WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
7 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

Horokanai Town

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

幌加内町

Host Type

Vegetable Farm
Vegetable Gardens
Nature School

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
Natural Farming
EM, Effective Microorganisms
Vegetable Farming
Production of Non Genetically Modified Foods
Living Self-Sufficiently
Tips About Running a Farm
Outdoor Skills
Camping
Hand-Made Houses
Log Houses
Making Jam
Slaughtering Chickens for Meat for Human Consumption
Producing Processed Food
Making Soba (Buckwheat Noodles)
Making Soba noodles
Skiing
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Walking in the Bush

Organic Production

One part of our work is organic

Organic Certification

Yes

Certification Details

有機JAS

Organic Lifestyle

We are alternative people, and live an organic mentality

Example of Lifestyle (Japanese)

ファーストフード店には行かない,日々いろいろと勉強している,タバコは吸わない、食材は可能な限り自給、もしくはオーガニックにしている、

Example of Lifestyle (English)

We do not go for fast foods; we cook most of our meals at home with as much home-grown or organic ingredients as possible.

Although we`ve been farming for more than 20 years, we still wish to gain various knowledge and skills.

We don`t smoke.

Diet

General diet including meat and fish
We put great effort into how to cook and what to eat
Meal times are irregular
Our own grown vegetables generally
We always cook homemade meals
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

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 the mountains
Near a lake
Near a river
Very quiet

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

Small House
Log House
Home-Made House
Other

Other Home Type (Japanese)

背後に広大な険しすぎない自然林が広がり、非常にたくさんの動植物と関わっての暮らしが体験できます。

Other Home Type (English)

We live in a small log house that we built ourselves with a forest just right behind. There`s also a small creek running through it.

We are closely surrounded by hills, trees, fields and the occasional wild forest animals that may pay a visit.

You`ll be able to enjoy a close-up experience of nature.

Spring Temperature

１８℃くらい

Summer Temperature

２５℃くらい

Autumn Temperature

１５℃くらい

Winter Temperature

-１０℃くらい

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Other

Other Livestock (Japanese)

犬ぞり用の犬7頭。ペットではなく使役動物としての存在です。

Other Livestock (English)

We have 7 sled dogs.

They are not pets, but raised as working animals.
Don`t worry, they`re friendly to everyone.

Pets

No

Type of pets

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

April
May
June
July
August
September
October

Duration of Stay

8 to 10 Days
A Few Weeks
3 to 4 Weeks
A Few Weeks to a Few Months
For Long Stay Only
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

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

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 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

Any gender
In their 20s
In their 30s
In their 40s
We welcome all nationalities
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
Honest WWOOFers
WWOOFers who can learn things with the Host together
Healthy WWOOFers

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

General farming
Weeding
Seeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Sifting soil
Watering
Thinning out flowers / small fruits
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Feeding livestock
General animal care
Shipping goods
Packing
Cleaning
Cooking
Washing the dishes
Repairing houses
Processing food

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
Using a Japanese futon
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

Depends on the situation

Is smoking permitted?

No

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, WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese if they speak English

Languages Spoken

Japanese
English
Other

Other Languages (Japanese)

インドネシア語初級

Other Languages (English)

Bahasa Indonesia - Elementary level

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

私たち夫婦はアラスカで出会い、２7年前に新規就農した夫婦です。アラスカネイティブの社会で学んだ生活技術を生かし、狩猟採集を基本に有機栽培の野菜の栽培と大規模畑作の農業経営をしています。
農業という枠以外に、自然に対して積極的にアプローチしてゆく生活スタイルを実践しています。狩猟採集や農業を通じて命と常に向き合い、自分たちの周りの自然から生きるということ、本当の自由ということを一緒に考えていきましょう。
食の本質と現代社会の現実にしっかり向き合い、何を食べるべきなのかを共に学んでいきたいと考えています。
豪雪、厳寒の当地だからこそできることがたくさんあります。

Message To WWOOFers In English

More than 27 years ago, my spouse and I met in Alaska. From there, we got married and decided to start our lives together in the world of agriculture.

We made use of skills and knowledge gained from Alaskan natives in our lifestyle be it hunting, farming, or growing organic vegetables. As much as possible, we aim to live a lifestyle sustained by the abundant beauty of nature that surrounds us.

Accepting WWOOFers:

WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers

Comment (Japanese)

４月　まだまだ雪がたくさん。でもビニールハウスを立て、どんどん種まき。
５月　種まき、苗をたくさん育て、後半には畑起こしも始まります。
６月　一緒に苗の定植作業や山菜採りをしませんか？
７月　畑の草取りや野菜の管理作業、収穫や出荷作業も徐々に始まります。
　　　
８月　収穫出荷作業に満天の星空。是非格別のトマトを！
　　　
９月～１１月は収穫作業。激しく美しい季節の変化は驚きますよｖ

Comment (English)

As we enjoy up to six months of snowy winter here in this part of Hokkaido, our work for the rest of the year are below.
April
A lot of snow and we bild the green house, we plant many kind of seeds.

May
Seeding,planting,take care of the vegetables,and start of the farming.

June
Seeding of organic farm vegetables. Picking wild forest vegetables.

July
Weeding. General plant care and farm management. Packing and shipping produce. Harvesting work begins little by little.

August
Harvesting begins. The night skies are filled with twinkling stars. This is the best season for delicious tomatoes!
Now only 8/19～8/27 we acceptable.

Sept. till Nov.
Harvesting continues as fall approaches. Nature will surprise you with the stunning beauty of its changing seasons.　

In October we are welcome wwoofers!

Horokanai Town may seem a little out of the way from bigger cities in Hokkaido, but being surrounded by wonderful nature everyday could be well worth it. There are hills, forests, blue skies and beautiful nature all around us. We hope to share it with you.