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h55959
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Region
Kansai
Prefecture
Shiga
City/Town/Village (Romaji)
Kouka-shi, Shigaraki-cho
User ID
55959
Host
Username
h55959
City/Town/Village (Japanese)
甲賀市信楽町
Host Type
Rice Farm
Vegetable Gardens
Pottery Studio
Other
Other Host Type (Japanese)
木製サッシ、建具製作
Other Host Type (English)
Activities
Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Non Chemical Fertilizer Method of Growing Foods
Rice Farming
Berry Orchard
Other Orchard
Hand-Made Houses
Slow Food
Making Jam
Producing Miso
Homeopathy
Building Houses, Fixing Houses
Making Pottery
Karate
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Organic Production
100% 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)
無農薬で米作りをして、自分たちで作ったお米を主食としている。できるだけ安心安全な食材で手作りの食を心がけている。心身の健康のため、薬に頼らず、ホメオパシー等で自己治癒力を高めるよう心がけている。
豊かな自然の恵みをいただいている。
Example of Lifestyle (English)
We make rice without agricultural chemical. We keep in mind to use safe and secure ingredients and make handmade foods. Also, We try to don't depending medicine too much. S0, We increase self-healing power by Homeopathy. We have received an abundance of blessings from nature.
Diet
We have lots of fish
We cook various international meals
We always cook homemade meals
We never eat pre-made foods from supermarkets and department stores
We never buy obento (lunch boxes) at convenience stores and supermarkets
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 tiny village in a mountain area
Near the mountains
Very quiet
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 0.5 ha (50 a)
Type of Home
Large House
Two Story House
Home-Made House
Other Home Type (Japanese)
Other Home Type (English)
Spring Temperature
15度
Summer Temperature
25度
Autumn Temperature
15度
Winter Temperature
8度
Livestock
No
Type of Livestock
Other Livestock (Japanese)
Other Livestock (English)
Pets
Yes
Type of pets
Dog
Other Pets (Japanese)
Other Pets (English)
WWOOFer Acceptance Period
April
May
June
July
August
September
October
November
Duration of Stay
4 to 7 Days
8 to 10 Days
WWOOFers at a Time
One Only
WWOOFers Per Year
5 to 20
When two or more WWOOFers are traveling together, the Host prefers:
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
Single WWOOFer
Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)
Other Preferred Traits (English)
WWOOFer Tasks
Weeding
Planting rice plants
Reaping rice
Managing vegetable / rice fields
Thinning out flowers / small fruits
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Cooking
Making flower gardens
Building houses
Repairing houses
Taking dogs for a walk
Pruning trees
Making herbal products
Processing food
Other Tasks (Japanese)
Other Tasks (English)
Volunteer Hours
Usually 6 hours or less a day
WWOOFer Accommodations
In a room in the house where the Host family live
In a house separate from the main house
In a traditional Japanese Tatami mat room
Using a Japanese futon
One room for one person
One big room for several WWOOFers
Other Accommodations (Japanese)
Other Accommodations (English)
Eating Arrangements
With the Host
Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)
Other Eating Arrangements (English)
Vegetarian Meals
We can cook for WWOOFers who can eat chicken, fish, eggs and dairy products but cannot eat red meat
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?
No, WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese if they speak English
Languages Spoken
Japanese
English
Other Languages (Japanese)
Other Languages (English)
Message To WWOOFers In Japanese
地に足ついた暮らしを目指して、米作り、陶器作り、木製サッシ作りなど、手で作る仕事を生業としている。自分たちが住む、ここでできること、ここにあるものを活かす暮らしを実践。巡る季節を感じながら、自然の恵みをいただき、里山ならではの暮らしを楽しんでいます。田んぼの除草作業が夫婦2人ではとても大変なので、手伝ってもらえらたありがたいです。これから畑や庭、果樹園なども充実させていきたいと思っています。居心地のよい場所作りを一緒に楽しんでもらえたらと思います。
Message To WWOOFers In English
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Comment (Japanese)
今年の受け入れは終了しました。また来春から再開します。今年もたくさんの出会いをありがとうございました。
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