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Island life with a family while exchangeging languages and more in Tsushima Island, Japan

  • Last activity : 25 Jun 2026

Availability

  2026 

 Min stay requested: at least 2 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a family of 3 kids (born in 2017,2019, and 2022) and mom and dad, living in Tsushima Island, which is rather close to Korea than mainland Japan. We run a guesthouse just nearby our home- but you won't help with that, we want those who can help us with houseworks and playing with kids mostly. There are other types of work if you are interested, such as gardening and farming, and renovating an old house that we recently purchased.

    Main host Kota speaks English, Korean, and Chinese. Sachi, the wife, speaks Korean and simple English other than Japanese. We are not only eager learners of languages but also willing to help you to learn Japanese. Kids are not as eager with a new language, but they are exposed and used to English on YouTube and Nexflix on everyday basis, so they would understand English to some extent, and we hope you can open opportunities for them as a real human. All in all, as parents, we are very happy if they simply have good time with you. One of our bucket lists is to visit and stay at places as workawayers and helpers with our kids, so we decided to try starting with being a host!

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Babysitting and creative play
    Creating/ Cooking family meals
    Help around the house
    House & pet sitting
  • Interests

    Interests

    Farming
    Self development
    Culture
    Languages
    Gardening
    Drawing & painting
    Carpentry
    Cooking & food
    DIY & crafts
    Books
    Architecture
    Water sports
    Outdoor activities
    Nature
    Mountain
    Hiking
    Camping
    Beach
    Adventure sports
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    If you are interested and eager to learn Japanese, that's probably one of the biggest cue to make your life fun here. We are happy to walk with you. If you are not interested in the language but still interested to stay with us, that's fine too - we are happy to learn from you.

  • Help

    Help

    We want those who can help: cooking, playing with kids, cleaning, gardening, and some other activities such as farming and renovating an old house.

    We want:
    - those who are eager to help without being asked.
    - those who plays with kids well, sometimes patiantly - they love playing video games so you are welcome to join them. Ideally, give them more opportunities to play apart from the screen.
    - those who can cook and/or help cook
    - those who enjoys to learn and help us learn things together

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    Korean: Fluent
    English: Intermediate
    Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate

    This host offers a language exchange
    This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
    You can contact them directly for more information.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    One room with a single bed.
    One tatami mat room - sleep on mattress on the floor.
    Vegetarians are available.
    Vegans - possible, but please understand we are not.

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • Can possibly accept pets

    Can possibly accept pets

    We have cats in the house.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    Two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

    Mi-chan (1 year)

Host ref number: 179765811524

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