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We (Tatsuya and Sho) inherited 1ha(2.5acre) of mountain field and an old Japanese traditional house last year in Shizuoka, where we live with our daughter Mon(age1) and a black cat. We are planning to reproduce field and orchard in organic way to grow vegetables, and to renovate an old house and a guest house with natural materials.
We finished a big honeymoon (2015~2017 around the world) and came back to Japan.
During 2years honeymoon, we did Workaway / WWOOFing in Japan, U.S, Spain, Germany and Morocco.
we met various kinds of people and shared stories with them.
We saw how people live, what people believe.
And this time, we would like to share the experience in our place.
・About schedule
We usually ask for help from 9:00 to 11:30 and from 13:00 to 15:30. (plus housework sometimes)
But it's flexible. It's depends on the project/ depends on your situation.
・About accommodation
We live a small house now and can offer you private room but shared kitchen/bathroom.
we're planning to finish renovation of a guest house by summer.
If the guest house has done, we'll offer you to stay there.
・About meals
We normally cook and eat together. (can be separate sometimes)
We prepare ingredients. But it's also flexible if you have special dietary requirements.
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
We can share the experience of learning how Japanese traditional house was built; like restore earth walls and Doma(kitchen floor). Also we can share the information and ideas about nature-friendly way for farming, clothing, heating and electricity and so on.
You may get a chance to learn how to make Japanese traditional food like Miso, Umeboshi...
Building projects: renovating a Japanese traditional house for community space and a cottage for guest house.
Garden project: weeding and seeding in kitchen garden and field, weeding and maintaining a small orchard, making a compost.
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Spanish: Beginner
This host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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private room
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
This host can provide space for campervans.
This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.
More than two
Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week
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