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As the room next door is occupied by a female guest, we are currently looking for a woman.
Couples are generally welcome, but as we have a teenage daughter, we do not accept single male guests.
Both my father and I are Bizen pottery artists.
We live in a place called Bizen in Okayama, Japan.
My father also grows peaches and grapes as a hobby.
This year, we are planning to participate in art fairs and events in Berlin, Copenhagen, the Philippines, Poland, Brazil, Italy, and Osaka.
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* 2 bicycles available for use
* My pottery studio is about a 5-minute walk away
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 can have lunch together.
Facilities
There is no Wi-Fi in the guesthouse.
However, Wi-Fi is available in my studio, which is about a 5-minute walk away.
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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
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Help around the house
Interests
Culture
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Carpentry
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
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.
You can contact them directly for more information.
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
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
