JOYNONE WORK HOLIDAY PROGRAMME
Live and Work,
in Japan.
The Working Holiday Visa lets you live and work in Japan for up to one to two years. Start Your New Life in Japan, Without The Stress.
Duration
1 - 24 Months
Language
English
Programme Availability
All Year
Age Range
18 - 30 Years Old
Price
￥150,000 (~USD 950)
Limited-Time Campaign Offer
Campaign ends December 31, 2025 — limited seats available.
Campaign Price
Why Apply Now?
- Applications are reviewed on a first-come, first-served basis
- Once the seats are gone, registration closes immediately — even before the deadline.
JoynOne — Japan’s #1 Welcome Service for Foreigners
JoynOne is your all-in-one helper for anyone who wants to start a new life in Japan — whether for a few months or many years.
We take care of everything you need to settle in: housing, banking, phone setup, insurance, utilities, and all essential paperwork.
About the JoynOne Working Holiday Programme
The Working Holiday Visa lets you live and work in Japan for up to one to two years, depending on your nationality. This visa allows you to take on paid jobs to support your stay while exploring the country.
With JoynOne, you’ll have full support from our local team in Tokyo, plus access to our affordable, foreigner-friendly share houses—perfect for settling in quickly. When it’s time to work, we’ll guide you through job-hunting in Japan, and if you prefer a guaranteed start, you can choose from our list of pre-arranged job opportunities ready before you arrive.
Is it your dream to spend a year in Japan—immersing yourself in its culture while supporting your stay through part-time work?
The JoynOne Working Holiday Programme makes that dream simple and stress-free.
What It Includes
Step 1 Before You Arrive in Japan
Our team answers all your questions and helps plan your year in Japan.
Upload your application and we’ll review it before you submit.
Guarantee: If we have approved your documents as suitable and your visa is still rejected (which has never happened!), we will fully refund you!
A mobile-friendly library of short videos, guides, and checklists that explain every step — from visa to daily life in Japan.
Available 9AM to 6PM JST everyday to answer your questions and guide you step by step.
Learn Japanese customs, etiquette, and work culture so you blend in confidently.
Join a live online session with our team to walk through everything you’ll do in your first week.
Step 2 Upon Arrival
We meet you at Haneda/Narita (Tokyo) and help you reach your accommodation safely.
Move into affordable, foreigner-friendly sharehouses in Tokyo, Kyoto, or Okinawa, or choose from partner accommodations.
We accompany you to register your address, get your MyNumber, and sign up for National Health Insurance.
We help you apply for a pension exemption if you qualify.
We take you to newcomer-friendly banks that open accounts quickly for Working Holiday visa holders.
Choose a SIM/eSIM and get it activated instantly — we stock SIM cards in our offices for speed.
We assist with gas, electricity, water, and high-speed internet setup for your accommodation.
- Create Japanese and English résumés with our templates and help.
- Attend job counseling sessions with interview practice and job tools.
We help you understand mail from Japanese authorities and track important deadlines (e.g., taxes, renewals).
Step 3 After Setup
Our multilingual team is here for you all year — in-person at our Tokyo office or remotely via phone, LINE, WhatsApp, email, or chat.
We follow up on your utility setups, insurance cards, and bank cards, and re-accompany you once if something needs fixing.
Join cultural workshops, social meetups, and local language exchanges (some free, some low-cost).
- JoynOne Beginner Conversation Course
- Partner schools in Tokyo at discounted rates.
- Online private lessons and discounted learning communities.
Who Can Join?
To take part in the JoynOne Working Holiday Programme, you first need to be able to get a Working Holiday Visa for Japan from the Japanese embassy or consulate in charge of your country of residence.
Below is a general summary of the usual conditions. Exact rules can change, so applicants should always double-check the details on the Japanese embassy/consulate website in their country.
You must hold a passport from a country that has a Working Holiday agreement with Japan.
At the moment, that includes (but may not be limited to):
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Canada
- Chile
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Estonia
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Hong Kong
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Korea (Republic of Korea)
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Luxembourg
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Poland
- Portugal
- Slovakia
- Spain
- Sweden
- Taiwan
- United Kingdom
- Uruguay
(Always confirm on the official Japanese embassy website for your country, as agreements can change or new ones may be added.)
- Generally, you must be between 18 and 30 years old at the time you apply.
- Some countries (for example, certain agreements with Canada or the UK) may have slightly different details, so the applicant should check their local embassy page.
You usually need to show that you can support yourself at the beginning of your stay, for example by providing:
- Proof of sufficient funds (a recent bank statement).
- The exact amount required is different for each country, so this must be checked on your country’s Japanese embassy website.
- Proof of a flight ticket (or enough funds to buy a return/onward ticket).
- Some embassies require a booked return ticket, others accept proof of funds only. This also depends on nationality.
Most embassies expect that:
- You are in good health (they may ask for a medical certificate, depending on the country).
- You have no serious criminal record.
Some embassies may ask for a police clearance certificate or similar document.
The allowed period of stay depends on your nationality and the agreement between your country and Japan. In general:
- Up to 2 years total (either as one stay or two periods):
- Canada, United Kingdom (e.g. two consecutive years or two separate one-year stays, depending on the agreement and rules at the time)
- Two separate one-year stays:
- Austria, Denmark, Germany, Ireland, New Zealand, Slovakia
- Up to 18 months:
- Australia
- Up to 1 year:
- Most other eligible nationalities
- The visa is usually processed in around 2 weeks, but this can vary by embassy, season, and your individual case.
Applicants should always apply early enough before their intended travel date.
Our Customer Reviews
Hear from people who’ve already started their Japan Working Holiday with JoynOne by their side.
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Who is the Working Holiday Programme for?
The JoynOne Working Holiday Programme is for people who want to live in Japan for up to a year (or two, depending on nationality), travel, experience daily life, and support themselves with part-time or casual work. Most people are between 18–30, want an adventure, and don’t want to figure everything out alone!