Join our family house and discover Furano, Japan

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  Description

  We are a small, energetic family based just outside Furano in Hokkaido, Japan. There are three adults and one adventurous seven year old in our crew, and we split our time between two properties within ten minutes of Furano town.
  
  One is a spacious house in town where the four of us live. It has plenty of bedrooms and a relaxed, welcoming feel.
  The second is a nearby farmhouse with beautiful rural views and space for campers and campervans. Both places are works in progress, and we are looking for hands-on, practical people who enjoy light renovations, small projects and bringing spaces to life.
  
  In winter, when the snow is good, we head to the ski hill most days.
  Furano has fantastic snow, a fun mountain culture and plenty of cosy local restaurants to explore after a day outside. There is also loads to see nearby, including the famous Blue Lake and beautiful countryside in every direction. Sapporo has direct access by train, making it easy to explore the wider region on your days off.
  
  We offer breakfast, lunch and dinner five days a week, and you will be treated as part of the family rather than just a helper.
  We value initiative, a positive attitude and people who enjoy being around children and community life.
  
  If you are keen to experience Hokkaido, contribute to two evolving homes and enjoy snow, nature and good food, we would love to hear from you.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Events & social

  

  Photography

  

  Music

  

  Hitchhiking

  

  Gardening

  

  Yoga / Wellness

  

  Winter sports

  

  Water sports

  

  Team sports

  

  Sailing / Boating

  

  Outdoor activities

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Hiking

  

  Dancing

  

  Camping

  

  Beach

  

  Adventure sports
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Local events and food are available nearby as well as community living within a Japanese farm area.
  
  We can share skills around skiing and snowboarding, carpentry, language and more.

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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

  You will be assisting with cleaning up our private property and helping recycle things on the property as well as fixing it up. There will be different projects ongoing and tasks may vary including:
  
  - Cleaning
  - Recycling
  - Carpentry
  - Painting
  - Sorting
  
  We will be working on the project together and are happy to teach skills along the way. If you have extra skills in trades that would be a benefit.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Italian: Beginner
  Japanese: Beginner

  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

  You will have your own room and access to shared lounge room, bathroom and toilet.

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  What else ...

  There is public transport available from the accommodation, there may be times we can facilitate driving you up the hill and around to see the local sights. Your own vehicle would open up a lot of travel options.

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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

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  Can possibly accept pets

  This host has said they are willing to accept those travelling with a pet.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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  My animals / pets

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