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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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Painting a mural for the shared house in Tokyo, Japan

🎎 Please read my profile and answer all questions. 🎏 🎍Only one person can stay. No couple or friends. 🎋 🎑Requests must be for the current and next month.🎴 🎇 My house is very old and surrounded by nature. 🎆 We don't recommend staying if you have ......

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Artists welcome to join creative art projects in Hagi, Japan

🏡 Nice to Meet You! I'm TORU, an artist creating paintings and sculptures. I used to live in Shanghai, but after returning to Japan, my family and I moved to Hagi in 2021. I now have a 4-year-old daughter who stays here every weekend. I typically ......

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Experience rural life and local customs at a traditional house in Ibaraki-ken, Japan

I live in a 200 year old traditional Japanese house nestled in the peaceful countryside of Daigo, Japan. Surrounded by lush nature, this home is an ideal escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, offering a taste of authentic Japanese rural ......

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Experience life on our mountain farm in Ueda, Nagano, Japan

"Notes" "We available day is green or yellow on profile calendar. if red we not available." "If you send early request I can't guarantee host" Becaus in the past some early request person is cancel or can't contact coming day. "I tell you address ......

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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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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 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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Outdoor projects & ShortFilm making by the tranquil bayside Osumi-side, Kagoshima Pref., 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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Help our local team welcome guests to our campsite on Shikoku Island, Japan

Hello everyone, My name is Marcelo, I’m Japanese Brazilian running our dream project at Shimanto area with Yoji san, we are looking for friendly, motivated and creative people to help us run our project here. Looking for people who are whiling ......

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Language and cultural exchange in Suita, Japan

Hello, future Workawayers! My name is Ryo, and I am based in [Osaka, Japan]. I am currently looking for motivated and reliable helpers to support me with a few personal and household projects. This is a private hosting opportunity, not a business, ......

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Help me around my home while enjoying the local culture in Tambasasayama Japan

My name is Ray. I am half Japanese half American born and raised in Japan . Living with my little toy poodle, Phoebe. She is almost three years old so really playful. I have little disability. I can do everything by myself fine but it takes time. I ......

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Welcome to my family home while exploring peacefulness of the mountains in Minakami, Japan

Welcome to my family home — a peaceful retreat in the mountains and forests of Gunma, about 30 minutes from Minakami. After two crazy months of renovation, the house looks pretty amazing, honestly, I didn’t think that was possible!! 😄 This cozy ......

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Artistic people welcome to share permaculture knowledge in Otaru, Northern Japan

How strange. I just realized that my Workaway profile may not show my name. I'm CD. I'm an American expat living in Japan. I'm originally from the West Coast of the US but lived in Hawaii longer than anywhere else. I've also lived in Morocco, ......

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Dog lover welcome to help me in Kumamoto, Japan

Hi, I've been hosting more than 100 travelers through varisous platforms such as couchsurfing. Workaway is the most recent one I started to host someone with a longer period. The longest one was half year. I’m currently looking for a long stay at ......

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Help with reviving abandoned agricultural land and natural rice farming in Katsuragi, Japan

Hi, my name is Atsushi and I’m working on reviving abandoned agricultural lands in Katsuragi, Nara. At the moment, I’m working on multiple rice fields and I plant, harvest and process the rice by hand using the traditional method without using ......

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English language exchange with me and my friends in central Tokyo, Japan

(Non-native English speakers are totally welcome too!) Hello! Please call me Hiroshi. I live in central Tokyo. I have hosted approximately 140 guests from around the world. My interactions with them have become unforgettable and beautiful ......

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Learn new skills, help with creativity and enjoy countryside life in Koge, Japan

**Sorry if I missed your message. I get a lot of requests so please be patient with me! Before I introduce myself here are the tasks I need… *･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･**･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･**･゜ﾟ･*:.｡..｡.:*･*:.｡. .｡.:*･゜ﾟ･* **There ......

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Relax in the countryside near my traditional home and land in Hyogo, Japan

I personally grow rice, brew sake in winter, and play music all year round. I also want to learn languages, so I hope we can learn well together. I usually live alone in an old private house, but in August I am living with my three children ......

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Living in an incredible rural environment in Igantzi, Spain

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Learn about our way of life in a small village in the countryside of Lorignac, France

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Join me in the outdoors and enjoy ocean views in Mogareeka, Australia

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Help our community library and cultural center in Recife, Brasil

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Help with improving our social networking and foundraising, building a tiny house, help with keeping our tent in good condition/DIY project at our non-profit circus school in Neuenburg, Germany