Hey everyone! I’m arriving in Japan this December on a Working Holiday Visa and still haven’t found a job yet, so I’m trying to figure out my options.
PLAN A – Work a Ski Season:
I’d love to work near a ski resort, for December and January (I have travel plans in February). I speak English only but have hospitality and kitchen experience from cafés and mountain huts in Europe. So far, I’ve been checking Facebook groups, but there seem to be more job seekers than offers.
Any tips on websites, Facebook groups, or companies that hire Working Holiday staff for ski resorts? Is Workaway worth trying for ski towns?
PLAN B – Budget Travel:
If I don’t find work, I’ve saved about 1,770,800 yen (~$11,800). I know accommodation will probably be the biggest expense.
Would that last for three months snowboarding and low-budget travel? Any tips for cheap hostels or share houses near resorts — or should I stay in Nagano/Sapporo and travel from there?
PLAN C – Vanlife:
Has anyone tried vanlife or winter camping in Japan? How realistic is it with snow, parking, and drying gear?
Any advice or personal experiences would be super appreciated!
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