In the forests around Karuizawa you can join a conversation project for Asian Black Bears, carried out by the Wildlife Research Centre. You will assist the team to tag Black Bears with radio collars and to keep the bears away from humans. Furthermore you can assist with guided visitor tours through the forest. This volunteer placement is possible in English language.
Do you love dogs and their wellbeing is important to you? Then the Tokushima dog shelter in southern Japan is the place for you! Volunteers support the private animal shelter in looking after around 125 four-legged friends! You will gain insights into the work and responsibilities in an animal shelter and make sure that the dogs get enough exercise and activity.