WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
14 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

Kamo-cho Aira-city

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

姶良市蒲生町

Host Type

Nature School
Temple-Style Cram School
Other

Other Host Type (Japanese)

・オルタナティブスクール（NPO立小中学校）
・冒険遊び場
・わずかばかりの畑
・地域活性化

Other Host Type (English)

alternative school
play park in forest
small farming
regional vitalization

Activities

Forestry and the Use of Timber
Peace in the World
Opportunities to Study Japanese
An Educational Environment
Lectures or Classes for Learning About Nature
Camping
Hand-Made Houses
Making Seasonable Ornaments
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Walking in the Bush

Organic Production

Not applicable

Organic Certification

Certification Details

Organic Lifestyle

We have an organic attitude of sorts, but we do not go out of our way to be organic or alternative, rather, we do what suits us at the time

Example of Lifestyle (Japanese)

テレビを見ない，自然の光や風を活用する，おもちゃを手作りする，あるものを活用する

Example of Lifestyle (English)

We don't watch TV.
We also utilize natural wind and sunshine, make toys by hand, think about repair and recycling.

Diet

General diet including meat and fish
We cook various international meals
We usually cook homemade meals

Alcoholic Drinks

We do not drink much. If WWOOFers want to drink, they can bring their own drink but it has to be a little amount and of course it must not interfere with WWOOFing

Do Host members smoke?

No, nobody smokes

Atmosphere

In the mountains
Quiet place
On a small street

Home and Work

Our home and our workplace are situated at different places and the atmosphere stated pertains to our workplace

Type of Home

Typical Japanese Size
Two Story House
Typical Residential Home

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

20

Summer Temperature

30

Autumn Temperature

20

Winter Temperature

10

Livestock

No

Type of Livestock

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Dog

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

January
February
March
April
May
June
July
September
October
November
December

Duration of Stay

3 to 4 Weeks
A Few Weeks to a Few Months
A Few Months
More Than a few Months
6 Months to One Year
The first one week will be a trial period. If we feel that the WWOOFer is not suited to our place, the activities we do and the people we are, then we ask them to leave

WWOOFers at a Time

Up to Three

WWOOFers Per Year

5 to 20

When two or more WWOOFers are traveling together, the Host prefers:

2 friend WWOOFers of the same gender
2 friend WWOOFers of different gender
A group of friends WWOOFing together
A couple who are WWOOFing together
A wife and husband couple
Siblings WWOOFing together

Accepting Children

Depends on the situation

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

We prefer male WWOOFers, if possible
Single WWOOFer
In their 20s
In their 30s
In their 40s
In their 50s
In their 60s and over
We prefer non Japanese WWOOFers
WWOOFers who like nature
WWOOFers who are interested in food
WWOOFers who can cook meals by themselves at the Host
WWOOFers who can clean rooms
WWOOFers who like animals
WWOOFers who are interested in doing the same activities as our trainees and our staff
WWOOFers who can do carpentry
Active WWOOFers
Cheerful WWOOFers
Quiet WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have a happy smile
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
Independent WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have aspirations
WWOOFers who can be patient
WWOOFers who can be cooperative
WWOOFers who can undertake activities without supervision
WWOOFers who are interested in producing quality outcomes
WWOOFers who can learn things with the Host together
WWOOFers who can get up early in the morning
WWOOFers who do not dislike insects
WWOOFers who can be fine with humid hot summer
WWOOFers who are interested in this culture
Healthy WWOOFers
WWOOFers who do not have any animal allergies
Other

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

子ども好きな人

Other Preferred Traits (English)

person who like children

WWOOFer Tasks

Weeding
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Maintaining forest in the mountains / bush
Cleaning
General housework
Maintaining tools & equipment
Building houses
Repairing houses
Painting
Helping farm / environmental experience courses
Helping at events
Making handicrafts
Other

Other Tasks (Japanese)

attendance of swimming and walking in mountain

reading books

Construction

Other Tasks (English)

attendance of swimming and walking in mountain

reading books

Construction

Volunteer Hours

We are trying to give WWOOFers 6 hours a day, however, it may increase or decrease depending on the activities we are doing

WWOOFer Accommodations

In a room in the house where the Host family live
Using a bed
One big room for several WWOOFers
Other

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

学校の寮

Other Accommodations (English)

a bed in the school dormitory

Eating Arrangements

Usually with the Host

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

Vegetarian Meals

We can cook for even Vegans

Is smoking permitted?

No

Computer Use

Yes, but it is limited

Internet for WWOOFers

Yes

Interaction/Communication with WWOOFers

It depends on the activities we are doing at our place at the time, however, we usually have time to communicate with WWOOFers

Must WWOOFer speak Japanese?

No

Languages Spoken

Japanese
English

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

子どもたちが，自分で考えて行動して学ぶ学校です。
小中学生を中心に，１０数名の子どもたちがいます。
子どもたちを信じて見守れる方，歓迎します。
いろんな国の方とも接して行きたいです。

Message To WWOOFers In English

It is a school that thinks independently by children, acts, and learns.
There are ten-odd children around schoolchildren.
Children are believed and it welcomes it ..can the watch...
I want to touch various countries.

Accepting WWOOFers:

WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers

Comment (English)

Thank you for finding us.
We usually accept 1-3 month WWOOFers.
I hope you these; to respect the will of children, to new experiences, to do yourself positive.
It's no problem if you can't speak Japanese at all.
It's lucky for you in case you love Japanese dog. We have lovely Shiba-inu.