Help around our family home while immersing yourself in local life of Kounosu, Japan

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  Description

  ※We have temporarily stopped accepting applications due to receiving many inquiries. We will reopen the application process once we are ready. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation※
  
  We are a family of 4 who love traveling. My husband and I used to travel extensively in our late 20s. Now, we want to show the value of immersing ourselves in different cultures to our children. Our sons, aged 7 and 9, are both passionate about playing soccer. They also enjoy playing video games, basketball, badminton, and more. It would be nice if you can play with my sons and help me with some chores. You may have more free time when our children have school days. On the other hand, during school vacations, you may have more time to spend together with the children.
  
  As this is our first time hosting, we would like to accept stays of up to two weeks.
  
  We live in Konosu City, Saitama Prefecture. If you look it up on Google Maps, you'll see that this town doesn't have many tourist attractions. (However we have some nice parks and shops that our family enjoys☺) It takes about more than 1 hour by train to Tokyo and about 40 minutes by car to Kawagoe (a historic town). (It takes about 20 minutes to walk to the nearest station, Kitamoto Station.)
  
  Since this is our first experience, there may be some mistakes, but please understand🌺

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  You can experience a simple and typical Japanese lifestyle. I can teach you how to cook homemade Japanese dishes (which are very different from restaurant dishes!).

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Playing with my sons after they come back from school.
  Helping with some chores such as cooking, cleaning, laundry, and gardening (we have a tiny garden) etc.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Japanese: Fluent
  English: Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  You will have a simple private room with a shared toilet and bathroom.

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  What else ...

  Our two sons understand little besides Japanese. It would be helpful if you could communicate with them using simple English or a translation app.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week