Yes. You’ll need to be aged between 18 and 30 at the time of application for your working holiday visa.

Yes, you will need:

• a valid UK passport
• a CV
• an outline of what you plan to do there (where you’ll travel etc)
• £2500 in cleared funds (or £1500 if you've already got your ticket home)

Many travellers on working holiday visas will work in hospitality, leisure, retail, farming, or on ski resorts.

It’s not essential to speak Japanese, but it’s easier if you do (even a little bit.) Don’t have time to learn in advance? You could take some lessons while you’re out there – there’s no time like the present after all.