Artists welcome to join creative art projects in Hagi, Japan

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  Beschreibung

  🏡 Hi, Nice to Meet You!
  I'm TORU, an artist creating paintings and sculptures.
  I used to live in Shanghai, but after returning to Japan, my family and I moved to Hagi in 2021.
  I typically work remotely while pursuing my artistic endeavors.
  I have ADHD traits, which make it difficult for me to maintain close contact with many people. By opening this place, I’m experimenting with approaches that allow people to drop in and out in a flexible, fluid manner, without strict formality. I sincerely hope that living together with you all will become an opportunity for cooperation and learning.
  I purchased this house and gradually repaired it until it became livable.
  
  
  Japan currently faces various challenges, including population decline, increasing vacant homes, and finding ways to coexist with foreigners. I want to use this place to learn through practical experiences with everyone.
  My hope is that it becomes a place where we can share experiences and ideas.
  In my past art activities, I’ve undertaken projects that utilized local resources and focused on regional history and culture.
  I believe that sharing from different perspectives can be a catalyst for discovering a region’s charm and challenges.
  This itself is not a finished product, but an ongoing process — I want to value the dialogue and the process of building it together.
  
  Our property consists of two adjacent houses:
  ・ One is my home, which I share with Workaway guests.
  
  ・ The other is a guesthouse, though I won’t ask you to assist with my business.
  When there are no reservations, you can use it as your private stay.
  
  Additionally, I plan to clean a nearby studio to use as a shared studio or gallery, and for studio exchanges with artist friends. I may stay there occasionally.
  
  🎨 Volunteer Activities and Communal Living
  There are no fixed volunteer hours, but to make communal life smoother, I ask everyone to try the following:
  
  ・ Help prepare daily meals around lunchtime (12–2 PM) and dinner (6–7 PM).
  
  ・ Clean up after yourself. Keep the living space tidy.
  
  ・ Join projects at your own pace and use your strengths.
  
  Other activities may include:
  
  ・ DIY, painting, gardening, up-cycling, local research, and more.
  
  ・ Exchange of ideas and skills — while I share my knowledge, I also want to learn from your experiences and perspectives.
  
  🛏️ Stay Conditions
  To encourage more guests to visit, I’ve set the following conditions:
  
  ⚪︎ Please take care of your own needs (meals, cleaning, etc.).
  
  ⚪︎ Meals are vegetarian, vegetable-based dishes. I provide basics like potatoes, carrots, and onions.
  
  ⚪︎ We’ll share the cost of ingredients and enjoy meals together.
  
  ⚪︎ You can contribute by buying groceries to share or adding to the donation box.
  
  ⚪︎ There are no strict rules, but I hope everyone finds their own way to balance giving and receiving.
  
  ⚪︎ Self-sufficient individuals are welcome. I work during the day and cannot provide personal care or transportation.
  
  ⚪︎ I cannot exchange cash.
  
  ⚪︎ Cooperation and mutual help are encouraged. The house is not large, so sharing space and caring for each other is important.
  
  🚌 Access to Hagi
  
  -By Shinkansen
  Get off at Shin-Yamaguchi Station and transfer to a bus or JR train.
  
  -By Bus
  Take the Bōchō Bus bound for Hagi Bus Center from Shin Yamaguchi Station
  Last bus departs at 17:50!
  
  Long-distance buses also run from Tokyo and Fukuoka.
  
  -By Train
  Take the JR San’in Main Line bound for Higashi-Hagi Station.
  
  -By Car
  One parking space is available.
  
  🚌 Bōchō Bus Timetable (Hagi Bus Center ⇄ Danchi Mae)
  From Hagi Bus Center to Danchi Mae (15 min)
  
  ・Departures: 7:25, 9:20, 11:35, 13:30, 15:05, 17:15
  
  From Danchi Mae to Hagi Bus Center (approx. 15 min)
  
  ・Departures: 8:25 *, 10:07, 12:35 * ,14:17, 16:13 *, 18:25*
  
  * Services marked with an asterisk stop at Higashi-Hagi Station (JR).
  
  ※ Schedules may be delayed or changed due to traffic conditions.
  Inquiries: Bōchō Kōtsū Hagi Office ☎ 0838-22-3811
  
  I look forward to meeting you!٩(^‿^)
  
  Toru

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Karitative Arbeit

  Kunstprojekte

  Sprachpraxis

  Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten

  Unterrichten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten

  Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten

  Handwerkliche Arbeiten

  Hilfe mit Computer /Internet

  House sitting
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Vegetarier / Veganer

  

  Wassersport

  

  Musik

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Events & Sozialleben

  

  Kultur

  

  Tischlerarbeiten

  

  Sprachen

  

  Zeichnen & Malen

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Kunst & Design

  

  Natur

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Wandern

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Segeln / Boote

  

  Camping

  

  Erlebnissportarten
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Guests can learn and experience the local lifestyle of Japan, as well as the history of Hagi City.

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  Projekte mit Kindern

  Dieses Projekt schließt möglicherweise den Umgang mit Kindern ein. Mehr Informationen findest du in unseren Verhaltensregeln und Tipps hier.

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  Arbeit

  🎨 Volunteer Activities and Communal Living
  
  There are no set hours for volunteering here, but ask for the following:
  
  ・Please help prepare daily meals yourself (lunch 12-1 PM, dinner 6-7 PM) and clean the living space.
  
  ・Work at your own pace, utilize your strengths.
  
  Activities: DIY, ART, painting, gardening, upcycling, etc.
  
  Exchange of ideas and skills: I want to learn from your experiences and perspectives.

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Japanisch: Fließend
  Englisch: Gute Kenntnisse
  Chinesisch (Mandarin): Gute Kenntnisse

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  Dieser Gastgeber gibt an, dass er dir gern seine Muttersprache beibringt oder selbst eine Sprache lernen möchte.
  Bitte wende dich direkt an ihn, um weitere Auskünfte zu erhalten.
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  Unterkunft

  ・Accommodation: You'll have a private Tatami room and bed (Japanese style)
  ・Facilities: air conditioning, a heater, an electric kitchen, a flush toilet, and a shower room.
  ・Food(vegetarian): We'll share all food costs equally but workawayer can get their own food if prefer so.
  I'd like to learn about each other's food cultures through delicious meals.
  Supermarkets are also conveniently located within walking or biking distance.

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  Was noch ...

  Hagi is a town where history and nature blend beautifully, perfect for exploring during your vacation.
  A large river flows in front of the houses, with shrines and fields nearby.
  Activities abound to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, such as strolling along the coast or through the mountains.
  
  You can deeply immerse yourself in Hagi's rich history by visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites, strolling through remarkably well-preserved samurai residences and merchant districts, exploring traditional temples, and discovering local museums. Visiting Hagi-yaki pottery workshops and browsing local craft shops is also highly recommended.
  
  For transportation, many attractions are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle, allowing you to soak up the local atmosphere while touring.

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  Etwas mehr Information

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    Internet Zugang

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    Eingeschränkter Internet Zugang

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    Wir besitzen Tiere

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    Wir sind Raucher

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    Familien möglich

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  Kann Digital Nomads unterbringen

  Dieser Gastgeber nimmt gern Digital Nomads bei sich auf.

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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Have a car parking space.

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  Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen

  Yes, if not a Big animal.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

  eine(n)

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  Meine Tiere/Haustiere

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