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Region
Kansai
Prefecture
Kyoto
City/Town/Village (Romaji)
日吉町
User ID
65865
Host
Username
h65865
City/Town/Village (Japanese)
南丹市
Host Type
Vegetable Farm
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
Vegetable Farming
Organic Production
About half 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)
ごみはなるべく出さない。出す場合も清掃員さんのことも考え細かく分別し、なるべくきれいにして捨てる。ビニールマルチは使わない。地域活性のため月に一度小学生に絵本の読み聞かせをしている。
Example of Lifestyle (English)
Diet
General diet including meat and fish
We usually eat vegetables and rice but we have meat and fish if we are given it
We usually cook homemade meals
We may eat pre-made foods from supermakets and department stores
We may buy obento (lunch boxes) at convenience stores and supermarkets
We may 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?
Yes
Atmosphere
In a tiny village in a mountain area
Farming area
Outside the town
Near the mountains
Near a river
On a small street
WWOOFers can walk here from the nearest public transportation, station / bus stop
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 0.5 ha (50 a)
Type of Home
Typical Japanese Size
One Story House
Typical farm house
Other Home Type (Japanese)
Other Home Type (English)
Spring Temperature
20度
Summer Temperature
35度
Autumn Temperature
20度
Winter Temperature
5度
Livestock
No
Type of Livestock
Other Livestock (Japanese)
Other Livestock (English)
Pets
Yes
Type of pets
Dog
Other Pets (Japanese)
Other Pets (English)
WWOOFer Acceptance Period
January
February
May
June
November
December
Duration of Stay
A Few Weeks to a Few Months
A Few Months
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
One Only
WWOOFers Per Year
Up to Five
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
Accepting Children
It is not possible
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.
We prefer male WWOOFers, if possible
Single WWOOFer
Under 20
In their 20s
In their 30s
We prefer Japanese WWOOFers
We prefer WWOOFers who can speak Japanese
We welcome all nationalities
WWOOFers who have much physical strength
WWOOFers with absolutely no farming experience are welcome
WWOOFers who are planning to be a farmer
WWOOFers who want to learn farming skills
WWOOFers who want to try organic farming
WWOOFers who are interested in farming
WWOOFers who are interested in living in a rural area
WWOOFers who like animals
WWOOFers who are interested in doing the same activities as our trainees and our staff
Active WWOOFers
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 patient
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 manual cars
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
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 like pop music
Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)
Other Preferred Traits (English)
WWOOFer Tasks
General farming
Harvesting
Managing vegetable / rice fields
Shipping goods
Packing
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
Using a Japanese futon
Using a bed
One room for one person
Other Accommodations (Japanese)
Other Accommodations (English)
Eating Arrangements
With the Host
Other
Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)
外食が週に1度はあると思います。
Other Eating Arrangements (English)
Vegetarian Meals
It is not possible
Is smoking permitted?
Yes
Computer Use
Yes, after volunteering time
Internet for WWOOFers
No
Interaction/Communication with WWOOFers
At least one of our Host members has much 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
人と人とのつながりが強く、出会った人とは挨拶をかわします。自然豊かなところで伸び伸びと仕事出来ると思います。僕は基本的には人見知りしない性格なので、一緒に楽しく生活できればうれしいです。僕自身、よく喋る性格なので、しゃべりかけられるのが苦手な方はご遠慮ください。年上でも年下でもコミュニケーションは好きなほうですが年下とのコミュニケーションはより得意です。最近ペットのボーダーコリーを迎え入れました。人懐っこい良い犬です。
知り合いや友達がよく僕の家を訪れます。その都度紹介致します。皆いい人ばかりです。
Message To WWOOFers In English
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WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers
Accepting WWOOFers:
WE ARE ACCEPTING WWOOFers
Comment (Japanese)
よろしくお願いいたします。
Comment (English)
Love the life you live. Live the life you love.
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