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Beschreibung
We’re Shota and Yuho, a couple who traveled to many countries before starting this shared house in the mountains of Kimino Town. Our experiences as backpackers taught us the value of community, nature, and living simply — lessons that inspired us to create the community, a project aimed at building a sustainable way of life in the countryside.
We live with our 5-year-old daughter in a hand-built house near the shared house where life flows at a natural pace, surrounded by mountains and greenery. During the day, we work at the share house together with the residents, and at night, we return home to rest. Our days are filled with small but meaningful routines — heating water with firewood, growing seasonal vegetables, cultivating Japanese pepper, and harvesting fruits like persimmons and chestnuts in autumn.
We currently have 3.7 hectares of land, and our goal is to restore and develop it through sustainable projects. We’re passionate about creating a place that connects people with nature and promotes eco-friendly living.
We’d also love to hear your ideas, share experiences, and learn together as we build this project.
We also have six chickens and a curious kitten named Chaya.
Right now, a Regional Revitalization Volunteer lives with us in the share house. They organize events and workshops to help revitalize the local area — and volunteers who are interested in community activities are more than welcome to join and take part!
Transport
It takes around 1 hour and 30 minutes by car from Osaka Kansai Airport.
Just a short walk away from the share house, you’ll find a quiet river where people often go fishing or spend time in nature.
Since there’s no supermarket nearby, we usually drive about 30 minutes by car to get groceries.
You’re welcome to join us on shopping trips if you’d like, and we also have a weekly market truck that comes by, where you can buy daily essentials.
As there are not many shops nearby, we request volunteers to plan the trip if they are thinking of staying for a long time.
On weekends, you can visit a small café close by, or relax at the nearby onsen and restaurant— the perfect way to relax and experience the slower pace of countryside Japan.
Life here is about more than sharing a space — it’s about sharing experiences, ideas, and moments together.
Day schedule :
1. Working hours are 5 hours per day, 3 days a week. The standard daily schedule is from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM. The usual working days are Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, but if you would like to take a longer break or adjust your schedule, please feel free to discuss it with us. We are flexible and happy to accommodate your needs.
2. On Saturday nights, we all gather around the table to eat. Sometimes we cook together, and sometimes we have potlucks.
Once the day’s tasks are finished, you’re free to relax, explore the area, or spend your time as you like.
Workawayers will not be involved in any income-generating business activities (e.g., guest house operations). The gardening and farming activities are private work and not for any business purpose — we simply enjoy growing food for daily life and sharing it with everyone who stays.
About meals
We ask workawayers to prepare their own meals, but you’re welcome to use our homegrown vegetables and fresh eggs from our chickens available in the kitchen.
From time to time, we also enjoy cooking together and having BBQ nights, sharing good food and conversation under the stars.
What to bring
• Comfortable clothes that are suited for outside work
• Outdoor shoes
• Soap, Shampoo, Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Towels
• Several days' worth of groceries (Since we usually go shopping on weekends, please bring enough food to last until then.)
What We’re Looking For
• People who enjoy teamwork and community life
• Interested in sustainable living, farming, DIY, or countryside culture
• Open-minded and curious about learning new skills.
If you’re curious about sustainable living, community life, and the beauty of rural Japan, come join us at — and experience this new form of sharing for yourself. -
Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten
Kunstprojekte
Sprachpraxis
Hilfe bei Ökoprojekten
Leichte Gartenarbeit
Betreuung von Tieren
Mithilfe auf einem Bauernhof
Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung
Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie
Hausarbeiten
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Interessengebiete
Zeichnen & Malen
Schreiben
Gärtnern
Musik
Vegetarier / Veganer
Haustiere
Selbstentwicklung
Nachhaltigkeit
Farmarbeit
Events & Sozialleben
Kultur
Tischlerarbeiten
Gartenarbeiten
Heimwerken & DIY
Kochen & Backen
Bücher
Kunst & Design
Architektur
Tiere
Outdoor-Aktivitäten
Gebirge
Tanzen
Camping
Natur
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UNO-Ziele für nachhaltige Entwicklung, die dieser Gastgeber verfolgt
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Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten
You’ll also have the chance to learn from Shota’s experience as the founder of an organization, which restores traditional Japanese houses — a great opportunity if you’re interested in architecture or sustainable housing.
You can also learn Japanese cuisine from Yuho. -
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
By joining our small community, you’ll gain hands-on experience in rural life while living alongside other residents and volunteers. Activities change with the seasons, but may include:
• Growing and harvesting vegetables
• Foraging for wild plants and mushrooms
• Learning about hunting and food processing
• Collecting and storing firewood
• Language and cultural Exchange
• Participating in local events.
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Sprachen
Gesprochene Sprachen
Japanisch: Fließend
Englisch: Gute KenntnisseDieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
Our English is still a work in progress, but we really enjoy communicating with you and learning together through conversation! -
Unterkunft
About accommodation
The share house is equipped with a shared kitchen, a common bathroom, and a shower room available for all residents.
Workawayers usually stay in a shared mixed-gender dormitory room (up to 4 people).
In some cases, a private room may be available depending on availability, but we cannot promise this beforehand. -
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
Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.
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Hier sind Haustiere in der Regel willkommen
Dieser Gastgeber ist bereit, Reisende mit Haustieren bei sich aufzunehmen.
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Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal
mehr als zwei
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Meine Tiere/Haustiere
Chickens
Chaya
New member of the share house. Still trying to figure out why he has a tail.
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The work was fair and enjoyable, and we really appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. We loved spending time together over delicious shared dinners and experiencing everyday life in … read more
They stopped by our place while traveling around Japan in their van.
Despite the hot weather, they took on the challenge of building a large swing for our community and worked on it with great dedication. Through plenty of … read more
Our two weeks with her were full of so many different experiences. During that time, we talked about many things, spent a lot of time together, and laughed a lot.
We went out for vegan cake, she taught me knitting — she is truly amazing at it and has completed so many beautiful pieces … read more
During her stay, we shared many wonderful experiences and created lots of great memories together.
Since she is very skilled at knitting, we attended a local knitting community gathering together. We also enjoyed meals at Japanese restaurants, took a trip to Osaka to browse secondhand clothing stores (she … read more
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The work was fair and enjoyable, and we really appreciated the relaxed atmosphere. We loved spending time together over delicious shared dinners and experiencing everyday life in … read more
They stopped by our place while traveling around Japan in their van.
Despite the hot weather, they took on the challenge of building a large swing for our community and worked on it with great dedication. Through plenty of … read more
Our two weeks with her were full of so many different experiences. During that time, we talked about many things, spent a lot of time together, and laughed a lot.
We went out for vegan cake, she taught me knitting — she is truly amazing at it and has completed so many beautiful pieces … read more
During her stay, we shared many wonderful experiences and created lots of great memories together.
Since she is very skilled at knitting, we attended a local knitting community gathering together. We also enjoyed meals at Japanese restaurants, took a trip to Osaka to browse secondhand clothing stores (she … read more
They were the very first family we hosted through Workaway. Since it was our first experience hosting a family, there may have been times when we could have been more considerate or better prepared. Even so, having the opportunity to … read more
They helped us with a wide variety of tasks during their stay, and we were constantly amazed by how efficient and productive they were. Even when faced with jobs they had never done before, they took the initiative to research, think things through, and find a way to do them … read more
Greetings Nora and Sofia
From the moment she arrived, we could really feel her strong desire to improve her Japanese. We didn’t have a lot of time for language exchange, but since we are also learning English, it became a great opportunity for both of us to learn from each other.
My daughter loved … read more
He is gentle, easygoing, and always so natural. Being around him felt very comfortable. The time we spent together, and his relaxed way of being, made it almost feel as if he had already been living here for a long time.
Since he is studying Japanese, we sometimes enjoyed conversations with a little Japanese … read more
When I first met her, she gave me the impression of being calm and very mature. She is also a yoga instructor, and she gave us a wonderful yoga lesson. I can still picture her doing yoga and meditation outside every day.
During her stay, she worked hard in the field. She also helped us build steps for growing … read more
I really liked their friendly and relaxed atmosphere. My daughter also enjoyed playing with them and became very attached to both of them.
They mainly helped us with work in the field. Spring had arrived, and it was the time when our vegetable garden was really starting. They planted vegetables and sowed … read more
She was such a reliable and supportive presence for us. Since she is fluent in Japanese as well as English, it was very easy to communicate with her. She also helped us a lot by explaining things in English to the other volunteers when we couldn’t express everything clearly ourselves.
My daughter could communicate … read more
He is calm, easygoing, and very nice to be around.
My daughter became very attached to him, so when it was time to say goodbye, it was hard to get her to let him go! Haha.
During his stay, we shared many fun cultural exchange moments together. We made temaki sushi, ate fresh game meat from the mountains, and … read more
When she arrived, she gave us a souvenir from France and spoke to us in Japanese. Amazingly, she had taken Japanese classes just for this trip to Japan! I was truly surprised and impressed.
When we welcomed her, we all enjoyed takoyaki and nagashi somen together. … read more
The three weeks I spent with Yuho-san, Shota-san, Ai-chan, and all the volunteers were wonderful. So much laughter and so many great times spent together. We have so much to learn and share. Not to mention that your project is wonderful <3
My only regret: not staying longer.
I hope to come back (after improving my … read more
On my first night, Preethi, a staff member at Kimino Machi from India, carefully introduced the house rules. Dinner was ehomaki sushi rolls, prepared in both vegan and non-vegan versions. Shota … read more
Since her Japanese is very good, we were able to communicate mostly in Japanese. She is always very dedicated to improving her language skills and studies hard every day.
She is also very talented at drawing. She created a map … read more
Thank you for being such a wonderful host family and having me with you for a very little more than one month.
Segoi! Thanks to you and our exchange with your friends and pioneers and volunteers I got an idea about what rural life in a Japanese culture is about. With this community and Preeti you make the difference and … read more
When she arrived, we were very busy preparing for a big event, but even in that situation, she worked hard and supported us in many ways.
She is kind and sweet.
What impressed me the most was her communication skills. When she arrived, we had more volunteers than usual, but she was able to talk with everyone … read more
When she arrived, we were very busy preparing for a big event, so it must have been quite hectic.
However, she understood the situation well and always approached everything with a calm and steady attitude.
She is very considerate and has a great ability to bring harmony to a team.
Even during this busy period … read more
He has a gentle and calm personality and always interacts with others in a kind and relaxed way.
He also has a great sense of humor, and our daughter quickly grew very fond of him.
During his stay, he was the only male volunteer, so he took on a lot of physically demanding tasks.
He helped us cut bamboo … read more
I felt very welcomed and integrated into not just the WorkAway crew but also the family and the local community. Highlights were:
1) Harvesting and splitting bamboo.
2) Making mochi with the local … read more
She is friendly, approachable, and has a bright and cheerful personality.
She is currently studying to become a social worker and was taking online classes during her stay.
Even while being busy with her assignments and lessons, she worked hard and contributed a lot to our place.
One of the most … read more
I had a magical 12 days spent working on natural building projects at the shared residence, supporting local cultural such as mochi making (for a mochi throwing event!) with our hosts (Yohu-san, Shota-san, and the adorable Ai-chan) and … read more
She is an artist who works with woven plants. During her stay, we had a large event, and she created the entrance arch for it!
Since her project began with gathering natural materials, it required a lot of time and effort, but she worked patiently and completed a truly … read more
They are both very relaxed and creative people.
Naomi is a very talented artist, and the painting she created on wood was truly beautiful.
Shira made a special type of Israeli bread for us, and our daughter even said it was “the best bread in the world”!
They also built a storage box for our … read more
She has a bright and friendly personality, and even when we first met, she felt like someone we had known for a long time. We shared many conversations about our cultures, social issues, and life in our respective countries. We were impressed by her genuine curiosity and her strong desire to learn new … read more
Calm and kind, he quickly became our daughter’s favorite right after he arrived! He loves cooking, and every dish he makes is absolutely delicious!! (Future hosts — you should definitely ask him to cook for you.)
One day, he prepared a special dinner for everyone. He started preparing the day before and spent … read more
She loves hiking and being active, and she helped us a lot with outdoor tasks such as mowing the grass and cutting firewood. She also challenged herself by working on metal fittings used in our construction projects. In addition, she willingly took care of the chickens.🐓
She is quiet and gentle, and she has a … read more
She sometimes delivers jokes with a completely straight face, which made her a great and memorable character in our community.
She also has a very creative side and is skilled at sewing and baking.
On potluck day, she baked an authentic chocolate cake, and the quality was truly impressive!
We … read more
He loves cooking, and whenever he was around, it was common to see people gathering to cook meals together, share food, or enjoy snack time (he always seemed to be eating something, which made us smile!). Thanks to his voice and … read more
She was our very first Workawayer, and we truly feel that we could not have asked for a better person to begin this journey with.
She left so many wonderful things behind at our place.
Because she is highly creative, she painted for us, built a firewood rack through a DIY … read more
When he first arrived, he seemed a little reserved, but little by little he opened up. The more time we spent together, the more we could truly feel our connection growing. Saying goodbye to him was honestly very hard—because we felt that if we had been … read more
He is sincere and worked with great dedication at all times.
He helped with garden work such as grass cutting and chopping firewood, and even challenged himself with DIY projects, despite having little prior experience.
He is a quiet and modest person who does not speak much, but he is very … read more
The work is really enjoyable, so time passes very quickly. During our free time, we usually cook … read more
He has many special skills, including juggling and spinning tops, but his unicycle performance in particular was truly impressive. It is clear that unicycling is something he has been passionate about for a long time.
In addition to his native language, he speaks … read more
We spent almost three weeks in the community, where we helped in diverse activities, learning new skills and experimenting Japanese culture and countryside life in a close way.
we always felt the warmness of our hosts and fellow volunteers while we were living the peaceful and slow paced … read more
Montse was very reliable and naturally took on a role of organizing and supporting everyone.
Salvi was always relaxed, often singing, and brought a very calming and positive energy to our place.
Both of them worked very hard and genuinely tried their best to help improve our space.
They took on … read more
