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The Working Holiday Visa allows you to stay and work in Japan for up to one year. The advantage for a gap year student: get a paid job to finance their international experience.
The on-site team runs a support desk in Tokyo for travelers from all over the world who are eligible for a Working Holiday Visa in Japan. They organize all the administrative aspects, Japanese lessons, placements on guaranteed paid jobs and shared accommodation or with a host family.
Like all of our gap year programs , the project in Japan allows you to validate your year while impacting the local community in a positive and lasting way.
The Tokyo international team will remain available throughout your year in Japan (by phone/Visio/E-mail). This permanence will allow you to travel serenely, if you decide to go to other cities or regions of Japan after your initial stay in Tokyo.
It is important to take into account that the job search will only be done when you are there. Indeed, the package (which includes the tax identification number and a Japanese bank account), is necessary. This is why, before departure, we cannot give any precise indication of the nature of the work you are going to do.
Be reassured, however: with our on-site support, most participants find a job quickly (about 1 month), this will largely depend on their seriousness and their involvement.
We offer opportunity to work and live on a Japanese farm as a gap year student. You will do paid agricultural work as part of your Working Holiday in Japan!
(More information below)
For many Japanese, the quality and origin of food is of great importance. Therefore, Japanese farmers strive to produce the highest quality agricultural commodities. During your work on the farm, you will therefore be able to learn many things, have fun and, at the same time, enjoy healthy food! No prior knowledge of agriculture is required. A supplement of 350 euros will be required to guarantee your place on this project, for which you will be paid between 800-1000 JPY per hour.
Your tasks may include:
You must be able to obtain a Working Holiday visa for Japan.
It can be obtained from the Japanese Embassy in your home country, if you meet the following conditions:
It is important to take into account that the job search will only be done when you are there. Indeed, the package (which includes the tax identification number and a Japanese bank account), is necessary. This is why, before departure, we cannot give any precise indication of the nature of the work you are going to do.
Be reassured, however: with our on-site support, most participants find a job quickly (about 1 month), this will largely depend on their seriousness and their involvement.
We offer opportunity to work and live on a Japanese farm as a gap year student. You will do paid agricultural work as part of your Working Holiday in Japan!
(More information below)
For many Japanese, the quality and origin of food is of great importance. Therefore, Japanese farmers strive to produce the highest quality agricultural commodities. During your work on the farm, you will therefore be able to learn many things, have fun and, at the same time, enjoy healthy food! No prior knowledge of agriculture is required. A supplement of 350 euros will be required to guarantee your place on this project, for which you will be paid between 800-1000 JPY per hour.
Your tasks may include:
The Tokyo-based organization provides cross-cultural exchange opportunities through Work and Travel programs in Japan and South Korea.
Since 2007, our partners have offered internships, volunteering assignments and cultural experiences in different countries.
Their goal is to be an innovator in educational programs, both online and on-site, designed to promote dialogue between cultures and impart international skills.
Intercultural understanding in a globalized world is a key skill. This should not be built only with “theory”, but through fun and enriching experiences.
Their objective is to provide a high quality service to participants and to sustainably support local organizations, particularly in the case of so-called developing countries.
Since 2007, our partners have offered internships, volunteering assignments and cultural experiences in different countries.
Their goal is to be an innovator in educational programs, both online and on-site, designed to promote dialogue between cultures and impart international skills.
Intercultural understanding in a globalized world is a key skill. This should not be built only with "theory", but through fun and enriching experiences.
Their objective is to provide a high quality service to participants and to sustainably support local organizations, particularly in the case of so-called developing countries.
This program is available for up to 24 weeks, Please contact us for rates and availability.
| Duration | Fees to be paid upon registration |
|---|---|
| 6 Weeks | 2790€ |
| 8 Weeks | 3490€ |
| 10 Weeks | 4190€ |
| 12 Weeks | 4890€ |
| 16 Weeks | 5490€ |
| 20 Weeks | 6290€ |
| 24 Weeks | 6990€ |
Housing is allocated by local NGOs, not by Freepackers - the descriptions are there to give you an idea of the type of accommodation, as it is very likely that conditions will vary on site depending on the number of volunteers, weather conditions, availability, etc. Each volunteer will be accommodated according to the stated conditions, but it is possible that the accommodation may not match the description or images shown on this site word for word, for example, in the case of annexed housing, renovations, relocations, etc.
Rents in Tokyo are among the most expensive in the world. Nevertheless, the on-site organization offers affordable, central accommodation to participants of the Working Holiday program.
The house, located in the Koto-ku district, where the help desk is also located, has 13 rooms: 6 double rooms and 7 dormitories for 4 to 8 people each, depending on the size of the room. There are two common living rooms with kitchens, 2 bathrooms (separate for men and women), 5 showers and 4 toilets, and a large roof terrace. There is also a Wi-Fi internet connection. All rooms are fully furnished and have air conditioners (for cooling and heating).
Other beds are available in the 4-bed dorms and in our partner's double rooms in Warabi.
We can also offer you single rooms in other flatshares. Rates depend on room size and location.
We can also arrange accommodation with a host family. If you prefer, you can organize your own accommodation after the first 6 weeks. It is not compulsory to use the accommodation offered for the rest of your stay in Japan.
Throughout your year in Japan, you can rely on a multilingual and experienced local team. Our office in central Tokyo is open Monday through Friday. If you are in another place in Japan, you communicate by phone / Whatsapp / Line / Email.
Questions about work? For traveling ? How do things work in Japan? Communication problems? The local team will be there to help you!
Please contact the embassy or immigration website of the country you wish to enter.
You can find all ressources on the World Organization Website, in the Travel Advice section A vaccine vial.
For all international projects, Realstep requires participants to take out travel insurance covering accidents, illness, and repatriation, as well as civil liability for professional activities abroad.
For complete protection while studying or interning abroad, you can take out Cap Student insurance online by following this link Student insurance abroad | Chapka Assurances, which will give you a 5% discount.
If you take out another insurance policy, we will ask you to send us a copy of your certificate in English.
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A gap year is a period (often 6 to 12 months) during which you temporarily pause your studies or work to have a meaningful, structured experience: travel, volunteering, internship, job, personal project…
It can be done at any time, for the duration you choose, and in the field you want. The goal is to help you explore new possibilities for your personal and/or professional path.
Real Step offers a wide range of gap year programs abroad in various fields.
Anyone! A gap year can be taken at any age and is not limited to 18–25-year-olds. It can be done at any stage of life—whether for a career change, a lifestyle change, to explore different options, or to refine a professional project.
A gap year allows you to:
It depends on the country and your project. Make sure to budget for:
Internships during a gap year are varied, and you have a wide choice of fields:
Les Français n’ont pas besoin de visa pour aller au Japon pour des séjours de moins de 3 mois, le passeport suffit. En revanche, un business visa ou un visa vacances travail (working holiday visa) sont indispensables pour rester plus de 3 mois, par exemple si vous prévoyez de travailler ou de faire un stage au Japon. Il faut alors faire la démarche à la section consulaire de l’Ambassade.
Il est de votre responsabilité de choisir le bon visa pour votre projet.
Les conditions de visa peuvent changer et le visa dépend de la nature de votre projet. Veuillez toujours vérifier sur France Diplomatie avant de réserver votre billet et de partir pour un programme et de vous y prendre en avance.
Traditionally, Japanese dress codes are formal: a dark suit, white shirt, and dark tie. However, foreign businesspeople can dress as they normally would in their home country. It is also often customary to remove your shoes (at home, in some restaurants, etc.).
The yen is Japan’s official currency.
The cost of living in Japan is 2.6% higher than in France.
When traveling, plan for an on-site budget of at least €80 per day per person (¥11,595 per day).
Most dietary requirements (kosher, vegetarian, halal, etc.) can be accommodated, provided you request it well in advance.
Our local partners in Tokyo arrange airport pick-up at the international airport every Friday. For students enrolled in internships outside the city, instructions for reaching the final destinations will be provided in advance or upon arrival.
Either in the main residence in Tokyo, at the internship location when it is remote (natural reserves, for example), or with a host family. This sea turtle conservation internship in Japan includes accommodation. Japan’s housing shortage has triggered an unprecedented surge in prices, so it is strongly recommended to have accommodation arranged in advance for at least the first month of your stay.
Working holiday and internship programs include free time every weekend so participants can explore the surrounding area. Project coordinators and local organizations are always happy to share advice on places to visit and the excursions available on weekends.
It depends on the program you choose. For those who want to stay for 1 year on a Working Holiday Visa on projects involving a paid job like this one, it is strongly recommended to take Japanese classes upon arrival (4 weeks of intensive courses) to broaden your job search options.
In fact, most jobs in retail, services, or the hospitality industry require an intermediate level of Japanese. For 3-month internships, these can be done in tourism organizations that only require English. Farm work does not require a high level of Japanese either.
To travel to Japan, spring—especially April/May—is the recommended period. Summer in Japan is the rainy season. June and July are particularly wet, and the heat starts to build. Temperatures range between 25°C and 30°C.
Currently, people who are allowed to travel to Japan are not required to be vaccinated. For real-time updates, we invite you to consult the Institut Pasteur website.
