Restore abandoned farmlands, grow vegetables and interact with locals in Usa, Japan

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  2025 

 Min stay requested: 1 week or less

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  • Description

    Description

    Hello, I am a person who lives in Usa City, Oita Prefecture, Japan, and usually works at an agricultural corporation while doing volunteer work, regional development, and charity work. In the area where I live, there are problems with abandoned farmland, vacant houses, and illegal dumping, and I am working to improve them. In addition, we are working on support for people in poverty, dissemination of information and planning for regional development, and the problem of a lack of agricultural successors. The population is decreasing due to depopulation, the number of vacant houses is increasing, there are few jobs, there is a shortage of successors to farming, an increase in abandoned farmland, illegal dumping on waste land, and many other issues. Together with me, we cultivate abandoned farmland and grow vegetables for free for people in need, creating new industries, attracting immigrants, solving the problem of vacant houses, and interacting with local elderly people and experiencing culture. We would like to continue disseminating information.


    はじめまして、私は日本の大分県宇佐市で普段は農業法人で働きながらボランティア活動・地域振興・慈善活動をしている者です。

    私の住んでいる地域では耕作放棄地、空き家、不法投棄の問題があり、改善に向けて活動しています。

    その他にも生活困窮者の支援、地域振興の為の情報発信・企画、農業後継者不足の問題にも取り組んでいます。

    過疎化で人口が減少しており、空き家が増え、仕事が少なく、農業後継者不足、耕作放棄地の増加、荒れ放題の土地に不法投棄、等沢山の課題があります。

    私と一緒に生活困窮者の為に耕作放棄地を耕して無償提供の野菜作りをして新たな産業を生み出して移住者を呼び込み空き家問題を解決して地域の高齢者と触れ合い文化を体験して情報発信していきたいと考えています。

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Help with Eco Projects
    Elderly Companionship
    Gardening
    Farmstay help
    Help around the house
    Help with Computers/ Internet
  • UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

    UN goals
    No poverty
    Zero hunger
    Good health and well-being
    Quality education
    Gender equality
    Clean water and sanitation
    Affordable and clean energy
    Decent work and economic growth
    Industries, innovation and infrastructure
    Reduce inequality
    Sustainable cities and communities
    Responsible consumption and production
    Climate action
    Life below water
    Life on land
    Peace, justice and strong institutions
    Partnerships for the goals
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Gain knowledge by doing agricultural work. By delivering the vegetables to the food bank, you can learn about the current situation of people in poverty. Picking up trash creates awareness of protecting and preserving the natural environment. You can also experience local culture by interacting with local events and people.

    農作業をする事によって知識を得ます。その野菜をフードバンクに届ける事によって生活困窮者の現状を知る事が出来ます。ゴミ拾いをする事によって自然環境の保護・保全への意識が生まれてきます。その他地域のイベント・人と関わる事でその土地の文化を体験出来ます。

  • Help

    Help

    Please cultivate abandoned farmland and grow vegetables together. Please participate in local events and disseminate information. Please pick up trash and help to improve illegal dumping. Let's come up with ideas and hints for new industries together.

    耕作放棄地の耕して一緒に野菜作りをお願いします。
    地域のイベントに参加して情報発信をお願いします。
    ゴミ拾いをして不法投棄改善に取り組んで下さい。
    新たな産業のアイディア・ヒントを一緒に考えましょう。

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Japanese: Fluent
    English: Beginner

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Your privacy will be maintained during your stay in a private room.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There is a hot spring nearby. The tourist attraction Usa Jingu can be reached by car or bus, but it is very inconvenient. If I have time, I can go with you. This is a rare land where Buddhism and Shintoism are fused, and you can see old cultural assets without having to go very far. The stone bridge is also famous and can be enjoyed by those who like long trails and footpaths.

    近くには温泉があります。宇佐神宮という観光名所も車やバスを乗り継いで行けますがとても不便です。私の時間があれば一緒に行く事も可能です。この土地は仏教と神道が融合している珍しい土地でそれほど遠くへ行かなくても古い文化財を見ることが出来ます。石橋も有名でロングトレイルやフットパスが好きな人は楽しめます。

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

Host ref number: 683858372471

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