Some questions regarding WHV

I'm planning a WHV for probably a year in 2026. I'm in the early stages of planning but I do have some questions:

I was thinking of planning to split the areas but is it possible to stay in an area for just 1 or 2 months. E.g. is it possible to find shared appartments/flats etc. and jobs for this short time?

Rough plan:

  • 3 months Tokyo
  • 2-3 months Fukuoka
    Okinawa/Hokkaido/Kansai/Tohouku/Shikoku (not sure yet which places I really want to see)
    1-2 months each but depends on how much there is to see

  • How much would you at least save? (I was thinking of 10 -15k €

  • Can you look for jobs a few months before you arrive or is it not necessary? Which websites and what kind of jlpt – level would u recommend to be before I arrive?

  • How do I book shared appartments or appartments in general? Which websites and how much should I roughly expect?

by mremo47

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