Working Holiday Work team
Rob
Head of “Making It All Work”
A traveller with a mission. Never taken a snowboarding lesson, yet confidently calls himself the “best snowboarder in the office”!
Writes our English blog posts.
Posts by Rob
Japan Tips
7 min read
Niseko Staff Accommodation: What to Expect This Season
Niseko staff accommodation explained: what staff housing is really like, typical setups, house rules and the questions to ask before you accept a job.
16 Oct 2026
Job Market
6 min read
Niseko Ski Season Jobs: How to Get Hired This Winter
Niseko ski season jobs explained: the roles on offer, when the season runs, when to apply and how to get ready before you fly.
11 Oct 2026
Visa Updates
6 min read
Japan Working Holiday for Argentinians: 2026 Guide
What Argentine citizens need to know about the Japan working holiday visa — eligibility, costs in pesos, job types, and how to make the most of your year.
28 Jun 2026
Visa Updates
4 min read
Working Holiday Japan: New Opportunities Guide
Everything you need to know about working holiday Japan in 2025 – visa changes, new job opportunities, and where to find the best openings right now.
15 Jan 2025
Job Market
4 min read
Ski Season Jobs in Japan: Working Holiday Guide
The ultimate ski season Japan guide for working holiday makers — job types, top resorts, application timing, and how to land a role before the season fills up.
5 Jan 2025
Visa Updates
4 min read
Working Holiday Japan Visa: 5 Mistakes to Avoid
Essential working holiday Japan visa guide — the 5 most common mistakes that get applications rejected, and exactly how to avoid making them yourself.
20 Dec 2024
Job Market
4 min read
Convenience Store Jobs in Japan: The Working Holiday Staple
Why convenience store (konbini) jobs are a top entry point for working holiday makers in Japan — pay, hours, the major chains, and what to expect.
10 Dec 2024
Japan Tips
5 min read
Japanese Workplace Culture: A Working Holiday Guide
Navigate Japanese workplace etiquette and cultural expectations successfully — hierarchy, communication style, and common mistakes to avoid at work.
30 Nov 2024
Japan Tips
4 min read
Breaking the Language Barrier: Working in Japan
Practical strategies for finding work and communicating effectively in Japan when your Japanese skills are still developing — real phrases that help.
20 Nov 2024
