Experience traditional living and vegan culture in Tokoname, Japan

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  Description

  Hello!
  My name is Chizumi.
  I live in Tokoname City, Aichi Prefecture. It's famous as a pottery town,
  and is a city with international exchange, home to Chubu Centrair International Airport.
  It's a convenient city, yet it's also rich in nature, with plenty of sea, bamboo groves, and fields.
  
  I love traditional Japanese houses.
  
  I run a vegan cafe in a traditional house, and the reason I decided to become a Workaway host is that
  I own a 130-year-old house for personal use, and I wanted to work with people interested in Japanese architecture and renovation to make it beautiful.
  
  I also hope to connect with people interested in Japanese vegan cuisine, fostering learning and interaction.
  
  Those interested in Japanese houses, renovations, and vegan cuisine are very welcome.
  
  Also, my cafe is located in a famous pottery tourist area. You'll surely enjoy sightseeing as well.
  
  🌱Required time and details of tasks needed:
  Painting the walls of the house, maintaining the bamboo forest, creating art from recycled materials in the house, cleaning.
  
  🌱Rules regarding internet and phone use:
  Wi-Fi is available in the cafe.
  
  🌱Public transportation information:
  You can get there by train or bus from Chubu Centrair International Airport.
  
  🌱Schedule:
  I usually ask for your help for about 6 hours a day (sometimes including household chores).
  However, I am flexible. It depends on the project content and circumstances.
  
  There are patterns such as helping for 5 days and then taking 2 days off, or
  helping for 3 days and then taking 1 day off (for short stays).
  
  Also, there may be times when I am absent for work or personal reasons. In that case, you may be asked to work on your day off or do tasks that can be done while I'm away.
  
  Staying is possible when I am absent!
  
  🌱Accommodation:
  The kitchen and bathroom are shared.
  
  🌱Meals:
  I usually cook and eat together vegan or vegetarian meals (sometimes eat separately).
  I provide the ingredients.
  On days off, please prepare your own meals.
  
  🌱What to Bring:
  - Clothing necessary for activities at this facility.
  I can provide detergent.
  I ask that you refrain from using chemical detergents and toothpaste that harm the environment.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Art Projects

  Language practice

  Help with Eco Projects

  Light gardening

  Creative DIY projects

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house
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  Interests

  

  Sustainability

  

  Vegetarian or vegan

  

  Charity work

  

  Farming

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Nature
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  I can offer ideas on vegan cooking, as well as simple renovations using sustainable materials. I would also like to exchange ideas about renovations and learn about methods used in different countries. I can teach Japanese through conversation. If you want to learn Japanese, I can correct your Japanese and teach you the correct way to say things as we have many conversations.

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  Help

  I'd like to paint the walls of my traditional Japanese house together, maintain bamboo groves to make firewood and charcoal.
  I want to use as many donated items and natural materials as possible, and do environmentally friendly home improvements.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  Japanese: Fluent
  English: 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

  I can provide a private room with a bed.
  Meals are primarily vegan, but we can accommodate requests for eggs and fish.

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  What else ...

  It's about a 15-minute drive from Chubu Centrair International Airport in Aichi Prefecture, and about a 10-minute walk from the nearest train station.
  
  It's located very close to the airport.
  
  If you arrive at the airport, please come to Tokoname Station and we can pick you up.

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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

  My cafe has Wi-Fi, but my home doesn't. If needed, I can use tethering to access the internet, or I can take you to a place with internet access.

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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?

  One

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  My animals / pets

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