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Last-minute one-week opening from June 19th to June 28th. These are the only dates available at the moment.
Looking for one skillful helper who is good at building things. Please, read the "Help" section, and apply only if you have strong DIY skills and know how to use power tools.
Hello! My name is Alina and I am renovating my 50-year-old house with the help of workawayers, family and friends. I am located in Onomichi, a quaint and incredibly beautiful town in the Hiroshima prefecture. It's a maze of narrow alleys and old buildings, a place loved by artists, full of temples and stray cats. It is also a gateway to the Shimanami Kaido, a 70-km cycling route with bridges that connect several islands. If you enjoy cycling, the seaside and nostalgic places, you'll love it here!
Types of help and learning opportunities
DIY and building projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
I can show you around Onomichi, and tell you about this town's history, culture and hidden spots. Locals are very friendly and welcoming, and I can introduce you to neighbours and friends.
I work at a manga publishing company, so I can share some information about this topic if you are interested.
We can practice conversation in Spanish, Japanese, Russian and English. If you are studying Japanese, I have several textbooks you might find useful.
Help
I have a climbing wall in my garden that I don't use and would like to transform it into a big cat tower. Please, see the second photo in the gallery for reference.
This project should take about 15 hours to complete. The work hours can be 3 hours a day, 5 days a week, with 2 days off. But I am flexible with the schedule.
Languages spoken
Catalan: Fluent
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Russian: Fluent
Accommodation
A private room for one person. It is a Japanese style room with tatami and a futon bed. It doesn't have a lock, but it is the biggest and nicest room in the house.
The toilet, shower and kitchen are shared with me and other guests. Meals are not provided.
There is good WIFI that can be used freely. My house is close to the station, shops and temples, but is located on a steep hill, and cannot be reached by car.
What else ...
You can use one of my bicycles to explore the area. I'll be happy to show you around and go cycling, swimming or sightseeing together.
The following cities can be reached by regular train: Fukuyama (20 minutes), Okayama (about 1 hour 15 minutes), Hiroshima (about 1 hour 30 minutes).
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Stable WIFI (fiber-optic)
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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Andrew was the first workawayer to stay at my place. He's very skilled with the saw and has a lot of building experience. Even when we worked on that were unfamiliar to both of us (like plastering or roof repairs) he had a… read more
Many thanks to Laura and Cristina for staying at my place and helping me to plaster my living room. They are respectful and organized helpers, and just amazing people. Their cheerfulness fills you with positive… read more
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Andrew was the first workawayer to stay at my place. He's very skilled with the saw and has a lot of building experience. Even when we worked on that were unfamiliar to both of us (like plastering or roof repairs) he had a… read more
Many thanks to Laura and Cristina for staying at my place and helping me to plaster my living room. They are respectful and organized helpers, and just amazing people. Their cheerfulness fills you with positive… read more
