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Hello Everyone,
Welcome to Japan and to my house.
My name is Daisuke, I am from Japan. I live in Shizuoka pref.
Please read my profile well before writing to us. Thank you so much.
I’m living in a traditional Japanese farmer village. I live in a house that we renovated from a green tea factory to a nice home, and we have an extra room for workaways.
My house is in Fujieda, which is located between Tokyo and Kyoto. The house is surrounded by mountains, Bamboo forests, Rivers, and Green Tea Fields. It is a very peaceful part of Japan, simple countryside with beautiful nature.
I used to be backpacker for long time. I like to play music.
I would like help with:
• Outdoor and Handyman help
• House cleaning
cleaning is only for private home and not related to your my businesses
• Gardening (take grass and leaves out ect.)
• Creative and Artistic Skills
• Teaching English (I would like to increase my English skills)
• Teaching Piano (I’m a beginner and would like to improve my skills)
It is important for me that those that help clean, can do it very well. So, I’m looking for a person who can do a thorough job and who enjoys cleaning.
If you have any other skills and experience you would like to share, please let me know. I like sharing and exchanging different knowledge and skills.
If one person has a few skills, that would be perfect.
Coming up
For March 2025
5th-17th of March
House cleaning.if you like to clean the house thats for you.
For April 2025– I have space for one strong guy 2guy or couples.
I am looking for a person who has experienced outdoor skills.
We are really grateful to you for reading my page.
We accept volunteers only from the age of 23 and older. We can accept also couples. Usually, we have one or two volunteers at a time. The winter is very cold - think twice before you write to us :) Thank you so much.
We also want to mention that there are spiders in the house. They are harmless, but they are big!! When its winter there are no insects.
And if calender is closed(red)
There are no job or already full.
Please not messages those cases.
We think it’s a great experience for someone who cares to clean very well, has skills to share, loves nature, and wants to experience living simply in the Japanese countryside.
We really wish for you to have great time here and to enjoy, as well as get important work done.
We need the extra hand sometimes and be so happy if you come :)
Thank you.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Language practice
Teaching
Gardening
DIY and building projects
Farmstay help
Help around the house
Help with Computers/ Internet
UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Visiting here might be a nice opportunity to see traditional farmers village in Japan. You can see how people live and farm. You can also enjoy the local nature and walk in the bamboo forests and green tea fields. We have a hike with a view of Fuji Mountain (if clouds don’t block the view).
We have a traditional Japanese house, so you can see a house from 100 years ago.
We can speak Japanese with you, and we sometimes cook Japanese food.
We hope you will like it here.
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We try to write the help description as clear as we can so it would be easy to understand what you are coming for. Below is a list of the help we need.
1. Handyman and Outdoor Skills:
These tasks include building, renovating, maintenance ect.
2. House Cleaning and Gardening:
We need help with cleaning the house and gardening.
We love to clean very well, and we think it’s a good job for someone that enjoys cleaning and cares to clean very well, quickly and efficiently.
3. Sharing Skills
This can include English and Piano Teaching.
As well as another other skills you may have, please let me know.
Thank you so much.
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: IntermediateThis 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
We have a spare room for workawayers which can be private or shared. If it’s a shared room, there will be two in the room, either two women or two men.
As we will be living together it’s important to us that you are clean and tidy. Also, I ask if workawayers they can have separate clothes only used for working which they will not wear inside the house.
About meals - we don't cook meat. We cook veg and fish - we hope this ok for you. Also, we cannot offer vegan meals.
We are happy to offer you meals on your working days. However, on your days off we ask that you take care of your food by yourself. Thank you so much.
After you contact us, we would like to talk on WhatsApp.
Thank you so much for your time, and for reading our page.
All the best
Dai
What else ...
Our village is a traditional farmers village which is famous for the harvest of green tea and Bamboo shoots.
In this area you can enjoy: mountain hiking with a great view of Fuji mountain, a traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony, Hot spring, rivers (good for swimming), a famous fish market, traditional hand-craft arts workshops, a traditional food market (on the 28 of every month) and Local restaurants.
When you wish to go out, there is a 10-minute walk to the nearest bus station, from there you can reach any destination.
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.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Host ref number: 793299693576
Feedback (64)
20 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
Flo was a great workawayer who we highly reccomend! Flo is an incredible musician who helped Dai upskill his piano playing! He was able to see and understand what Dai needed next in order to grow in his piano playing, and provided notes and direct assistance in this area. He is also so fun to jam with, and clearly has incredible passion and talent… read more
(Excellent
)
29 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
Dai is an incredible person and an amazing host. I helped him change the paper on the traditional Japanese paper doors. Although it was my first time, he trusted me with this project and showed me step-by-step how to do so. It was really fun and I enjoyed the work! Also, Dai is a very attentive, kind and caring host. He made delicious meals for me… read more
22 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sara was very special person .It was pleaseure to meet her.
Always smiling and she works hard and efficiently for the projects.
Her tasks were changing paper door .
She could change all the paper door so perfectly.its very fragile and sensitive material but she had good caring and
Good hand.
It was nice that she would often speak with me in… read more
Always smiling and she works hard and efficiently for the projects.
Her tasks were changing paper door .
She could change all the paper door so perfectly.its very fragile and sensitive material but she had good caring and
Good hand.
It was nice that she would often speak with me in… read more
(Excellent
)
12 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Guilhem) for host
My stay with Dai was such a wonderful time! I came to Japan to learn more about crafts and Dai entrusted me with splitting Bamboo for his personal work and gardening for his super beautiful place.
The work was precise but he always showed me how I should proceed so I learnt a lot during my stay. Gardening was also nice and you can directly feel… read more
The work was precise but he always showed me how I should proceed so I learnt a lot during my stay. Gardening was also nice and you can directly feel… read more
23 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Guilhem)
Dear Guilhem
Thank you for your big helping.
He was such a nice person.
Very friendly ,respectful ,always work so hard. He does his best always .
I was asking to work gardening and bamboo splitting. Always he did good job .
Making life was so much fun and easy.
He plays piano so we made music together.
I will be happy to work with you any… read more
Thank you for your big helping.
He was such a nice person.
Very friendly ,respectful ,always work so hard. He does his best always .
I was asking to work gardening and bamboo splitting. Always he did good job .
Making life was so much fun and easy.
He plays piano so we made music together.
I will be happy to work with you any… read more
(Excellent
)
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20 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Florian)
Flo was a great workawayer who we highly reccomend! Flo is an incredible musician who helped Dai upskill his piano playing! He was able to see and understand what Dai needed next in order to grow in his piano playing, and provided notes and direct assistance in this area. He is also so fun to jam with, and clearly has incredible passion and talent… read more
(Excellent)
29 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Sara) for host
Dai is an incredible person and an amazing host. I helped him change the paper on the traditional Japanese paper doors. Although it was my first time, he trusted me with this project and showed me step-by-step how to do so. It was really fun and I enjoyed the work! Also, Dai is a very attentive, kind and caring host. He made delicious meals for me… read more
22 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Sara)
Sara was very special person .It was pleaseure to meet her.
Always smiling and she works hard and efficiently for the projects.
Her tasks were changing paper door .
She could change all the paper door so perfectly.its very fragile and sensitive material but she had good caring and
Good hand.
It was nice that she would often speak with me in… read more
Always smiling and she works hard and efficiently for the projects.
Her tasks were changing paper door .
She could change all the paper door so perfectly.its very fragile and sensitive material but she had good caring and
Good hand.
It was nice that she would often speak with me in… read more
(Excellent)
12 Nov 2023
Left by Workawayer (Guilhem) for host
My stay with Dai was such a wonderful time! I came to Japan to learn more about crafts and Dai entrusted me with splitting Bamboo for his personal work and gardening for his super beautiful place.
The work was precise but he always showed me how I should proceed so I learnt a lot during my stay. Gardening was also nice and you can directly feel… read more
The work was precise but he always showed me how I should proceed so I learnt a lot during my stay. Gardening was also nice and you can directly feel… read more
23 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Guilhem)
Dear Guilhem
Thank you for your big helping.
He was such a nice person.
Very friendly ,respectful ,always work so hard. He does his best always .
I was asking to work gardening and bamboo splitting. Always he did good job .
Making life was so much fun and easy.
He plays piano so we made music together.
I will be happy to work with you any… read more
Thank you for your big helping.
He was such a nice person.
Very friendly ,respectful ,always work so hard. He does his best always .
I was asking to work gardening and bamboo splitting. Always he did good job .
Making life was so much fun and easy.
He plays piano so we made music together.
I will be happy to work with you any… read more
(Excellent)
14 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (ARELI) for host
Dai was a super host for me since a the start!
He accepted me even though I didn't have as many days as he usually requests.
He picked me up and dropped me off from the train station, he fed me (delicious food hee cooked) and gave me the info and guidance of things to do around.
The work was easy and he always was clear on what he wanted me to do… read more
He accepted me even though I didn't have as many days as he usually requests.
He picked me up and dropped me off from the train station, he fed me (delicious food hee cooked) and gave me the info and guidance of things to do around.
The work was easy and he always was clear on what he wanted me to do… read more
13 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (ARELI)
Areli was kind and very gentle person . We did cleaning house
and bamboo spliting .out of working time she can teach English it was nice.
She is tidy so sharing space is always stay tidy.
Communication was easy and always polite .so making life was fun
And she works hard.
I can recommend to any one
And i will be happy to host you again.
and bamboo spliting .out of working time she can teach English it was nice.
She is tidy so sharing space is always stay tidy.
Communication was easy and always polite .so making life was fun
And she works hard.
I can recommend to any one
And i will be happy to host you again.
(Excellent)
13 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor & Oriane)
Victor and Orian was kind and very gentle people . We did bamboo spliting and house cleaning and changed roof of green house
.
They are always work their best and making life with them was so easy and fun.
I can recommend to any one
And i will be happy to host you again.
.
They are always work their best and making life with them was so easy and fun.
I can recommend to any one
And i will be happy to host you again.
(Excellent)
20 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Emma) for host
I stayed almost 3 weeks at Dai s place, and it was a great experience !!!
Dai is incredibly nice, always taking care of us, doing every thing so that we would be happy and confortable. He taught us Japanese card game and we would play at night, having fun !! You feel at home and in a very positive environment !! He cook soooo well, a real chef, I… read more
Dai is incredibly nice, always taking care of us, doing every thing so that we would be happy and confortable. He taught us Japanese card game and we would play at night, having fun !! You feel at home and in a very positive environment !! He cook soooo well, a real chef, I… read more
13 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma)
I had amazing time with Emma.
She created two short videos for me. First was for my guest house, made a beautiful video
Her tasks were to create two video one for my guest house, and
She created a short video for my project .
She has a passion to create. She was always doing her best and work hard for project. Communication was very smooth… read more
She created two short videos for me. First was for my guest house, made a beautiful video
Her tasks were to create two video one for my guest house, and
She created a short video for my project .
She has a passion to create. She was always doing her best and work hard for project. Communication was very smooth… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
Dear Dai,
Staying with you was amazing!! I have made great memories and am so so grateful!
Dai is a very kind and helpful person. It was my first Workaway and he welcomed myself and the other workawayer into his home and always made us feel comfortable.
My jobs were to clean the guest house and to garden. The work was fun and he would… read more
Staying with you was amazing!! I have made great memories and am so so grateful!
Dai is a very kind and helpful person. It was my first Workaway and he welcomed myself and the other workawayer into his home and always made us feel comfortable.
My jobs were to clean the guest house and to garden. The work was fun and he would… read more
13 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
Alice was wonderful workawayer.
Always smiling and she works hard and efficiently for the projects.
Her jobs were to clean the house and gaordening. She would wake up at 6am every morning and always positive even when the tasks were difficult.
It was nice that she would often speak with me in japanese and she is passonate to keep learing and… read more
Always smiling and she works hard and efficiently for the projects.
Her jobs were to clean the house and gaordening. She would wake up at 6am every morning and always positive even when the tasks were difficult.
It was nice that she would often speak with me in japanese and she is passonate to keep learing and… read more
(Excellent)
10 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Gordon) for host
I had a fantastic time with Dai. He has very good English so communication was perfect and we had a good chat beforehand to confirm what I could do and if I would be suitable. He is a very kind and generous host and made sure I was happy.
Work was mainly cleaning the guest house and also some English help. It was a very fair exchange, 5 hours of… read more
Work was mainly cleaning the guest house and also some English help. It was a very fair exchange, 5 hours of… read more
2 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Gordon)
Gordon was kind and very gentle person . We did English lessons and
House cleaning.he can teach English so good and cleaning as well
Communication was easy and always polite .so making life was fun
And he works hard.
I can recommend to any one
And i will be happy to host you again.
House cleaning.he can teach English so good and cleaning as well
Communication was easy and always polite .so making life was fun
And he works hard.
I can recommend to any one
And i will be happy to host you again.
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Edward) for host
Dai is an absolute legend! Had the best time staying with him, I am so greatful for all that he did for me. He made time for me to come, and taught me about bamboo because I was interested. He taught me how to split bamboo and prepare it for use for craft.
Dai went out of his way to help all the time. Still sending me recommendations of places to… read more
Dai went out of his way to help all the time. Still sending me recommendations of places to… read more
2 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Edward)
Ed was alot of passions for bamboo work
He likes to use his hand for art.
And he works hard And he cook good food .
And he laugh alot.making life with him
Its fun.
Thnak you very much for coming
I can recomend to any host.
He likes to use his hand for art.
And he works hard And he cook good food .
And he laugh alot.making life with him
Its fun.
Thnak you very much for coming
I can recomend to any host.
(Excellent)
3 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amandine) for host
So much to say abour Dai, he's the best host anyone can hope for!
I stayed with him for two weeks and it was such an amazing experience. He taught me a lot about Japanese culture and countryside community, I met a lot of great people thanks to him and even had the opportunity to learn about green tea farming!
He's always trying his best to make… read more
I stayed with him for two weeks and it was such an amazing experience. He taught me a lot about Japanese culture and countryside community, I met a lot of great people thanks to him and even had the opportunity to learn about green tea farming!
He's always trying his best to make… read more
2 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amandine)
Amandine was amazing she was helping
House cleaning and weeding grass
and she work hard .
Even dusty job she was cool.
and she take care of house really good and the communication was so easy and she's so quiet and funny person
Making life with her was easy and fun.
I can recomend to any host
Thank you so much.
House cleaning and weeding grass
and she work hard .
Even dusty job she was cool.
and she take care of house really good and the communication was so easy and she's so quiet and funny person
Making life with her was easy and fun.
I can recomend to any host
Thank you so much.
(Excellent)
8 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alice & Marc) for host
We spent 9 days at Dai’s house in April with another workawayer.
About the work:
Marc harvested bamboo shoots, cleaned the forest and did gardening and cleaning in the traditional house for guests. Alice cleaned the forest and did gardening and cleaning too.
Dai is particularly rigorous on the traditional house cleaning and the bamboo… read more
About the work:
Marc harvested bamboo shoots, cleaned the forest and did gardening and cleaning in the traditional house for guests. Alice cleaned the forest and did gardening and cleaning too.
Dai is particularly rigorous on the traditional house cleaning and the bamboo… read more
29 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice & Marc)
Alice and the Mark was very polite and kind people.
They work hard ,work was house cleaning
And cleaning bamboo forest.
They are outfit,so they enjoy the job at bamboo fores
And They are tidy people,so house cleaning job they can do very good job.
It was very simple way its best.
Even after work they take care host ,
Its luckey to have those… read more
They work hard ,work was house cleaning
And cleaning bamboo forest.
They are outfit,so they enjoy the job at bamboo fores
And They are tidy people,so house cleaning job they can do very good job.
It was very simple way its best.
Even after work they take care host ,
Its luckey to have those… read more
(Excellent)
29 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luke) for host
Where do I start with Dai. If you want an authentic Japanese experience this workaway is the perfect opportunity. You will see first hand where most of your food comes from. Lettuce, mushrooms, rice, tofu and of course bamboo shoots all within close proximity. You are included in most forms of living in an extremely picturesque semi remote… read more
29 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luke)
Luke He has such a rich experience and skill of Out door work.
And He is very strong ,very good Atittude for the work
With him we could have done alot of job.and we had another work aeayers .
Dai uselly work with work awayers together.but this time i fully trust him so,Without Dai
He took care of work everything .it was first time in 7years.
He… read more
And He is very strong ,very good Atittude for the work
With him we could have done alot of job.and we had another work aeayers .
Dai uselly work with work awayers together.but this time i fully trust him so,Without Dai
He took care of work everything .it was first time in 7years.
He… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Natalie) for host
I will forever and always recommend this workaway to anyone seeking tranquility and connecting with nature!
Dai is hands down the most amazing host, and will answer any questions you have on Japanese culture or simply stories he’s encountered along the way being a backpacker himself. He’s very kind and incredibly giving, and will always make… read more
Dai is hands down the most amazing host, and will answer any questions you have on Japanese culture or simply stories he’s encountered along the way being a backpacker himself. He’s very kind and incredibly giving, and will always make… read more
1 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Natalie)
She is beautiful person and very easy to live with her.
with her communication was really good and take care house good .I have no problem at all and always smiling.
And she was helping cleanning and gardening .always she did her best .
it went all good and beautiful.
thank you so much I'm always happy to host you again and working with you
with her communication was really good and take care house good .I have no problem at all and always smiling.
And she was helping cleanning and gardening .always she did her best .
it went all good and beautiful.
thank you so much I'm always happy to host you again and working with you
(Excellent)
1 Apr 2023
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
Could not imagine a better experience! Dai is a wonderful person to meet, learned so much from him as a person and about bamboo.
The countryside environment and the traditional home really have the authentic feel of Japan, which is great. I enjoyed the tranquility of the surrounding nature a lot.
Would recommend this Workaway experience to… read more
The countryside environment and the traditional home really have the authentic feel of Japan, which is great. I enjoyed the tranquility of the surrounding nature a lot.
Would recommend this Workaway experience to… read more
1 Apr 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
He was a very beautiful person and very funny and easy to live with him.
with his communication was really good and take care house good.
I have no problem at all and always smiling.
And he was a helping of cleaning guest house and the fixing house and the gardening.
Always good moode and he does his best for working
thank you so much I'm always… read more
with his communication was really good and take care house good.
I have no problem at all and always smiling.
And he was a helping of cleaning guest house and the fixing house and the gardening.
Always good moode and he does his best for working
thank you so much I'm always… read more
(Excellent)
19 Feb 2023
Left by Workawayer (Inès) for host
Dai is a beautiful person and he host me very well, I got an amazing time with him ! I help him with his rentals and his website. The place where he live is so nice to hike, and discover the nature in the countryside of Japan. he speak a really good English so the communication and the tasks I have to do was clear. He really respect the work time… read more
3 Feb 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Inès)
She was a very nice and very easy to live with her.
with her communication was really good and take care house so good I have no problem at all and always smiling.
And she was a fixing website and
Photo shoots .it went all good and beautiful.
thank you so much I'm always happy to host you again and working with you aga in.
with her communication was really good and take care house so good I have no problem at all and always smiling.
And she was a fixing website and
Photo shoots .it went all good and beautiful.
thank you so much I'm always happy to host you again and working with you aga in.
(Excellent)
9 Oct 2022
Left by host for Workawayer (Xena)
We had the most excellent experience working and sharing our home with Xena
She helped with different tasks : house cleaning, and gardening.
she worked very hard with us and she were always so good in their work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with her was a joy for us, and we are so great full for all support we got… read more
She helped with different tasks : house cleaning, and gardening.
she worked very hard with us and she were always so good in their work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with her was a joy for us, and we are so great full for all support we got… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (ALEXANDER)
Dear Alex,
Thank you so so much for coming to stay with us and help us.
We had such a super lovely time meeting, talking and working with you.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, hard worker, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Alex visit was much shorter than we planed… read more
Thank you so so much for coming to stay with us and help us.
We had such a super lovely time meeting, talking and working with you.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, hard worker, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Alex visit was much shorter than we planed… read more
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sean) for host
Dear Dai and Hila,
Thank you both so much for having me! I had such an amazing experience and learned so much. I’m still making bamboo rings now and can’t wait to come back and spend some more time in your beautiful home and in the forest.
Thanks for taking the time to speak to me and teach me and thank you for such amazing food, I miss it… read more
Thank you both so much for having me! I had such an amazing experience and learned so much. I’m still making bamboo rings now and can’t wait to come back and spend some more time in your beautiful home and in the forest.
Thanks for taking the time to speak to me and teach me and thank you for such amazing food, I miss it… read more
7 Apr 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sean)
Dear Sean,
Thank you so so much for coming to stay with us and help us.
We had such a lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Thank… read more
Thank you so so much for coming to stay with us and help us.
We had such a lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Thank… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
Dear Martin,、
Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and help us. We had lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Best… read more
Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and help us. We had lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Best… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Maureen_Lucas)
Dear Maureen,
Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and help us. We had lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Best… read more
Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and help us. We had lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Best… read more
(Excellent)
31 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Clara)
Dear Clara,
Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and help us. We had lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Best wishes
Take… read more
Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and help us. We had lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Best wishes
Take… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Mahon & Brett) for host
Dai and Hila are wonderful people, both individually and as a couple. They had the most accurate profile to what my experience with them was like that I've ever had with a host. Hila and Dai both make lovely and healthy meals that were comforting and filling. Hila and Dai ensure you only work the hours agreed upon, have your full days off, and are… read more
19 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Mahon & Brett)
Dear Mahon、
Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and help us. We had lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Best wishes… read more
Thank you so much for coming to stay with us and help us. We had lovely time meeting and working with you.
We could get all the work done, even more than what we planned.
Thank you so much for being kind, so happy to help, taking good care of our house, and for always being in good spirit even when the work was hard.
Best wishes… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer (Maya & Mike) for host
Our experience with dai and hila was our favourite experience during our travels in Japan. It was perfect in every way, from how lovely they were as hosts and friends, their beautiful home and surroundings, the tasty food and the interesting and structured work days. It was so enjoyable to work and live with them and learn about the area where we… read more
3 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Maya & Mike)
We are so lucky to have Maya and Mike coming to stay and work with us.
They are both wonderful people 、hardworking 、kind and talented.
We are so grateful for the time we had together and we really appreciate all the hard work you did with us、always happy and ready to help. Sharing the house and living together was also great joy .
We really hope… read more
They are both wonderful people 、hardworking 、kind and talented.
We are so grateful for the time we had together and we really appreciate all the hard work you did with us、always happy and ready to help. Sharing the house and living together was also great joy .
We really hope… read more
(Excellent)
9 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Julen) for host
I loved the time we spent together, learning a lot and sharing good moments.
Thank you very much for everything. I already miss the bamboo forest, it was hard work but also funny and beautiful.
I never felt like outside home in this journey. Hila and Dai are amazing people, they take care of everything and are always up to help others.
I hope we… read more
Thank you very much for everything. I already miss the bamboo forest, it was hard work but also funny and beautiful.
I never felt like outside home in this journey. Hila and Dai are amazing people, they take care of everything and are always up to help others.
I hope we… read more
3 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Julen)
We are so lucky to have Julen coming to stay and work with us.
He is wonderful 、hardworking 、kind and talented.
We are so grateful for the time we had together and we really appreciate all the hard work you did with us、always happy and ready to help.
We really hope to meet again soon, much love- Dai and Hila.
He is wonderful 、hardworking 、kind and talented.
We are so grateful for the time we had together and we really appreciate all the hard work you did with us、always happy and ready to help.
We really hope to meet again soon, much love- Dai and Hila.
(Excellent)
4 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Laurie & Matthew)
Dear Laurie & Matthew,
thank you so much for coming to work and stay with us.
we had the most excellent experience working and living with you.
Laurie & Matthew are the dream volunteers - kind, hard workers and supportive.
they they do anything, and if they want to come to your place - you are lucky.
thank you so much for all you did for us
we… read more
thank you so much for coming to work and stay with us.
we had the most excellent experience working and living with you.
Laurie & Matthew are the dream volunteers - kind, hard workers and supportive.
they they do anything, and if they want to come to your place - you are lucky.
thank you so much for all you did for us
we… read more
(Excellent)
15 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Nicholas) for host
I spent 5 months in japan and almost two months with Dai and Hila and it was such a pleasure to live alongside them in there home. Their profile is accurate and the work is fun but can be difficult but lunch and dinner come quick and this was probably the healthiest I’ve eaten in some time and it’s delicious (thank you) Some people work jobs and… read more
12 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicholas)
Nick is amazing.
he is very special person and just being with him is so great.
Nick is very hard worker, and he was great support and help in our work, especially when it was hard moments-
and we are so grateful for that
Thank you so much Nick.
Working and living with you was great experience for us.
our work together was to cut bamboos - 20… read more
he is very special person and just being with him is so great.
Nick is very hard worker, and he was great support and help in our work, especially when it was hard moments-
and we are so grateful for that
Thank you so much Nick.
Working and living with you was great experience for us.
our work together was to cut bamboos - 20… read more
(Excellent)
12 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Wei Mei)
Dear Mei-chan,
Thank you so much Mei. we are so happy to meet you and you are so wonderful.
We had the most lovely time working and hosting you.
you are so lovely and kind and responsible.
you are a very hard worker, always on time, doing your best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the… read more
Thank you so much Mei. we are so happy to meet you and you are so wonderful.
We had the most lovely time working and hosting you.
you are so lovely and kind and responsible.
you are a very hard worker, always on time, doing your best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Wei Mei) for host
I had a pleasant stay at Hila & Dai's house, it was so hard for me to leave at the end of my short stay of 11 days. Hila and Dai are a lovely couple and genial hosts. Their excitement to host workawayer could be felt even before the arrival. Hila is a tender and caring woman, she is the most sympathetic and considerate host that I ever had. Her… read more
4 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Banny & Pete) for host
Hila and Dai are truly kind and generous hosts, they are really doing workaway in the right way and for the right reasons.
We learned so much during our 2 week stay with them.
Everything here was as explained and agreed up on before hand.
Dai and Hila are very experience hosts and they have a wonderful system for doing everything.
This is… read more
We learned so much during our 2 week stay with them.
Everything here was as explained and agreed up on before hand.
Dai and Hila are very experience hosts and they have a wonderful system for doing everything.
This is… read more
30 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Banny & Pete)
To our beloveds Banny, Pete, Charlie, Eggi
Charlie, Eggi, Banny and Pete
This 4 are the most magnificent team.
for us it was a dream coming true
to have you here with us and we will be forever grateful.
thank you , thank you , thank you :rose:
all the word that describe the best at every thing should be written here -
you all made our hard… read more
Charlie, Eggi, Banny and Pete
This 4 are the most magnificent team.
for us it was a dream coming true
to have you here with us and we will be forever grateful.
thank you , thank you , thank you :rose:
all the word that describe the best at every thing should be written here -
you all made our hard… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Sam) for host
Sorry my post is sooo late, I’ve been studying!
Dai and Hila are a warm and friendly couple and great hosts; it was a treat to stay in their traditional home in the forests of Fujieda. Coming from the city, I wanted to immerse myself in Japanese culture and their quaint, rural village was perfect. There are beautiful walks through the forest or… read more
Dai and Hila are a warm and friendly couple and great hosts; it was a treat to stay in their traditional home in the forests of Fujieda. Coming from the city, I wanted to immerse myself in Japanese culture and their quaint, rural village was perfect. There are beautiful walks through the forest or… read more
30 Mar 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Charlie & Eglantine)
To our beloveds Charlie, Eggi, Banny and Pete
This 4 are the most magnificent team.
for us it was a dream coming true
to have you here with us and we will be forever grateful.
thank you , thank you , thank you :rose:
all the word that describe the best at every thing should be written here -
you all made our hard work to be so easy, flowing… read more
This 4 are the most magnificent team.
for us it was a dream coming true
to have you here with us and we will be forever grateful.
thank you , thank you , thank you :rose:
all the word that describe the best at every thing should be written here -
you all made our hard work to be so easy, flowing… read more
(Excellent)
13 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer (Ariane) for host
Thank you so much Dai and Hila for being so welcoming and so kind to me. I really felt at home during my stay in the Valley. Hila was really patient and caring when giving me directions for work, and we really had a good partnership going on to make both houses sparkling clean! The region is absolutely stunning, and these 10 days with you were… read more
5 Nov 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Ariane)
Thank you so much Ariana. We had the most lovely time working and hosting Arian.
She is so lovely and kind and responsible.
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
thank you so much for such kindness… read more
She is so lovely and kind and responsible.
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
thank you so much for such kindness… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Nicola) for host
I stayed with Dai & Hila for 10 Days and I will be forever greatful that they gave me that opportunity.
Their place is a little paradise up in the mountains. I stayed in Tokyo for five weeks before and was really in need for peace & quiet. This place was everything I wished for and more. They put so much effort and work in restoring the farmhouses… read more
Their place is a little paradise up in the mountains. I stayed in Tokyo for five weeks before and was really in need for peace & quiet. This place was everything I wished for and more. They put so much effort and work in restoring the farmhouses… read more
6 Jul 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicola)
Thank you so much Nicola. We had the most lovely time working and hosting Nicola.
She is so lovely and kind and responsible.
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
she also helped allot with the… read more
She is so lovely and kind and responsible.
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
she also helped allot with the… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2018
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel & Dayton) for host
I am very late leaving a feedback! My apologies!
I stayed with Dai and Hila for a month. The work is very challenging and I loved that about it. It was both physically and mentally demanding. If you are up to the challenge you will have a great time and you will learn sooo much. I left here in great physical shape, no need for a gym! :)
Dai is… read more
I stayed with Dai and Hila for a month. The work is very challenging and I loved that about it. It was both physically and mentally demanding. If you are up to the challenge you will have a great time and you will learn sooo much. I left here in great physical shape, no need for a gym! :)
Dai is… read more
11 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel & Dayton)
Thank you so much for helping us Gabi.
Gabi helped us to cut, boil and our Bamboos and he helped us allot.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working . he is a great team worker. he cared for the work and this made us very happy.
he was tidy so life together in… read more
Gabi helped us to cut, boil and our Bamboos and he helped us allot.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working . he is a great team worker. he cared for the work and this made us very happy.
he was tidy so life together in… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Dante)
We had the most excellent experience working and sharing our home with Dante.
He helped with different tasks : house cleaning, gardening, Bamboo storage fixing.
he worked very hard with us and he was always so good in his work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with him was a joy for us, and we are so great full for all… read more
He helped with different tasks : house cleaning, gardening, Bamboo storage fixing.
he worked very hard with us and he was always so good in his work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with him was a joy for us, and we are so great full for all… read more
(Excellent)
22 May 2018
Left by Workawayer (Josh) for host
My stay with Hila and Dai's was, in short, absolutely amazing. Their house is located in one of the most beautiful places I had been to during my trip, tucked back away in the mountains. Theres so many places to explore and hikes to go on I found I didn't have enough time to get to them all. Their house is very clean, quiet, comfortable, and… read more
1 May 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Josh)
We had the most excellent experience working and sharing our home with Josh.
He helped with different tasks : house cleaning, gardening, Bamboo shoot harvest.
he worked very hard with us and he was always so good in his work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with him was a joy for us, and we are so great full for all… read more
He helped with different tasks : house cleaning, gardening, Bamboo shoot harvest.
he worked very hard with us and he was always so good in his work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with him was a joy for us, and we are so great full for all… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Spencer) for host
I helped out during the bamboo shoot harvesting period for around ten days, so let me speak on that.
What the work is like:
The work is hard. Five hours swinging away. Start off by looking at the top of the shoot, the part that is above ground, you may be able to tell which side of it to dig on. You'll start digging about ten inches away… read more
What the work is like:
The work is hard. Five hours swinging away. Start off by looking at the top of the shoot, the part that is above ground, you may be able to tell which side of it to dig on. You'll start digging about ten inches away… read more
25 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Spencer)
We had the most excellent experience working and sharing our home with Spencer.
He helped with bamboo Shoots harvest.
He worked very hard with us and was always so good in his work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with him was a joy for us, and we are so great full for all support we got from him.
He is very clean and… read more
He helped with bamboo Shoots harvest.
He worked very hard with us and was always so good in his work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with him was a joy for us, and we are so great full for all support we got from him.
He is very clean and… read more
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jake & Antonia)
Dear Jake and Tonia,
thank you so much for coming to our place.
We had excellent experience working and sharing our home with Jake and Tonia.
They helped with different tasks : house cleaning, bamboo shoot harvest, gardening,
construction and massage.
they are great and kind people and very professional in the work they do.
we were lucky to… read more
thank you so much for coming to our place.
We had excellent experience working and sharing our home with Jake and Tonia.
They helped with different tasks : house cleaning, bamboo shoot harvest, gardening,
construction and massage.
they are great and kind people and very professional in the work they do.
we were lucky to… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (CHLOÉ & MAXIME) for host
Hila and Dai are really nice people.
We have been helping them during two weeks at the end of March
and it was a really good experience.
They are interesting persons. We had nice talks sharing our experiences
and learning from them about bamboos or life in the country side of Japan.
I recommend them to all of you. Their house is nice and it is… read more
We have been helping them during two weeks at the end of March
and it was a really good experience.
They are interesting persons. We had nice talks sharing our experiences
and learning from them about bamboos or life in the country side of Japan.
I recommend them to all of you. Their house is nice and it is… read more
18 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Leo & Marion) for host
Our stay at Dai and Hila's was great! Their house is really beautiful and it was nice to take care of it. We've had a chance to see the bamboo forest, which is also really cool. Dai and Hila were very welcoming and had plenty of stories to tell. And Dai's food is AMAZING! Thank you for having us!
11 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Marco)
Dear Marco,
you are amazing.
Thank you so much for coming to our place and helping us.
we are so lucky that you came to our place.
We had great time collaborating and living with Marco.
Marco is really a hard worker, and he is very very very strong physically!
this made him perfect volunteer to our project of harvesting Bamboo shoots.
he was… read more
you are amazing.
Thank you so much for coming to our place and helping us.
we are so lucky that you came to our place.
We had great time collaborating and living with Marco.
Marco is really a hard worker, and he is very very very strong physically!
this made him perfect volunteer to our project of harvesting Bamboo shoots.
he was… read more
(Excellent)
27 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Robin)
We had the most excellent experience working and sharing our home with Robin and Xena
They helped with different tasks : house cleaning, bamboo work and gardening.
They worked very hard with us and they were always so good in their work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with them was a joy for us, and we are so great… read more
They helped with different tasks : house cleaning, bamboo work and gardening.
They worked very hard with us and they were always so good in their work.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every day with them was a joy for us, and we are so great… read more
(Excellent)
26 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Brian) for host
It was such a great experience to stay with Dai and Hila for the seemingly little time which I did (a month). They are very kind and accommodating. Their skill at being a guesthouse host overflows to us simple WorkAway visitors. I feel that I was very lucky to be there during the offseason (no paying guests) - even though we worked a lot, they… read more
2 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Brian)
Dear Brain,
you are so great.
thank you from all our heart for all the help and kindness you gave us.
it is wander-full to know you and to work with you and to share life and house with you.
Brian help us to renovate our house . he did allot of wood work. measuring and cutting wood.
he was independent and we could totally trust that his work… read more
you are so great.
thank you from all our heart for all the help and kindness you gave us.
it is wander-full to know you and to work with you and to share life and house with you.
Brian help us to renovate our house . he did allot of wood work. measuring and cutting wood.
he was independent and we could totally trust that his work… read more
(Excellent)
3 Mar 2018
Left by Workawayer (Julien & Laure) for host
Our 2 weeks stay at Dai & Hila's traditional house was a unique experience. We really enjoyed the atmosphere in a countryside house. The time we have spent working with Dai & Hila was very pleasant, work tasks were various (sanding and cutting wood, hammering, house cleaning, bamboo handling), always well organised, with warm reward for the work… read more
20 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Julien & Laure)
We had the most excellent experience working and sharing our home with Laure and Julian.
They stayed with us 2 weeks and helped with different tasks : house renovation, wood work, house cleaning, bamboo work.
They worked very hard with us and they were always so good in their work and fast.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every… read more
They stayed with us 2 weeks and helped with different tasks : house renovation, wood work, house cleaning, bamboo work.
They worked very hard with us and they were always so good in their work and fast.
Always very kind , flexible and happy to help.
Every… read more
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Tobias) for host
This was my first work away experience and Hila & Dai made it a great one!
They were helpful right from start, always replying to messages and giving me all the info I needed for transport and my stay.
During my stay, they always made sure that I keep within the working hours, feel at home in their house and am well fed (which can be a… read more
They were helpful right from start, always replying to messages and giving me all the info I needed for transport and my stay.
During my stay, they always made sure that I keep within the working hours, feel at home in their house and am well fed (which can be a… read more
23 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Tobias)
Thank you so much for helping us Tubi.
Tubi helped us renovate our house, and to boil and dry our Bamboos,
and he helped us allot.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working . he is a great team worker. he cared for the work and this made us very happy.
he was tidy… read more
Tubi helped us renovate our house, and to boil and dry our Bamboos,
and he helped us allot.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working . he is a great team worker. he cared for the work and this made us very happy.
he was tidy… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Hugo) for host
I stayed only a month in this bamboo farm but it is for me my best experience in workaway and unforgettable moments in Japan.
I'll never be grateful enough to Hila and Dai, just thank you.
I think you've make me a better person.
Sharing their daily life was great and I was very lucky to discover the work of bamboo. It is not very easy work but… read more
I'll never be grateful enough to Hila and Dai, just thank you.
I think you've make me a better person.
Sharing their daily life was great and I was very lucky to discover the work of bamboo. It is not very easy work but… read more
2 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo)
Hugo is amazing.
he is very special person and just being with him is so great.
working and sharing life was so much fun , he do the hard work with so much passion and care.
he always think what is next and what can be done. very beautiful support and attitude.
Thank you so much Hugo.
Working and living with you was great experience for… read more
he is very special person and just being with him is so great.
working and sharing life was so much fun , he do the hard work with so much passion and care.
he always think what is next and what can be done. very beautiful support and attitude.
Thank you so much Hugo.
Working and living with you was great experience for… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
Thank you so much for helping us Adam
Adam helped us to cut our Bamboos and he helped us allot.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working . he is a great team worker. he cared for the work and this made us very happy.
he was tidy so life together in same house… read more
Adam helped us to cut our Bamboos and he helped us allot.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working . he is a great team worker. he cared for the work and this made us very happy.
he was tidy so life together in same house… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Yann)
Thank you so much for helping us Yann.
Yann helped us with different projects around the house
he was doing his best , always on time, and he bring with him allot of good will to help and support. for this we are very great-full.
Yann was always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
thanks you so so much, We did… read more
Yann helped us with different projects around the house
he was doing his best , always on time, and he bring with him allot of good will to help and support. for this we are very great-full.
Yann was always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
thanks you so so much, We did… read more
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Yann) for host
The two weeks I spent in Shizuoka were amazing thanks to Hila and Dai!
It was exactly the side of Japan I wanted to discover and Hila and Dai were really open about sharing their passion and experience building up their project in the area. The workload was certainly heavy but extremely rewarding and well structured. The bamboo cutting and the… read more
It was exactly the side of Japan I wanted to discover and Hila and Dai were really open about sharing their passion and experience building up their project in the area. The workload was certainly heavy but extremely rewarding and well structured. The bamboo cutting and the… read more
30 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
Thank you so much for helping us Martin.
Martin helped us to clean our Bamboo forest and he helped us allot.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working .
he was tidy so life together in same house were very nice and easy.
we had great time working with you… read more
Martin helped us to clean our Bamboo forest and he helped us allot.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working .
he was tidy so life together in same house were very nice and easy.
we had great time working with you… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Katie & Alex)
Alex and Katie are such an amazing people.
we had the most lovely time meeting, living and working with them.
every day was a joyful and so productive. we are so grateful for them. their work with us was excellent.
Katie was working with Hila in house cleaning - she did great job. she cleaned so well and fast. she was happy to do the work and… read more
we had the most lovely time meeting, living and working with them.
every day was a joyful and so productive. we are so grateful for them. their work with us was excellent.
Katie was working with Hila in house cleaning - she did great job. she cleaned so well and fast. she was happy to do the work and… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Katie & Alex) for host
Hila and Dai are such amazing people. They are both world travellers, who know how to make their guests feel welcome and comfortable. The food they prepared for us was mostly vegetarian (with some fish) and SO delicious. They were able to cook with the gluten-free soy sauce we brought, which was greatly appreciated since we're gluten free. Their… read more
25 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Gabriel) for host
I had a lovely time with Ila and Dai! They have been very good host and carefull about about everything. I enjoyed building the house's deck with Dai and learned many things about carpentery. It was very nice to play some guitare jam on the deck when the work was over, thank you Dai I realy enjoyed it ! I also enjoyed the river, the bamboo forest… read more
30 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)
Thank you so much for helping us Gabriel.
Gabriel helped us with building our deck project.
Gabriel was so great in all parts of the job. he is a hard worker, always on time, and he bring with him allot of good will to help and support. for this we are very greatfull.
Gabriel was always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked… read more
Gabriel helped us with building our deck project.
Gabriel was so great in all parts of the job. he is a hard worker, always on time, and he bring with him allot of good will to help and support. for this we are very greatfull.
Gabriel was always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked… read more
(Excellent)
20 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Steven )
Thank you so much Steven.
We had the most lovely time working with and hosting Steven .
He is lovely and kind and responsible.
He is a hard worker, always on time, doing his best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
He also helped allot with the… read more
We had the most lovely time working with and hosting Steven .
He is lovely and kind and responsible.
He is a hard worker, always on time, doing his best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
He also helped allot with the… read more
(Excellent)
18 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Steven ) for host
I have done several workaways now. I have met many different people. I've been fortunate enough to work for some truly wonderful and amazing hosts. Hila and Dai possess both of these attributes and more. They are simply exceptional hosts.
Look at their reviews. People are not exaggerating. As bosses, they are fair and compassionate. They honor… read more
Look at their reviews. People are not exaggerating. As bosses, they are fair and compassionate. They honor… read more
30 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Clémentine & Dee) for host
Dear Hila and Daisuke,
It was very special for us meeting you both and we thank you so much for your attention and your kindness. It was a perfect time with you in your beautiful and comfortable house and we feel lucky to have experienced a bit of your lifestyle.
We had a very good time helping them to take care of their traditional house… read more
It was very special for us meeting you both and we thank you so much for your attention and your kindness. It was a perfect time with you in your beautiful and comfortable house and we feel lucky to have experienced a bit of your lifestyle.
We had a very good time helping them to take care of their traditional house… read more
30 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Clémentine & Dee)
Thank you so much Clementine and helene. We had the most lovely and productive time working and hosting both of you.
they are hard workers, always on time, doing their best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning level was very high and satisfying . thank you so much for such kindness… read more
they are hard workers, always on time, doing their best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning level was very high and satisfying . thank you so much for such kindness… read more
(Excellent)
24 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Cristian Ulises) for host
Hila and Dai THANK YOU so much for open the door of your beautiful house.
Hila and Dai are a lovely couple who work very hard and put his hearth on every little thing they do, you can feel it in the food they cook for you, in the way they explain you what to do, asking all the time if you need something.
Helping them was a challenge for me… read more
Hila and Dai are a lovely couple who work very hard and put his hearth on every little thing they do, you can feel it in the food they cook for you, in the way they explain you what to do, asking all the time if you need something.
Helping them was a challenge for me… read more
8 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Cristian Ulises)
Dear Cris,
thank you so much for coming to help us.
the time we spent working with you was so very nice and life together was also so nice and lovely.
Cris came to help us to create our website,and he did great job.
thank you so much again for your kindness and support
Hila and Dai
thank you so much for coming to help us.
the time we spent working with you was so very nice and life together was also so nice and lovely.
Cris came to help us to create our website,and he did great job.
thank you so much again for your kindness and support
Hila and Dai
(Excellent)
13 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (eleora) for host
Arigatou gozaimasu Hila and Dai!
My workaway in Tamatori was perfect! :)
Super tasks - I helped with cleaning and gardening at the guesthouse as we planned before my arrival, and I had also the possibility to partecipate in an event (“open guesthouse”) in which I had the opportunity to meet local people and to learn how to make bamboo rings ;)… read more
My workaway in Tamatori was perfect! :)
Super tasks - I helped with cleaning and gardening at the guesthouse as we planned before my arrival, and I had also the possibility to partecipate in an event (“open guesthouse”) in which I had the opportunity to meet local people and to learn how to make bamboo rings ;)… read more
8 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (eleora)
Thank you so much Eleonora. We had the most lovely time working and hosting Eleonora .
She is so lovely and kind and responsible.
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
she also helped allot with the… read more
She is so lovely and kind and responsible.
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
she also helped allot with the… read more
(Excellent)
1 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (SIVIGLIANI & BRIAUX-WARSKI) for host
We had a wonderful time with Hila & Dai, thank you so much for your care and your kindness (and your "oishi" cooking !). Your house in the countryside is lovely : smells wood everywhere and so close from the river...
Work was intense but so cool :
- At the small hotel, Marine enjoyed spend time cleaning with Hila, always with happiness and good… read more
Work was intense but so cool :
- At the small hotel, Marine enjoyed spend time cleaning with Hila, always with happiness and good… read more
27 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (SIVIGLIANI & BRIAUX-WARSKI)
Marine & Etienne- thank you so much for helping us , we had great time working with you and making life together.
with Marine & Etienne we could get our work done, they did there best for us and we are very great-full for them.
they are kind, responsible, flexible and hardworking, great volunteers- and this helped us very much.
many thanks for… read more
with Marine & Etienne we could get our work done, they did there best for us and we are very great-full for them.
they are kind, responsible, flexible and hardworking, great volunteers- and this helped us very much.
many thanks for… read more
(Excellent)
20 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Simone4) for host
Hila and Dai are hosts with all their heart. They made me feel comfortable from the beginning, were always kind and helpful, have respect for one’s privacy and are intent on never making you work more than indicated on their page. The food they provide is delicious, they gave me a lot of advice about what I could do and see in my free time… read more
7 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Simone4)
Thank you so much Simone. We had the most lovely time working and hosting Simone .
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
she also helped allot with the garden work and now our house and garden looks… read more
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
she also helped allot with the garden work and now our house and garden looks… read more
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Toke Ringmann)
Thank you so much Toke.
We had the most lovely time working and hosting Toke .
He is a hard worker, always on time, doing his best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more.
Toke helped us with house cleaning, gardening and harvesting Bamboo Shoots.
all the work he did was super. the cleaning was very… read more
We had the most lovely time working and hosting Toke .
He is a hard worker, always on time, doing his best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more.
Toke helped us with house cleaning, gardening and harvesting Bamboo Shoots.
all the work he did was super. the cleaning was very… read more
(Excellent)
5 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Roy)
Dear Roy,
thank you so much for coming to help us.
the time we spent with you was very nice and life together was also so nice.
Roy came to harvest shoots with us, but there were no shoots yet - as this year was cold. and Roy was very flexible and understanding and we are very great full for this.
thank you so much again for your kindness and… read more
thank you so much for coming to help us.
the time we spent with you was very nice and life together was also so nice.
Roy came to harvest shoots with us, but there were no shoots yet - as this year was cold. and Roy was very flexible and understanding and we are very great full for this.
thank you so much again for your kindness and… read more
(Excellent)
29 Mar 2017
Left by Workawayer (Roy) for host
I was primarily interested in working in the bamboo forest. After Dai and I had raked the forest we came to the conclusion there weren't many bamboo shoots to harvest during the remaining time of my stay. Unfortunately, because I really enjoyed staying at this place. Dai and Hila are warmhearted and well organized. Furthermore they cooked vegan… read more
13 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (CQ (Cheng Qing)) for host
This is my first workaway experience and i really enjoyed my time there. I stayed for about 10 nights with Dai. Hila was away in another place for work.
Over there, i helped out in cutting the bamboos, boiling, drying, splitting, and packing them up. Cutting bamboos are a tough job but it is still manageable and a really satisfying work! It… read more
Over there, i helped out in cutting the bamboos, boiling, drying, splitting, and packing them up. Cutting bamboos are a tough job but it is still manageable and a really satisfying work! It… read more
1 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (CQ (Cheng Qing))
Thank you so much for helping us CQ.
CQ helped us with our Bamboo drying project.
the job was about splliting, bolling. cleaning and moving the bamboos for place to place.
CQ was so great in all parts of the job. he bring with him alot of care and good will to help and support. for this we are very greatfull.
CQ was always flexible and… read more
CQ helped us with our Bamboo drying project.
the job was about splliting, bolling. cleaning and moving the bamboos for place to place.
CQ was so great in all parts of the job. he bring with him alot of care and good will to help and support. for this we are very greatfull.
CQ was always flexible and… read more
(Excellent)
1 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Alexey)
Thank you so much for helping us Alexey.
Alexey helped us with our Bamboo drying project.
the job was about splliting, bolling. cleaning and moving the bamboos for place to place.
Alexey was so great in all parts of the job. he bring with him alot of care and good will to help and support. for this we are very greatfull.
Alexey was… read more
Alexey helped us with our Bamboo drying project.
the job was about splliting, bolling. cleaning and moving the bamboos for place to place.
Alexey was so great in all parts of the job. he bring with him alot of care and good will to help and support. for this we are very greatfull.
Alexey was… read more
(Excellent)
24 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Alexey) for host
I stayed for a week with Dai and Hila, and had an extraordinary experience.
We worked at the bamboo forest choping bamboo, a bit at the drying spot and helped build the house when it was rainy, the work was physical and very satisfying.
Dai showed us a bit of bamboo art or how you cut it thin enough to make chopsticks and bamboo threads, would I… read more
We worked at the bamboo forest choping bamboo, a bit at the drying spot and helped build the house when it was rainy, the work was physical and very satisfying.
Dai showed us a bit of bamboo art or how you cut it thin enough to make chopsticks and bamboo threads, would I… read more
1 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Gabriel)
Thank you so much for helping us Gabriel.
Gabriel helped us with our Bamboo drying project.
the job was about splliting, bolling. cleaning and moving the bamboos for place to place.
Gabriel was so great in all parts of the job. he bring with him alot of care and good will to help and support. for this we are very greatfull.
Gabriel was… read more
Gabriel helped us with our Bamboo drying project.
the job was about splliting, bolling. cleaning and moving the bamboos for place to place.
Gabriel was so great in all parts of the job. he bring with him alot of care and good will to help and support. for this we are very greatfull.
Gabriel was… read more
(Excellent)
11 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Evan)
Thank you so much for helping us Evan.
thank you for amaizing time.
Evan helped us with our Bamboo drying project.
the job was about splliting, bolling. cleaning and moving the bamboos for place to place.
Evan was so great in all parts of the job. he bring with him alot of care and good will to help and support. for this we are very… read more
thank you for amaizing time.
Evan helped us with our Bamboo drying project.
the job was about splliting, bolling. cleaning and moving the bamboos for place to place.
Evan was so great in all parts of the job. he bring with him alot of care and good will to help and support. for this we are very… read more
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (André)
Thank you so much Andre.
Working and living with you was great experience for us.
our work together was to cut bamboos - 20 meter high bamboos.
we were at the bamboo forest - cleaning old bamboos and burning them.
Andre was so quick, and physically he is so very strong! he could carry so many bamboos in one time. so we could clean very… read more
Working and living with you was great experience for us.
our work together was to cut bamboos - 20 meter high bamboos.
we were at the bamboo forest - cleaning old bamboos and burning them.
Andre was so quick, and physically he is so very strong! he could carry so many bamboos in one time. so we could clean very… read more
(Excellent)
1 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sarah & Mathew)
Excellent! Kampeki!
Sara and Mat - Thank you so much for coming to work with us.
Sara and Mat are very hard workers and also sharing life with them was so nice and fun.
Sara - was helping with cleaning, Gardening and random tasks.
she was always great. always happy to do all that we asked for and always she was doing great work. thank you… read more
Sara and Mat - Thank you so much for coming to work with us.
Sara and Mat are very hard workers and also sharing life with them was so nice and fun.
Sara - was helping with cleaning, Gardening and random tasks.
she was always great. always happy to do all that we asked for and always she was doing great work. thank you… read more
(Excellent)
30 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sarah & Mathew) for host
This place is wonderful: the work is varied, interesting, and the hosts are just amazing. During our stay there, we worked in the bamboo forest (cutting, burning, disposing), in the garden (weeding, cleaning), in the house (cleaning) and building a structure to keep the bamboo dry.
Working in the bamboo forest is extremly cathartic. The work is… read more
Working in the bamboo forest is extremly cathartic. The work is… read more
24 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Melanie & Adelia ) for host
We definitly recomment Hila and Dai as hosts for your workaway experience! The work we did was well-coordinated and there was always enough time to fulfill the tasks Hila gave us. We could even decide some smaller working processes what lead to a high identifiction with the tasks, Furthermore we felt very very welcomed and were even invited to… read more
18 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Melanie & Adelia )
Thank you so much Melanie & Adelia. We had the most lovely and productive time working and hosting Melanie & Adelia. They are both very hard workers, always on time, doing thier best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning level was very high and satisfying . thank you so much for… read more
(Excellent)
18 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Achille) for host
Had a blast at Tamatori with Dai and Hila. The area is gorgeous and definitely worth seeing, plus you get to experience real Japanese farm work and the noble lifestyle of the country side. I was working in the bamboo forest with Dai and another workawayer. The job mostly consisted cutting down old bamboos and burning them. The work is physically… read more
18 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Achille)
Thanks for helping us Achille.
Achille helped us to clean our Bamboo forest.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working .
he was tidy so life together in same house were very nice and easy.
it was great time with him.
thanks you so so much, We did allot… read more
Achille helped us to clean our Bamboo forest.
He was great worker. always flexible and ready to do the different tasks we asked help with.
very good attitude for working .
he was tidy so life together in same house were very nice and easy.
it was great time with him.
thanks you so so much, We did allot… read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Markus)
markus was perfect volunteer for our project!
we made bamboo pot by fire stone block.
he is professional carpenter,so he had good hands and ideas and hearts,
i didn't need to explain about building
Which was very easy and smooth!
and making life together
was fun,
he is on time and room kept tidy.
we really recomend him!
thank you so… read more
we made bamboo pot by fire stone block.
he is professional carpenter,so he had good hands and ideas and hearts,
i didn't need to explain about building
Which was very easy and smooth!
and making life together
was fun,
he is on time and room kept tidy.
we really recomend him!
thank you so… read more
(Excellent)
10 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Mauricio) for host
Really for me it was very special to meet Hila and Dai. Work in the forest was hard but listen to the birdsong and learn from my friend Dai was incredible. I congratulate you on your project and the energy that you give. I take great memories here and hope to see large tomatoes. Surely we see in the future. Thanks from my heart!!
7 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Mauricio)
we had a great time with Mauricio. it was harvesting bamboo which is hard job.but he was trying his best and he could fit it.
our work was changing some time but he was very flexible . it helped us to make schedule.
and very kind ,helpful , funny , it was very easy and fun to make life together here.
thanks you very… read more
our work was changing some time but he was very flexible . it helped us to make schedule.
and very kind ,helpful , funny , it was very easy and fun to make life together here.
thanks you very… read more
(Excellent)
9 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sasha_M) for host
Workaway with Hila and Dai in March was my first experience, and what an unforgettable one it was! I helped Hila clean and prepare an amazing traditional Japanese style house in time for the season. It was interesting and satisfying (since I love to clean) to experience what it is like for families to go through this process! The work is very well… read more
31 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sasha_M)
Thank you so much Aliaksandra. We had the most lovely and productive time working and hosting Aliaksandra. she is hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning level was very high and satisfying . thank you so much for such kindness and for your… read more
(Excellent)
3 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Stephanie) for host
Thank you so much to Hila and Dai for a fantastic first workaway experience! It was great to experience the relaxed mountain life while helping to clean and in the garden.
I mainly helped with Hila to clean the guesthouse and in the garden at a steady pace and with plenty of smiles! I also got the chance to go to the bamboo forest with Dai which… read more
I mainly helped with Hila to clean the guesthouse and in the garden at a steady pace and with plenty of smiles! I also got the chance to go to the bamboo forest with Dai which… read more
1 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Stephanie)
Thank you so much Stephanie. We had the most lovely time working and hosting Stephanie .
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
she also helped allot with the garden work and now our garden stone… read more
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning was very good and satisfying .
she also helped allot with the garden work and now our garden stone… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Orsolya & Murat) for host
Hila and Dai are really wonderful people. They are so genuine, accommodating and helpful, that it doesn't even feel like work when you are helping them.
I (Murat) helped Dai with bamboo shoot harvesting, which requires you to be in a decent shape, but is quite a satisfying and fun work. Orsi helped Hila with housework & gardening. Both were… read more
I (Murat) helped Dai with bamboo shoot harvesting, which requires you to be in a decent shape, but is quite a satisfying and fun work. Orsi helped Hila with housework & gardening. Both were… read more
19 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Orsolya & Murat)
Murat and Orsi - thank you so much for helping us , we had great time working with you and making life together.
with Orsi and Murat we could get our work done, they did there best for us and we are very great-full for them. Murat also build beautiful website for us - and we are so happy with this.
they are kind, responsible, flexible and… read more
with Orsi and Murat we could get our work done, they did there best for us and we are very great-full for them. Murat also build beautiful website for us - and we are so happy with this.
they are kind, responsible, flexible and… read more
(Excellent)
11 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hugo) for host
I was very happy to come at Hila and Dai place. Thanks to them, I could experience rural life in Japan. The surroundings are very beautiful, there few hikes around that will let you breathless!!!
About the work, I think it wasn't so hard since you just work in the morning, you just need to enjoy physical work. Being in the bamboo forest is a… read more
About the work, I think it wasn't so hard since you just work in the morning, you just need to enjoy physical work. Being in the bamboo forest is a… read more
5 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hugo)
Dear Hugosan,
thank you so much for coming to our place and helping us.
We had great time working and living with Hugo.
Hugo is really a hard worker, and very strong physically. this made him perfect volunteer to our project of harvesting Bamboo shoots. he was also flexible with helping us fixing our garden - and he did allot of good… read more
thank you so much for coming to our place and helping us.
We had great time working and living with Hugo.
Hugo is really a hard worker, and very strong physically. this made him perfect volunteer to our project of harvesting Bamboo shoots. he was also flexible with helping us fixing our garden - and he did allot of good… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Boris & Leonie) for host
With Dai and Hila, you will certainly feel at home!! We stayed with them for only one week, but if we could, we would have stayed a lot longer. We helped them making their house, cutting bamboo, washing bamboo and helping in the garden. It was absolutely great! They are very helpfull, very friendly and you can have a good conversation and laugh… read more
17 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Boris & Leonie)
Revolution. Great. Amazing. Full Power. Saiko.
Best Couple. When you find this kind of spirits you are lucky.
Want to do it again. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Best Couple. When you find this kind of spirits you are lucky.
Want to do it again. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
(Excellent)
4 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Katarina) for host
Staying with Hila and Dai is exactly what i hoped for when joining workaway: authentic, local and bonding. hila and Dai are amazing people, who made me feel most welcome in their home and it was great to help here because they are genuinely passionate about what they do. I was helping Hila with cleaning and some gardening. Tasks were adequate and… read more
31 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Katarina)
Thank you so much Katarina. We had the most lovely and productive time working and hosting katarina.
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning level was very high and satisfying . thank you so much for such kindness and for your… read more
she is a hard worker, always on time, doing her best at all the working hours every day. we could do all the work we planed to do and more. and the cleaning level was very high and satisfying . thank you so much for such kindness and for your… read more
(Excellent)
13 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Semra) for host
We have stayed 2 weeks with Hila and Dai. It was a nice experience to work and live with them. They organize and schedule everything detailed. Village is very beatiful, nice area. We are very happy that we have stayed there. Thank you Hila and Dai for everything.
8 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Semra)
Dear Sem and Aydin,
we had greet and lovely time meeting, working and living with you.
We can only say thank you so many times.
we felt they do there best every day.
taking care our work in so nice way. very gentle, responsible, caring and also supporting.
their attitude was always close to us, think what we want to do and helping with… read more
we had greet and lovely time meeting, working and living with you.
We can only say thank you so many times.
we felt they do there best every day.
taking care our work in so nice way. very gentle, responsible, caring and also supporting.
their attitude was always close to us, think what we want to do and helping with… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jan 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin81)
We had great time hosting Martin.
he helped us allot and we could do allot of work thanks to him.
Martin had good ideas that made our work flow better.
he is responsible, always on time and a hard worker.
also sharing house was very good.
Martin was very kind to our village people,
he had nice meetings with them and gave them good… read more
he helped us allot and we could do allot of work thanks to him.
Martin had good ideas that made our work flow better.
he is responsible, always on time and a hard worker.
also sharing house was very good.
Martin was very kind to our village people,
he had nice meetings with them and gave them good… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jan 2016
Left by Workawayer (Martin81) for host
Konichiva - Hello.
I was staying with Daiske and Hila,
5 remarkable weeks.
The are lovely couple and I was treated nicely.
I had nice deep sleeps, after working outside.
Got fit, breathing fresh mountain air, in breezing nights looking on the bright stars, kept warm by the kerosene heater.
One of things I did:
Cycling to close by villages and… read more
I was staying with Daiske and Hila,
5 remarkable weeks.
The are lovely couple and I was treated nicely.
I had nice deep sleeps, after working outside.
Got fit, breathing fresh mountain air, in breezing nights looking on the bright stars, kept warm by the kerosene heater.
One of things I did:
Cycling to close by villages and… read more
28 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Dale)
Dear Dale,
Thank you so much for coming and sharing life and work with us.
Dale is great, and sweet.
Our work is very hard work, and dale is very strong physically and have very good attitude. he is very good in team work, always on time and very flexible and generous.
we are very happy with him. he is welcome any time..
See again in the… read more
Thank you so much for coming and sharing life and work with us.
Dale is great, and sweet.
Our work is very hard work, and dale is very strong physically and have very good attitude. he is very good in team work, always on time and very flexible and generous.
we are very happy with him. he is welcome any time..
See again in the… read more
(Excellent)
25 Nov 2015
Left by Workawayer (Dale) for host
Hila and Dia, are truly magical people with kindness and heart beyond many off even my best friends. I felt at home in the wild in their amazing house and it was truly time for me to get involved in traditional Japanese culture (especially the amazing food). Living out in the country with in a small Japanese community really is the ideal life.… read more
2 Nov 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Franz)
Thanks for helping us! Hope you got good shape of your body.
Franz was great worker for us, physically very strong and gentle work and good attitude for working .
he was on time and tidy , and honest.it was great time with him.
thanks you so much.
Have a fun in Osaka!!
Franz was great worker for us, physically very strong and gentle work and good attitude for working .
he was on time and tidy , and honest.it was great time with him.
thanks you so much.
Have a fun in Osaka!!
(Excellent)
29 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Franz) for host
I stayed 6 days in "Dai and Hila's loosing fat camp"! It's working!! I lost 15 kilos in just one week!
More seriously, they are really nice and gentle! I spent good time with them, food is really good as well!
Job can be hard but it's very pleasant to work for maintening local art and this precious culture. I think it's an unique and… read more
More seriously, they are really nice and gentle! I spent good time with them, food is really good as well!
Job can be hard but it's very pleasant to work for maintening local art and this precious culture. I think it's an unique and… read more
24 Oct 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Taylor)
thanks for helping.Taylor was physically strong guys so it was great helping for us.
and he is very open and friendly , he was helping kitchen also ,very gentle so sharing life here was comfortable .
enjoy japan!!
and he is very open and friendly , he was helping kitchen also ,very gentle so sharing life here was comfortable .
enjoy japan!!
(Excellent)
19 Oct 2015
Left by Workawayer (Taylor) for host
Welcome to Dai and Hila's Fujieda Fat Camp, where 5 days a week you will attend the gym with fitness instructor Dai, and eat delicious healthy food cooked by Chef Hila - all geared toward YOU losing weight!
What a great place, it's not a fat camp, but you certainly will live healthy surrounded by beautiful nature in the quite, traditional… read more
What a great place, it's not a fat camp, but you certainly will live healthy surrounded by beautiful nature in the quite, traditional… read more
25 Aug 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Santiago & Carolina )
We had great time hosting and working with Satio and Karico (Santiago and Carol). they worked with us for 9 days and from the beginning to the end all went great! We could do the work that we planed to do and more. Both are very kind, responsible, on time and friendly. sharing the house was also a joy as they both clean and tidy.
Satio - is very… read more
Satio - is very… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2015
Left by Workawayer (Odet) for host
Hi Dai and Hila, sorry for my late reply. I just came back home after 4 months travelling in asia and it is realy strange..!
You were one of my best experience in my whole trip! It was so good and so relaxing to live with you, in your wonderful village, with your excellent meals, your smiles... I really enjoyed working with and for you. It was… read more
You were one of my best experience in my whole trip! It was so good and so relaxing to live with you, in your wonderful village, with your excellent meals, your smiles... I really enjoyed working with and for you. It was… read more
2 May 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Odet)
Thank you JBsan.
JB is great helper, helping so much and good partner for sharing house.
JB is very strong physically and this was very important for our work together. he was always on time - ready to go. also very flexible - if we need him to help with other work around the house he was willing and supporting. he worked allot, and he was… read more
JB is great helper, helping so much and good partner for sharing house.
JB is very strong physically and this was very important for our work together. he was always on time - ready to go. also very flexible - if we need him to help with other work around the house he was willing and supporting. he worked allot, and he was… read more
(Excellent)
21 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (IsmaelMontse) for host
We had one of our best experiences in Japan with Dai and Hila!!
They are very happy, kind and nice (and great cooks!). We learnt a lot of things with them, and volunteering here has been a GREAT pleasure. We would do it again, for sure.
They really REALLY care to make you feel comfortable, and we really felt welcomed, as if we were at home. And… read more
They are very happy, kind and nice (and great cooks!). We learnt a lot of things with them, and volunteering here has been a GREAT pleasure. We would do it again, for sure.
They really REALLY care to make you feel comfortable, and we really felt welcomed, as if we were at home. And… read more
19 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (IsmaelMontse)
we miss you already.
we had great time working with Montse and Ismael.
we highly recommend them as workaways and would be happy to have them again at any time.
both hard workers, light, happy, always doing their work even if its not convenient (like working outside in the rain).
always on time. helpful. was very nice to share the living space… read more
we had great time working with Montse and Ismael.
we highly recommend them as workaways and would be happy to have them again at any time.
both hard workers, light, happy, always doing their work even if its not convenient (like working outside in the rain).
always on time. helpful. was very nice to share the living space… read more
(Excellent)
10 Apr 2015
Left by Workawayer (Ryan) for host
Was looking to see Japanese culture and that's exactly what Hila and Daisuke provided. Excellent host's amazing home. Fun new experiences farming takenoko in the mountains. Beautiful area in general would do it again in a heartbeat.
Thanks for having me.
Thanks for having me.
9 Apr 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Ryan)
Ryan was so great. we love him.
hard worker, respectful, kind, funny, always on time.
it was easy for us, and it was nice flowing.
we could do the work that we wanted to do.
Ryan - thank you so much.
Dai and Hila
hard worker, respectful, kind, funny, always on time.
it was easy for us, and it was nice flowing.
we could do the work that we wanted to do.
Ryan - thank you so much.
Dai and Hila
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (Tim)
he brought beautiful energy to bamboo forest.working with him was very fun and smooth.tim physically strong guy and his attitude was always sharp -he always try to understand what i want to do.
he is on time and flexible with last minutes changes of working plan.and
clean and tidy for house.it was perfect for us to spending life with him.
we… read more
he is on time and flexible with last minutes changes of working plan.and
clean and tidy for house.it was perfect for us to spending life with him.
we… read more
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2014
Left by Workawayer (Tim) for host
Yes. Yes. Yes.
This is a wonderful place, with amazing people and fantastic work to carry out. Positivity is abound in this little village and there's a real sense of peace up in the bamboo forest too. I can't recommend it enough.
Apply, open, enjoy x
This is a wonderful place, with amazing people and fantastic work to carry out. Positivity is abound in this little village and there's a real sense of peace up in the bamboo forest too. I can't recommend it enough.
Apply, open, enjoy x
13 Nov 2014
Left by Workawayer (David & Tasha) for host
Thank you for the cultural experience and welcoming us into your home.
Our experience with Dai and Hila was most pleasurable. They were very helpful in teaching us about the Japanese culture and shared with us in a very easy way for us to understand.
Cutting Bamboo is hard physical work and requires being attentive since accidents could… read more
Our experience with Dai and Hila was most pleasurable. They were very helpful in teaching us about the Japanese culture and shared with us in a very easy way for us to understand.
Cutting Bamboo is hard physical work and requires being attentive since accidents could… read more
10 Nov 2014
Left by host for Workawayer (David & Tasha)
David and Tasha thank you so much for your help to us.
David - for your help in the bamboo forest. the work was very hard for the body. for doing the work david needed to use allot of body power. also we worked in rainy days. david had allot of good ideas to make the work flow better. also his attitude was very supportive and caring.
Tasha… read more
David - for your help in the bamboo forest. the work was very hard for the body. for doing the work david needed to use allot of body power. also we worked in rainy days. david had allot of good ideas to make the work flow better. also his attitude was very supportive and caring.
Tasha… read more
(Excellent)
