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This is my “Japan Working Holiday” hub where I help you get prepared for your epic year (or two) in Japan! A country that is fortunately located on the map where it can experience all 4 seasons, and all landscapes imaginable, it’s the perfect destination to get a little bit of everything.
If you want to enjoy ancient traditions in the morning and futuristic technology by the evening, this is absolutely the place you want to be.
After living in Japan for over a year and in the process of extending my visa to (hopefully) make this my home for longer, I want to help make your experience as smooth as possible with my guides on what to expect. Buckle up!
Working Holiday Visa guides for Japan
- Japan working holiday visa application for Brits – How to apply
- Eligibility requirements (coming soon)
- Application timeframe (coming soon)
- Money transfer tips (coming soon)
- Phones & Sim cards (coming soon)
- Travel Insurances (coming soon)
- Language Learning for Japanese (coming soon)
Japan working holiday resources
- How to Find English-speaking Jobs as a Foreigner in Japan
- Bank accounts (coming soon)
- Resident cards (coming soon)
- Cultural tips for being foreign in Japan (coming soon)
- Driving in japan (coming soon)
Regional Travel Guides for A Japan Gap Year (North to South)
Hokkaido Prefecture
- Mt Usu: Taking the Usuzan Ropeway to the volcano Summit
- Unmissable Day trips from Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Tokyo Prefecture
- Kanda Myoujin Shrine: Where Anime writers pray for success
- Perfect Temple for Cat Lovers, Gotokuji (Gotoku-ji), Tokyo, Japan
- Visiting the Best & Most Unique Tokyo Temples
- Visiting the Fox Shrine in Tokyo – (Toyokawa Inari Tokyo Annex)
- Nanzo-in (Nanzoin) Temple ,Tokyo – The “tied-up” statue
- Saiko Iyashi no Sato Nemba: Traditional Village in Japan
Gifu prefecture
- Gero Onsen Gassho Village: A rural village from the past
- Hida no Sato: A mesmerising traditional village in Gifu Japan
Nagano Prefecture
Kyoto Prefecture
Fukuoka prefecture
Okinawa Prefecture:
Big Island
- 7 Waterfalls worth visiting in Okinawa (On the Main Island)
- Tataki Falls: Beautiful river hike & Waterfall on Okinawa Island
- Hiji Falls on Okinawa Island & hiking the tropical forest path
- The waterfall With Two Names – Todorono / Todoroki Falls
- Seven Falls of Kijoka Waterfall: A Spiritual Prayer Site in Okinawa
- Hira Falls – Hiking trail to a waterfall in Okinawa
- Mt Katsuudake (Mt Katsu): One Of The Best Views On Okinawa Island
- Exciting Day trips from Naha around Okinawa
- Step back in Time: Ryukyu Kingdom Ruins & Castles in Okinawa
- Pokelids Okinawa: Finding Pokemon Manhole covers
- Nakijin Castle Ruins: A UNESCO Heritage site in Okinawa
- Cherry blossom Festival at Nakijin Castle: The best site in Okinawa?
- Cherry blossoms in Okinawa: where to find them
- Extremely Dangerous Animals in Okinawa & what Wildlife to avoid
The Keramas Islands
- How to Reach & Travel Around The Beautiful Keramas Islands
- Tokashiku Beach: The best place to Swim With Turtles on Tokashiki Island
- How to Swim with Turtles on Ama Beach, Zamami Island, Okinawa
- Furuzamami Beach: Okinawa’s Stunning 2-Star Michelin Grade Beach
- Nishibama Beach: The Best place to see Sea turtles on Akashima
Iriomote Island
Popular Itineraries & travel routes for Japan Gap Year travel
(coming soon)
Unique Experiences during a Japan Gap Year
Festivals
- Cherry blossoms in Okinawa: where to find them
- Cherry blossom Festival at Nakijin Castle: The best site in Okinawa?
Historical
Budget tips for Japan backpackers on a Working Holiday (WHV)
- Japan rail pass (coming soon)
- Flying and airlines (coming soon)
- Save money in japan (coming soon)
