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Description
We are Japanese family building a villa with a nature farm in an area called Yanbaru in Okinawa, Japan, which is registered as a UNESCO World Natural Heritage site. Also this place is located Ogimi, where is known by "ikigai" as a longest life village. Renovation started now, and I am looking for a fellow carpenter to help me while relaxing in nature.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Help with Eco Projects
Gardening
DIY and building projects
UN sustainablity goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
The villa is located in the mountains with an ocean view, and you can enjoy carpentry in a pleasant natural setting. The owner has extensive experience traveling abroad, so you can enjoy exchanging various cultures.
Help
Renovation help on villa with natural farm, also sometimes farmhelp.
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
If you want learn Japanese, probably we can help you.
Accommodation
Dormitory room with air conditioner. You can have your own bed and futon.
Kitchen and bathroom are in common area.
As for food, we provide ingredients and you cook it yourself.
What else ...
There is a waterfall right next to the house and the beach is a 5 minute drive away. The market is also a 6 minute drive. Okinawa has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Rent car is available for free if you have manual transmission driver license.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
Any size of van you can park. We have a lot of spaces.
Can possibly accept pets
We can accept most of any pets, however please let us know in advance.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 5 hours a day, 4-5 days a week
Feedback (4)
I’ll admit that the living quarters took getting used to. As the ranch is located pretty much in the jungle, there’s a bunch of big insects hanging around. But I adapted and bought slippers to walk around with indoors, and an insect net, and after a while I… read more
She comes from a very unique background and is a smart and intelligent but at the same time spiritual young person.
He is a lot of fun to work with because he is bright, curious, thinks independently, is inventive and enjoys doing any job, and can see what needs to be done in a situation without having to… read more
On weekdays, I did various tasks like carpentry, farming, or cleaning (different tasks day by day). On the weekend, I hanged out with the host and other volunteers, which was really fun.
The host Hide-san is an open, thoughtful, and curious… read more
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I’ll admit that the living quarters took getting used to. As the ranch is located pretty much in the jungle, there’s a bunch of big insects hanging around. But I adapted and bought slippers to walk around with indoors, and an insect net, and after a while I… read more
She comes from a very unique background and is a smart and intelligent but at the same time spiritual young person.
He is a lot of fun to work with because he is bright, curious, thinks independently, is inventive and enjoys doing any job, and can see what needs to be done in a situation without having to… read more
On weekdays, I did various tasks like carpentry, farming, or cleaning (different tasks day by day). On the weekend, I hanged out with the host and other volunteers, which was really fun.
The host Hide-san is an open, thoughtful, and curious… read more
He was willing to take on monotonous tasks such as sawing large quantities of timber, or power work such… read more
Hide-san is an amazing guy and an example father from whom you can learn a lot, easy to communicate/work with and also good to just hang around and have fun. His family is as well very friendly and treated me… read more
