow, we need lots of snow shoveling and ......
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Learn to develop a food forest and experience the rich cultural history and nature of Nara, Japan
DEAR WORKAWAY GUEST: PLEASE READ OUR ENTIRE PROFILE CAREFULLY BEFORE SUBMITTING A REQUEST. AVAILABLE WORKING PERIODS IN 2026: January 17 - 24; February 14- 21; March 14 - 21; April 18 - 25; May 16 - 23; June 20 - 27; September 19 - 26; October 17 ......
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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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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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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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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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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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