WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
15 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

Nanjyo-city (40min by car from Naha airport)　（Okinawa Main Island）

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

南城市（沖縄本島）

Host Type

Horse Stud
Sports Instructor
Outdoor Sports
Sightseeing Business
Mini Hotel or Pension
Camping Place
Restaurant

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

EM, Effective Microorganisms
Keeping Horses in Open Pasture
A Farm for Tourism
Supporting Handicapped People
Picking Up Garbage
Steiner Method
Hot Spring
Riding a Horse

Organic Production

About half organic

Organic Certification

Not Applicable

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)

なるべく環境に配慮した生活をする、モノは壊れるまで大事に使う、なるべくリサイクルする、馬糞堆肥活用、自然に近いものを使うようにしている、タバコは吸わない

Example of Lifestyle (English)

Eco-friendly, recycle,compost,natural,manure

Diet

General diet including meat and fish
We cook various international meals

Alcoholic Drinks

We do not drink much. If WWOOFers want to drink, they can bring their own drink but it has to be a little amount and of course it must not interfere with WWOOFing

Do Host members smoke?

No, nobody smokes

Atmosphere

Near the sea
On a hill
Quiet place
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

Type of Home

More Than Three Story House
Other

Other Home Type (Japanese)

長期滞在者歓迎します（３週間以上）。基本的に、２週間以下の滞在の方の受け入れはしていません。部屋にはトイレがありますが、風呂やシャワーはありません。敷地内にある温泉（大浴場）を利用していただきます。

Other Home Type (English)

We are looking for woofers who can stay around 3 weeks, preferably a month. There is a toilet in your room, but no shower or a bath. You can go to onsen (hot string) within the premises. Onsen do not allow people with tattoos, you can cover your tattoos with some stickers (sold at onsen).

Spring Temperature

25-30℃

Summer Temperature

30-34℃

Autumn Temperature

25-30℃

Winter Temperature

9-15℃

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Horses
Goats

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Dog
Cat

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

All Year Round

Duration of Stay

A Few Weeks to a Few Months
A Few Months
More Than a few Months
6 Months to One Year
For Long Stay Only
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
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:

Accepting Children

It is not possible

Preferred WWOOFer Traits

We prefer male WWOOFers, if possible
Single WWOOFer
In their 20s
We prefer Japanese WWOOFers
We prefer WWOOFers who can speak Japanese
WWOOFers who have much physical strength
WWOOFers do not need much physical strength but they should be able to do light activities
WWOOFers who like nature
WWOOFers who are interested in environmental issues
WWOOFers who can cook
WWOOFers who can cook meals by themselves at the Host
WWOOFers who can clean rooms
WWOOFers who like animals
WWOOFers who can understand and deal with handicapped people
WWOOFers who are interested in doing the same activities as our trainees and our staff
WWOOFers who can talk to people well and serve our customers and guests well
WWOOFers who can do carpentry
Active WWOOFers
Cheerful WWOOFers
WWOOFers who have a happy smile
Honest WWOOFers
Responsible WWOOFers
Independent WWOOFers
WWOOFers who can be cooperative
WWOOFers who can undertake activities without supervision
WWOOFers who are interested in producing quality outcomes
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 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 dust allergy
WWOOFers who do not mind to go to a public bathhouse as we do not have a private bathroom

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

Other Preferred Traits (English)

WWOOFer Tasks

Weeding
Gathering grass
Maintaining pasture
Feeding livestock
Moving dung
General animal care
Cleaning
Collecting garbage
Repairing houses
Painting
Helping farm / environmental experience courses
Helping outdoor sports activities
Supporting handicapped people
Other

Other Tasks (Japanese)

乗馬の補助（インストラクトではありません。あくまで補助作業です）

Other Tasks (English)

horse-riding assistance

Volunteer Hours

WWOOFers have to volunteer longer hours as the our workers or trainees do. However, we think WWOOFers can learn many things through undertaking activities at our place, and so we think it is equal and fair

WWOOFer Accommodations

In a house separate from the main house
In a traditional Japanese Tatami mat room
Using a Japanese futon
In a tiny room
One room for one person

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

Other Accommodations (English)

Eating Arrangements

Other

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

基本は自炊です。食材費は提供。また、併設のレストランでも食事が可能

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

self-cook, restaurant nearby

Vegetarian Meals

Depends on the situation

Is smoking permitted?

Yes, at a designated location

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?

Yes

Languages Spoken

Japanese
English
Taiwanese

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

　ヨナグニウマの保存と活用を目的に活動しています。基本的な活動は、ヨナグニウマを乗用として調教し、子供や障害者、一般の方（観光客も含む）に馬遊びを楽しんでもらい、ヨナグニウマに対する意識を高めてもらうというやり方をしています。ヨナグニウマの活用法として、ホースセラピーや動物介在教育にも力を入れており、人と動物がゆったり安心してふれあえ、心癒される牧場づくりを目指しています。

ここでの体験は、子供や動物が好きな人、将来、自分の牧場を持ちたい人、などに向いています。動物や虫が嫌いな人、障害者や子供が苦手な人、汗をかくのが苦手な人には向きません。

Message To WWOOFers In English

We are engaged in activities aimed at the preservation and utilization of Yonaguni ponies. Our main activities involve training Yonaguni horses for riding so that children, people with disabilities, and the general public (including tourists) can enjoy interacting with them and develop a greater awareness of these rare ponies.

As part of our efforts to make use of Yonaguni ponies, we focus on animal-assisted education for kids.

This experience is ideal for those who love children and animals, have a dream of owning their own farm in the future, or enjoy building handmade structures. However, it may not be suitable for those who dislike animals and insects, are uncomfortable around children or people with disabilities, or do not enjoy physical work that involves sweating.