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9 Feb 2025
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About Us
We are a Japanese-Indian couple living in the peaceful countryside of Otawara, just two hours north of Tokyo. Our home is nestled in a serene rice-farming village surrounded by lush fields and picturesque mountains. Life here offers a slower, more meaningful pace, where the seasons transform the landscape into a beautiful tapestry of colors. We share our home with two adorable dogs, who are always up for a cuddle or a game.
Our Home and Vision
In 2020, we moved from Tokyo to embrace a simpler life closer to nature. Our new home sits on a 2000 sqm plot of land, and we’re excited about transforming this space into a haven for our furry friends and a productive veggie garden. Our dream is to create a dog park and sustainable garden where we can grow fresh produce, enjoy the outdoors, and share this peaceful lifestyle with others.
Who We’re Looking For
We’re looking for enthusiastic, hands-on individuals to help us bring our vision to life. If you have experience (or are eager to learn) in any of the following, we’d love to hear from you:
Cutting trees and clearing brush
Growing vegetables and gardening
Painting houses and putting up wallpaper
Erecting fences and creating wood decks
This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves working outdoors, learning new skills, and contributing to meaningful projects.
What We Offer
In exchange for your help, we provide:
A private, cozy room in our home
Access to a fully equipped kitchen for shared meals or your own cooking
Scenic views and the tranquility of the Japanese countryside
Recommendations for exploring the stunning Nasu region, known for its hot springs, cycling routes, and local delicacies
A chance to bond over stories from our travels, including cycling adventures through Asia, Europe, and beyond
Requirements
You can commit to staying with us for at least 2-3 weeks.
You have health insurance valid in Japan.
You’re looking to have fun, work hard, and learn along the way.
If this sounds like you, send us a message! We can’t wait to welcome you to our home and share this exciting journey together.
In your message, please have an answer to the following questions
*Do you have experience with the skills required for this position? If so, let us know about your experience. Please provide images/videos/bloglinks for your previous experiences? Please note that if you dont have evidence of previous work, the chances of getting a response from us reduces significantly.
*Do you have a valid driving license, a health insurance valid in Japan and any dietary restrictions. Please note that we mainly eat a vegetarian diet but volunteers are welcome to cook anything in the house kitchen.
*This role requires tasks as listed in the position. Which of these are you most confident doing, and why?
*Have you ever lived or worked in a situation where you didn’t have constant supervision? How did you structure your time and ensure you stayed productive?
We require no help with paying guests or maintenance of spaces used by paying guests.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Help with Computers/ Internet
House sitting
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We have had 10+ years of experience hosting travellers through workaway and other forums and can guarantee a good time in Japan. We can give valuable tips to travel around Japan and provide car/bike for your days off to travel around.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We’re looking for enthusiastic, hands-on individuals to help us bring our vision to life. If you have experience (or are eager to learn) in any of the following, we’d love to hear from you:
Cutting trees and clearing brush
Growing vegetables and gardening
Painting houses and putting up wallpaper
Erecting fences and creating wood decks
Content creation for our website, photography and video editing for the same
This is a great opportunity for anyone who loves working outdoors, learning new skills, and contributing to meaningful projects.
We require no help with paying guests or maintenance of spaces used by paying guests.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Hindi: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Punjabi (Eastern): Fluent
Accommodation
A private, cozy room in our home
Access to a fully equipped kitchen for shared meals or your own cooking
Scenic views and the tranquility of the Japanese countryside
Recommendations for exploring the stunning Nasu region, known for its hot springs, cycling routes, and local delicacies
A chance to bond over stories from our travels, including cycling adventures through Asia, Europe, and beyond
What else ...
Helpers can do day trips from Nasu, visit the nearby breweries, enjoy the onsen or just relax in the garden.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
A private, cozy room in our home Access to a fully equipped kitchen for shared meals or your own cooking Scenic views and the tranquility of the Japanese countryside Recommendations for exploring the stunning Nasu region, known for its hot springs, cycling routes, and local delicacies A chance to bond over stories from our travels, including cycling adventures through Asia, Europe, and beyond
Space for parking camper vans
Open parking without roof.
Can possibly accept pets
Yes
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Feedback (4)
The house is beautiful and in a great location if you're into hiking and walking as it's close to Nasu national park which Ankit took us to a few times! Ankit and Mayumi are such a generous couple who seemed genuinely interested in getting to know us and we… read more
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The house is beautiful and in a great location if you're into hiking and walking as it's close to Nasu national park which Ankit took us to a few times! Ankit and Mayumi are such a generous couple who seemed genuinely interested in getting to know us and we… read more
The location in Tochigi is good too, lots of countryside, shops, tourist sites. The work required was brilliant, plenty to keep busy with.
This is a fabulous workaway, the… read more
Ankit and Mayumi were super kind with us, and they cook really tasty meals at dinner. They were always worried about our likes and dislikes and they made us feel like home!
Mili and Milo… read more
