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Join us while we prepare for different seasons , Hakuba, Japan

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  • Description

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    Hello,We are getting prepared for winter in Hakuba.
    Cleaning, gardening, Construction.
    Over Late october and november we are looking for help with cleaning leaves and gardens around the house before snow fall. There will be a large variety of tasks as we prepare 1 house for winter rental, and we are currently still in construction of 3 small cabins.

    Experience with power tools and construction knowledge is a big plus. But there are also cleaning, organising, and moving things around if your skill set is different.

    We dont like to plan too far in advance, so please contact me with in 1 or 2 weeks of when you can arrive. If you message about coming in a month or 2, we will not be able to confirm.

    We can not host people From December to March

    We live in the Mountains of Nagano (Hakuba Village) and are often doing renovations to our house and yard, collecting firewood, gardening and various other activities.

    We can provide minimum wage (1000yen/hour) for hours worked.
    As with all exchanges, helpers need to ensure that they have the correct visa, work permit as required.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Light gardening
    Creative DIY projects
    Help around the house
    Light maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    We are a bilingual family so we can offer assistance with english and Japanese language. We have both lived in Australia and Japan for multiple years so are able to offer cultural exchange of both countries.

  • Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage

    This host offers accommodation and payment.

  • Help

    Help

    Depending on the time, we could need help with gardening/ yard maintenance, house renovations, collecting firewood or other random tasks

  • Languages spoken

    English: Fluent
    Japanese: Intermediate

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    Private bedroom in shared house. Kitchen, lounge, bathroom and garden area shared with other people.
    We do not live at the shared house.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Hakuba valley is a great place to escape to and explore. There are many activities to see and do which always change depending on the season.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    Free wifi available

  • Space for parking camper vans

    Space for parking camper vans

    possible

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

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