WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
19 years

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City/Town/Village (Romaji)

Hirosaki

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

弘前市

Host Type

Vegetable Gardens
Nature Guide
Outdoor Sports
Nature School
Ecotourism
Sightseeing Business
Mini Hotel or Pension
Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
Camping Place
Restaurant
Center for the Environment

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Vegetable Farming
Eco-Tourism
Forestry and the Use of Timber
Lectures or Classes for Learning About Nature
Environmental Education
Picking Up Garbage
Outdoor Skills
Camping
Making Soba noodles
How to Cook Generally
Canoeing, Kayaking
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Mountain Climbing
Walking in the Bush
Bird Watching
Fishing
Hot Spring

Organic Production

Organic Certification

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)

ケチは最大の環境保全活動をモットーにしています。
生活の全ての部分で、環境を意識日々の生活を営んでいます。
ネイチャースクールも、環境をキーワードに全ての活動を組み立てています。

Example of Lifestyle (English)

Diet

General diet including meat and fish
We cook mainly Japanese meals
We always cook homemade meals
We may buy obento (lunch boxes) at convenience stores and supermarkets
We may eat fast food such as McDonald’s and KFC, etc.

Alcoholic Drinks

We do not drink at all. However 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

Do Host members smoke?

No, nobody smokes

Atmosphere

In a tiny village in a mountain area
Near the mountains
Quiet place
On a big street
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

Large House
More Than Three Story House
Other

Other Home Type (Japanese)

ペンションを併設している

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

15

Summer Temperature

30

Autumn Temperature

15

Winter Temperature

－5

Livestock

No

Type of Livestock

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
October

Duration of Stay

8 to 10 Days
A Few Weeks
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

WWOOFers at a Time

Up to Two

WWOOFers Per Year

5 to 20

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

2 friend WWOOFers of the same gender
2 friend WWOOFers of different gender
A couple who are WWOOFing together

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
Any gender
Single WWOOFer
Not single WWOOFer
In their 20s
In their 30s
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 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 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 like outdoor sports
WWOOFers who can understand and deal with handicapped people
WWOOFers who are interested in doing the same activities as our trainees and our staff
WWOOFers who can talk to people well and serve our customers and guests well
WWOOFers who can do carpentry
WWOOFers who can use computers
Active WWOOFers
Cheerful WWOOFers
WWOOFers who like talking to people
Funny WWOOFers
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
Independent WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have aspirations
WWOOFers who can be patient
WWOOFers who can be cooperative
WWOOFers who can undertake activities without supervision
WWOOFers who are interested in producing quality outcomes
WWOOFers who can get up early in the morning
WWOOFers who have no dislikes about eating and food
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 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
Harvesting
Thinning out seedlings
Managing vegetable / rice fields
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Maintaining forest in the mountains / bush
Cleaning
Collecting garbage
Supporting environmental activities
Supporting camping grounds
Cooking
Washing the dishes
General housework
Making flower gardens
Maintaining tools & equipment
Repairing houses
Helping farm / environmental experience courses
Teaching
Helping with shop activities
General living and accommodation related activities
Helping outdoor sports activities
Helping at events

Other Tasks (Japanese)

Other Tasks (English)

Volunteer Hours

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

WWOOFer Accommodations

In a room in the house where the Host family live
In a tent or a teepee
Using a bed
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

It is not possible

Is smoking permitted?

Yes, at a designated location

Computer Use

Yes, but it is limited

Internet for WWOOFers

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?

Yes, to a certain degree

Languages Spoken

Japanese
English

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

ウーファーさんからの連絡を待っています

Message To WWOOFers In English

Accepting WWOOFers:

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Comment (Japanese)

5月の受け入れ予定のウファ―がこれなくなり、急ぎ募集中です。
5月～10月まで、随時受け入れ募集しています。岩木山の自然真っただ中の小さなホテルと農場、そば屋、そして自然体験ガイドと多彩な仕事のサポートです。

Comment (English)

July August September, both accepted and is looking great. Is a small hotel in midst the nature of Mt. Iwaki and farm, Soba, and nature experience guide and a variety of job support.