WWOOF Japan - User Account

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City/Town/Village (Romaji)

Tanabesi

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

田辺市

Host Type

Vegetable Farm
Farm Inn, Backpackers Lodge, Etc.
Farm Foods Processing Place

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

Knowledge of General Farming
Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Vegetable Farming
Opportunities to Study Japanese
Producing Miso
Making Japanese Pickles
Producing Processed Food
Traditional Local Japanese Cooking
Hot Spring
General Japanese Family

Organic Production

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

Organic Certification

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)

ファーストフード店には行かず、テレビは、あまり見ません。
英語と中国語を勉強中です。
熊野古道の語り部(ガイド)として、全ルートを踏破するのが当面の目標です。

Example of Lifestyle (English)

I don't go to fast food restaurants. I don't watch TV much.
Currently I am studying English and Chinese.
As a tour guide (kataribe), one of my goals is to walk all the routes of Kumanokodo.

Diet

We usually eat vegetables and rice but we have meat and fish if we are given it
We cook mainly Japanese meals
Our own grown vegetables generally
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 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

Farming area
Near the mountains
Very quiet
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
One Story House
Typical Residential Home

Other Home Type (Japanese)

Other Home Type (English)

Spring Temperature

15°

Summer Temperature

30°

Autumn Temperature

15°

Winter Temperature

7°

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

All Year Round

Duration of Stay

4 to 7 Days
The period will be determined depending on our workload
The first one week 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

WWOOFers at a Time

Up to Two

WWOOFers Per Year

5 to 20

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

Accepting Children

It is not possible

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

We prefer female WWOOFers, if possible
Single WWOOFer
In their 30s
In their 40s
In their 50s
In their 60s and over
We prefer non Japanese WWOOFers
WWOOFers who are planning to be a farmer
WWOOFers who want to learn farming skills
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 like doing house chores, for example cooking, cleaning and washing
WWOOFers who can clean rooms
WWOOFers who can talk to people well and serve our customers and guests well
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 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 have a will to learn the native language(s)
WWOOFers who are interested in this culture
Healthy WWOOFers
WWOOFers who do not have allergy to eggs

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

General farming
Weeding
Seeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Shipping goods
Packing
Cleaning
Cooking
Washing the dishes
General housework
Making flower gardens
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 house separate from the main house

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

With the Host

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

Vegetarian Meals

Ask us when contacting us

Is smoking permitted?

No

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?

WWOOFers do not need to speak Japanese now but they have to have a will to learn Japanese

Languages Spoken

Japanese

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

無農薬栽培で収穫した野菜や加工品を使って食事をしています。昔からの郷土料理を大切にしながら、熊野での生活を楽しんでいます。

世界遺産にも指定されている、自然と伝統の豊かな熊野古道にて、一日一組限定の宿を運営しています。
Wwooferさんには、その宿の掃除や、宿泊客や私たち自身も食べる農作物の世話を主にして頂きます。

畑では、かぼちゃ・茄子・ブロッコリー・柿・しそ・生姜など、色々な野菜を季節に合わせて栽培しています。そのため、雑草取り、種まき、収穫などを必要に応じて行います。

宿の仕事としては、部屋や風呂の掃除、ベッドメイキング、洗濯などを行なって頂きます。
また、昼食や夕食の下準備、お茶などの商品の袋詰め等も、必要に応じて行なって頂くことがあります。

基本的には、午前中に3時間、午後に3時間、その日の状況に応じて各種作業にあたっていただきます。

なお私達の周りにはお店などがなく、日用品等が必要な場合は、宿泊場所から30分程度歩く必要があります。
大変静かで山に囲まれた所ですので、自然の中でゆっくり過ごしたい方に向いています。

なお、WWOOFでは過去数年間、娘と共に様々なボランティアを受け入れて来ましたが、この度私自身のプロフィールを作り運営することになりました(そのためまだ新規プロフィールということで、レビューも殆どありません)。

Message To WWOOFers In English

I prepare meals with organically grown vegetables and processed foods, enjoying life in Kumano while cherishing traditional local cuisine.

I operate a lodging that accepts only one group per day in the middle of Kumano Kodo, a World Heritage Site rich in nature and tradition.

Wwoofers are primarily responsible for cleaning the lodging and taking care of the crops we and our guests eat.

I grow a variety of seasonal vegetables in our fields, including pumpkins, eggplants, broccoli, persimmons, shiso (perilla), and ginger. We weed, sow, and harvest as needed.

The daily routine for the lodging includes cleaning rooms and bathrooms, making beds, and doing laundry.
You may also be asked to package tea and other products as needed, as well as help with preparing lunch and dinner.

Normally you will be doing 3 hours of work in the morning and 3 hours in the afternoon.

There are no shops nearby, so if you need to buy groceries, you'll need to walk about 30 minutes from your place.
It's a very quiet area surrounded by mountains, so it's perfect for those who want to relax in nature.

(I have been accepting WWOOFERs for years with my daughter, and now I’ve decided to create my own profile so that’s why it looks new with few reviews)