WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
8 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

Fukuchiyama-city

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

福知山市

Host Type

Vegetable Farm
Orchard

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Knowledge of General Farming
General Organic Farming
Sustainable Farming
Other Orchard
Tips About Running a Farm

Organic Production

100% organic

Organic Certification

No

Certification Details

Organic Lifestyle

We are a typical household

Example of Lifestyle (Japanese)

野菜はたくさん食べていますが、普通の家庭と同じです。

Example of Lifestyle (English)

We eat a lot of vegetables, but not much different from usual family.

Diet

We cook mainly Japanese 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 valley between mountains
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

Large House
One Story House
Thatched roof house

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

１５度Cくらい

Summer Temperature

３０度Cくらい

Autumn Temperature

１５度Cくらい

Winter Temperature

８度Cくらい

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Goats

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Cat

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

All Year Round

Duration of Stay

A Few Weeks
A Few Months
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:

Accepting Children

It is possible

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

Any gender
WWOOFers who are planning to be a farmer
WWOOFers who want to try organic farming
WWOOFers who are interested in farming
WWOOFers who like nature
WWOOFers who are interested in living in a rural area
WWOOFers who can cook

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

General farming
Weeding
Gathering grass
Seeding
Managing vegetable / rice fields
Thinning out flowers / small fruits
Chopping wood
Cultivation of farm land
Feeding livestock

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 traditional Japanese Tatami mat room
Using a Japanese futon

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

Normally WWOOFers cook breakfast and dinner for themselves using ingredients we give them. We have lunch together

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

Vegetarian Meals

We can cook for even Vegans

Is smoking permitted?

Yes, at a designated location

Computer Use

Yes, after volunteering time

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?

No

Languages Spoken

Japanese
English

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

5年前に廃屋だった古民家を見つけ、2年ほどかけて改造して、移り住んできました。
私は20代のころ、バックパッカーとして3年間ほど海外を旅行した経験があります。いろんな人たちと出会い、いろんな価値観とめぐりあえたことは、貴重な体験だったと思います。多くの人たちに助けられながらの旅でしたが、今度は私が誰かにお返しをする番だと思っています。
農業は野菜作り中心です。広さは約30アール、近くのスーパーなどに、葉物、ネギなどを出荷しています。放棄田、イノシシ、シカの害などの問題はありますが、土作りにこだわっていきたいと思っています。
ウーハーと畑で一緒に汗を流すことを楽しみにしています。

https://youtu.be/XiODdKMdmy4?si=AgoEnOpTLOZ9iF89

https://www.facebook.com/FARM-RIVER-SIDE-126291834667255/

Message To WWOOFers In English

As a farmer, I grow mainly vegetables, and I make a living by selling them. Some things I grow currently include togarashi peppers, corn, tomatoes, and mushrooms, but I am constantly trying out new things and grow various types of fruits as well. My field is about 0.8 acres. There are many problems, such as damages caused by boars and deer, but my main focus is on organically creating good soil, which in turn produces better vegetables and fruit.

Twelve years ago, I found an old traditional house that had been abandoned for years, and I decided to renovate it. After the renovation, I started to live there with my family.
I had always wanted to live in a place in the mountains by running water, and this village was the perfect fit, nestled between mountains with a running stream right by the home.
I have gained precious experience from traveling abroad for three years as a backpacker. Many people helped me, so now it is my time to give back to someone.

I’m looking forward to working with you!

Learn more about the farm and what we have been working on recently at:

https://youtu.be/XiODdKMdmy4?si=AgoEnOpTLOZ9iF89

https://www.facebook.com/FARM-RIVER-SIDE-126291834667255/

It has been more than 10 years since we started the farm, and we currently mainly grow chestnuts, Japanese pepper, and green chili peppers, and we are looking for agricultural techniques that will be useful to young people starting out in agriculture.