WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
19 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

Kami Furano

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

上富良野町

Host Type

Vegetable Farm
Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Knowledge of General Farming
General Organic Farming
Rice Farming
Vegetable Farming
Solar Power
Hand-Made Houses
Log Houses
Mountain Climbing
Walking in the Bush
Fishing
Hot Spring

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)

タバコは吸わない
安心、安全な食にこだわりつつ、また家族農業の良さを実践しながら、
真の豊かさとは何か？を追求しています。

Example of Lifestyle (English)

Diet

General diet including meat and fish
We cook mainly Japanese meals
Our own grown vegetables generally
We always cook homemade meals

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

In a tiny village in a mountain area
Outside the town
In a valley between mountains
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

Type of Home

Typical Japanese Size
Log House
Home-Made House

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

15～18

Summer Temperature

25～３０

Autumn Temperature

15～18

Winter Temperature

-5～-20

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Chickens for Eggs

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Dog
Cat

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

May
June
July
August
September
October
November

Duration of Stay

8 to 10 Days
A Few Weeks
3 to 4 Weeks
A Few Weeks to a Few Months
A Few Months
The first one week 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
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 Four

WWOOFers Per Year

5 to 20

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

2 friend WWOOFers of the same gender
A group of friends WWOOFing together
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
Any gender
Single WWOOFer
Not single WWOOFer
Under 20
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 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 can cook meals by themselves at the Host
WWOOFers who like animals
Cheerful WWOOFers
WWOOFers who like talking to people
Responsible WWOOFers
WWOOFers who are interested in producing quality outcomes
Healthy WWOOFers

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

General farming
Weeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Reaping rice
Getting rid of rice husks
Managing vegetable / rice fields
Chopping wood
Shipping goods
Packing
Helping farm / environmental experience courses

Other Tasks (Japanese)

Other Tasks (English)

Volunteer Hours

Usually 6 hours or less a day

WWOOFer Accommodations

In a house separate from the main house
In a WWOOFer & worker house (building)
Using a Japanese futon
Using a bed

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

With other WWOOFers, trainees, etc.
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?

No

Computer Use

Yes, but it is limited

Internet for WWOOFers

Yes

Interaction/Communication with WWOOFers

At least one of our Host members has much 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

四季の移り変わりに感動し、豊かな大自然の環境、時間の流れの中で生かされながら、心豊かな農的生活を楽しんでいます。、
同じ時代を生きる人間として夢と情熱と愛を大切に平和を愛し世界の人々との出会いを大切にしたい。
物が有り余り、経済性、利便性のみが優先する現在の日本（世界）・・・大自然の中で何が豊かさか考えて見ましょう。農的生活もいいものです。

Message To WWOOFers In English

Touched by four seasons, a rich natural environment, while being utilized in the flow of time, enjoying a rich agricultural life in mind. ,
Cherish and want to meet people around the world cherish peace love dream and passion and love of the same era as human beings.
Excess material, economics, current Japanese convenience only prevail (the world) or consider what the wealth · · · Large in nature. Also good is an agricultural life

Accepting WWOOFers:

WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers

Comment (Japanese)

２０２４年４月から１０月までに滞在可能な人募集しています。北海道　ふらのの雄大な大自然の中で私たちと一緒にゆっくりとした農的な生活を楽しみませんか。１週間以上の滞在できる人大歓迎です。
１日でも長いと良い思い出作りができるので楽しみです。
A day off is the principle of one week.

1. Train from Chitose Airport to Asahikawa-Kami station

2, Chitose Airport-Sapporo (train), Sapporo-Furano (bus), Furano-Kami (train)、４月から１０月受け入れします。ただし、子供連れの家族は受け入れしていません。

Comment (English)

We are looking for people who can stay between September until October. Can not work in winter sason.
From The Furano Area, Hokkaido
There are spinach and potato harvesting and various tasks. And close to the mountains, nature and hot springs.
It's a good place to relax on your day off. You can eat a lot of vegetables that you have reaped.
Tell us about your country.
I look forward to your help until around November.
Please contact us.
北海道富良野エリアより　
ほうれん草やじゃがいもの収穫作業及び様々な作業があります。
そして、山々、自然と温泉が近くに。お休みの日はリラックスできる良いところです。
収獲した野菜は沢山食べれます。皆さんの国のお話も聞かせてください。
１１月頃まで皆さんの助けを期待しています。
ぜひ、ご連絡をください。

ｈ３５３５　　ちにた・ふぁ～む　　田中です。
　　　　　　　Chinitafarm TANAKA

From The Furano Area, Hokkaido
There are spinach and potato harvesting and various tasks. And close to the mountains, nature and hot springs.
It's a good place to relax on your day off. You can eat a lot of vegetables that you have reaped.
Tell us about your country.
I look forward to your help until around November.
Please contact us.
北海道富良野エリアより　
ほうれん草やじゃがいもの収穫作業及び様々な作業があります。
そして、山々、自然と温泉が近くに。お休みの日はリラックスできる良いところです。
収獲した野菜は沢山食べれます。皆さんの国のお話も聞かせてください。
１１月頃まで皆さんの助けを期待しています。
ぜひ、ご連絡をください。

ｈ３５３５　　ちにた・ふぁ～む　　田中です。
　　　　　　　Chinitafarm TANAKA

Please help from September 1st. On holidays, relax with autumn leaves and hot springs. Let's have fun together.
Enjoy the farm life or slow us with the majestic wilderness in Furano.
We accept from　April to November.