h17177

Member for
12 years
Kyushu/Okinawa
Okinawa
Oogimi Village (Okinawa main island)
User ID
17177
Host
Username
h17177
国頭郡大宜味村(沖縄本島)
  • Vegetable Farm
  • Other
無農薬有機野菜・・・トマト・オクラ・らっきょうなど
無農薬有機果物・・・バナナ・パイン
We do not use pesticides to grow organic vegetables and fruits such as okra, onions, bananas, Okinawa citrus (shikuwasa), and turmeric.
  • Knowledge of General Farming
  • General Organic Farming
  • Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
  • Non Chemical Fertilizer Method of Growing Foods
  • Natural Farming
  • EM, Effective Microorganisms
  • Vegetable Farming
  • Tropical Fruits Orchard
  • Tips About Running a Farm
  • Making Mountain Paths
  • Forestry and the Use of Timber
  • Opportunities to Study Japanese
  • Outdoor Skills
  • Hand-Made Houses
  • Traditional Local Japanese Cooking
  • How to Cook Generally
  • Walking to Enjoy Nature
  • Swimming in the Ocean (In Season)
  • Mountain Climbing
  • Walking in the Bush
  • Fishing
  • General Japanese Family
100% organic
Yes
有機JAS認定 認定番号IOTA-SS-43
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
※注 基本的にアルコールはご自分で購入してもらっています。
  • General diet including meat and fish
  • We cook mainly Japanese meals
  • We always cook homemade meals
When we have a party or an event, we might drink with WWOOFers but these occasions are not so often
No, nobody smokes
  • In a tiny village in a mountain area
  • Near the sea
  • Near a river
  • Very quiet
Our home and our workplace are situated at the same place or very close to each other and so the atmosphere stated pertains to both our home and our workplace
Within 5 ha
  • Small House
  • One Story House
  • Home-Made House
20℃
30℃
25℃
17℃
Yes
  • Pigs
Yes
  • Cat
  • All Year Round
  • A Few Weeks
  • 3 to 4 Weeks
  • A Few Weeks to a Few Months
  • A Few Months
  • More Than a few Months
  • 6 Months to One Year
Up to Five
5 to 20
Depends on the situation
  • Any gender
  • Single WWOOFer
  • Not single WWOOFer
  • A wife & husband couple, or a couple
  • WWOOFers of any age
  • We prefer WWOOFers who can speak Japanese
  • We welcome all nationalities
  • WWOOFers do not need much physical strength but they should be able to do light activities
  • WWOOFers with absolutely no farming experience are welcome
  • WWOOFers who are planning to be a farmer
  • WWOOFers who want to learn farming skills
  • WWOOFers who want to try organic farming
  • WWOOFers who are interested in farming
  • WWOOFers who like nature
  • WWOOFers who are interested in environmental issues
  • WWOOFers who are interested in living in a rural area
  • WWOOFers who are interested in food
  • Active WWOOFers
  • Honest WWOOFers
  • Healthy WWOOFers
  • General farming
  • Weeding
  • Gathering grass
  • Seeding
  • Planting seedlings in the ground
  • Harvesting
  • Sprinkling chicken droppings
  • Watering
  • Thinning out seedlings
  • Cleaning
Usually 6 hours or less a day
  • In a room in the house where the Host family live
  • In a house separate from the main house
  • Using a bed
  • One room for two WWOOFers
  • One big room for several WWOOFers
  • With the Host
It is not possible
Yes, at a designated location
  • No
Yes
At least one of our Host members has much time to communicate with WWOOFers
  • Yes, to a certain degree
  • Japanese
伊芸農園へようこそ!私たちは沖縄の大宜味村で無農薬有機農業を営んでいます。大宜味は沖縄北部にある村で、地元では「長寿の村」として知られています。ここは世界の「ブルーゾーン」と呼ばれる5つの地域の1つであり、人々が最も長生きで幸せな生活を送っているとされています。実際、私たちの農園はYes Theoryというドキュメンタリーで最近取り上げられ、タイトルは「この日本の島で地元の人々はなぜ100歳以上生きるのか」となっています(動画をご覧ください: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm-ZhXVGnPg


伊芸さんは約30年前まで沖縄の都市で働いていましたが、有機農園を始めるという夢を叶えるために大宜味の山間部に空き地を購入しました。彼の生きがいは、父親から学んだ伝統的な技術を使って農薬を使わずに野菜を育てることです。有機農業には多くの手が必要であり、それが私たちがあなたの助けを必要としている理由です!私たちは10年以上にわたりWWOOF参加者を受け入れています。私たちは英語は話せませんが、翻訳アプリを使ってコミュニケーションをとるために最善を尽くしています。日本語を学ぶ意欲があり、私たちの文化に敬意を持っていただけることをお願いしています。メッセージは日本語でお願いします。私たちは年配ですので、メッセージへの返信が遅くなることがありますのでご了承ください。

日常の作業は季節によって異なりますが、収穫作業、雑草取り、植え付け、DIYプロジェクトなどが含まれます。1日の労働時間は約6時間で、休憩時間もたっぷり取ります。農園で育てた野菜や肉を使用した美味しい伝統的な沖縄料理を提供します。なお、重要な点として、私たちの宿泊施設は質素な農家ですので、その点はご了承の上ご応募ください。私たちはつながりを大切にし、健康で充実した生活には多くを必要としないことを理解している方を求めています。Wifiもあり、夏はエアコンもあります。あらゆる種類の昆虫と一緒に生活することになりますので、昆虫に慣れていることと、虫除けスプレーを持参されることを強くおすすめします。さらに、長袖と長ズボンの作業着、帽子、レインジャケットが必要です。作業用のブーツはいくつかありますが、サイズに限りがあるため、できればご自分のものを持参してください。

理想的には、WWOOF参加者には最低でも2週間以上滞在していただきたいと考えています。ご連絡をお待ちしております!
Welcome to Igei Farm! We are an organic vegetable farm located in Oogimi. Oogimi is a village in northern Okinawa known locally as the “village of longevity.” It is considered as one of the five “blue zones” in the world, where people are thought to live the longest, happiest lives. In fact, our farm was recently featured in a documentary about longevity by Yes Theory, titled “Why Locals Live +100 Years on this Japanese Island” (SEE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm-ZhXVGnPg).

Igei-san worked in the cities of Okinawa until about 30 years ago, when he purchased an empty lot in the mountains of Ogimi to realize his dreams of starting an organic farm. It’s his life passion to grow vegetables without pesticides using the traditional techniques he learned from his father. Organic farming requires lots of hands, and this is where we need your help! We have been hosting WWOOFers for over 10 years. While we do not speak any English, we do our best to communicate using translation apps. We do ask that you have an interest in learning Japanese and are respectful of our culture. Please message us in Japanese, and note that as we are older, we may be slow with responding to messages.

Our daily work varies depending on the season but may involve harvesting, weeding, planting, and DIY projects. We work about six hours a day with generous breaks. We provide delicious, traditional Okinawan meals using vegetables and meat from our farm. It’s important to note that our accommodation is a rustic farmhouse, so please be aware of this before applying. We seek people who value connection and understand that you don’t need much to live a healthy and fulfilling life. We have wifi and air conditioning in the summer. You will be living alongside all kinds of insects, so we highly recommend you are comfortable with bugs and bring bug spray. Additionally, you will need work clothes (long sleeves and long pants), a hat, and rain jacket. We have some work boots, but sizes are limited, so please bring your own if you can.

Ideally, we would like WWOOFers to stay for at least two weeks. We look forward to hearing from you!
WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!
伊芸農園へようこそ!私たちは沖縄の大宜味村で無農薬有機農業を営んでいます。大宜味は沖縄北部にある村で、地元では「長寿の村」として知られています。ここは世界の「ブルーゾーン」と呼ばれる5つの地域の1つであり、人々が最も長生きで幸せな生活を送っているとされています。実際、私たちの農園はYes Theoryというドキュメンタリーで最近取り上げられ、タイトルは「この日本の島で地元の人々はなぜ100歳以上生きるのか」となっています(動画をご覧ください: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm-ZhXVGnPg


伊芸さんは約30年前まで沖縄の都市で働いていましたが、有機農園を始めるという夢を叶えるために大宜味の山間部に空き地を購入しました。彼の生きがいは、父親から学んだ伝統的な技術を使って農薬を使わずに野菜を育てることです。有機農業には多くの手が必要であり、それが私たちがあなたの助けを必要としている理由です!私たちは10年以上にわたりWWOOF参加者を受け入れています。私たちは英語は話せませんが、翻訳アプリを使ってコミュニケーションをとるために最善を尽くしています。日本語を学ぶ意欲があり、私たちの文化に敬意を持っていただけることをお願いしています。メッセージは日本語でお願いします。私たちは年配ですので、メッセージへの返信が遅くなることがありますのでご了承ください。

日常の作業は季節によって異なりますが、収穫作業、雑草取り、植え付け、DIYプロジェクトなどが含まれます。1日の労働時間は約6時間で、休憩時間もたっぷり取ります。農園で育てた野菜や肉を使用した美味しい伝統的な沖縄料理を提供します。なお、重要な点として、私たちの宿泊施設は質素な農家ですので、その点はご了承の上ご応募ください。私たちはつながりを大切にし、健康で充実した生活には多くを必要としないことを理解している方を求めています。Wifiもあり、夏はエアコンもあります。あらゆる種類の昆虫と一緒に生活することになりますので、昆虫に慣れていることと、虫除けスプレーを持参されることを強くおすすめします。さらに、長袖と長ズボンの作業着、帽子、レインジャケットが必要です。作業用のブーツはいくつかありますが、サイズに限りがあるため、できればご自分のものを持参してください。

理想的には、WWOOF参加者には最低でも2週間以上滞在していただきたいと考えています。ご連絡をお待ちしております!
Welcome to Igei Farm! We are an organic vegetable farm located in Oogimi. Oogimi is a village in northern Okinawa known locally as the “village of longevity.” It is considered as one of the five “blue zones” in the world, where people are thought to live the longest, happiest lives. In fact, our farm was recently featured in a documentary about longevity by Yes Theory, titled “Why Locals Live +100 Years on this Japanese Island” (SEE VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mm-ZhXVGnPg).

Igei-san worked in the cities of Okinawa until about 30 years ago, when he purchased an empty lot in the mountains of Ogimi to realize his dreams of starting an organic farm. It’s his life passion to grow vegetables without pesticides using the traditional techniques he learned from his father. Organic farming requires lots of hands, and this is where we need your help! We have been hosting WWOOFers for over 10 years. While we do not speak any English, we do our best to communicate using translation apps. We do ask that you have an interest in learning Japanese and are respectful of our culture. Please message us in Japanese, and note that as we are older, we may be slow with responding to messages.

Our daily work varies depending on the season but may involve harvesting, weeding, planting, and DIY projects. We work about six hours a day with generous breaks. We provide delicious, traditional Okinawan meals using vegetables and meat from our farm. It’s important to note that our accommodation is a rustic farmhouse, so please be aware of this before applying. We seek people who value connection and understand that you don’t need much to live a healthy and fulfilling life. We have wifi and air conditioning in the summer. You will be living alongside all kinds of insects, so we highly recommend you are comfortable with bugs and bring bug spray. Additionally, you will need work clothes (long sleeves and long pants), a hat, and rain jacket. We have some work boots, but sizes are limited, so please bring your own if you can.

Ideally, we would like WWOOFers to stay for at least two weeks. We look forward to hearing from you!
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