TSUGI Japan connects students and early-career professionals worldwide with traditional crafts and farms across Japan—where successors are needed to keep heritage alive.
Across the country, master craftspeople and farmers are aging out without successors. Meanwhile, thousands of students and young professionals abroad are looking for meaningful, hands-on time in Japan — and have nowhere curated to go. We're closing that gap.
Pottery, textiles, dyeing, woodwork, metalwork, paper, lacquer, and more. Learn directly from artisans who have honed their craft over generations.
Rice paddies, organic farms, tea fields, fermentation houses, and forestry. Experience the seasonal rhythms of rural Japan.
Photographers, videographers, designers, and marketers— help artisans and farms share their stories with the world.
Join the waitlist and tell us about your studies, interests, and what you'd bring to a host. Takes about 3 minutes.
We hand-match you with a workshop or farm based on your goals, skills, and timing. Curated, not algorithmic.
1–12 months in Japan, typically on a Working Holiday or Cultural Activities Visa. We help you navigate logistics.
Drop your email below — we'll ask you a few questions so we can match you well when hosts come on board.