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Region
Chugoku
Prefecture
Hiroshima
City/Town/Village (Romaji)
osakikamijima
User ID
62580
Host
Username
h62580
City/Town/Village (Japanese)
大崎上島
Host Type
Vegetable Farm
General Farm (grow various kinds of plants)
Orchard
Flower Farm
Vegetable Gardens
Sports Instructor
Language School
Yoga Studio
Other Host Type (Japanese)
Other Host Type (English)
Activities
General Organic Farming
Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Non Chemical Fertilizer Method of Growing Foods
Natural Farming
Permaculture
Sustainable Farming
Companion Plants
Vegetable Farming
Citrus Orchard
Berry Orchard
Herb Growing
Eco-Farming
Forestry and the Use of Timber
Peace in the World
International Support
Opportunities to Study Japanese
Opportunities to Study English
Environmental Education
Hand-Made Goods
Slow Food
Macrobiotics
Vegan Food
Yoga
Publishing Books
Canoeing, Kayaking
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Swimming in the Ocean (In Season)
Walking in the Bush
Bird Watching
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)
動物製品をとらない・プラスチックをなるべく購入しない・環境問題や生物多様性損失問題について話すようにしている・生き物に優しく・タバコ吸わない・無理をしない
Example of Lifestyle (English)
we do our best to minimize the plastic use. be kind to all life. talk about important things such as climate crisis and biodiversity loss. do not eat or buy animal products.
try not work too hard.
Diet
We do not use eggs or dairy products
We cook various international meals
We sometimes cook Asian types of food
We sometimes cook Western types of food
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
We never 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
In the mountains
In a tiny village in a mountain area
Near the sea
Near the mountains
In a valley between mountains
Quiet place
Very quiet
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 5 ha
Type of Home
Large House
Two Story House
Typical Residential Home
Other Home Type (Japanese)
Other Home Type (English)
Spring Temperature
20度
Summer Temperature
35度
Autumn Temperature
20度
Winter Temperature
10度
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
Almost All Year Round
Duration of Stay
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
A couple who are WWOOFing together
A wife and husband couple
A wife and husband and their child(ren)
A mother or a father and their child(ren)
Siblings WWOOFing together
Accepting Children
They are very welcome
Preferred WWOOFer Traits
No conditions. If we do not have other WWOOFers or other WWOOFer reservations, we welcome all WWOOFers
Any gender
Any gender including LGBT, etc.
Single WWOOFer
Not single WWOOFer
A wife & husband couple, or a couple
WWOOFers with their child(ren)
Under 20
In their 20s
In their 30s
In their 40s
In their 50s
We welcome all nationalities
WWOOFers with absolutely no farming experience are welcome
WWOOFers who want to try organic farming
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 cook meals by themselves at the Host
WWOOFers who like doing house chores, for example cooking, cleaning and washing
WWOOFers who can clean rooms
WWOOFers who can look after children
WWOOFers who like animals
WWOOFers who like outdoor sports
WWOOFers who can do carpentry
Cheerful WWOOFers
WWOOFers who like talking to people
Quiet WWOOFers
Funny WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have a happy smile
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
Independent WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have aspirations
WWOOFers who can be cooperative
WWOOFers who can undertake activities without supervision
WWOOFers who are interested in producing quality outcomes
WWOOFers who can learn things with the Host together
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 can be fine with humid hot summer
WWOOFers who can drive automatic cars
Healthy WWOOFers
WWOOFers who do not have any animal allergies
WWOOFers who do not have dust allergy
WWOOFers who like classical music
WWOOFers who like pop music
WWOOFers who like local folk music
Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)
Other Preferred Traits (English)
WWOOFer Tasks
General farming
Weeding
Gathering grass
Seeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Sifting soil
Watering
Thinning out seedlings
Managing vegetable / rice fields
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Cultivation of farm land
General animal care
Maintaining forest in the mountains / bush
Cleaning
Collecting garbage
Supporting environmental activities
Cooking
Washing the dishes
General housework
Helping children study
Making flower gardens
Maintaining tools & equipment
Building houses
Repairing houses
Painting
Taking dogs for a walk
Pruning trees
Making herbal products
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
Using a Japanese futon
Using a bed
One room for one person
One room for two WWOOFers
Other Accommodations (Japanese)
Other Accommodations (English)
Eating Arrangements
Usually with the Host
Normally WWOOFers cook food for themselves using ingredients we give
Normally WWOOFers fix breakfast for themselves using ingredients we give them. We have lunch and dinner together
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, after volunteering time
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?
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
この土地に移住して3年目です。私たちもまだまだ農業初心者です!パーマカルチャー・自然農、建物のDIYをしながら一緒に楽しく学びましょう。楽しみに待ってます :)
Message To WWOOFers In English
"We moved into a former mandarin farm in March 2020. The farm had been empty for a few decades so there was/is a lot to do. And we are novices, so we really need your help. "
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WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers
Comment (Japanese)
2024年3月半ばくらいから受け入れ開始します。
会えるのを楽しみにします!
Comment (English)
Available from middle of March in 2024.
Looking forward to meeting you !
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