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Futuristic cities, traditional culture, and some of the best powder on the planet for your SWAP ski season job.
Why make the swap?
Between bowls of late-night ramen, daily commutes through neon cities, and high-speed weekend trips across the country – every day of a working holiday in Japan feels like an adventure. It's one of the most fascinating cultures in the world and one... Read more
With a visa allowing you to work anywhere in Japan, you could spend the winter working in a ski resort in Hokkaido, then the summer working in Tokyo or Osaka – leaving spring and autumn to travel around Japan or other parts of Asia. Tokyo is popular... Read more
You can typically earn between ¥1,000 and ¥1,500 per hour (CAD $9-13) on a working holiday visa in Japan, with higher rates (up to ¥2,000 or $18) common for our pre-arranged ski jobs. Although it hasn't always been the case, the cost of living in... Read more
The most beautiful time to be in Japan is spring (Mar–Apr) when the country explodes into pink and white cherry blossoms. However, that also comes with more crowds. Autumn (Nov–Sep) is equally colourful with native maples filling the gardens and... Read more
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