Homestays, Volunteering & Working Holidays in Japan

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about 5 hours ago

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House-sitting in beautiful Nagasaki, Japan
Currently considering applicants for the end of December and January. Please only reach out if you can commit to at least 1 month. At this time please do not send a message requesting to stay outside of this range. Most of the tasks associated ......
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Share family life and explore the neighborhoods of Sapporo, Japan
[Feb Mid-] Cultural Exchange Volunteer in Sapporo – Have fun with active kids! Hi! We are looking for friendly volunteers who love spending energetic and fun time with active kids in Sapporo! We are currently looking for someone who can stay with us ......
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about 12 hours ago

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Stay in a traditional Japanese house and experience Satoyama life in Shizuoka, Japan
We (Tatú and Sho) inherited 1ha(2.5 acres) of mountain field and an old traditional Japanese house in Shizuoka 4 years ago, where we live with our daughter Mon(age 6), Ten(age 0), a black cat and a black dog. (The name of this place is Nishimuki, ......
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Learn about honey bees and help around the house in Awa City, Tokushima, Japan
----------------------------------------- *It's already full of people in this year 2026. Please, don't message me to ask inviting. ----------------------------------------- In addition, if you will get the translated driver's license, it's so ......
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about 14 hours ago

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Dog sitting and enjoy the local culture in Central Osaka, Japan
我们是一对日本夫妇。 如果您来自亚洲并且不会说英语也没关系。Tidak apa-apa meskipun Anda tidak bisa berbahasa Inggris atau Jepang. We share our home with dogs, and it's possible that one of them might occasionally join you in bed. If you are uncomfortable sleeping with dogs, ......
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NGO invites you for a language exchange with our team onboard 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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about 28 minutes ago

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Share English language skills with kids in Surf Town Ichinomiya, Chiba, Japan
We run a non-profit organization of alternative school for elementary school students (ages 6 to 15) in Ichinomiya Town, Chiba Prefecture. We seeking native English speakers who enjoy working with children and are eager to engage in both play and ......
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about 3 hours ago

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Experience rural life on the historic Nakasendo trail in Narai-juku, Japan
*We get a lot of messages, so apologies if you don't hear back soon* Our hotel is located on the historic Nakasendo trail, a 5-minute walk from the beautifully preserved post-town of Narai-juku, surrounded by mountains, forests, and rivers in the ......
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about 34 minutes ago

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Help at our small English school and experience Japanese culture in Fukuoka, Japan
URGENT – AVAILABLE IMMEDIATELY! We are looking for a Workawayer who can start immediately and stay until December 20, 2026. February 1 – February 28, 2027 (4 weeks) Both periods are currently available! Once these positions are filled, we will open ......
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Join a local family life while discovering Hyogo, Japan
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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Experience a slow life in the countryside on the mountain near Nagano, Japan
I am Qingru(you can call me Chin), with my husband- Pierre and my son-Inen, three of us are living on the mountain, a beautiful place in Japanese countryside, trying to live the life as simple as we wished. I was born and grew up in China, came to ......
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about 3 hours ago

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Join my guesthouse and immerse in Japanese culture in Adachi-ku, Japan
***working holiday visa required*** 1 female staff are needed from the middle or late of November in the new guesthouse near Mt. fuji. The coworker will be a female French girl who will share the room, so female staff is better for her. From ......
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about 4 hours ago

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Join the team of our hotel and help with everyday tasks while enjoying mountains and winter activities in Myoko, Japan
--- from 15 December 2026 to 15 March 2027 --- We are a hotel located in the Myoko Region of Japan. The hotel is a modern Japanese concept with tatami rooms with beds and bathrooms in most rooms. Each guest room has an en suite bathroom. The ......
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about 2 hours ago

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Join a local family in Okinawa, Japan
@@@@@ We are looking for a pair of people to help us 15days in from 13rd December 2026 to January 15 2027 We will provide a shared room for the two of you. Welcome friends traveller or couples. @@@@@ ========================= We are looking for ......
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Join our non-profit seaside community and discover rural life in Kagawa, Japan
Hello! I'm Takaaki, the director of a non-profit organisation (NPO) on the Shonai Peninsula in Mitoyo, Kagawa. I worked for a trading company in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, India and Iran, and I studied in Germany. Today, most people ......
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about 3 days ago

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Help at our cozy mountain lodge in Minakami, Japan
*****Just a Heads up! We are fully staffed for this winter season! Thank you so much for your Interest!**** Come experience life in the mountains of Japan! We run a small, cozy lodge in the beautiful mountain town of Minakami, located in Gunma ......
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Help with the house of a small school in the Nara mountains , Japan
Who we are 
We are two potters, married, Japanese and American. Both of us were trained in a lineage; Francis's, from drawing to ceramic art, and Yufuko's, tea & flower arrangements. For five years we have been building a center for serious study, ......
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Learn natural rice farming as a lifestyle and join our warm family, experience temple yoga in Fujieda, Japan
Winter & Spring Projects on Our Farm Would you like to help us create something meaningful on our farm? This winter and spring, we have some exciting new projects planned at our family farm. We are looking for enthusiastic volunteers who would ......
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Stay in a minority community and paint a mural in Tokyo, Japan
About Us I'm Hiro, and I live with three roommates in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. My roommates are an immigrant, a neurodivergent, and a queer. They're all part of different minority groups in Japanese society. They are an "aspiring" voice actor, student, ......
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about 2 hours ago

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Experience local life and nature while helping at a friendly hostel in central Hiroshima, Japan
We are a small and welcoming hostel that has been running for 10 years in the heart of Hiroshima. Our guests come from all over the world, creating a vibrant, international atmosphere. Just a 5-minute walk from the world-famous Atomic Bomb Dome and ......
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