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*Please first check the items below in order to determine whether we are a good match*
We will not respond to applicants who do not meet the items below. Thank you.
- We can only accomodate one person at a time
- We cannot take vegetarians/vegans
- We need someone who can stay minimum of 1 month
- Before you apply, please check the availability of the month you wish to stay and make sure it is not in color red
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We are a family of 6, Japanese and American couple and the kids who speak both Japanese and English. We are interested in meeting new people and learning from them about their world. Our biggest interests at the moment are our kids and their future with more holistic, cooperative and creative approach.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We are moving to a new town called Hanaizumi in Ichinoseki city, Iwate prefecture.
So we are very new to the town, and at this point we will probably be discovering as much with you:)
You can gain experiences of living in an old Japanese house in a countryside. Brian (Dad/Husband) will be doing lots of DYI and hopefully some gardening so whatever knowledge he can pass down, you will be able to acquire. We are also interested in learning these things from workawayers ourselves!
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for someone who is;
-Someone who has an experience with DIY and building with hands.
-Someone who can have fun with and be patient with children.
We need help with DYI projects around the house. If you have professional knowledge and skill, it would be super helpful.
We have four children; ages 12, 9, 7 and 5. It is very important that you also have some experience being around children, have patience and curiosity while interacting, engaging, and playing with them.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Accommodation
You will have a private room, but the rest of the house is shared with our family. Meals are provided in that we welcome you to eat with us and share in what is prepared; the cuisine is homestyle Japanese and simple.
We would like your help keeping the house in order. We will not ask you to do our household chores or clean the toilet, but we do ask you to clean up after yourself and help out... just like a member of the family would.
What else ...
As mentioned above, when we welcome someone into our home, we treat them like a member of the family and we would like them to return the same consideration:
Please conserve energy and water
Please keep the house and amenities clean
Please keep cell phone use to a minimum around children (We do not have TV in the house. We try not to be on our phone or computer when our children are around.)
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
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In return I got a private room with tatami mat flooring and a traditional futon bed. Omihachiman is only an hour… read more
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In return I got a private room with tatami mat flooring and a traditional futon bed. Omihachiman is only an hour… read more
The main task we requested was to interact and spend time with our children (take them to a playgroup).
She taught our children about the country where she is from. She always had smile on her face and interacted with our children in fun and engaging ways, always asking them questions. She was very… read more
I loved the experience in Shiga, in a small and historical town, Omihachiman. Sumie and Brian are excelent parents that makes your work easier. Schedule is planned but can also be flexible that gave me the opportunity to meet friends and do a tour in Kyoto + see my… read more
She showed curiosity and made an effort to try new things.
She was also thoughtful, open-minded and fun to talk with and hard working.
She will be valued and cherished no matter where she… read more
I was basically just playing with the kids as much as I could. I went to playgroup with them too. Washed the dishes a few times and tried to help with cleaning up the kids toys.
It was also very interesting to chat with Sumie and Brian.… read more
