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Region
Shikoku
Prefecture
Kagawa
City/Town/Village (Romaji)
Shodoshima
User ID
57169
Host
Username
h57169
City/Town/Village (Japanese)
小豆島
Host Type
Vegetable Farm
General Farm (grow various kinds of plants)
Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
Farm Restaurant, Farm Cafe
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
Natural Farming
Sustainable Farming
Tips About Running a Farm
Using Well Water
Peace in the World
Lectures or Classes for Learning About Nature
Slow Food
Producing Miso
Making Soba (Buckwheat Noodles)
Traditional Japanese Family
Organic Production
100% organic
Organic Certification
No
Certification Details
Organic Lifestyle
We are alternative people, and live an organic mentality
Example of Lifestyle (Japanese)
Example of Lifestyle (English)
Diet
General diet including meat and fish
Our own grown vegetables generally
We always cook homemade meals
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 the mountains
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
Type of Home
Small House
Two Story House
Other Home Type (Japanese)
Other Home Type (English)
Spring Temperature
20℃
Summer Temperature
30℃
Autumn Temperature
18℃
Winter Temperature
10℃
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
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
20 to 50
When two or more WWOOFers are traveling together, the Host prefers:
Accepting Children
It is possible
Preferred WWOOFer Traits
No conditions. If we do not have other WWOOFers or other WWOOFer reservations, we welcome all WWOOFers
WWOOFers of any age
We welcome all nationalities
WWOOFers with absolutely no farming experience are welcome
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
Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)
Other Preferred Traits (English)
WWOOFer Tasks
General farming
Supporting deliveries
Maintaining forest in the mountains / bush
Making a bath using wood for fuel
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 house separate from the main house
In a WWOOFer & worker house (building)
Using a bed
In a tiny room
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 even Vegans
Is smoking permitted?
Yes, at a designated location
Computer Use
Yes, but it is limited
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
No
Languages Spoken
Japanese
English
Other Languages (Japanese)
Other Languages (English)
Message To WWOOFers In Japanese
ようこそ、コスモイン有機園へ!
この『コスモイン有機園』という名前には、「宇宙人さえもふらっと立ち寄れるくらい人々が気軽に集う場所をつくりたい」というオーナー夫婦の願いが込められています。
2人が有機農業を始めたのは、約45年前に出会った一冊の本がきっかけでした。有吉佐和子さんの『複合汚染』です。その内容にショックを受け、家族には安心で安全なものを食べさせたい、と無農薬で有機肥料を用いた野菜作りを始めました。
有機園では循環農法を実施し、雑草や山羊の糞尿、家庭で出る生ゴミ等を利用して肥料を手作りしています。
また、ここではこだわりの有機農業を体験できるほか、当園で収穫した麦を使った味噌作りやこの地域ならではの文化体験をすることができます。
今までに15カ国以上の国々からWWOOFerが有機園を訪問してくれました。
オーナー夫婦はおしゃべりが大好きなので、訪れた際には農業のことだけではなく、いろんな話で盛り上がってくださいね!
この45年以上続く小豆島の有機農園でみなさんとお会いできるのを楽しみにしています!
Message To WWOOFers In English
Welcome to Cosmo in Yukien!
“Cosmo in Yukien (Yukien means organic farm)” is named after the owners’ wish to make a cozy place for everyone including aliens.
The owners(Jiro-san and Sanae-san) started this organic farm after reading the book called "complex pollution" written by Sawako Ariyoshi about 45 years ago.
They were shocked by the content of this book, and it made them want their family to eat safe and reliable foods, therefore they started this farm with no use of chemical fertilizers or pesticides.
They use goat manure and yard/kitchen waste as compost.
At the farm, you can make barley miso by using barley which is harvested here and you can also experience the unique culture of this area.
For the past 15 years, more than 100 wwoofers from all over the world have visited their farm.
The owners love to chat , so please enjoy your time chatting with them while your stay here ?
We are looking forward to seeing you at “Cosmo in Yukien” in Shodoshima!
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Comment (Japanese)
是非小豆島にいらしてください。
お待ちしております。
夏の間は暑いので募集してません。秋以降歓迎します。
Comment (English)
We are looking forward to seeing you in Shodoshima!
Feel free to contact us anytime!
※We are not able to accept wwoofers during the summer season cuz its too hot to work outside. Pls consider joinning us after September.
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