Work in Japan with JENZA

Work in Japan with JENZA

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Location
  • Japan
    • Tokyo
Length
26 - 52 weeks
Program Tags
Adventure Travel After College Cultural Immersion Jobs Working Holiday

Program Details

Activities
Backpacking City Exploring Sightseeing Skiing Snowboarding
Timeframe
Winter Year Round
Primary Language
English
Age Min.
18
Age Max
30

Pricing

$1,699
Price Details
Both our Work Japan options start in Tokyo or Kyoto, where our in-country partners will personally accompanying you to the relevant offices to sort your residence registration, tax number application, health system registration and more.

Work Japan Own Job then includes five weeks in a Tokyo/Kyoto houseshare with support finding an English-speaking job on arrival.

JENZA Job has the same in-country support, but with five nights’ accommodation (enough time to get the formalities sorted) plus a pre-arranged ski season job (Dec-Mar). Ski-season jobs often come with subsidised staff housing + other perks!

Once the snow melts, the team are then on hand for the rest of your visa to help you find work in or around Tokyo.
What's Included
Some Accommodation Airport Transfers
What's Included (Extra)

From pre-arranged jobs and visa guidance to arrival accommodation and orientation – head to our website for a full list of package options and inclusions.

What's Not Included
Accommodation Activities Airfare Domestic Airfare Equipment Meals Park Fees SIM cards Tour Guide Transportation Travel Insurance Visa Wifi
What's Not Included (Extra)

Japan visa fee (Japan visas are free for all nationalities except UK passport holders, where a £15 fee is due)
Support funds
Travel insurance
Flights
4-12 week Japan language course
Proof of Working Holiday support in Japan (passport dependent)

Jul 01, 2026
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About Program

If you’re looking to live and work somewhere with a culture that’s completely different to you own – but with the security of an English-speaking job – then Japan is the working holiday to do it.

Why Work Japan
Home to snow-capped peaks, ancient shrines and off-the-wall cities – Japan is a total one off. With visa assistance, intercultural training, English-speaking ski resort or hospitality jobs, and arrival support to sort all your bank, tax and work permits – JENZA Work Japan is the chance to experience life in one of the most unique places on the planet.

How it works
To start earning as soon as you land, you have the option to pre-arrange a 3-4 month ski season job before you go with one of 30+ resorts and employers. Contracts typically run from Nov/Dec. Typical jobs include working as servers, front of house, drivers, housekeepers, lift attendants and more – often with subsidised staff housing and great perks such as lift passes and lessons. Learn more at jenza.com

This program is currently not being promoted on Go Overseas by its provider. Check with JENZA for the most up-to-date information regarding the status of this program.

Program Highlights

  • Home to ancient Shinto shrines, powder-covered peaks and off-the-wall cities – Japan is like nowhere else on Earth
  • For the ski season, you’ll typically earn 1,400-2,000 Yen per hour, often with subsidised staff accommodation and free or discounted lift passes
  • From visa instructions to intercultural training, arrival nights, job support, and help sorting all your permits when you land – we help you to navigate the whole process
  • While learning some Japanese will improve your experience immeasurably, it’s not a job requirement
  • Become a brand ambassador or join us for one-off collabs to earn some extra $$ on the road – JENZA is all about showcasing authentic content from our community

Earn money, enhance your resume, explore the world.

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