WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
6 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

Yoichi-cho

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

余市町

Host Type

Orchard
Alcohol Producer

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Sustainable Farming
Grape Orchard
Composting Toilet
Forestry and the Use of Timber
Hand-Made Houses
Making Jam
Making Wine
Holistic Remedies
Homeopathy
Ainu Culture

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)

できる限りご飯は手作りですが、農繁期など時々お弁当を買ったり外食したりもします。テレビは置いていません。パソコンは有りますので時々映画を観たりします。
タバコは誰も吸いませんので、禁煙です。
長く使える物を選ぶようにしていて、大事に使っています。

Example of Lifestyle (English)

We try to cook our own meals as much as possible, but during busy farming seasons, we sometimes buy bento boxes or eat out. We don’t have a TV, but we do have a computer, so we occasionally watch movies.
No one smokes here, so it’s a smoke-free home. We try to choose items that will last a long time and take good care of them.

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 sometimes cook Western types of food
We usually cook homemade meals
We may eat pre-made foods from supermakets and department stores
We may buy obento (lunch boxes) at convenience stores and supermarkets
We never eat fast food such as McDonald’s and KFC, etc.

Alcoholic Drinks

We drink and if WWOOFers like drinking, we may have opportunities to drink sometimes

Do Host members smoke?

No, nobody smokes

Atmosphere

In a tiny village in a mountain area
Farming area
In a valley between mountains
Quiet place
On a small street
WWOOFers can walk here from the nearest public transportation, station / bus stop

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
Two Story House
Home-Made House
Typical Residential Home
Other

Other Home Type (Japanese)

セミセルフビルド、道産杉利用、在来工法
（自宅とは別に、石蔵造りの半地下ワイナリーあり）

Other Home Type (English)

semi-self build, using local wood in Hokkaido, conventional method of construction
(And semi-underground winery, timber flamed stone construction (Sapporo soft stone) other than own house)

Spring Temperature

12

Summer Temperature

27

Autumn Temperature

14

Winter Temperature

-5

Livestock

No

Type of Livestock

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Dog
Cat

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

February
March
April
May
June
July
August
September
November

Duration of Stay

8 to 10 Days

WWOOFers at a Time

Up to Three

WWOOFers Per Year

Up to Five

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

Accepting Children

It is not possible

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

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
WWOOFers who can clean rooms
WWOOFers who like animals
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
WWOOFers who can be cooperative
WWOOFers who can get up early in the morning
WWOOFers who have no dislikes about eating and food
WWOOFers who do not dislike insects
WWOOFers who have a will to learn the native language(s)
WWOOFers who are interested in this culture
WWOOFers who like a life not using electricity
Healthy WWOOFers
WWOOFers who do not have any animal allergies

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

General farming
Weeding
Gathering grass
Seeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Thinning out flowers / small fruits
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Cultivation of farm land
Shipping goods
Packing
Cleaning
Collecting garbage
Cooking
Washing the dishes
General housework
Other

Other Tasks (Japanese)

北海道でのワイン用ブドウ栽培に関わる農業活動全般が中心となります

Other Tasks (English)

General agricultural activity related to wine grape cultivation in Hokkaido is the main focus

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
Using a Japanese futon
One room for two WWOOFers

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

Usually with the Host
With other WWOOFers, trainees, etc.
Other

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

私たちは滞在先での食事はウーファーにとって最も楽しみなことの一つだと感じている。農作業の進捗状況が良ければ、ホストはよりこだわった料理作りに力を注ぐことが出来る。

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

We feel that food is one of the most exciting things for the woofers during their stay. If the farm work is progressing well and without delays, we can focus on making more particular dishes.

Vegetarian Meals

Depends on the situation

Is smoking permitted?

No

Computer Use

No

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

Languages Spoken

Japanese
English

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

北海道での田舎暮らしに憧れ、ご縁あって余市町に移住。世界に通じるこだわりのワイン造りを目指しています。

自然と動物が好きで、最大限、四季の恵みを頂き（樹液、山菜、キノコ、ジビエ等々）、地域の仲間たちと田舎暮らしを満喫しています。将来は、イベリコ豚をイメージし、放牧豚（生ハム）を織り交ぜた循環型農業を目指しています。その為のドングリの森プロジェクトも進行中。ブドウ畑から見える余市湾の絶景と、美味しい生ハムにワイン。これが私たちの夢・ビジョンです。

オーガニックなどにこだわればこだわるほど、農作業自体は益々大変になりますし、実際大変なことが多いのも事実です。正直農繁期の私たち自身の休みは殆どありません。ですが、この素晴らしい自然の中から生まれる、私たちのワイン・生き方などに対する、お客様からの高い評価が私たちを動機づけてくれます。逆に、有難いことに、私たちの生き方にお客様が勇気づけられる（気付きを得る）ことも多いようです。

私たちのこうした生き方とビジョンに興味をお持ち頂き、寄り添いたいと思われる方々と一緒に、一期一会の素敵な時間をここ余市町で過ごせたら幸いです。

Message To WWOOFers In English

Longing for rural life in Hokkaido, we moved to Yoichi-cho (fate brought us to this town where sacred place of Japanese wine). Aiming to create a world-class wine.

He loves nature and animals, enjoys the best of the four seasons (sap, wild plants, mushrooms, game meet etc.) and enjoys living in the countryside with local friends. In the future, imagine Iberian pigs, and aim for recycling-type agriculture (Sustainable agriculture) with grazing pigs (Prosciutto ham). An acorn forest project is in progress for that. A superb view of Yoichi Bay seen from the vineyards, delicious ham and wine. This is our dream / vision.

The more you stick to organic method, the more difficult the farming work itself is, and in fact, the more difficult it is. Honestly ourselves have very few holidays in farming season. However, our customers' reputation for our wine and way of life, born from this wonderful nature, motivates us. On the other hand, thankfully, we are told that our way of life often encourages (gets noticed) our customers.

We hope that you will be interested in our way of life and vision and spend a wonderful time here in Yoichi with us, once in the lifetime chance.

Accepting WWOOFers:

WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers

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