WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
13 years

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City/Town/Village (Romaji)

koshimizu-cho

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

知床半島の付け根　小清水町

Host Type

Nature Guide
Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
Restaurant
Other

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Forestry and the Use of Timber
Hand-Made Goods
Slow Food
Producing Miso
Dyeing Cloth
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Walking in the Bush
Bird Watching

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)

地物の有機野菜にこだわった食事をしている。自然と仲良く暮らすように努力している。内装は廃材とリサイクル品。天井が落ち、住めなくなっていた建物をセルフリノベーションし暮らしている。

Example of Lifestyle (English)

Diet

General diet including meat and fish
We put great effort into how to cook and what to eat
We cook mainly Japanese meals
We cook various international meals
We usually 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

Farming area
Near a river
Quiet place
Very quiet
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

Typical Japanese Size
A house that we use both as our home and as a shop, or office, etc.

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

15

Summer Temperature

25

Autumn Temperature

10

Winter Temperature

-5

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Horses

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Dog

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

May
June
July
August
September

Duration of Stay

8 to 10 Days
A Few Weeks
3 to 4 Weeks
A Few Weeks to a Few Months
Both Short Period and Long Period Welcome
The first 1 to 3 days 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
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

One Only

WWOOFers Per Year

5 to 20

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

Accepting Children

It is not possible

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

Any gender
Single WWOOFer
In their 20s
In their 30s
In their 40s
In their 50s
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 are interested in food
WWOOFers who can clean rooms
WWOOFers who like animals
WWOOFers who can do carpentry
Cheerful WWOOFers
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
WWOOFers who can undertake activities without supervision
WWOOFers who are interested in producing quality outcomes
WWOOFers who have no dislikes about eating and food
WWOOFers who have a will to learn the native language(s)
WWOOFers who are interested in this culture
Healthy WWOOFers
WWOOFers who do not have any animal allergies
WWOOFers who do not have dust allergy
WWOOFers who are interested in nature experience or becoming a nature guide rather than farming

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

Weeding
Maintaining pasture
General animal care
Cleaning
Collecting garbage
Washing the dishes
General housework
Helping children study
Taking dogs for a walk
General living and accommodation related activities

Other Tasks (Japanese)

Other Tasks (English)

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 an office / a shop
Using a Japanese futon
Using a bed
One room for two WWOOFers
One big room for several WWOOFers

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

Usually with the Host
With other WWOOFers, trainees, etc.
Other

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

朝食は、基本的に家族とは別です

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

Vegetarian Meals

Ask us when contacting us

Is smoking permitted?

No

Computer Use

No

Internet for WWOOFers

Yes

Interaction/Communication with WWOOFers

If we do not have any language barriers, we have time to communicate with WWOOFers

Must WWOOFer speak Japanese?

Yes, to a certain degree
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

壊れた家を、廃材やリサイクル品、自然素材などを使い手作りで改修した宿です。自然散策が大好きで、野鳥や花など身近な自然を満喫して暮らしています。
宿の食事は地産地消のオーガニック料理。手作りのスローフードを提供しています。
馬と犬を飼っています。

Message To WWOOFers In English

We reuse a redundant building and refurbish with recyclable product and scrap wood.

Meals with the freshest seafood caught locally in the Sea of Okhotsk and organic vegetables grown in Koshimizu.

Accepting WWOOFers:

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Comment (Japanese)

2024年の募集は終了しました。
来年お待ちしています！

Comment (English)

We are looking for WWOOFers from August 20th to the end of September.
We welcome Wwoofers who can stay for 10days or more.

Please help with housework and cleaning and build the pony fence and dog run.

Please help us and enjoy your WWOOFers life!