Japan

Gap Year Japan

A gap year in Japan is an excellent option if you want to experience life in a totally different culture on a year out. What’s more it’s also possible to find paid gap year work on a gap year in Japan – which is a great way to immerse yourself in everyday Japanese life whilst earning cash to spend on your Japan gap year at the same time. Japan is well known for its ultra-modern cities, such as Tokyo and Osaka, but away from the cities there’s also plenty else to discover on a gap year in Japan – from mountains to subtropical islands.

A real benefit of Japan travel is the fact that, once you’re out there, you receive support from 11 regional offices throughout the country. These offices are dedicated to finding you the best possible job for your gap year in Japan and generally to help out in any way required – from finding suitable accommodation to general advice when you first arrive. Learn a language - A rewarding option for a Japan gap year is to learn some Japanese whilst you’re out there and the regional offices can also help put you in touch with a suitable language school.

Travel Japan

Free Gap Year Brochure


	Japan Essentials

This is the ideal package for a gap year in Japan if you are looking for help to settle into Japanese culture, while also looking for paid work in Japan.


	Japan Ski and Snowboard CSI Course

Spend 4 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train for the skiing or snowboard Certificate in Snow-sports Instruction. With your NZSIA/SBINZ CSI Qualification, you will be able to instruct level 1 and 2 beginners and work in resorts in New Zealand and other areas of the world like the US.


	Japan Ski and Snowboard Instructor Course

Spend 11 weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and train to be a skiing or snowboard instructor. With your NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 Qualification, you will be able to work in ski resorts all over the world and enjoy the fun outdoor lifestyle that this career path includes.