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Description
We aim for cultural exchange.
・We want to communicate with potters and artists.
・I want to communicate with gallerists and curators. I would like to hear about the situation overseas.
・I would like to interact with me or my daughter in a language exchange.
My situation
In my family, both my father and I are potters.
We live in Okayama, in a place called Bizen.
My father manages a peach and grape farm as a hobby.
This year we are planning to go to Berlin, Copenhagen and Taiwan for art fairs and other events.
and KYOTO .
Guests
You can stay at my guesthouse.
There are two rooms with bathtub and shower bedding. There is also a washing machine.
There are 2 rooms available.
Two bicycles are available for rent.
My pottery studio is about 5 minutes away on foot.
I do not want you to have a party at the guesthouse because people live in the room next door.
The guesthouse and mine are separate.
We can have lunch together when I am in Bizen.
We do not have breakfast and dinner,
Guest house has a kitchen, so please prepare your own meals.
I usually eat dinner with my staff,
I cannot cook vegetarian or vegan food. If you are such a person, I will not prepare lunch, you can eat by yourself as the guesthouse has a kitchen.
Wi-Fi is not available.
My studio is a 5 minute walk from the guesthouse and Wi-Fi is available Wi-Fi is available in my studio which is a 5 minute walk from the guesthouse.
You are helping me and you do not have to pay the guesthouse fee.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
They can experience the beautiful nature and Bizen potter's life style in Japanese country side and also enjoy our house-grown fruits & vegetables. You can learn Japanese culture, different life styles and the process of making Bizen ware.
Help
I would like volunteers to help me for approx.
help about clay.I'm interested in food/dishes from different countries, so would be happy if you can cook your country food for us weekend if you can. ( If you don't like cooking, you don't have to do so. That's no problem.) I would also like to learn and practice speaking English.
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: BeginnerThis 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
My guesthouse.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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Taiga is very open-minded and… read more
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Taiga is very open-minded and… read more
I enjoyed getting to know the family members as well,
Since he is also a video artist, I introduced him to a friend of mine who is an artist-in-residence.
Come visit us again.
Bizen is a beautiful area, and you'll have a bike to explore it. The guesthouse is a traditional… read more
