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English Husband Japanese Wife renovating a Japanese traditional House and surrounding farmland
Based In Kasama Ibaraki, famous for Pottery and Chestnuts
Located in the rural country side surrounded by rice fields and rolling hills
Close to the train station, with fast connections to Mito ( 20 minutes ) and Tokyo ( 90 minutes )
We have just completed a dedicated Lodge for accommodation and workshop with all modern facilities
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
Animal Care
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
House & pet sitting
Interests
Events & social
Vegetarian or vegan
Sustainability
Pets
Culture
Self development
Van life
Farming
Music
Plant care
Photography
Languages
Gardening
Drawing & painting
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Carpentry
Art & design
Architecture
Animals
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Cycling
Adventure sports
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Cultural exchange
The Cultural exchange, Includes interaction with Japanese people, experiencing a different pace of life including social life, work esthetics, religion and customs ( Shinto - means the way of the gods. Shintoism believe that spiritual powers exist in the natural world. )
People in the country side are exceptionally friendly and welcoming very respectful honest and polite traits which you will enjoy and embrace and will become part of your lifestyle too.
The Japanese countryside is very different than the Big Cities , the pace is slow the people very friendly, the seasons bring on a constant change from freshly harvest fruit and vegetables to cooling down with Ice cold Watermelon in the Summer to warming up on a winters night roasting chestnuts on an open fire
There are many local annual festivals and events from Fireworks, Pottery, Chestnut, Sake , and many, many more
We Paul and Tina - look forward to sharing our knowledge Skills and experiences with you, be it Wood working , Gardening , Cooking , Japanese traditions and much more – we want you to choose activities that you will enjoy and takeaway a learning experience and memories to last a life time, we sincerely hope you will make a tangible contribution and that you will return and see how your efforts have flourished
Help
There is a range of different tasks available suitable for all skill levels we have over 40 Year’s experience and will be pleased to teach you skills that you will be able to enjoy for years to come
Seasonal help such as Harvesting and processing Bamboo, Chestnuts and Fruit and Vegetables.
Clearance and Planting
House Sitting and Dog Walks
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: FluentThis 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
Accommodation
Newly renovated 100 Year old Kominka ( Japanese house )
Japanese Style Tatami living / sleeping room with snug loft space can sleep 5 adults
2 Toto Japanese modern toilets, shower unit,
Kitchen/ Dining area with balcony
The Building is an independent facility that can accommodate up to 7 single dorm style guests or a large family – fully modernized with all necessities cooker, fridge, internet connection, shower, toilet, laundry. (Please note is Japanese style, which is a Make Yourself Futon on a tatami floor)
Meals and Transport
Japanese Seasonal meals, Each day a full hearty evening meal ( option to help prepare and cook Japanese food ) will be provided in the Main House
• European meals, Each day a full hearty evening meal ( option to help prepare and cook European food ) will be provided in the Main House
• Breakfast / Lunch –a selection of Japanese and International produce will be available for you to make as your wish.
Alcohol Buy your own
No Smoking in any Building
Transport – ( Subject to viability )
• Pick up drop of at the Local train station ( 7 Minutes’ Drive )
• Use of Small Truck of Local trips will need an International driving license
• Use of modern Bicycles
As Special Japanese Experience, Real projects that you will be proud to say “I Did That”
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
Fast Hardwire and Wirless connections
Space for parking camper vans
Many locations to park, with or without facalities
Can possibly accept pets
Pet accomadation can be provided ( Not in the Buildings )
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Jet (13 years)
A happy loveable Cookapoo -
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