Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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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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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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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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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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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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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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Share our family life at an old mountain house in Hagi, Japan
Hi everybody! My profile is long because I try to give as many details as possible so please read it all before writing to me! Thank you! :) I'm Lulu, 35 yo French mom of Yuni, an half Japanese almost 4 yo little girl, living in Hagi Japan for 5 ......
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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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