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We are a Japanese family of four living in Bungoono, Oita. We have two children: a 3-year-old boy and an 10-month-old girl (as of April 2025). In addition to my husband's main job as a carpenter, we grow rice and vegetables.
I love traveling overseas. So far, I’ve traveled to 30 countries and even used Workaway as a workawayer in several places. It was an amazing and memorable experience! After spending three years in Singapore and one year traveling the world, I returned to Japan in 2019. One of my bucket list goals in Japan was to become a Workaway host!
Since 2020, I’ve started growing vegetables and rice. We’re trying to grow them naturally, using methods like fallen leaves and bamboo to create rich soil without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other additives.
My husband has been a carpenter for over 10 years. He also loves traveling overseas, especially visiting rural areas to experience authentic local cultures. He enjoys music and plays the drums.
Our main projects involve farming and childcare.
From May to October, it’s farming season, and there’s plenty of work to be done. If you have knowledge of organic farming, we’d be excited to learn from you!
As for childcare, our kids love to play and are easy-going and cheerful.
If you are interested in joining us please COPY & PASTE the questions below and respond to them in detail. Feel free to add anything else you would like to share with us. If you have photos of previous work, projects, skills etc share them too, or provide links to your portfolio, ig account etc.
1) The type, length, and expiration of the VISA you will have. Japanese citizens are of course also welcome to apply!
IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN JAPAN : Where have you been & what have you been doing?
IF YOU ARE NOT YET IN JAPAN: Please contact us once you have your visa and flight organized.
We do not provide sponsorship for visas. Please contact the Japanese embassy near you for more information.
2) Your age
3) Your related skills, abilities, and interests. Any previous work or volunteer experiences.
4) Your preferred schedule. (We suggest you to stay at least 2 weeks)
5) Do / Will you have travel / basic medical insurance?
6) Do you have any food allergies or foods you don’t like?
Please feel free to text me if there is anything else you have some question for us.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
Interests
Farming
Music
DIY & crafts
Cooking & food
Gardening
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Staying with us in the Japanese countryside will give you the opportunity to learn about authentic Japanese culture, food, and language.
We have many friends in our town and often host events or dinner parties.
If you’re interested, we’d be happy to take you to local community gatherings.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
The tasks and hours will depend on the time you join us and the skills you bring. We primarily need help with:
(1)Gardening
We have a vegetable field and a rice field. Depending on the season, we may need help with tasks like planting seeds,
weeding, or harvesting.
(2)Babysitting and Housekeeping
We’d appreciate your help playing with our cheerful and easy-going baby. Basically I will be in the same room. If the baby cries, I will take care of her.
Alternatively, you may help with light housekeeping tasks while I take care of her.
(3)Teaching Us Cooking
We love trying different cuisines! If you could teach us how to prepare dishes from your country, that would be wonderful.
In return, we’d be happy to share Japanese cooking tips and recipes.
If you’re excited about helping in any of these areas and sharing your skills with us, we’d love to welcome you!
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis host offers a language exchange
I lived in Singapore for three years, so I can speak Singlish! Haha. My husband speaks basic English. My children speak basic Japanese, so it’s perfect for anyone who wants to learn simple Japanese.
Accommodation
Private Japanese style room with tatami floors and futons with private toilet.
Shared kitchen, bath, living room.
We enjoy cooking healthy meals using our homemade rice and locally grown vegetables. However, we occasionally eat meat and fish as well. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate workawayers who require special dietary meals, such as vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diets, even if it is for health or religious reasons.
What else ...
It takes 10 minutes by car to the nearest train station. We drive into town almost every day, so we can take you to the station or town if needed.
There is a convenience store and a supermarket near the train station.
On weekends, we often go to hot springs, parks, rivers, and other relaxing places. There are many beautiful nature spots nearby, such as "Harajiri Falls," which is only a 10-minute drive from our place. You’ll be able to relax and breathe deeply in the natural surroundings.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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I stayed for around 3 weeks with that lovely family and felt like home from the very first moment. The most time I played with their cute little daughter or washed some dishes.
Everyday I got really delicious food and If you're lucky you're… read more
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I stayed for around 3 weeks with that lovely family and felt like home from the very first moment. The most time I played with their cute little daughter or washed some dishes.
Everyday I got really delicious food and If you're lucky you're… read more
