Work and travel in Japan

What’s new pussycat? Only a year of mind-boggling scenery, non-stop cities and 7-Eleven cat-decorated steamed buns. (Helloooo, Kitty!). Work in one of the most fascinating places on the planet.

Fancy a cold one? Work a ski season in Japan

Culture club

Why work and travel in Japan?

A county of snow-capped splendour, rickety tea houses and Buddhist temples – Japan has an ancient and timeless beauty that few countries can match. Throw in futuristic skyscrapers, fashion forward streetwear and some frankly bizarre hospitality choices (robot restaurants, cuddle cafés… we’re looking warily at you) – on rice paper, nothing about Japan should work together. In fact, it’s one of the most harmonious cultures in the world – as well as being one of the friendliest and safest places to travel.

Need to know before you go

When to go

Japan’s working holiday visa allows you to work anywhere in Japan. Earn money in the winter with a pre-arranged ski season job – hitting the road as the cherry trees blossom to explore emerald rice terraces, volcano-filled national parks and... Read more

What it pays

If you choose to a pre-arrange ski season job with us, you’ll typically earn between 1,400-2,000 Yen per hour – often with subsidised staff accommodation, free or discounted lift passes and lessons included. You can expect to earn a bit more working... Read more

Where to go

Japan is a year-round destination. Exploding into either a riot of ice-cream coloured blossom or rust red autumn leaves, Japan is at its most colourful and popular in spring (Mar-May) and autumn (Sep-Nov). With a ski season to earn money in-between... Read more

Work in Japan

What are my options?

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Who you gonna call?

Let's talk Japan

Get some facetime with our amazing JENZA Support Squad. When they’re not posing for pool pics, they’re making your work aboard adventures happen with their endless enthusiasm and mad traveller skills. These include: parent whispering, visa geekery and the ability to pack a backpack in 30 seconds flat.  

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Included intercultural training

Trains as fast as bullets, restaurants run by robots and toilets that clean your... Japan may live in the future, but its customs are firmly rooted in the past. From leaving your shoes at the door to finishing your food, we include social etiquette training before you go.

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