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Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks
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Description
Couples are generally welcome.
However, because we have a teenage daughter, we usually host women or couples only, and we do not accept single male guests.
Both my father and I are Bizen pottery artists.
We live in Bizen, Okayama, Japan, a historic pottery town known for traditional Japanese ceramics.
My father also grows peaches and grapes as a hobby.
Our Workaway is mainly for cultural exchange.
We are happy to share local life in Bizen, Japanese culture, family life, and the atmosphere of a pottery town.
Depending on the timing and our daily schedule, I may sometimes talk about Bizen pottery or show simple pottery techniques as part of the cultural exchange.
This is not required work, but something we may naturally share during the stay.
This year, we are planning to participate in art fairs and events in Berlin, Copenhagen, the Philippines, Poland, Brazil, Italy, and Osaka.
* 2 bicycles available for use
* My pottery studio is about a 5-minute walk away, but guests are not expected to help with studio work
Please note:
* No parties at the guesthouse, as there are neighbors next door
* The guesthouse and my home are separate
* When I am in Bizen, we may sometimes have lunch together as part of cultural exchange
Facilities
There is no Wi-Fi in the guesthouse.
However, Wi-Fi may be available in my studio when I am there, which is about a 5-minute walk away.
We prefer someone who can stay for more than one month.
However, we would first like to have a one-week trial stay.
After that, we will have a meeting, and if we both feel it is a good fit, we would be happy for you to stay longer. -
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Teaching
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Help around the house
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Interests
Culture
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Carpentry
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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.
We would like to:
* Connect with potters and artists
* Communicate with gallerists and curators and learn about the art scene overseas
* Enjoy language exchange with me and my daughter -
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.
We are especially interested in someone who:
* Has experience in ceramics, or
* Is good at cooking -
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.
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Accommodation
In exchange for your help, there is no accommodation fee.
You will stay in our guesthouse.
There are two rooms, each with a bathtub and shower, and bedding is provided.
A washing machine is also available.
* 2 rooms available
Meals
Breakfast and dinner are not provided.
There is a kitchen in the guesthouse, so please prepare your own meals.
I usually have lunch with my staff.
I am not able to cook vegetarian or vegan meals, so if that applies to you, please prepare your own food. -
A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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My animals / pets
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I stayed for one month, and my tasks were varied as the season transitioned from summer to autumn, which included: yardwork, maintaining the guesthouse for workawayers, general administrative duties for his shop and gallery, studio assistance (cleaning, clay … read more
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I stayed for one month, and my tasks were varied as the season transitioned from summer to autumn, which included: yardwork, maintaining the guesthouse for workawayers, general administrative duties for his shop and gallery, studio assistance (cleaning, clay … read more
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.
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Bizen is a beautiful area, and you'll have a bike to explore it. The guesthouse is a traditional … read more
