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Japan requires a working holiday VISA for volunteer work. In Japan, the accommodation is the payment in exchange of your volunteering, so immigration considers volunteering as work. To resolve this we will charge you a very cheap amount of money (1000yen) for the whole duration of your stay. By doing so you would be considered as a paying guest and not a volunteer so you would be able to stay here.
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Adventure On & Off Season! ๐ฏ๐ตโจ Hello from Ride Shiga/Myoko! ๐ Come experience life in the incredible mountains of Yudanaka, Nagano, one of Japanโs most beautiful regions! Whether you're visiting during snowy winters or peaceful green summers, this is an amazing opportunity to combine adventure, culture, and meaningful work.
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United States
It was a fun week we spent with the coliving. Our working hours were well respected, the house was a good place to live, and the other volunteers were cool to hang out with! Heads up that you do sleep "Japanese style", meaning a futon mat on the floor, but I still slept fine. The work involved cleaning up some old houses to make them livable (cleaning, junk removal, moving furniture, etc.) We went to a BBQ at a local's house with his family which was fun! Special shoutout to the volunteer coordinator, Dakota! She made sure the work was clear and she kept the house clean and running well!
6 days ago
United States
It was great to get out into nature; Yamanouchi was beautiful! The work was easy and there was plenty to do. The house was stocked with vegetables from a local farm, so I ate really well. The volunteer coordinator (Dakota) was super personable and easy to work with. There was an issue with 1 volunteer crossing boundaries with other volunteers, and the host (David) quickly took care of the issue and removed them from the house and volunteer project. I'm glad David was so responsive and took the volunteers' needs into consideration, making the stay more comfortable for everyone.
8 days ago
Ireland
This was a great experience! David and Rafal were very helpful and welcoming, the working hours are flexible and the work is relaxed and fun. Yamanouchi is a beautiful place, there's lots of outdoor activities to do, an onsen nearby, and some restaurants & bars within walking distance. It was a great opportunity to meet other travellers and to experience living in a quieter part of Japan. I'd recommend this to people who enjoy practical, self-directed DIY work and being in the mountains โฐ๏ธ
about 1 month ago
United States
I had a wonderful stay with the coliving. David and Rafal were great hosts who did everything to ensure we had a great time. The work was easy and you make your own schedule. I would definitely return if I have the opportunity.
about 2 months ago
Peru
I loved this volunteer in the monkey city we saw monkeys and we went for trips and festivals. Thank you for the food and bbq
about 2 months ago
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