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Region
Hokkaido
Prefecture
Hokkaido
City/Town/Village (Romaji)
TOYOURA
User ID
28608
Host
Username
h28608
City/Town/Village (Japanese)
虻田郡豊浦町
Host Type
Grain Farm
Vegetable Gardens
Farm Foods Processing Place
Other
Other Host Type (Japanese)
2014年に始まった農場です。大工仕事や開墾作業もあります
Other Host Type (English)
We started our farm from 2014.
Our work involved carpenter and cultivation of land gave up
Activities
Natural Farming
Permaculture
Biodynamics
Small Scale, Large Variety Farming
Rice Farming
Berry Orchard
Keeping Free-Range Chickens
Living Self-Sufficiently
Using Your Own Seeds
Solar Power
Using no Gas to Heat and Cook
Using Well Water
Composting Toilet
Hand-Made Houses
Producing Miso
Making Japanese Pickles
Producing Processed Food
Organic Production
100% 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)
山のもの、畑のものでの自給を目指している
自給できないものもたくさんあり、自分たちの暮らしに必要なもの(米、調味料、衣類、エネルギー等)は買っている。
古いものを有効活用する
地場のもの、安全と思えるものを選ぶ
近年は子供が大きくなり食料も買うことが多くなってきた。
Example of Lifestyle (English)
Aim for self-sufficiency from our farm and forest.
We buy some necessities of our basic life that are difficult to supply by ourselves like seasoning, gasoline, clothes.
Use old things effectively.
Select local or safety things.
Recently we buy food also cause of children appetite.
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 usually cook homemade meals
We never eat pre-made foods from supermarkets and department stores
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?
No, nobody smokes
Atmosphere
Rural area
Farming area
In a valley between mountains
Near a river
Very quiet
On a small 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 10 ha
Type of Home
Typical Japanese Size
Two Story House
Home-Made House
Other
Other Home Type (Japanese)
コンポストトイレ
分離式ではないため無理のない範囲でおしっこは外でします
Other Home Type (English)
compost toilet
It is not separate type. pee outside within reason
Spring Temperature
10℃
Summer Temperature
25℃
Autumn Temperature
15℃
Winter Temperature
₋3℃
Livestock
Yes
Type of Livestock
Chickens for Eggs
Goats
Other Livestock (Japanese)
Other Livestock (English)
Pets
Yes
Type of pets
Dog
Cat
Other Pets (Japanese)
Other Pets (English)
WWOOFer Acceptance Period
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
Duration of Stay
A Few Weeks
3 to 4 Weeks
The period will be determined depending on our workload
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
Siblings 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
WWOOFers of any age
We welcome all nationalities
WWOOFers with absolutely no farming experience are welcome
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 look after children
WWOOFers who can learn things with the Host together
Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)
Other Preferred Traits (English)
WWOOFer Tasks
General farming
Weeding
Gathering grass
Seeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Planting rice plants
Reaping rice
Threshing
Getting rid of rice husks
Thinning out seedlings
Managing vegetable / rice fields
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Cultivation of farm land
Cooking
Washing the dishes
General housework
Looking after children
Making a bath using wood for fuel
Building houses
Repairing houses
Helping farm / environmental experience courses
Helping attending to customers in a shop
Shoveling snow
Processing food
Helping at events
Other
Other Tasks (Japanese)
Sorting out beans and millet.
Other Tasks (English)
Sorting out beans and millet.
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 the house where the Host family live
Using a Japanese futon
Using a bed
In a tiny room
One room for two WWOOFers
Other Accommodations (Japanese)
Other Accommodations (English)
Eating Arrangements
Usually with the Host
Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)
Other Eating Arrangements (English)
Vegetarian Meals
Ask us when contacting us
Is smoking permitted?
Yes, at a designated location
Computer Use
Yes, but it is limited
Internet for WWOOFers
Yes
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?
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
試行錯誤の新米農家ですが、地域のつながり、多様な人との交流を大切に、持続可能な農を営みたい。
自然を敬い、土を愛する暮らしをしたい。
これから「地球暮らしの小さな村」を一緒に創って生きたい。
Message To WWOOFers In English
We just started our farming and sustainable life with thinking the world of relation among the surrounding and exchanging with various people even by trial and error.
Respect for nature and love soil in our life.
Create 〝small village living on Earth〞together from now on.
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Comment (Japanese)
4月~11月の間受け入れています。
Comment (English)
We accept wwoofers during April to November.
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