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h24474
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10 years
Host Profile
Accepting WWOOFers
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Region
Chubu
Prefecture
Nagano
City/Town/Village (Romaji)
toyooka-vilage、simoina-gun
User ID
24474
Host
Username
h24474
City/Town/Village (Japanese)
下伊那郡豊丘村
Host Type
Rice Farm
Orchard
Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
Farm Foods Processing Place
Natural Therapies Place
Other Host Type (Japanese)
Other Host Type (English)
Activities
Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Non Chemical Fertilizer Method of Growing Foods
Rice Farming
Kaki (Persimmon) Orchard
Other Orchard
Using no Gas to Heat and Cook
Using Well Water
Making Mountain Paths
Peace in the World
Playing Musical Instruments
Hand-Made Houses
Slow Food
Producing Miso
Producing Soya Sauce
Kiko Exercise
Holistic Remedies
Shiatsu, Acupressure, and Massage
Yoga
Making Seasonable Ornaments
Mountain Climbing
Hot Spring
Organic Production
About half organic
Organic Certification
No
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
General diet including meat and fish
Alcoholic Drinks
We drink and if WWOOFers like drinking, we may have opportunities to drink sometimes
Do Host members smoke?
Yes, at designated location
Atmosphere
In a tiny village in a mountain area
Very quiet
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
Size
Within 0.5 ha (50 a)
Type of Home
One Story House
Two Story House
Other Home Type (Japanese)
Other Home Type (English)
Spring Temperature
18℃
Summer Temperature
31℃
Autumn Temperature
20℃
Winter Temperature
6℃
Livestock
No
Type of Livestock
Other Livestock (Japanese)
Other Livestock (English)
Pets
Yes
Type of pets
Dog
Cat
Other Pets (Japanese)
Other Pets (English)
WWOOFer Acceptance Period
All Year Round
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
December
Duration of Stay
4 to 7 Days
A Few Months
The period will be determined depending on our workload
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
No conditions. If we do not have other WWOOFers or other WWOOFer reservations, we welcome all WWOOFers
We welcome all nationalities
WWOOFers do not need much physical strength but they should be able to do light activities
WWOOFers who like nature
WWOOFers who are interested in living in a rural area
WWOOFers who can cook meals by themselves at the Host
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
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
Thinning out flowers / small fruits
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Cultivation of farm land
Feeding livestock
Moving dung
General animal care
Shipping goods
Packing
Maintaining forest in the mountains / bush
Cleaning
Collecting garbage
Cooking
Washing the dishes
General housework
Making flower gardens
Maintaining tools & equipment
Building houses
Repairing houses
Painting
Taking dogs for a walk
Washing
Shoveling snow
Pruning trees
Making bread
Helping at events
Repapering paper sliding doors
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 house separate from the main house
In a traditional Japanese Tatami mat room
Other Accommodations (Japanese)
Other Accommodations (English)
Eating Arrangements
Usually with the Host
Normally WWOOFers cook food for themselves using ingredients we give
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, at a designated location
Computer Use
No
Internet for WWOOFers
No
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?
WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese now but they have to have a will to learn Japanese
Languages Spoken
Japanese
English
Other Languages (Japanese)
Other Languages (English)
Message To WWOOFers In Japanese
ここは標高600mの里山です。
田畑はなるべく耕さず・与えずでやってます。
米糠やオカラなどの植物性の肥料をあげていくか検討していますが、
必要無ければいいなと思っています。
保健所の認可が下りて仕出しの営業を始めてます(予約のみです)。
整体したり、料理を提供しています。
食材の自給率を上げていきたいです。
鶏の飼育を検討中です。
小さいけど暖かい暮らし。医・食・住。
竹林整備して東屋作り、鶏小屋作り、食材の仕込みなど。
Message To WWOOFers In English
Here is 600 meters above sea level.
Our farm and rice field are chemical-free.
Now plan to spread manure vegetable matter,
but no need is the best I think.
We got license for Catered food(Reservation).I wanna surve delicious meals.
Healing and food and stay.
Trinity.
And we plan to breed chickens.
Mentainance the bamboo forest,
cooking,and a lot of fun.
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Id
24474
Firstname
Lastname
荒木
Cb Activemember
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WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers
Accepting WWOOFers:
WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers
Comment (Japanese)
ただいま市田柿の摘果しております。
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