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h54928
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6 years
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Region
Shikoku
Prefecture
Ehime
City/Town/Village (Romaji)
seiyo akehama
User ID
54928
Host
Username
h54928
City/Town/Village (Japanese)
西予市明浜町
Host Type
Orchard
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
Sustainable Farming
Vegetable Farming
Citrus Orchard
Keeping Free-Range Chickens
Tips About Running a Farm
Using Well Water
Making Mountain Paths
Opportunities to Study Japanese
Playing Musical Instruments
Camping
Hand-Made Houses
Eating Brown Rice and Vegetables
Making Jam
Producing Miso
Making Japanese Pickles
Traditional Local Japanese Cooking
How to Cook Generally
Canoeing, Kayaking
Riding a Mountain Bike
Karaoke
Rakugo, Japanese Traditional Comic Story-Telling
Japanese Manga, Animation
Making Websites
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Swimming in the Ocean (In Season)
Fishing
Traditional Japanese Family Style of 3 or 4 Generations Living Together
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)
自分たちで作った野菜を中心にした食生活。山からひいた水を洗濯やトイレで使用。ごみはなるべく出さない、ボランティア活動をしている、日々いろいろと勉強している、タバコは吸わない、利用できるものは長く使用している、物をリサイクルしている、
Example of Lifestyle (English)
Diet
General diet including meat and fish
We put great effort into how to cook and what to eat
Our own grown vegetables generally
We usually cook homemade meals
We never eat pre-made foods from supermarkets and department stores
We may eat fast food such as McDonald’s and KFC, etc.
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
Mixed area of farming and residential houses
Near the sea
Near the mountains
Quiet place
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
Size
Within 10 ha
Type of Home
Typical Japanese Size
Other Home Type (Japanese)
Other Home Type (English)
Spring Temperature
Summer Temperature
Autumn Temperature
Winter Temperature
Livestock
Yes
Type of Livestock
Chickens for Eggs
Other Livestock (Japanese)
Other Livestock (English)
Pets
No
Type of pets
Other Pets (Japanese)
Other Pets (English)
WWOOFer Acceptance Period
All Year Round
Duration of Stay
Both Short Period and Long Period Welcome
The first 1 to 3 days 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
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
A wife and husband and their child(ren)
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
In their 20s
In their 30s
In their 40s
We prefer WWOOFers who can speak Japanese
We welcome all nationalities
WWOOFers who have much physical strength
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 are interested in living in a rural area
WWOOFers who can cook meals by themselves at the Host
WWOOFers who can do carpentry
Cheerful WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have a happy smile
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
Independent WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have aspirations
WWOOFers who do not dislike insects
Healthy WWOOFers
WWOOFers who do not mind to go to a public bathhouse as we do not have a private bathroom
WWOOFers who like local folk music
Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)
Other Preferred Traits (English)
WWOOFer Tasks
General farming
Weeding
Harvesting
Sprinkling chicken droppings
Watering
Thinning out flowers / small fruits
Carrying logs
Shipping goods
Cooking
Looking after children
Maintaining tools & equipment
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
One big room for several WWOOFers
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?
Yes, at a designated location
Computer Use
No
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?
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
English
Other Languages (Japanese)
Other Languages (English)
Message To WWOOFers In Japanese
穏やかな宇和海に面した風光明媚な段々畑で有機農業で柑橘全般を栽培しています。
とてもきれいなところです。有機農業ならではの手作業、いなか暮らしならではの発見があります。
新規就農を考えている方、農業に興味のある方、大歓迎です。遠いところですが、ぜひ一度足を運んでください。
Message To WWOOFers In English
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Firstname
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WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers
Accepting WWOOFers:
WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers
Comment (Japanese)
愛媛の宇和海に面した明浜町でみかん全般を作っています。
農作業は、肥料まき、水やり、草引き、剪定、色々です。
ここ明浜は来るのにけっこう不便で遠いところです。しかし、風光明媚な段々畑、のんびりとした田舎です。海まで歩いて3分です。
ボードゲーム、けっこうあります。
サップ始めました。
できれば1週間以上滞在する方を希望します。
さらにできれば心身ともにある程度頑丈な人を希望します。虫にもある程度平気な方を。
部屋には限りがあるので、最後までちゃんと連絡を取れる方、お願いします。
どうぞご連絡ください!
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