WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
13 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

KOMORO city

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

小諸市

Host Type

Rice Farm
Dairy Farm
Vegetable Gardens
Forestry
Arts and Crafts Studio
Dyeing Studio
Building Studio
Education Center
Mini Hotel or Pension
Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
Camping Place
Farm Restaurant, Farm Cafe
Gallery
Center for the Environment

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Rice Farming
Vegetable Farming
A Farm for Tourism
Planting Trees in the Forest
Making Mountain Paths
Forestry and the Use of Timber
Supporting Handicapped People
International Support
Opportunities to Study Japanese
An Educational Environment
Hand-Made Houses
Straw Bales Houses
Slow Food
Producing Miso
Building Houses, Fixing Houses
Weaving
Playing Local Folk Music

Organic Production

Not applicable

Organic Certification

Not Applicable

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)

Example of Lifestyle (English)

Diet

We cook various international meals
We always cook homemade meals

Alcoholic Drinks

We drink and if WWOOFers like drinking, we may have opportunities to drink sometimes

Do Host members smoke?

No, nobody smokes

Atmosphere

In a tiny village in a mountain area
On a hill
WWOOFers can walk here from the nearest public transportation, station / bus stop

Home and Work

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

Type of Home

Two Story House
A house that we use both as our home and as a shop, or office, etc.
Straw bale house

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

15

Summer Temperature

26

Autumn Temperature

17

Winter Temperature

5

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Goats
Other

Other Livestock (Japanese)

ロバ1頭

Other Livestock (English)

1 donky

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

Almost All Year Round

Duration of Stay

The period will be determined depending on our workload

WWOOFers at a Time

Up to Three

WWOOFers Per Year

20 to 50

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

2 friend WWOOFers of the same gender
A group of friends WWOOFing together

Accepting Children

Depends on the situation

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

Any gender
We prefer male WWOOFers, if possible
WWOOFers of any age
We welcome all nationalities
WWOOFers who have much physical strength
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 like nature
WWOOFers who are interested in environmental issues
WWOOFers who are interested in living in a rural area
WWOOFers who like animals
WWOOFers who can do carpentry
Active WWOOFers
Cheerful WWOOFers
WWOOFers who like talking to people
Quiet WWOOFers
Funny WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have a happy smile
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have aspirations
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 have no dislikes about eating and food
WWOOFers who do not dislike insects
Healthy WWOOFers
WWOOFers who do not have any animal allergies
WWOOFers who like pop music

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

Planting rice plants
Reaping rice
Threshing
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Feeding livestock
Moving dung
General animal care
Maintaining forest in the mountains / bush
Supporting environmental activities
Building houses
Repairing houses
Helping at events

Other Tasks (Japanese)

Other Tasks (English)

Volunteer Hours

Usually 6 hours or less a day

WWOOFer Accommodations

In a house separate from the main house
Using a Japanese futon
In a tiny room
One big room for several WWOOFers

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

Usually with the Host

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

Vegetarian Meals

We give ingredients and WWOOFers cook meals themselves, so they can cook anything they like usually

Is smoking permitted?

Yes

Computer Use

Yes, after volunteering time

Internet for WWOOFers

Interaction/Communication with WWOOFers

At least one of our Host members has much time to communicate with WWOOFers

Must WWOOFer speak Japanese?

WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese now but they have to have a will to learn Japanese
No, WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese if they speak English

Languages Spoken

Japanese
English

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

里山の愉しみが学べます!
去年より移築した田島征三絵本作家、現代アート作家の竹で出来た作品がきました。絵本作家では日本でトップです。
竹は日本の資源でもあります、日本の生活には竹はなくてはならないものでした。とてもすばらしい作品です。
もう１件スとローベイルハウスを造りたいと思っていますので、大工仕事大好きな人おおいにきてください。

Message To WWOOFers In English

you can enjoy and learn country life !

Accepting WWOOFers:

WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers

Comment (Japanese)

田んぼ仕事や野菜作りなどのアウトドアワークがメインになります。そのほかにアートに関する仕事も多少あります。
御牧ヶ原はとても美しい場所です。環境とアートと福祉を中心に色々活動をしています。
絵本作家と音楽家の共作に夜大きな建物でもあり、楽器でもあると言うユニークな作品も移築されています。そのまわりにも豊かな環境を作ろうと思っています。
アーティスト達もいっぱい来ます。

Comment (English)

Now our main work is outdoor work as firming .And there are some works about art

We love art and country life and have many friends.Some of them are artists or musicians .