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h2491
Member for
16 years
Host Profile
Accepting WWOOFers
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Region
Shikoku
Prefecture
Kouchi
City/Town/Village (Romaji)
Toyo-town Ikumi (Please be aware: Toyo is on the border of Kouchi Prefecture, and is actually closer to Tokushima city than Kouchi city)
User ID
2491
Host
Username
h2491
City/Town/Village (Japanese)
東洋町 生見
Host Type
Vegetable Farm
Other Host Type (Japanese)
Other Host Type (English)
Activities
Knowledge of General Farming
General Organic Farming
Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Non Chemical Fertilizer Method of Growing Foods
EM, Effective Microorganisms
Sustainable Farming
Companion Plants
Vegetable Farming
Eco-Farming
Tips About Running a Farm
Peace in the World
Anti-Nuclear Power
Picking Up Garbage
Slow Food
Brewing Beer
Riding a Mountain Bike
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Swimming in the Ocean (In Season)
Mountain Climbing
Walking in the Bush
Hot Spring
Organic Production
100% organic
Organic Certification
Yes
Certification Details
JAS有機
Organic Lifestyle
We are a typical household
Example of Lifestyle (Japanese)
自給自足的でない
テレビはあまり見ない
物をリサイクルしている
ごみはなるべく出さない
粗大有機物を利用している
日々いろいろと勉強している
ファーストフード店には行かない
利用できるものは長く使用している
有機農産物の普及に努力をしている
Example of Lifestyle (English)
Diet
General diet including meat and fish
We usually eat vegetables and rice but we have meat and fish if we are given it
We put great effort into how to cook and what to eat
We cook various international meals
We sometimes cook Asian types of food
We sometimes cook Western types of food
Our own grown vegetables generally
We always cook homemade meals
We never eat pre-made foods from supermarkets and department stores
We never buy obento (lunch boxes) at convenience stores and supermarkets
We never eat fast food such as McDonald’s and KFC, etc.
Alcoholic Drinks
When we have a party or an event, we might drink with WWOOFers but these occasions are not so often
Do Host members smoke?
Yes, at designated location
Atmosphere
Farming area
Near the sea
Near the mountains
Near a river
Very quiet
On a big street
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
Typical Japanese Size
Two Story House
Typical Residential Home
Other Home Type (Japanese)
Other Home Type (English)
Spring Temperature
17
Summer Temperature
30
Autumn Temperature
17
Winter Temperature
8
Livestock
No
Type of Livestock
Other Livestock (Japanese)
Other Livestock (English)
Pets
No
Type of pets
Other Pets (Japanese)
Other Pets (English)
WWOOFer Acceptance Period
January
February
March
April
May
June
July
September
October
November
December
Duration of Stay
8 to 10 Days
A Few Weeks
3 to 4 Weeks
A Few Weeks to a Few Months
A Few Months
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
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
2 friend WWOOFers of different gender
A group of friends WWOOFing together
A couple who are WWOOFing together
A wife and husband couple
Accepting Children
Depends on the situation
Preferred WWOOFer Traits
Any gender
A wife & husband couple, or a couple
In their 20s
In their 30s
In their 40s
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 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 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 like outdoor sports
Active WWOOFers
Cheerful WWOOFers
Quiet WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have a happy smile
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
Independent WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have aspirations
WWOOFers who can be cooperative
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 can get up early in the morning
WWOOFers who can be fine with humid hot summer
WWOOFers who like classical music
WWOOFers who like pop music
WWOOFers who like local folk music
Other
Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)
新規就農や移住に関して、近所付き合いや融資のポイントなどお教えします。
Other Preferred Traits (English)
WWOOFer Tasks
General farming
Weeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Managing vegetable / rice fields
Thinning out flowers / small fruits
Shipping goods
Packing
Cleaning
Collecting garbage
Cooking
Washing the dishes
General housework
Washing
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 traditional Japanese Tatami mat room
Using a Japanese futon
One room for two WWOOFers
Other Accommodations (Japanese)
Other Accommodations (English)
Eating Arrangements
With the Host
Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)
Other Eating Arrangements (English)
Vegetarian Meals
Ask us when contacting us
We can cook for even Vegans
We can cook for WWOOFers who can eat honey, Niboshi for Dashi but cannot eat meat, fish, eggs nor dairy products
We can cook for WWOOFers who can eat eggs and dairy products but cannot eat meat or fish
We can cook for WWOOFers who can eat fish, eggs and dairy products but cannot eat meat
We can cook for WWOOFers who can eat chicken, fish, eggs and dairy products but cannot eat red meat
We can cook for WWOOFers who are really light vegetarians, who can eat chickens, ham & sausages, eggs, dairy products
Is smoking permitted?
Yes, at a designated location
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?
No
Languages Spoken
Japanese
English
Spanish
Other Languages (Japanese)
Other Languages (English)
Message To WWOOFers In Japanese
ここはサーフィンのメッカ・生見ビーチリゾート!!
トマトをビニールハウスでかなりの広さ(20アール)を作ってます。
有機農業を目指す人、特に大歓迎です!
肥料は地元の粗大有機物を土着の微生物で醗酵させて作ってます。
自分の行動に責任を持てる方、大大募集!!!
注意点!
床は四万十檜に張り替えてあります。濡らさないでね^^
中学卒業レベルの学力がある方を希望します、たとえば「サイコロの展開図」とか普通に書ける人^^
Message To WWOOFers In English
Konichiwa everybody! Yokoso Shikoku island and its beautiful beach of IKUMI!
I can speak a bit
Espanol and English.
I settled in this corner of Japan since October 2007 and started an organic farm. All travellers, cyclists, surfers and
wwoofers are very welcome to help me in the farm and enjoy the area: Ikumi white sand beach, Shishikui onsen, deep see water spa, cape Muroto....
Bye bye,
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Id
2491
Firstname
Lastname
北岡
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Cb Seekingwwoofers
WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!
Accepting WWOOFers:
WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!
Comment (Japanese)
9月10日から受け入れ可能です。トマトの定植が20日!
作業内容はトマトの管理、等々
にんにくの路地畑の草引きなどたくさんあります!!
作業の途中で有機農業のテクニックについてお話できます。
生見は良い所。
☆清潔好きなしっかりした人、お願いします。
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