Play with my daughter and share your culture and skills with her in Fukutsu City, Japan

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  Description

  We live in Fukutsu City, Fukuoka Prefecture. It's right by the sea, so when you open the window you can see the beautiful scenery.
  
  The house has a kitchen that you can use.
  Since we are busy in the morning and may not be home during the day, we usually only provide dinner.
  For breakfast and lunch, you can eat whatever we have at home.
  It's okay to buy ingredients and cook them yourself.
  
  Expected hours: 5 hours a day, 5 days a week
  ※Morning preparations and transportation to the school bus stop
  am6:30-am7:30
  ※ Spending the time with child
  4:30pm-8:30pm
  
  
  1. Our location is 40 minutes by train from Hakata station, and taking 15 minutes by bus.
  Rental bicycles are available from the nearest station.
  
  2. The scheduled time is 5 hours.
  
  3. Please bring your own daily necessities (shampoo, towels, etc.).
  We will provide futons in the private rooms, so there is no need to bring a sleeping bag.
  
  4. There are supermarkets and fish markets within walking distance.
  
  5. This is my first time at workaway, so please stay for a maximum of 2 weeks.
  
  6. If you are not satisfied with this place or if we are not satisfied with your behavior, your stay will end.
  
  7.We have a small daughter, we would like to have only a female.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Language practice

  Teaching

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  My husband runs a welfare facility.
  I work in real estate and insurance.
  I especially like old buildings, traditional Japanese culture, and cuisine, so if you're interested, let's have fun together.
  I also love being exposed to other cultures and ways of thinking, so I would be happy if we could share things with each other.
  
  Travelers can experience Japanese culture through interactions with Japanese families and neighbors. If you would like to participate in such an event, we will support you.
  You can learn about Japanese and world culture while participating in our lifestyle, allowing travelers to enhance their interactive skills and cultural background.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  Your main job is to play with your only daughter (7 years old). I would like you to teach her English, so please speak with her as much as possible. You don't have to have any experience with children, you just need to love them and enjoy playing with them.
  I want my daughter to know about different cultures and values, so I hope you can share your skills with her.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Japanese: Fluent
  English: 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.
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  Accommodation

  We live in a house by the sea. We can go to the sea whenever I have free time.
  There is a guest room with a shower and toilet on the second floor of the house, so please use that.
  There is a kitchen and a washing machine, so feel free to use them.

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  What else ...

  Fukutsu City, where we live, is surrounded by the sea and mountains, and is easily accessible from Fukuoka City, the largest city in Kyushu. As a result, the town is very popular with both immigrants and tourists.
  It has fascinating history, literature, and nature.
  It will be especially irresistible for guests who love the sea.
  There are windsurfers and cafes along the beach.
  You can jump right into the sea whenever you have free time.
  
  Also, our family wants to be in touch with nature as much as possible on the weekends, so if you are interested, let's enjoy the weekends together, such as camping.

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  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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  Can host digital nomads

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

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  Space for parking camper vans

  There is a vacant lot by the sea where you can park your car.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  One

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  Hours expected

  Maximum 4-5 hours a day, 5 days a week