h2375

Member for
16 years
Tohoku
Fukushima
Nishiaizu-machi
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2375
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h2375
喜多方市、西会津町
  • Vegetable Farm
  • Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
  • Other
乾燥地農業研究
リトリートや農家民宿の受け入れ
自然栽培の普及
自然体験をベースにした教育活動など（詳細はダーナビレッジのHPをご覧ください）
-Minori's father is in dry soil agriculture researcher without using any chemical . A farming method in which we don't have to water the plants after the initial planting in the green house. We also don't plow but make a whole or less cultivation for the regenerative farming.
-Also we do organize some events such as retreat and work-vacation, to encourage people to live with connection with Nature.
  • Knowledge of General Farming
  • General Organic Farming
  • Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
  • Non Chemical Fertilizer Method of Growing Foods
  • Natural Farming
  • Sustainable Farming
  • Companion Plants
  • Small Scale, Large Variety Farming
  • Rice Farming
  • Vegetable Farming
  • Holding Courses for People to Experience Farming
  • Courses or Lectures About Farming
  • Tips About Running a Farm
  • Using Your Own Seeds
  • Using no Electrical Appliances
  • International Support
  • Opportunities to Study Japanese
  • Opportunities to Study Languages Other Than Japanese and English
  • Lectures or Classes for Learning About Nature
  • Outdoor Skills
  • Commune
  • Slow Food
  • Eating Brown Rice and Vegetables
  • Vegan Food
  • Making Jam
  • Producing Miso
  • Baking Bread
  • Making Soba noodles
  • How to Cook Generally
  • Roadside Store Selling Food Directly to the Public
  • Holistic Remedies
  • Shiatsu, Acupressure, and Massage
  • Fasting
  • Making Vine Baskets
  • Aikido (Japanese Art of Self Defense)
  • Walking to Enjoy Nature
  • Hot Spring
100% organic
Yes
JAS有機農産物生産圃場。生産行程管理責任者。格付け責任者。
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
農業研究者・実践者である父・小川光から有機農業を学びながら、できるだけ持続可能なコミュニティづくりを福島県西会津町でしています。
３−１２月は私達家族（日本人、看護師である私とオランダ人パートナー、0歳、3歳,6歳の子ども3人）とボランティア数人(2-5人)がいるようなかたちです。
英語が飛び交う環境なので国際交流に興味がある方も良いかとおもいます。

＊ヴィーガンの食事に関心の高い方、真摯に向き合える方お越しください。

農業のスタイル、父のストーリーは以下の記事などご参照ください。
https://an-life.jp/article/1321


https://www.news24.jp/articles/2021/05/17/07873632.html
一年間トルクメニスタン農業科学研究所で野菜の節水栽培の研究。
小川 光
東京大学農学部卒業後、福島県職員となり県内各地の園芸試験場や普及所等で農業の普及や改良に取り組む。福島県喜多方市にてチャルジョウ農場を営み、無潅水無農薬の栽培を行う。１９９７年から、空き家を活用して新規就農者の受け入れを実施。２００５年からトルクメニスタンで１年間、２０１３年からカザフスタンにて約２年間、技術実証栽培をしている。
We try to create our own as sustainable as possible. But this is a long process and takes time to create. We do the best with what we've got. we do not eat at fast food restaurants, we do not watch TV, we do not smoke, we recycle as much as possible, and follow plant based diet.
We welcome wwoofers who are vegan or who can respect and understand vegan lifestyle.
On the farm we also re-use everything we can!
  • We usually eat vegetables and rice but we have meat and fish if we are given it
  • Macrobiotic food
  • We do not use eggs or dairy products
  • We put great effort into how to cook and what to eat
  • We cook mainly Japanese meals
  • We cook various international meals
  • We sometimes cook Asian types of food
  • We sometimes cook Western types of food
  • Two big meals a day
  • Our own grown vegetables generally
  • We always cook homemade meals
  • We never buy obento (lunch boxes) at convenience stores and supermarkets
  • We never eat fast food such as McDonald’s and KFC, etc.
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
No, nobody smokes
  • Rural area
  • In the mountains
  • Farming area
  • Mixed area of farming and residential houses
  • In a valley between mountains
  • Near a river
  • Very quiet
  • On a small street
Our home and our workplace are situated at different places and the atmosphere stated pertains to our workplace
Within 5 ha
  • Two Story House
  • A house that we use both as our home and as a shop, or office, etc.
  • Ex-School Building
  • Other
元小学校分校と徒歩3分の家に10人〜15人前後で生活しています
We live in a renovated wooden-built elementary school. The small village in which we are located used this place as a school, until it closed. The current landlord of the place has only rented it out to people who wish to do something for the community and sustainability.
6
28
15
-4
No
Yes
  • Cat
  • March
  • April
  • May
  • June
  • July
  • August
  • September
  • October
  • November
  • December
  • 8 to 10 Days
  • 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
  • Both Short Period and Long Period Welcome
  • If WWOOFers want to stay for a long period, after about a one week trial period, we decide if the WWOOFer is suited to our place and whether we will ask him or her to stay longer
Up to Four
20 to 50
  • 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
It is possible
  • Any gender
  • Any gender including LGBT, etc.
  • Under 20
  • In their 20s
  • In their 30s
  • In their 40s
  • In their 50s
  • We welcome all nationalities
  • 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 food
  • WWOOFers who can cook
  • WWOOFers who like doing house chores, for example cooking, cleaning and washing
  • WWOOFers who can clean rooms
  • WWOOFers who can look after children
  • 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
  • Honest WWOOFers
  • Responsible WWOOFers
  • WWOOFers who have aspirations
  • WWOOFers who can be cooperative
  • WWOOFers who can undertake activities without supervision
  • 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 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
  • Other
私たちの農場では、農地を割り当てて責任を持つ「結」方式で地元への定住を進めています。WWOOFはその取りかかりと位置づけています。山間地で有機農業を始めたい方は、当地で2～3週間やってみて気に入られたら、WWOOFを卒業し大地に根を張った農家になることをお薦めします。

なお、外国人でもロシア語ができる人は受け入れます。震災・津波・原発被害者の方ぜひおいでください。肥沃な農地も古民家もあります。

◎お申し込みは基本的に【月曜日到着】のみでお願いします。
◎ヘビースモーカーの方、柔軟剤や匂いの強いシャンプー等の人工香料をご使用の方は
それらを控えてからお越しください。
Anyone who wants to learn from the sustainable community is welcome at our place! As long as we can communicate well before your arrival so everything is clear to both of us.
Please avoid to expect too much about doing Yoga (asana) as it happens not regularly at the moment.
We also welcome someone who is seeking to learn organic greenhouse farming method without irrigation system.

◎Please note that applications are accepted for arrivals on Mondays only.
◎For heavy smokers and individuals who use strongly scented artificial fragrances, such as powerful fabric softeners or strong-smelling shampoos, we kindly ask that you refrain from using them before coming here.
  • General farming
  • Weeding
  • Gathering grass
  • Seeding
  • Planting seedlings in the ground
  • Harvesting
  • Sifting soil
  • Watering
  • Planting rice plants
  • Reaping rice
  • Threshing
  • Thinning out seedlings
  • Managing vegetable / rice fields
  • Chopping wood
  • Carrying logs
  • Shipping goods
  • Packing
  • Cleaning
  • Cooking
  • Washing the dishes
  • General housework
  • Looking after children
  • Making flower gardens
  • Making a bath using wood for fuel
  • Repairing houses
  • Meeting / engaging with guests & customers
  • Washing
  • General living and accommodation related activities
  • Shoveling snow
  • Making herbal products
  • Processing food
  • Making bread
  • Other
私たちは小さなコミュニティで、時折他のゲストも訪れます。農業は重要ですが、季節や状況によっては、家の中や周りで他の作業が必要になることもあります。

食器洗いや夕食のためのテーブルの準備など、農業以外の仕事でも手を貸してくれるWWOOF参加者は大歓迎です！
We are a small community and sometimes have other guests over as well. So farming is important, but depending on the season and situation we might require other work within and around the house.

A WWOOFer who is willing to help with any given task such as doing dishes or preparing the table for dinner (besides the farm work)- we greatly appreciate!
Usually WWOOFers need to volunteer more than 6 hours a day, however, we are balancing that by giving WWOOFers something extra, eg. extra days off
  • In a room in the house where the Host family live
  • In a house separate from the main house
  • In a room in an office / a shop
  • In a tent or a teepee
  • In a traditional Japanese Tatami mat room
  • Using a Japanese futon
  • One big room for several WWOOFers
  • Other
男女別の相部屋です。
子ども含めて10−20人弱が共同生活しています。
子どもが嫌い、苦手で接したくない方は他のファームへ行かれてください。
We live in a renovated wooden-built elementary school. We do have a couple rooms, but depending on how many people are currently staying and amount of guests/WWOOFers we might ask you to stay in a tent in the garden. (up til now we have only had 1 volunteer stay in a tent). Of course if you do not like to stay in a tent, but rather indoors we can always discuss it and try to give you a place.
Please avoid to come if you don't like children around.
  • Usually with the Host
  • With other WWOOFers, trainees, etc.
  • Normally WWOOFers fix breakfast for themselves using ingredients we give them. We have lunch and dinner together
  • Other
私たちは一日に2食、昼食と夕食を提供しています。朝食を希望するボランティアの方には、自分で用意していただくようお願いしています（前日の残り物を含む、もしくは購入したものを用意することができます）。
私達はヴィーガン、非暴力の食事を摂っていますので、その理解がある、敬意を持って学ぶ意欲のある方のみお越しください。
We provide 2 meals in a day, lunch and dinner. For volunteers who wish to have something for breakfast we ask them to prepare it by themselves. (which can include leftovers from the day before, or preparing something they have bought)
Please make sure you are ready for the vegan diet, we welcome someone who is sincerely ready to accept and try to see the changes in yourself.
We can cook for even Vegans
Yes, at a designated location
  • Yes, but it is limited
Yes
It depends on the activities we are doing at our place at the time, however, we usually have time to communicate with WWOOFers
  • No, WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese if they speak English
  • Japanese
  • English
  • Russian
  • Dutch
  • Other
メインの農夫兼研究者（ホストの父親）は日本人です。彼はまたロシア語と少しの英語も話します（非常に努力しています！）。

ホスト（たち）は英語、日本語、オランダ語を話します。
The 'main' farmer and researcher (the host's father) is Japanese. He also speaks Russian and some English (he tries very hard!)

The host(s) speak English, Japanese and Dutch.
植物と生態の持つ力を生かした有機栽培は日本唯一です。合理的な山間地農業をめざす人を待っています。
ここ10年余りで、百名近い入植者が私の紹介で地元に定住し、子供も二十人以上生まれています。過疎と高齢化の中、「無潅水無農薬ハウス栽培のミニトマトとトルクメニスタンのメロン」は地域再生の切り札として、今年山崎財団から農業賞をいただくことになりました。
技術あってこその農業であり、地域です。種苗業者、肥料会社、農薬会社などの利益に反するため日の目を見ないできた疎植多本仕立や、草刈り機を使わず、天敵や花粉媒介昆虫の住処となる野草帯など、将来の山間地農業の柱となる技術で、ぜひ一緒に耕作放棄農地を再開拓してゆきましょう。省力的栽培なので女性にも楽に取り組めます。
農地やハウスを各自に割り当て、責任を持って管理し、売上を本人の物とする「桜の結」方式なので、販売・経営能力も身につきます。また、地域に馴染むのが容易なので、住居や農地、農機具、施設など借りることも比較的容易です。
If you are open to new experiences and learning different things it's definitely a fun and educational time to stay at our place.

We really appreciate the help WWOOFers give in exchange for (delicious) food and a place to stay.

In case you have any questions before being able to decide whether you want to stay or not, please do not hesitate to message us! We'll gladly answer all your questions.
WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!
★基本的に3週間以上の長期滞在者希望ですが、繁忙期（4,5,8月）や空き状況によって、短期の受入も行っております★
繁忙期以外の3週間未満の滞在はウーフではなく通常（有料）の受け入れとなります。
詳しくはDana Villageのホームページをご覧ください。
また、農作業に加えて、家周りのこと（お掃除、片付け）や子供のお世話などマルチに柔軟にお手伝いしていただける方も募集しています！

福島県西会津町の圃場での農薬・化学肥料・動物性堆肥不使用ミニトマト、メロン、その他在来種の野菜や自給で自然栽培で育てている畑や田んぼのお手伝い、体験型の宿泊施設「ダーナビレッジ」のお手伝いをしてくれる仲間を募集しています。WWOOFとは別に3カ月以上長期滞在の方には、担当農地を割り当てて栽培方法を学んでもらえる仕組みもとっていますので、ご相談ください。当地で就農したい方も歓迎します。
受け入れ期間は３月下旬～1月上旬までです。
・無潅水ハウス栽培
・農的暮らし
・持続可能な生き方
・ヴィーガン料理
などに関心の在る方、ご連絡ください。
我が家の特産の、世界一美味しいトルクメニスタンのメロンやは、桜の落葉堆肥だけで作ります。畑の周囲にはワラビやヨモギ、野菊を残して、花粉を交配するマルハナバチや、害虫を食べる小鳥たちが住み着いています。
　
有機JAS認証ずみの畑20a(うちハウス13a)を再建してくれる日本人WWOOFerを求めます。（その場合は、3月スタートが理想で、長期滞在者が良いですが、時期の途中からも可能）
　ここが気に入ったら住んでもよいという人が来ると嬉しいです。

（申し訳ありませんが、ヘビースモーカーの方、人工的な香料の強い柔軟剤などご使用の方は、それらを止めてからお越しいただければ幸いです）
★We primarily welcome long-term stays of 3 weeks or more, but depending on our busy seasons (April, May, and August) and availability, we also accept short-term stays.★

Stays of less than 3 weeks outside the busy seasons are considered regular (fee-based) accommodations, not through WWOOF. For more details, please refer to the Dana Village website.

In addition to farm work, we are also looking for individuals who can assist flexibly in various tasks around the house, such as cleaning, tidying up, and taking care of children!

We need WWOOFers mostly from the end of March to December. We welcome people who are sincerely looking for experiences with a sustainable, authentic lifestyle with a vegan diet. (You don't have to be vegan, but what we provide is ONLY plant base, except we got something from the neighbor. So we would request you to avoid bringing any non-vegan products to Dana Village: You can eat outside if you want )
PLEASE avoid the last minutes cancellation/ sending COPY&PASTE message as we are accepting limited numbers while we have a lot of requests.
Thank you and look forward to working together!


***I apologize, but we kindly request heavy smokers and individuals who use strong artificial fragrances, such as fabric softeners, to refrain from using them before coming here. Thank you.

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