WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
1 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

kitaibarakishi

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

北茨城市

Host Type

Poultry Farm
Language School
Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Opportunities to Study Japanese
Picking Up Garbage
Slaughtering Chickens for Meat for Human Consumption
Making Wooden Things
Building Houses, Fixing Houses

Organic Production

At present we are not organic, but we are aiming to be organic in future

Organic Certification

Certification Details

Organic Lifestyle

We are a typical household

Example of Lifestyle (Japanese)

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。

Example of Lifestyle (English)

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.

Diet

We cook mainly Japanese meals
We cook various international meals
Our own grown vegetables generally
We usually 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

Near the sea

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

Type of Home

Large House
Two Story House

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

14℃

Summer Temperature

28℃

Autumn Temperature

14℃

Winter Temperature

８℃

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Chickens for Eggs
Chickens for Meat

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Dog
Cat
Other Pets

Other Pets (Japanese)

トカゲ

Other Pets (English)

Lizard

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

All Year Round

Duration of Stay

A Few Weeks to a Few Months

WWOOFers at a Time

Up to Five

WWOOFers Per Year

20 to 50

When two or more WWOOFers are traveling together, the Host prefers:

2 friend WWOOFers of the same gender

Accepting Children

It is not possible

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

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

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

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

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 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

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

Usually with the Host
With other WWOOFers, trainees, etc.
Normally WWOOFers cook food for themselves using ingredients we give

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

Vegetarian Meals

It is not possible

Is smoking permitted?

Yes, at a designated location

Computer Use

No

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?

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

Languages Spoken

Japanese
English

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

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！

Message To WWOOFers In English

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!