WWOOF Japan - User Account

Member for
14 years

City/Town/Village (Romaji)

oshimagun suoosimacho（Setonaikai）

City/Town/Village (Japanese)

大島郡周防大島町(瀬戸内海）

Host Type

Grain Farm
General Farm (grow various kinds of plants)
Poultry Farm
Vegetable Gardens

Other Host Type (Japanese)

Other Host Type (English)

Activities

General Organic Farming
Non Agricultural Chemical Method of Farming
Non Chemical Fertilizer Method of Growing Foods
Sustainable Farming
Diversified Farming with Some Livestock (Rotating Livestock and Crops to Produce Sustainability)
Rice Farming
Vegetable Farming
Keeping Free-Range Chickens
Production of Non Genetically Modified Foods
Living Self-Sufficiently
Composting Toilet
Opportunities to Study Japanese
Hand-Made Soaps and Creams
Slaughtering Chickens for Meat for Human Consumption
Walking to Enjoy Nature
Swimming in the Ocean (In Season)
Walking in the Bush
Fishing
Hot Spring
General Japanese Family

Organic Production

70 to 90% 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)

ファーストフード店やコンビニに行くことはほとんどない。
テレビは持たないことにしている。よそでは見ることもあるけど。
夫婦二人ともタバコ吸わない。
もちろん利用できるものは長く使用したいと常々思っている。
野菜や米作りに関して言えば、除草剤や化学農薬、化成肥料の類を就農してから今まで買ったことはない。

Example of Lifestyle (English)

We have not almost gone to fastfoodrestaurant and convenient store.
We don't have a TV.
We have not bouhgt agricultural chemicals and chemical manures as yet.

Diet

General diet including meat and fish
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

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

Mixed area of farming and residential houses
Near the sea
Near the mountains
Near a river
Quiet place
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

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

30度超える

Autumn Temperature

25度

Winter Temperature

10度

Livestock

Yes

Type of Livestock

Chickens for Eggs

Other Livestock (Japanese)

Other Livestock (English)

Pets

Yes

Type of pets

Cat

Other Pets (Japanese)

Other Pets (English)

WWOOFer Acceptance Period

Almost All Year Round

Duration of Stay

A Few Days
4 to 7 Days
The period will be determined depending on our workload

WWOOFers at a Time

One Only

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

No conditions. If we do not have other WWOOFers or other WWOOFer reservations, we welcome all WWOOFers
We welcome all nationalities
WWOOFers with absolutely no farming experience are welcome
WWOOFers who are interested in farming
WWOOFers who are interested in food
WWOOFers who like animals
Honest WWOOFers
WWOOFers who can learn things with the Host together
Other

Other Preferred Traits (Japanese)

片言でもいいので日本語を話そうとする気持ちのある人
謙虚にものごとを眺められる人

Other Preferred Traits (English)

We are glad to see you who speak japanese as possible.We can speak English short and slowly.Of course body language too.

WWOOFer Tasks

General farming
Weeding
Gathering grass
Seeding
Planting seedlings in the ground
Harvesting
Sifting soil
Sprinkling chicken droppings
Watering
Planting rice plants
Reaping rice
Threshing
Getting rid of rice husks
Thinning out seedlings
Producing fodder
Maintaining pasture
Managing vegetable / rice fields
Chopping wood
Carrying logs
Cultivation of farm land
Feeding livestock
General animal care
Supporting deliveries
Maintaining forest in the mountains / bush
Cleaning
Collecting garbage
Washing the dishes
General housework
Making a bath using wood for fuel
Maintaining tools & equipment
Other

Other Tasks (Japanese)

cleaning our guesthouse and around it.

Other Tasks (English)

cleaning our guesthouse and around it.

Volunteer Hours

Usually 6 hours or less a day

WWOOFer Accommodations

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

Other Accommodations (Japanese)

別棟ではあるけど、その中に事務所や加工品製造所もあるので、家主が時折出入りします。

Other Accommodations (English)

While You use guesthouse, sometimes host come in and out ,because there is officeroom in it.

Eating Arrangements

Usually with the Host
Other

Other Eating Arrangements (Japanese)

ホストの仕事の都合で、昼は自炊してもらうことがあるかもしれません。

Other Eating Arrangements (English)

You maybe eat lunch by yourself depends on our work.

Vegetarian Meals

Depends on the situation

Is smoking permitted?

Yes, at a designated location

Computer Use

Yes, but it is limited

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
English

Other Languages (Japanese)

Other Languages (English)

Message To WWOOFers In Japanese

私も旅好きで２０代半ばまであちらこちら住込み季節労働などしました。
今は百姓として定住してますので、自分の放浪時代にお世話になった人たちへの恩返しのつもりでウーファーの方を受入れたいと思います。
私たちは百姓としての経験も浅く、試行錯誤続けています。
私たちの仕事を見られて、いろいろ改善点や効率的でない面も感じられるでしょう。それはそれで意見を頂けるとありがたいですが、「自分が百姓として実践するとしたらどういうかたちが創れるか？」という謙虚な気持ちで滞在してもらえるほうが私たちにとっては一緒に暮らしやすいです。

Message To WWOOFers In English

Please come here casually.
Will you join us for hyakusyo working?