Experience authentic Japanese culture while living with our family in Oita, Japan

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  Beschreibung

  We are a Japanese family of four living in Bungoono, Oita. We have two children: a 3-year-old boy and an 10-month-old girl (as of April 2025). In addition to my husband's main job as a carpenter, we grow rice and vegetables.
  
  I love traveling overseas. So far, I’ve traveled to 30 countries and even used Workaway as a workawayer in several places. It was an amazing and memorable experience! After spending three years in Singapore and one year traveling the world, I returned to Japan in 2019. One of my bucket list goals in Japan was to become a Workaway host!
  Since 2020, I’ve started growing vegetables and rice. We’re trying to grow them naturally, using methods like fallen leaves and bamboo to create rich soil without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other additives.
  
  My husband has been a carpenter for over 10 years. He also loves traveling overseas, especially visiting rural areas to experience authentic local cultures. He enjoys music and plays the drums.
  
  Our main projects involve farming and childcare.
  From May to October, it’s farming season, and there’s plenty of work to be done. If you have knowledge of organic farming, we’d be excited to learn from you!
  
  As for childcare, our kids love to play and are easy-going and cheerful.
  
  
  If you are interested in joining us please COPY & PASTE the questions below and respond to them in detail. Feel free to add anything else you would like to share with us. If you have photos of previous work, projects, skills etc share them too, or provide links to your portfolio, ig account etc.
  
  1) The type, length, and expiration of the VISA you will have. Japanese citizens are of course also welcome to apply!
  
  IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN JAPAN : Where have you been & what have you been doing?
  
  IF YOU ARE NOT YET IN JAPAN: Please contact us once you have your visa and flight organized.
  We do not provide sponsorship for visas. Please contact the Japanese embassy near you for more information.
  
  2) Your age
  
  3) Your related skills, abilities, and interests. Any previous work or volunteer experiences.
  
  4) Your preferred schedule. (We suggest you to stay at least 2 weeks)
  
  5) Do / Will you have travel / basic medical insurance?
  
  6) Do you have any food allergies or foods you don’t like?
  
  Please feel free to text me if there is anything else you have some question for us.

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Gartenarbeiten

  Babysitten und Kinderbetreuung

  Zubereiten / Kochen von Mahlzeiten für die Familie

  Hausarbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Farmarbeit

  

  Musik

  

  Heimwerken & DIY

  

  Kochen & Backen

  

  Gartenarbeiten

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Natur
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Staying with us in the Japanese countryside will give you the opportunity to learn about authentic Japanese culture, food, and language.
  
  We have many friends in our town and often host events or dinner parties.
  If you’re interested, we’d be happy to take you to local community gatherings.

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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

  The tasks and hours will depend on the time you join us and the skills you bring. We primarily need help with:
  
  (1)Gardening
  We have a vegetable field and a rice field. Depending on the season, we may need help with tasks like planting seeds,
  weeding, or harvesting.
  
  
  (2)Babysitting and Housekeeping
  We’d appreciate your help playing with our cheerful and easy-going baby. Basically I will be in the same room. If the baby cries, I will take care of her.
  Alternatively, you may help with light housekeeping tasks while I take care of her.
  
  
  (3)Teaching Us Cooking
  We love trying different cuisines! If you could teach us how to prepare dishes from your country, that would be wonderful.
  In return, we’d be happy to share Japanese cooking tips and recipes.
  
  
  If you’re excited about helping in any of these areas and sharing your skills with us, we’d love to welcome you!

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Japanisch: Fließend
  Englisch: Gute Kenntnisse

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  I lived in Singapore for three years, so I can speak Singlish! Haha. My husband speaks basic English. My children speak basic Japanese, so it’s perfect for anyone who wants to learn simple Japanese.
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  Unterkunft

  Private Japanese style room with tatami floors and futons with private toilet.
  Shared kitchen, bath, living room.
  
  We enjoy cooking healthy meals using our homemade rice and locally grown vegetables. However, we occasionally eat meat and fish as well. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate workawayers who require special dietary meals, such as vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diets, even if it is for health or religious reasons.

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  Was noch ...

  It takes 10 minutes by car to the nearest train station. We drive into town almost every day, so we can take you to the station or town if needed.
  There is a convenience store and a supermarket near the train station.
  
  On weekends, we often go to hot springs, parks, rivers, and other relaxing places. There are many beautiful nature spots nearby, such as "Harajiri Falls," which is only a 10-minute drive from our place. You’ll be able to relax and breathe deeply in the natural surroundings.

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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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  Platz zum Abstellen von Camper Vans

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Platz für Wohnmobile.

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  Kapazität - wie viele Workawayer maximal

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