Renovation old house and Shoveling snow in Sapporo, Japan

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I've been traveling for past few years and I met wonderful people in the world. I eventually decided to settle down for a while in Hokkaido Japan. I have a small private Yoga studio and garden in Sapporo where is 20min by car from city center is big city. I would love to create a space where everybody can take a rest and enjoy the nature even the big city is. I need help gardening, building. I'm learning a permaculture project by myself. If you have permaculture experience , It would be great help.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
General Maintenance
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help with Eco Projects
Help around the house
Art Projects
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Share your positive energy. You can also do the yoga with me!
Sapporo is the fifth largest city in Japan by population, and the largest city on the northern Japanese island of Hokkaido. You can hang out Sapporo city or walk around mountain. There is an observation deck in the nearby Mt. Moiwa, which is the most beautiful night view of Sapporo.
Help
The help will be gardening. It depend on your skills.
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Accommodation
Access to house By bus From Shin Chitose airport: Hokuto bus to Apa hotel resort, get off at Apa hotel resort. 15mins walk from the bus stop From City center(Sapporo, Odori or Susukino stations),: bus No.55, get off at Kawazoe 1jyo 1chome. 10mins walk from the bus stop By train From City center(Sapporo, Odori or Susukino stations): Nanboku line, Makomanai station: bus No.98, get off at Kawazoe 1jyo 2chome. 3mins walk from the bus stop By car From Shin Chitose airport: appox. 1hour
Access to city center To city center, there is a direct bus available from nearby bus stop. Our house is located on the hill with beautiful mountain view.

You will have a own room. The bathroom will be shared with us. Usually I eat some vegetable and fruits and fish.
What else ...
Hokkaido has covered with great nature, so you can enjoy discovering nature and also can feel warming energy from Japanese people. Get used to Japanese culture!
A little more information
- Internet access
- Limited internet access
- We have pets
- We are smokers
- Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
One
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 5 days a week

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22/08/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Ariane)

I was very very lucky to have Ariane workaway for me.
I could spend great time with her. She is always positive and smiling that makes us happy. She was able to take the initiative and act out a lot of ideas for me, so my job was very successful. Also her working is perfectly.

We liked nature very much and we had so many things in common that it… read more

(Excellent )

06/08/2018

Left by Workawayer (Ariane) for host

Amazing workaway! Spent about 3 weeks with Shiho and we had a blast, she's super easy to live with and having my own room was a luxury I haven't had in a while. I felt like we were roomate more than coworkers and definitly friends now! The café is super cute and comfy, really feels like home. I helped a bit with that, did some gardening, some… read more

(Excellent )

17/07/2018

Left by Workawayer (Olga ) for host

I had the most wonderful experience volunteering for Shiho. She is a very kind, generous and caring host, who made me feel like at home. Thanks to Shiho I discovered a lot about Japanese design, food and culture. Overall it was a pleasure being involved in Shiho's artistic coffee shop project and helping her with daily tasks.

(Excellent )

16/04/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (Takuma)

Tak is very friendly. Because he can speak Japanese, communication was no problem. He came here in a cold winter season covered with snow and stayed for about two weeks. He took the initiative to snow shovel. It was very helpful. Also, when I was having trouble expressing English, he took counseling. I hope that he will get to Kyushu safely.

(Excellent )

23/02/2018

Left by Workawayer (Takuma) for host

Shiho-san is an absolute pleasure to work with and even better to hang out with!
She's very easy going, kind-hearted and is always open to suggestions and new ideas, which definitely helps in making you feel more at home.

In the ten days I spent with her, I did some snow clearing, cooked, helped with some English translation, and maintained her… read more

(Excellent )

14/02/2018

Left by host for Workawayer (James & Larissa)

You will be lucky to have James & Larissa workaway for you!
They has a very special sence of humor that is especialy about effect of food. That knowlege would be your health. Also their mind is very peaceful all the time. That makes you calm and smile. Larissa have cooked a curry for us was very delicious. I'm sure you will be happy when you will… read more

(Excellent )

11/01/2018

Left by Workawayer (James & Larissa) for host

Our time with Shiho was a deeply enriching, wonderfully interesting and most certainly our happiest workaway experience . Loved every moment , Amazed by Her wealth of knowledge regarding art , music, Japanese food, healthy spiritual living . Moreover , Her beautiful nature , utter kindness and generosity was beyond what we could have ever… read more anticipated , for which we are still moved by and immensely thankful:hibiscus:

We helped prepare the rooms for Air bnb and clearing the space for what we know will soon become the funkiest cosy cafe house in Hokkaido:blush: offering an eclectic fusion menu inspired by the various countries Shiho has travelled ,fresh delicious dieshes to satsify both eastern and western palates , customers near and far will come flocking to sample her specialty cakes, hearty curries , soups , herbal teas among many other delights! Her authentic Japanese cooking is exceptional also , we will certainly miss meal times together! Your Rice porridge , miso sake mirin stir fried veg black beans , kombu soup and curry. I have never taste anything as wonderful as her home grown umeboshi jam, heavenly! As well as her special ume sake. We are Sure the cafe buisness will be a great success! Endorsed and appreciated for her flare and knowledge of wholesome cooking and artistry. Shiho is an amazing designer too! And the most joyous company :grin: so much fun to be around , a truly talented, delightful fascinated woman who We feel very fortunate to have met, given a glimpse into her beautiful world as well as Japanese life and culture.

Above all her kind friendship is what we will treasure forever, Shiho should certainly be awarded with a super host certificate if there is such a title on workaway! She was not least a fabulous hostess but the sweetest friend and sister , so caring and thoughtful of us.

Our heartfelt thanks Shiho for such a special unforgettable experience :sparkling_heart: so many connections and synchronicities! It is truly magical to meet someone who shares so many of our interests and inspirations, enthusiasm and zest for life, adventure and travel!
The Arts, permaculture , health, nutrition , yoga to name a few....

We would dearly love to return and help you at the cafe :grin:
And wish you the best of luck in all your endeavours, You couldn't deserve it more!
Love and warmth :hibiscus:
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Larissa and James

(Excellent )

30/11/2017

Left by Workawayer (Meredith) for host

I spent about three weeks with Shiho back in August. It was my first time in Japan and she did an excellent job of making me feel at home from day one. Shiho is one incredibly warm-hearted, creative, funny and ambitious lady. When I arrived, the yoga studio had more or less already been completed, as had the two Airbnb rooms, so my work mostly… read more

(Excellent )

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