Welcome to my family home while exploring peacefulness of the mountains in Minakami, Japan

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  Beschreibung

  I plan to start in mid-April, once the snow melts, and aim to finish within 2–3 weeks. April can still be very cold, so bring warm clothing!
  
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  Welcome to my family home, a peaceful retreat in the mountains and forests of Gunma, about 30 minutes from Minakami.
  
  This 40-year-old wooden house has three floors, several rooms, and a cozy living room, all with a charming retro feel. After years of being unused, I am working to restore it and would love some extra hands!
  
  
  This is a hands-on renovation, and I’d love to share ideas and skills with fellow DIY enthusiasts! Some experience with woodworking or home repairs would be great, but it’s not required.
  
  All volunteers will be paid ¥1,000 per hour. Please note that you must have a visa that allows paid work in Japan, such as a Working Holiday Visa.
  
  Additional Info:
  • I am getting my driver’s license in March and will be a beginner at driving, so having your own car would be helpful, as there are only two buses per day to the area.
  • Minakami is a haven for outdoor activities like rafting, and I love hiking—I’d be happy to explore the area together once or twice a week.
  • Just a 10-minute drive away is Takaragawa Onsen, a beautiful outdoor hot spring.
  
  
  
  
  If you’re interested in helping restore this mountain home while enjoying the beautiful nature of Gunma, I’d love to hear from you!

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  Arten von Hilfe und Lernmöglichkeiten

  Heimwerker- und Bauarbeiten
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  Interessengebiete

  

  Sprachen

  

  Fotografie

  

  Outdoor-Aktivitäten

  

  Natur

  

  Gebirge

  

  Wandern
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  Kultureller Austausch und Lernmöglichkeiten

  I was born in Tokyo and raised in a double culture, with a Japanese father and an Italian mother. I attended the French School from age 3 and lived in Tokyo until I was 12. Then, I spent 10 years in Paris until I graduated from university. At 23, I returned to Tokyo and worked there for 9 years. In 2015, I left my job to follow my dream of a nomadic life and I have been using Workaway as volunteering since 2016 :)
  Since then, I’ve spent 3 years traveling in South America, 1 year in Africa, and I’ve visited many countries in the Himalayan region, always happy to explore the smiling countries of Southeast Asia. I love nature, mountains, and meeting new people. I’m excited to share my languages—Japanese, Italian, French, English, and Spanish—and my experiences with you.
  If you have ideas or suggestions to make the house even more magical, I’d love to hear them! I’m open to learning new things and excited to exchange knowledge and cultures with you.

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  Die vom Gastgeber angebotene Vergütung entspricht dem Mindestlohn

  Dieser Host bietet Unterkunft und Bezahlung.

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  Arbeit

  I’m looking for volunteers with carpentry or DIY skills to help with:
  Building a terrace (2m x 4m).
  Polishing and waxing wooden floors and walls on the bottom floor to reduce humidity.
  Painting the bathroom.
  Installing ceiling fans.
  Fixing insect damage and adding screen doors.
  Cutting the grass around the house.
  Repairing the fireplace.
  And probably few more things...

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  Sprachen

  Gesprochene Sprachen
  Englisch: Fließend
  Spanisch: Fließend
  Französisch: Fließend
  Italienisch: Fließend
  Japanisch: Fließend

  Dieser Gastgeber bietet Sprachaustausch an
  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

  There are several rooms available, each with European-style beds. I plan to install internet as soon as I arrive, so there may be no internet for the first few days. While I’m not a super cook and usually prepare only easy and simple meals, I will have basic food available. I’ll be a little on a budget, but we will definitely cook together!

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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

  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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