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h17177

Okinawa

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

We are an organic vegetable farm located in Oogimi.
we cant speak any english. you have to speak japanese.

h2486

Tochigi

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

h68313

Nagano

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

We are looking for WWOOFers to join us from early September to late October, during the grape harvest and winemaking season.

We already have one person staying for the full two months of September and October, and another staying from mid-September until early December.
A few WWOOFers who came in spring or summer are also planning to come back for harvest, saying, “We’ll be back for harvest!”

We can host up to eight people at a time — four men and four women.

The reason we want to welcome a larger team is simple: we want to reduce the burden on each person.
Rather than letting too much work fall on just a few people, we hope to share it and move through the season together.

Harvest and winemaking follow the grapes, the weather, and the movement of fermentation.
Because of that, every day will not follow the same schedule.

There may sometimes be long days, but we will balance them with shorter days and proper time to rest.
We do not want anyone to keep pushing beyond their limits. We want to support one another and move through this season as a team.

We harvest the grapes, carry them, press them, watch over the fermentation, and slowly see the wine come to life.
During the winemaking season, the days move quickly, almost like a festival.

It is busy, but it is also a very special time that comes only once a year.
We want to value not only the work, but also the time we spend together — sharing meals, talking, and sometimes enjoying a glass of wine as a team.

This autumn, come and make wine with us.

We are a small family-run winery in Chikuma, Nagano.
We grow grapes, make wine, and care deeply about both the seasonal work in the vineyard and the daily life that surrounds it.

Over the years, we have been lucky to meet many wonderful WWOOFers.
We are truly grateful for the time we have shared — working together, sitting around the table, and talking about all kinds of things.

We are already looking forward to the new people we have not yet met.

And of course, let’s enjoy some of our winery’s wine together too.

h2364

Oita

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

◎ [Main Activity is Cooking!] Seeking Food-Loving Travelers / WWOOFers!

【 We are NOW looking for WWOOF volunteers after July 15th. The staying period is from two weeks up to one month maximum."

Do you love cooking? Do you want to share your favorite dishes or the tastes of your hometown with others? If you have a strong passion for cooking, we would love to welcome you!

"Harappa Cafe" in Yufuin, Oita, is a community kitchen and a vibrant gathering place for locals and travelers from all over the world.

⚠️ [Please Read Before Applying] What You Will Do Here
The main activity here is cooking (kitchen work), which takes up about 80% of your time. You do not need to be a professional chef, but this position is perfect for someone who genuinely wants to be involved in cooking every day.

You Are the Head Chef: You can freely choose what to make—whether it's something you love to eat or a traditional dish from your home country—and serve it on our buffet.

The "Pay What You Want" System: Our customers decide the price based on their satisfaction (Fair Box system). Seeing empty plates and hearing "Delicious!" will be your greatest reward.

Daily Routine: On cafe business days, you will spend most of your time in the kitchen, from preparation and cooking to cleaning up. It is ideal for those who truly enjoy being in the kitchen.

🌾 Diverse Community Experiences
Beyond the cafe, we also participate in local community activities, such as helping organic farmers with their rice harvest or supporting elderly neighbors. You will experience the authentic local lifestyle that regular tourists never get to see. Vegetarians, vegans, and gluten-free food lovers are all highly welcome!

🕊 Our Philosophy
We aim to create a space that is the exact opposite of economic efficiency, profit-seeking, and competition. We hope you can step away from the competitive world, work at your own pace, and purely enjoy cooking and connecting with people.

For more details regarding our activities, accommodations, and FAQs, please be sure to check our WWOOFer Info Page before applying:
👉 https://volunteer.harappacafe.net/
(Some sections are still under preparation, but please take a look!)

We look forward to meeting someone who wants to share a wonderful time through the joy of cooking!

h3285

Nagano

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

thank you for your interest us, please try insta #カナディアンファーム
you will enjoy our landscapes and building.

HP

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h2591

Aichi

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

We can accept one wwoofer at the same time.
Help for farming(weeding in rice field and organic garden etc) 、and our cake shop(cleanig rooms, washing dishes, etc).
You can help variable works. We are very busy and so you may
be hard working. But you can enjoy Japanese countryside life, for example foods, nature etc.

h68622

Wakayama

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

please help with the vegetable field and inn

h65291

Nagasaki

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

h2353

Hokkaido

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

h65936

Hyogo

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Hi, I’m Miyako, the manager of the Tanba Sasayama Agristation.

What we are
The Agristation, where you’ll be working, is an independent rural café and community centre catered towards young families with a plot of farmland and some animals. On the farmland we grow sweet potatoes and black edamame, a regional delicacy. We also have a rabbit and two goats and run our own English eikaiwa (academy).

What you’ll be doing
We’ve just started WWOOF and are looking for volunteers to join us to help out in various activities to keep this place running. This is varied, but mainly consists of: cleaning the café and library, taking care of the animals, cooking, washing dishes, farmwork and assisting English lessons. Typically volunteering is about 8 hours a day, 5 days a week (Tuesday to Saturday) and up to an hour taking care of the animals for the other 2 days. Twice a month you’ll get Saturdays off.

What we provide
What we offer.
Lodging, meals, and WiFi will be provided on-site. Accommodations may be in shared rooms. (It is possible that men and women will share a room, but we will make every effort to keep it private.)
In that case, please take your own breakfast and snacks from those provided. Lunch and dinner will be provided on volunteer days. Lunch will be with other WWOOFers, while dinner will be with me and my family. On weekends, you will usually cook your own meals, but occasionally my family and I will eat at the Agri-Station! Snacks are included in the meals provided.

Opportunity for cultural immersion
My family will be on site for much of the time, so you will have an experience similar to a homestay. We appreciate the richness that cultural exchange brings, and you will spend time with our family. I would like you to teach my children English and help with childcare. Also, since the Agristation is the center of the community, you will get to see everyday faces and get to know the local community. On weekends, we sometimes go out to local temples and festivals.

Location
We are based in the beautiful and peaceful suburbs of Tamba Sasayama. It has a quaint old town built in the Edo period and a castle. The agrestation itself is surrounded by rice fields and black edamame fields, with mountains in the background. Despite the quiet surroundings, the local convenience store is only a 5-minute bike ride away, and the nearest supermarket is only 10 minutes away. Kyoto, Osaka, and Kobe are also only an hour away by car (2 hours by public transportation).

About the Hosts and Their Families
I have been running Agristation since 2017. My husband and I have a son and three daughters ranging in age from 5 to 16. We love Ghibli movies, visiting shrines and temples, and exploring new places. I want to get my children to stop watching YouTube.

I’m a fairly hands on host, so you’ll see me nearly every day, so if you need my help I’m close by.

h60689

Oita

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Organic Farm Life with Chickens, Ducks & Goats – Carpentry & Builders Welcome. If you love animals, nature, and building things with your hands, you may enjoy staying here.
Right now we are expanding the goat fence and chicken coop, and doing house repairs.
People who enjoy carpentry, building, painting, or practical work are especially welcome!

We live surrounded by nature with our organic garden, chickens, ducks, and goats.We enjoy creating things together and sharing skills and experiences.

Help Needed
Current projects include:
• Building and repairing goat fences
• Expanding the chicken coop
• House maintenance and repairs
• Gardening and daily care of animals

If you like DIY, building, and working outdoors, you will enjoy it here.

Food & Daily Life
We usually have two meals a day, mainly with fresh organic vegetables.
We also eat meat and fresh fish.
We do not eat many sweets.
If you need extra food, there is a supermarket and convenience store within walking distance.
For helpers, our sugar-free vegan gluten-free bread is available at 60% off.

Access
Good access from the airport or station, and there is a bus stop nearby.

Pick-up from the station or bus stop is available with a small gas fee:
• Kitsuki area ¥500
• 5–10 km ¥1,000
• 10–20 km ¥2,000
• 20–30 km ¥3,000

We ask for your understanding of the gas cost.

House Notes
Alcoholic beverages are at your own expense.
To avoid misunderstandings between woofers:
• If you bring coffee beans, fruit, or alcohol, please write your name on it.
• We provide instant coffee.
Please note we do not keep the following items in the house:
• cereal
• dairy products
• flour products
• toothpaste
• shampoo
• conditioner

Important
Our place is not couch surfing.
People who are lazy, sloppy, or selfish may not feel comfortable here.
If you are mainly looking for cheap accommodation, please consider another host.
We value responsibility, respect, and good communication.
Before Sending an Inquiry
Please:
• Read the host profile carefully
• Clearly write your desired dates
• Contact us only if you are serious about coming
Recently some woofers have contacted many hosts and stopped replying or did not show up.
We truly appreciate people who respect each other’s time.
If you have read this profile, please write the word “Goat” in your first message.

We warmly welcome people who value the same 24 hours in a day.
If you enjoy nature, animals, building, and sharing meaningful time, you are very welcome here.
From the bottom of our hearts, we look forward to meeting you.

h55982

Shizuoka

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

We (Tatsuya and Sho) inherited 1ha(2.5acre) of mountain field and an old Japanese traditional house last year in Shizuoka, where we live with our daughter Mon(age3) and a black cat. We are planning to reproduce field and orchard in organic way to grow vegetables, and to renovate an old house and a guest house with natural materials.

We finished a big honeymoon (2015~2017 around the world) and came back to Japan.
During 2years honeymoon, we did Workaway / WWOOFing in Japan, U.S, Spain, Germany and Morocco.
we met various kinds of people and shared stories with them.
We saw how people live, what people believe.
And this time, we would like to share the experience in our place.

==Instagram==
「nishi.muki」
https://www.instagram.com/nishi.muki/?hl=ja

h52702

Wakayama

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

We are happy to welcome people to stay with us , share our life routine . In this particularly season , we urgent need help in goats`s milking, farming , DIY reforming old kominka and run our guest house. Also cooking staff , everybody interesting in baking, cooking and cakes

h68542

Akita

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

A hands-on agricultural and sales experience in the great outdoors. From April 1st to November 30th, we're looking for two people to plant rare edible ground cherries, set up supports, harvest, and sell zucchini, ground cherries, and other sweet sake. Transportation is provided.

All-you-can-eat Akita Komachi rice

We're looking for people to help with all-you-can-eat Akita Komachi rice.

h26911

Aomori

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Clearing land, growing vegetable seedlings, planting, weeding, building a shed in the beautiful Tsugaru region. My wife's cooking is delicious. Our cute children will give you energy - or perhaps drain you of it;-P
＊We are focusing on building this year which is a mental strain, so will only be able to host wwoofers fluent in japanese.

h42765

Chiba

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

h46333

Gifu

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

I live in the middle of Japan. A big town nearby　is Nagoya. It is convenient to go anywhere in Japan. Would you like to grow and study fruits and vegetables? Fruits are mainly grapes. We cultivate 20 kinds of Japanese vegetables per year. Why do not you interact with local people and experience Japanese culture and customs?

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h17116

Miyazaki

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Dear WWOOFers,

For the last 5 years, we have been working to fulfill our dream of creating a beautiful pocket in the world, filled with art, music, nature, delicious food, and laughter holding it all together.

We have built Yusu no Ki all from scratch, and everyday it is getting closer to our dream. Artists and musicians regularly pass through and stay with us, our retaurant is steadily gaining in popularity and it is all thanks to the help of WWOOF.

We want to share the music and culture of Japan with people from all over the world, and love to learn. The work we have been doing has ranged from wooden decks to exposed wood ceilings to cutting tiles and shaping glass, building furniture and shaping our home and our space to fit into the nature around us.

Our restaurant hangs over a small lazy river and we are surrounded by forest and hills on all sides.

At the moment, we are involved in trying to meld the classical Japanese style of architecture with the Grecian style, focusing on using shape and color and contrast to live in visual and physical harmony with the beauty around us.

Work here is challenging, but we are all trying to learn! Come learn and build and laugh and make mistakes with us! We are waiting to hear from you. (＾ｏ＾）／
ps;Dear wwoofer,
I had an abstract and malicious comment on a woman of an American couple before and I want new women to understand this wonderful thing of Tokonomi. While ladies stay, we guarantee to live meaningfully. A woman who transmits goodness of shinobi is necessary now. To take a misunderstanding. !!

Sincerely,
“I can speak only a little English. I didn’t write this text but my ex-WWOOFers helped it for me.”If you like Japanese culture or Japanese cuisine, please come. Kousei&rieko

h67252

Fukuoka

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

I would like one more WWOOFer who can cook for 3-4 person from the 9th of May to the 30th of May. It’s OK if it’s 10 days or two weeks.

Hi, how are you?
I live in a town near the beach. I need some help with my garden here and another garden located a little farther away.
I also need help with household chores, language school tasks, and more.
I am a Japanese and Korean teacher. I can speak some English, but not fluently.
Looking forward to seeing you and enjoying our time together!

h61913

Oita

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Come and Experience in farming in the beautiful OITA Kunisaki Peninsula, we make more than 60 kinds of vegitables with no furtilizer or pesticide free. We are looking for your help!

On your holiday, you can visit Futago temple also hike up to the peak, and be able to enjoy Soba restaurant which is very nice!

Check instagram or facebook for your ref; how it is like

https://www.instagram.com/fusako.kamihira/?hl=ja
https://www.facebook.com/fusako.kamihira

I graduated Calfornia State Univ, Fullerton in USA. No problem communicating in English. And, worked for well known German sports company for 15yrs at high rise building in Tokyo looking down Tokyo tower, but now crouching on the ground and farming! My husband is also born and raised in Tokyo/Saitama. We have thought about our life, and decided to move to the rural area to do farming..

h15761

Hokkaido

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Hello!!
We have many kinds of works！！
Dish washer, Clean up, Operation standby, Back yard and something like that.
So if you can not speak Japanese now, its no problem for us at all !!
Acutualy, we are so busy term from augst to october cause very good season in Hokkaido, we need some wwooffers help!!
There are very kindness and helpful staffs we are, and some staffs can speak English.
We are really waiting for woofer who is very interested in life in country side of Japan.
Come on and Let's enjoy life in Hokkaido together!!
Hokkaido is the best place in Japan I think!!

h14383

Okinawa

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

We operate a pasture on the hill. Why not enjoy nature starting with a morning cattle drive? We are also building an animal park. If you are interested, please contact us. We are looking for people to stay for 2 weeks to 1 month. This is on top of a mountain, so there are a lot of insects and wild animals. If you don't like insects or natural environments, this is not for you. Please refrain from coming. However, we believe that this is a very good environment for those who are used to natural environments, have experience in farm work, and like animals. We look forward to meeting you.Thank you.

*** Longer stays are welcome,

h72943

Hokkaido

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

We are actively accepting applications for the busy summer season! Why not spend your summer in Hokkaido?

h47875

Hokkaido

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Niseko is rich in nature and famous as an international ski resort. I am a farmer mainly making rice, greens, and beans by natural method, and I need help with rice planting, weeding, seeding, and making agricultural products from April to November. Moreover, I have plan to make the Tiny House by self-build and Complete Sun-Dried Salt also in this season.

Please participate together if interested in natural cultivation, parmaculture, life of Satoyama, and reliable&safe food. It doesn't matter for a short or long term woofing. Thank you.

h57885

Hokkaido

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Let's make wonderful memory! We wait for you!

h3487

Iwate

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Currently we are looking for WWOOFer to come join our staff!　This is snow country...but you will enjoy beautiful 4 seasons....
We are not hot even if in the summer time...You can enjoy your life without air conditioner....You can enjoy hiking, mountain climbing, running and play tennis.....
And if you can stay in winter(mid December to the end of March)you can enjoy ski and snowboard. And if you can stay more than 1month,you can get free ski pass...
Please join us! works together! talk together! eat together! enjoy together!

h2416

Oita

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Ｈｅｌｌｏ！
Ｈｅｒｅ　ｉｓ　yufuin country road Youth Hostel.

Now we are looking for wwoofer .

Here we manage only our family plus one cat.
Very small Youth Hostel,　it is located very calm country side.

Of course, you can take hot spring everyday!

Come to help us and make guests happy together.

We are waiting for your visit.

Thank you!

RYO

h40175

Iwate

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Would you like to experience a simple and sustainable lifestyle in rural Japan?

We live in a nature-rich area along the Sanriku Coast on the Pacific Ocean side of Iwate Prefecture. Surrounded by mountains, rivers, and the ocean (ria coastline), this is a place where you can feel the changing seasons up close and connect deeply with nature. Here, we practice a self-sufficient lifestyle by growing rice and vegetables, using renewable energy, building eco-houses, and preparing to open a small café. Our project is still developing, and we are looking for people who can enjoy this process and help us bring it to life.

Main activities during your stay:
Farming (rice fields and vegetable gardens)
Forestry (maintaining the satoyama)
DIY and building projects (eco-houses, tiny houses, etc.)
Café creation

We Welcome People Who...
・Enjoy working with their hands.
・Love cooking and value good food.
・Are interested in nature and sustainable living.
・Enjoy a variety of tasks and can adapt flexibly.
・Want to experience authentic rural life in Japan.

Who We're Looking For:
・Around 25 years of age or older.
・Experienced with WWOOF (preferred, but not essential).
・Able to speak at least a little Japanese, or motivated to learn.
・Willing to share a recent profile photo with their application.

We are looking for people who enjoy learning, sharing, and becoming part of our small community, even for a short stay.

Urgent WWOOF Volunteer Needed! :
We are looking for a volunteer who can stay for about 3 days between August 2 and August 4.

If you're available and interested in experiencing life on a small farm in rural Japan, I'd love to hear from you!

This time, I am looking for volunteers only for this short period.
However, if you are interested in staying with us for a longer period from September onward, we usually begin with a short trial stay. After that, we can discuss extending your stay if we both feel it is a good fit.

For long-term volunteers, there will also be opportunities to experience much more than farm work, including trekking, sea kayaking, and experiencing the local culture and way of life. I hope you can enjoy the nature, community, and simple rural lifestyle here in northeastern Japan.

If you would like to experience rural Japanese life and hands-on farm work, we would love to hear from you.

During this time, there are many seasonal activities such as a “Nanohana Gathering” festival and preparations for rice planting.

If you are interested in a longer stay, we will begin with a short trial period and then discuss extending your stay after confirming that it is a good fit for both sides.
For longer stays, there may be opportunities to enjoy trekking, sea kayaking, and experiencing local culture, allowing you to engage more deeply with nature and this lifestyle.We are looking forward to meeting someone who values nature, simple living, and human connection, and who would enjoy sharing time together like a family.

If you are interested, we look forward to hearing from you.

h64646

Tokushima

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Regenerative agriculture is gradually becoming known through the practices of companies like Patagonia, but there are still very few people practicing it in Japan.
Tsukuyomi Farm had been experimenting with techniques like no-till farming, intercropping, and organic cultivation for 20 years before the term "regenerative agriculture" even existed.
In addition to agricultural techniques, we have also expanded the regenerative mindset and conducted various experiments.
Similar to the WWOOF system, in addition to exchanging accommodation and food for help, we provide dedicated farmland, and buy the agricultural products grown on that land at a fair price as a form of support for starting farming and becoming independent.
Over 20 people have moved to Tokushima or started farming in their hometowns through this.
Like how Tsukuyomi Farm itself is a farm x greengrocer, we pursue the possibilities of agriculture through "half-farming, half-X" initiatives, where people like half-farmer, half-web designer, writer, marketer, traveling chef, YouTuber, etc. gather and engage in various undertakings.
Regenerative agriculture has a truly great potential to solve agricultural challenges.
We encourage you to experience that potential firsthand.
Unfortunately, our local area is aging, and vacant houses are increasing. Though still a small endeavor, our dream is to utilize those increasing vacant houses, not simply reject technology, and create an international free agricultural city - a community like Auroville in India where sustainable agriculture is practiced and diverse people including foreigners interact and support each other.
Please lend us your strength as one small step towards that!
Let's enjoy it together!

h72724

Yamanashi

WE ARE IN URGENT NEED OF WWOOFers!

Welcome to Yamanashi, the ultimate fruit kingdom of Japan! From June to September, our orchard is buzzing with excitement for the peach and grape harvest, surrounded by breathtaking mountain views. We’re looking for helpers to join our team for this amazing season!

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