WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
1 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

okigun-Ama-cho

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

隠岐郡海士町

Host Type

Orchard
Vegetable Gardens

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Vegetable Farming
Other Orchard
Living Self-Sufficiently
Tips About Running a Farm
Opportunities to Study Japanese
Tea Ceremony
Singing
Karaoke
Japanese Manga, Animation
Computers
Swimming in the Ocean (In Season)
Fishing

Organic Production

About half organic

Organic Certification

No

Certification Details

Organic Lifestyle

We are a typical household

Example of Lifestyle (Japanese)

ファーストフード店やコンビニ店はそもそも存在しませんが、近所にはお店が２つあり、たばこは吸います。テレビは各部屋に設置してあり、自由に見てもらってかまいません。不定期で議員活動が入る場合がありますが、自炊できますので何なりと言ってもらえれば相談にのれます。トイレ、ふろは1つしかないのでシェアして使っていきましょう。休日にドライブに連れて行ったり、魚釣りに行くことなどは出来ます。たまに飲み会もありますが、来てくれる人々は大体20代の男女がきますので、年代が近いならコミュニケーション出来ます。

Example of Lifestyle (English)

There are no fast food or convenience stores in the area. There are two local shops nearby. I smoke tobacco. Each room has a television, and you're welcome to watch it freely. My work as a town councilor in Ama-cho is sporadic, but I can cook, so feel free to ask for anything. We have only one bathroom and one bathtub, so we'll need to share them. On weekends, we can go for drives and fishing. Occasionally, we have drinking gatherings, and usually, people in their 20s, both men and women, attend. If you're in a similar age group, you can socialize with them.

Diet

We have lots of meat and fish
We cook various international meals
We usually cook homemade meals
We may eat pre-made foods from supermakets and department stores

Alcoholic Drinks

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

Do Host members smoke?

Yes

Atmosphere

Rural area
Outside the town
Near the sea
Quiet place
On a small street

Home and Work

Our home and our workplace are situated at different places and the atmosphere stated pertains to our home

Type of Home

Typical Japanese Size
Two Story House
Typical farm house
Typical Residential Home

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

約10度から15度の間で変動する

Summer Temperature

約20度から30度の間で変動する

Autumn Temperature

約15度から25度の間で変動する

Winter Temperature

約5度から10度の間で変動する

Livestock

No

Type of Livestock

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

No

Type of pets

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

Almost All Year Round

Duration of Stay

A Few Weeks to a Few Months
Both Short Period and Long Period Welcome
The period will be determined depending on our workload
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

Up to Two

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

Accepting Children

It is possible

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

Any gender
We prefer female WWOOFers, if possible
Single WWOOFer
Not single WWOOFer
A wife & husband couple, or a couple
WWOOFers with their child(ren)
In their 20s
In their 30s
In their 40s
We prefer Japanese WWOOFers
We prefer WWOOFers who can speak Japanese
We welcome all nationalities
WWOOFers who have much physical strength
WWOOFers who want to learn farming skills
WWOOFers who are interested in farming
WWOOFers who like nature
WWOOFers who are interested in living in a rural area
WWOOFers who are interested in food
WWOOFers who can cook
WWOOFers who can cook meals by themselves at the Host
Active WWOOFers
Cheerful WWOOFers
WWOOFers who like talking to people
Funny WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have a happy smile
Honest WWOOFers
WWOOFers who can undertake activities without supervision
WWOOFers who are interested in producing quality outcomes
WWOOFers who do not dislike insects
WWOOFers who can be fine with humid hot summer
WWOOFers who can drive manual & automatic cars
Healthy WWOOFers
WWOOFers who do not have any animal allergies
WWOOFers who do not have allergy to eggs
WWOOFers who do not have dust allergy
WWOOFers who have done WWOOFing before at different places

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

General farming
Weeding
Seeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Cultivation of farm land
Shipping goods
Packing
Supporting deliveries
Cooking
Washing the dishes
Computer related
Meeting / engaging with guests & customers
Pruning trees
Other

Other Tasks (Japanese)

畳屋さんに手伝いに行くことがあり、一緒に畳運搬を手伝ってくれる方。

Other Tasks (English)

I sometimes help out a tatami mat craftsman, and I'm looking for someone to assist with transporting tatami mats together

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
In a traditional Japanese Tatami mat room
Using a Japanese futon
One room for two WWOOFers

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

With the Host
Usually with the Host

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

Vegetarian Meals

Ask us when contacting us

Is smoking permitted?

Yes

Computer Use

No

Internet for WWOOFers

Yes

Interaction/Communication with WWOOFers

If we do not have any language barriers, we have time to communicate with WWOOFers

Must WWOOFer speak Japanese?

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

みかん栽培における技術を教えることが出来ます。長期間であれば野菜作りにも一緒に挑戦出来たらと思っています。なお、場所が離島であるため、最終交通手段がフェリーで船酔いも心配され、何かと不便を感じるかもしれませんが、周囲の人々はすごくいい人ばかりなので、くつろげると思いますよ。

Message To WWOOFers In English

We can teach you techniques for cultivating mandarin oranges. I hope we can try growing vegetables together for a long time. Furthermore, since it is located on a remote island, the final means of transportation is a ferry, so you may be worried about getting seasick and may feel some inconvenience, but the people around you are very nice people, so I think you will feel at home.

Accepting WWOOFers:

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Comment (Japanese)

はじめまして。こんにちは。しらいしファーム代表の白石です。昨年から様々な国々の方々と生活を共にしながら野菜作りやみかん農園管理をしています。今年の10月から本格的なみかん収穫が始まります。私が住んでいる海士町は、日本でも若者が集う離島として注目されています。「ないものはない」をキャッチコピーとする海士町。コンビニエンスストアはありませんが、逆に自分探しが出来る、豊かな自然に囲まれたこの離島での生活を楽しんでみませんか？？適宜Wwooferを募集中です。お問合せをお待ちいたしております！！

なお、様々な理由にてキャンセルされる方もありますが、その間に我が農園でお手伝いしたい方々をお断りしている状態もありますので、その辺の事情も踏まえてご相談、ご対応いただけると嬉しいです。

Comment (English)

Nice to meet you. Hello. I'm Shiraishi, the representative of Shiraishi Farm. Since last year, I've been growing vegetables and managing a mandarin orange farm while living with people from various
countries. Full-scale mandarin orange harvesting will begin in October this year. Ama Town, where I live, is attracting attention as an isolated island in Japan where young people gather. Ama Town's catchphrase is "Naimonowa Nai" There are no convenience stores, but on the contrary, why not enjoy life on this isolated island surrounded by rich nature where you can find yourself? ? We are currently recruiting Wwoofers. We look forward to hearing from you! !

Please note that some people cancel for various reasons, and during that time we are also turning away people who want to help out at our farm, so we would appreciate it if you could consult with us and respond to our enquiries taking these circumstances into consideration.