WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
9 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

miyakonojyo city yoshinomoto-cho

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

都城市吉之元町

Host Type

Apiary
Vegetable Gardens
Restaurant
A Baker
A Sweets Producer
Center for the Environment

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

General Organic Farming
Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Natural Farming
Aigamo Method (Duck Method)
Companion Plants
Small Scale, Large Variety Farming
Vegetable Farming
Pear Orchard
Kaki (Persimmon) Orchard
Grape Orchard
Berry Orchard
Herb Growing
Keeping Free-Range Chickens
Producing Honey
Living Self-Sufficiently
Using Your Own Seeds
Solar Power
Using Wind to Generate Power
Electric Cars
Using Well Water
Composting Toilet
Hand-Made Soaps and Creams
Eating Brown Rice and Vegetables
Making Jam
Producing Miso
Making Japanese Pickles
Baking Bread
Baking Bread Using Natural Yeast
Slaughtering Chickens for Meat for Human Consumption
Producing Processed Food
Making Soba (Buckwheat Noodles)
Making Soba noodles
Making Wine
Traditional Local Japanese Cooking
Cooking Classes
Holistic Remedies
Homeopathy
Aroma Therapy
Dogs to Aid Disabled People
Making Pottery
Canoeing, Kayaking
Riding a Mountain Bike
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Mountain Climbing
Walking in the Bush
Fishing
Hot Spring
Riding a Horse

Organic Production

70 to 90% organic

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)

Example of Lifestyle (English)

Diet

General diet including meat and fish
We cook various international meals
We always cook homemade meals

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
Outside the town
Near the mountains
Quiet place

Home and Work

Our home and our workplace are situated at different places and the atmosphere stated pertains to our home

Type of Home

Typical Japanese Size
One Story House

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

Summer Temperature

Autumn Temperature

Winter Temperature

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Chickens for Eggs
Chickens for Meat
Aigamo Ducks

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

Duration of Stay

Both Short Period and Long Period Welcome
The period will be determined depending on our workload

WWOOFers at a Time

We welcome one WWOOFer at a time, and a few WWOOFers too can stay with us simultaneously

WWOOFers Per Year

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

Accepting Children

It is possible

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

No conditions. If we do not have other WWOOFers or other WWOOFer reservations, we welcome all WWOOFers
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 like animals
WWOOFers who like outdoor sports
WWOOFers who can talk to people well and serve our customers and guests well
Active WWOOFers
Cheerful WWOOFers
WWOOFers who like talking to people
Funny WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have a happy smile
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have aspirations
WWOOFers who can be cooperative
WWOOFers who can learn things with the Host together

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

General farming
Weeding
Seeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
General animal care
Cleaning
Cooking
Washing the dishes
General housework
Looking after children
Helping children study
Repairing houses
Painting
Helping farm / environmental experience courses
Meeting / engaging with guests & customers
Helping attending to customers in a shop
Taking dogs for a walk
Processing food
Making bread
Helping at events

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
Using a bed
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

Depends on the situation Ask us when contacting us

Is smoking permitted?

Yes

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?

WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese now but they have to have a will to learn 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

宮崎県と鹿児島県の県境の霧島山のふもとで自給自足的な暮らしを両親が４０年しています。

畑仕事や養蜂、パン作り、陶芸、味噌作りなどなど、色んなものを手づくりしてます。

野草のお料理教室やそば打ち教室などもしています。

日本食や伝統食など興味のある人はとても楽しいと思います。

イベント出店やカフェなどもしているので接客など好きな方、小さな子供もいるので子供好きな方、大歓迎です。

平飼い鶏、犬の訓練士もしてるので犬が常にたくさんいます

近所にウエスタン乗馬の友達もいるので動物好きな方大歓迎です。

色んな国の人たちと家族のような関係になれたら嬉しいです。

お会いするのを楽しみにしてます。

Message To WWOOFers In English

We are on the Miyazaki/Kagoshima border, on a mountain ridgeback between the two cities.

We run a cafe, a dog-training business, have a small farm/garden and are bee-keepers. We make our own bread, honey, beer, miso and jam etc.

We run a cafe which is open Fridays-Sundays. We need WOOFERS for cooking/baking, serving customers, cleaning etc. On other days you can help me with farming/gardening, looking after dogs, domestic duties, helping out at my parent's soba restaurant & garden etc.

We love food and travelling; we love to meet new people from all over the world. We look forward to meeting you soon!!

Accepting WWOOFers:

WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers

Comment (English)

I run a cafe (Cockapoo) which is open Fridays-Sundays. I prefer if WWOOFERS avoid arriving/departing on these days, and are available weekends.
However, during the week (Monday-Thursday) there are other miscellaneous jobs (including gardening, light farming, domestic duties, cooking/hospitality work etc.)