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Join us and enjoy the seasons at a lodge and chalet in the Hakuba Valley, Japan
Help in summer / autumn and winter This is a cosy family-run lodge (Jules - UK, 30 years in Japan, Tomoko - Japanese national) set in the forests of the Hakuba Valley in Nagano, Japan. We have 6 guest rooms and can accommodate a max of 22 guests. ......
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Come and learn about our culture from locals in Tokyo, Japan
【Last update: 29th Nov】 *I'm sorry that I couldn't reply to most of messages because I get over 100 applies every month... Here is rough schedule for 2025~2026, but I can accept from 2 MONTH BEFORE of your ......
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Experience family life in Tokyo, Japan
We are currently looking for someone who can stay with us from either 22nd Feb or 6th March 2026. We're just an ordinary Japanese family living in the heart of Tokyo. Our home is full of energy, creativity, and curiosity thanks to our three kids. ......
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Dog sitting and enjoy the local culture in Central Osaka, Japan
We need a helper anytime after March. Asians are especially welcome! 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 ......
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Join a family with home projects and childcare in Nozawa Onsen, Japan
ALL FULL. NO AVAILABILITY BETWEEN JAN - APR 2026. We are a mix cultural family of five, who live between Australia and Japan. In winter season, Nozawa Onsen is our home. Located in the Japanese Alps of Nagano prefecture, Nozawa is a traditional ......
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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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Let's cook together and teach me how to cook in Matsumoto, Japan
In January and February, I need a help for house and dog sitting because I have to work 4 to 6hours every weekday. You must be with my dog during my work. The dog can be alone up to 3hours. ーーーーー We lives in a regional city at an altitude of 500 ......
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Help us around our ski resort while immersing yourself in local culture of Yuzawa, Japan
CURRENTLY LOOKING FOR 2026 SUMMER HELP: JUNE 2026 UNTIL END OF JULY Number one priority is to put together a team to help during Fuji Rock 2026 Everyone must be able to drive a car legally in Japan (exceptions made for individuals with technical ......
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Join our team at a boutique hotel in Izu Peninsula, Shizuoka, Japan
***NEXT POSITION -- 2026.1.5-2026.1.20, Housekeeping Team*** ###We’re currently looking for### 1) Housekeeping workawayers from May to October 🌏 Japanese fluency is not required for this role 🏨 Hospitality experience is a plus 2) Long-term ......
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Join our family and our son and teach him English in Kyoto, Japan
We are looking for someone to join our family who is available to stay during the following periods: -starting in early march,for more than three months. （We also accept applicants who can stay long-term (4 months or more) on start dates other than ......
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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 9.5 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 ......
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Join our bee farm and learn how to harvest honey in Awa City, Tokushima, Japan
*I'm looking for the volunteer who can stay in my bee farm in this 15th - 27th December. Honestly, it's off-season of beekeeping.So, its not good season for learning beekeeping. I would ask you to crafting works . Like.. Crafting the Bee frames, ......
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Painting a mural for the shared house in Tokyo, Japan
🎎 Please read my profile and answer all questions. 🎏 🎍Only one person may stay. No partners are allowed. 🎋 🎑Requests must be for the current and next month.🎴 🌏️ About us. 🗾 Hiro and his 3 roommates live in a very old house in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. ......
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Join us and enjoy winter fun in Myoko, Japan
NOTICE: Have space for a couple to stay December and stay till March. Ideally already in Japan We have a 7-room hotel with an onsen and restaurant. But our main focus is design, furniture making and renovations. Currently, we are preparing for the ......
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Hang out in the city or walk around the mountain and help with gardening in Sapporo, Japan
I've been traveling for past few years and I met wonderful people in the world. I eventually decided to settle down for a while in Hokkaido Japan. I have a huge garden in Sapporo, where is 20min by car from the city center. I would love to create a ......
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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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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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Join our family and discover the local culture in Okinawa, Japan
We are looking for travelers to stay with us in our shared house! In our home, we live together with our family, two friends, one cat, and two chickens. Families and groups of friends are also very welcome. We have a 3-year-old child, and we would ......
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Language exchange with our family in Tokyo, Japan
Thank you for your message! We receive a lot of messages every day. It is difficult to reply to all your messages so please kindly read below and send us a response if you meet our requirements. Thank you! *we accept only solo workawayers. *We ......
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Join my guesthouse and immerse in Japanese culture in Adachi-ku, Japan
***work visa required*** ***Working Holiday Visa is the most suitable here*** Hi there, thank you for viewing my listing. This is Makoto, the owner of the Guesthouse. I’m working for the guesthouse in suburb of Tokyo, Japan. The guesthouse motto ......
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