h64608

Member for
2 years
Kanto
Ibaraki
kitaibarakishi
User ID
64608
Host
Username
h64608
北茨城市
  • Poultry Farm
  • Language School
  • Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
  • Opportunities to Study Japanese
  • Picking Up Garbage
  • Slaughtering Chickens for Meat for Human Consumption
  • Making Wooden Things
  • Building Houses, Fixing Houses
At present we are not organic, but we are aiming to be organic in future
We are a typical household
ELM On The Beach（エルムオンザビーチ）は、北茨城市の海沿い(中郷町)の空き家を購入してオープンした一棟貸しのゲストハウスです。ELM On The Beachの特徴は、海外からのゲストが多く、トラベラーがボランティアとして滞在していることです。2023年のオープンから2024年6月までで500人以上が利用しました。観光地ではない日本の魅力をじっくりと堪能できる環境が人気の秘訣です。特に子どもやペット連れに好評です。宿の近くに広がるビーチでサーフィンが楽しめるほか、川でニジマスを釣ったり、地元の神社を巡ったりといった体験を近場で行うことができます。テレビ、新聞、ラジオ、雑誌などに取り上げられたこともあります。
ELM On The Beach is a private guesthouse located along the coast in Nakago, Kitaibaraki City. It was opened in a renovated vacant house with the vision of offering travelers a unique stay experience. ELM On The Beach is popular among international guests, with many travelers choosing to stay as volunteers. Since its opening in 2023, more than 500 people have visited by June 2024. The guesthouse’s appeal lies in its peaceful setting, allowing guests to experience the authentic charm of Japan beyond the typical tourist spots. Families with children or pets especially appreciate this environment.

Guests can enjoy surfing at the nearby beach, fishing for rainbow trout in a local river, and exploring local shrines. ELM On The Beach has also been featured in various media, including TV, newspapers, radio, and magazines.
  • We cook mainly Japanese meals
  • We cook various international meals
  • Our own grown vegetables generally
  • We usually cook homemade meals
We drink and if WWOOFers like drinking, we may have opportunities to drink sometimes
No, nobody smokes
  • Near the sea
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
Within 0.5 ha (50 a)
  • Large House
  • Two Story House
14℃
28℃
14℃
８℃
Yes
  • Chickens for Eggs
  • Chickens for Meat
Yes
  • Dog
  • Cat
  • Other Pets
トカゲ
Lizard
  • All Year Round
  • A Few Weeks to a Few Months
Up to Five
20 to 50
  • 2 friend WWOOFers of the same gender
It is not possible
  • We prefer male WWOOFers, if possible
  • In their 30s
  • We prefer non Japanese WWOOFers
  • WWOOFers who have much physical strength
  • WWOOFers who like nature
  • WWOOFers who are interested in living in a rural area
  • 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 can talk to people well and serve our customers and guests well
  • WWOOFers who can do carpentry
  • WWOOFers who can use computers
  • Active WWOOFers
  • Cheerful WWOOFers
  • WWOOFers who like talking to people
  • Funny WWOOFers
  • WWOOFers who have a happy smile
  • Honest WWOOFers
  • Responsible WWOOFers
  • Independent WWOOFers
  • WWOOFers who have aspirations
  • WWOOFers who can be patient
  • WWOOFers who can be cooperative
  • WWOOFers who can undertake activities without supervision
  • WWOOFers who can get up early in the morning
  • WWOOFers who have no dislikes about eating and food
  • WWOOFers who can be fine with humid hot summer
  • WWOOFers who can drive manual & automatic cars
  • WWOOFers who have a will to learn the native language(s)
  • WWOOFers who are interested in this culture
  • WWOOFers who like a life not using electricity
  • 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
  • Weeding
  • Gathering grass
  • Wiping eggs
  • Feeding livestock
  • Moving dung
  • General animal care
  • Cleaning
  • Collecting garbage
  • Cooking
  • Washing the dishes
  • General housework
  • Looking after children
  • Building houses
  • Repairing houses
  • Painting
  • Computer related
  • Helping with shop activities
  • Meeting / engaging with guests & customers
  • Taking dogs for a walk
  • Washing
  • General living and accommodation related activities
We are trying to give WWOOFers 6 hours a day, however, it may increase or decrease depending on the activities we are doing
  • In a room in the house where the Host family live
  • In a house separate from the main house
  • Using a bed
  • One big room for several WWOOFers
  • Usually with the Host
  • With other WWOOFers, trainees, etc.
  • Normally WWOOFers cook food for themselves using ingredients we give
It is not possible
Yes, at a designated location
  • No
Yes
It depends on the activities we are doing at our place at the time, however, we usually have time to communicate with WWOOFers
  • WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese now but they have to have a will to learn Japanese
  • No, WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese if they speak English
  • Japanese
  • English
北茨城市は海も山も近くて、おもしろい地域です。北茨城市の魅力をもっと世界中に発信し、外国人観光客を一年間で50倍に増加させたノウハウを活かして、北茨城市にもっとたくさんの人を呼び込みたいです。

ELM On The Beachの想いに共感し、ビジョン実現のための採用計画の立案と実行をしていただける方を求めています。信頼関係を大切に、一緒にチャレンジしてくれる方を歓迎します！

Kitaibaraki is a unique area, close to both mountains and the sea, and Chris hopes to share its appeal globally. Leveraging his experience and know-how in increasing foreign visitors by fiftyfold within a year, Chris aims to further boost tourism in Kitaibaraki City.

We are looking for someone who resonates with ELM On The Beach’s mission and vision to join us. This person would be responsible for creating and implementing recruitment strategies to help us achieve our goals. We welcome individuals who value trust and are eager to take on challenges together with us!

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!
意欲あふれる方、大歓迎です！
青い海と自然に囲まれた環境で、私たちと一緒に成長しましょう。
We're excited to welcome motivated volunteers!
Join us on the beautiful coast of Kitaibaraki, where you can help with farm work, hands-on building projects, and animal care while living surrounded by nature. Come learn new skills and grow with us.

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