WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
7 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

Miyoshi city

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

三好市

Host Type

Dairy Farm
Vegetable Gardens
Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
Farm Restaurant, Farm Cafe
A Sweets Producer

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Knowledge of General Farming
General Organic Farming
Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Vegetable Farming
Berry Orchard
Other Orchard
Living Self-Sufficiently
Tips About Running a Farm
International Support
Hand-Made Houses
Log Houses
Making Jam
Producing Miso
Making Japanese Pickles
Producing Cheese
Producing Processed Food
Making Soba noodles
Walking in the Bush

Organic Production

70 to 90% 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)

Example of Lifestyle (English)

Diet

General diet including meat and fish
We put great effort into how to cook and what to eat
We cook mainly Japanese meals
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?

Yes, at designated location

Atmosphere

In a tiny village in a mountain area
Near the mountains
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

Large House
Two Story House
Log House

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

２０

Summer Temperature

２８

Autumn Temperature

２０

Winter Temperature

５

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Goats

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Dog
Cat

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

Almost All Year Round

Duration of Stay

4 to 7 Days
8 to 10 Days
3 to 4 Weeks
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 Two

WWOOFers Per Year

20 to 50

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

2 friend WWOOFers of the same gender
A couple who are WWOOFing together

Accepting Children

Depends on the situation

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

No conditions. If we do not have other WWOOFers or other WWOOFer reservations, we welcome all WWOOFers
Any gender
Single WWOOFer
WWOOFers of any age
WWOOFers with absolutely no farming experience are welcome
WWOOFers who are interested in farming
WWOOFers who like nature
WWOOFers who are interested in living in a rural area
WWOOFers who can cook
WWOOFers who can cook meals by themselves at the Host
WWOOFers who like doing house chores, for example cooking, cleaning and washing
WWOOFers who can clean rooms
WWOOFers who like animals
Cheerful WWOOFers
Funny WWOOFers
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
WWOOFers who can be cooperative
WWOOFers who are interested in producing quality outcomes
WWOOFers who can learn things with the Host together
WWOOFers who do not dislike insects
Healthy WWOOFers
WWOOFers who do not have any animal allergies

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

General farming
Weeding
Seeding
Harvesting
Feeding livestock
General animal care
Cooking
General housework
Computer related
Taking dogs for a walk
General living and accommodation related activities
Processing food
Repapering paper sliding doors

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 room in the house where the Host family live
In a traditional Japanese Tatami mat room
Using a Japanese futon
Using a bed
One room for two WWOOFers

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

With the Host
Normally WWOOFers cook food for themselves using ingredients we give

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

Vegetarian Meals

We can cook for WWOOFers who can eat fish, eggs and dairy products but cannot eat meat

Is smoking permitted?

Yes, at a designated location

Computer Use

Yes, after volunteering time

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?

Yes
Yes, to a certain degree
WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese now but they have to have a will to learn Japanese

Languages Spoken

Japanese

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

自給自足を目指している。我が家のペースに合わせて欲しい。wooferの人も教えて欲しいことは遠慮なく言ってくださいね。
ヤギが去年(2023年11月)亡くなりました。今さがしています。

Message To WWOOFers In English

Accepting WWOOFers:

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Comment (Japanese)

2019年1月29日にカフェレストランをオープンしました。
田舎暮らしをしながら手伝いをしてくれませんか？60年のお菓子職人がいる店です。和・洋・パンなんでも習うことができます。自分のお店をいつかオープンしたい方。自分の力で生きたい方向き。我が家は野菜・果物などを栽培して加工しています。ヤギも飼育していて、ヤギミルクを広めようと思っています。ヤギミルクで作るそめちやんの幸福プリンが人気です。

ホームページを参考にしてください。http://gh-ueda.jp/

Comment (English)

I opened a cafe restaurant on Jan, 2019. Please come and help our restaurant and bakery work while enjoying farmstay.
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Do you want to experience life in calm countryside?　We have been making bread and dessert for over 60 years. You can learn Japanese style, Western style baking from professional while helping baking work.
Those who are planning to open bakery and interested in sustainable life are welcome.
We also have a small vegetable and animal farm. Especially we are rasing goat. You can taste a pudding made with fresh goat milk!