🌿🥔🌴 Escape the Winter & Experience Island Life in Okinoerabu, Japan! 🇯🇵✨
At FarmCaravan, we connect people from all over the world with meaningful farm experiences in Japan — supporting local farmers and preserving rural traditions.
🌞 Want to leave the cold behind and live on a warm, subtropical island?
Come work with us on potato harvesting in Okinoerabu Island from March to May 2026!
📌 Work Details
• 8 hours per day
• ¥1,100 per hour
• 5–6 days per week (weather dependent)
• Main task: potato harvesting 🥔
📌 Accommodation
• Private room only
• ¥20,000 per month (utilities included)
• Comfortable housing provided by FarmCaravan
📌 Requirements
• Valid Japanese work visa (Working Holiday, Permanent Residency, or Specified Skills – Agriculture)
• Must currently be in Japan or have confirmed flight to Japan
🌴 About Okinoerabu Island
Okinoerabu is a subtropical coral island in the Amami Islands with around 12,000 residents, located about 536 km south of Kyushu. It’s known for its natural beauty, limestone caves, and warm climate year-round.
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🌿 Agriculture is a major part of island life. The fertile red soil produces crops like potatoes (harvested inland in spring), sugarcane, and tropical fruits.
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🌊 The island also offers incredible snorkeling and diving, cave exploration, and unique cultural experiences, making it a perfect blend of work and adventure.
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✨ Live, work, and explore tropical Japan this spring!
March–May 2026 — a chance to make meaningful connections, enjoy local island life, and escape the winter ❄️➡️☀️