Reader W.T. is interested in coming to Japan as a house sitter.
He writes: "I will be coming over later in the year do some research and I thought maybe house sitting would be a good way to see some of the country, as well as an economical source of accommodation. I am not picky about the location. However, I don't speak any Japanese and don't know much about the culture. How feasible is my idea?"
House sitting is arranging for someone to live in your home while you are away. In exchange for free accommodation, the house sitter takes care of the house and property. Having a house sitter can be an especially good option when there are pets that need looking after in the owner's absence. House sits can vary from a few days to many months.