Experience rural country life in Sekiyama, Japan

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  Description

  We are Mayu and Peter a Japanese and Australian couple that gave up the crazy life in Tokyo to embrace the rural countryside in Niigata and Nagano. We work hard to be a part of the local community and tackle the many challenges of rural life.
  Mayu is Japanese and Peter is Australian, we met in Australia working together and moved to Japan during the Covid times.
  We are sociable but certainly not party animals, we enjoy good food, good company and nature.
  
  Right now we need your help with many little personal projects from gardening, farming, partial renovation of our old farmhouse, little odd jobs. In winter we need help clearing snow and preparing trees etc for the harsh winter.
  
  In return for approx. 15hrs help per week we offer free accommodation in our home with your own room, WIFI and shared bathroom/toilet/kitchen.
  We are conveniently located walking distance to supermarket and pharmacy, a nice park as well as soba and Ramen restaurants!
  We live in an amazing part of Japan surrounded by many mountains to hike or ski, Onsen's as well as a 30min drive to the ocean!
  
  We have plenty of parking for a camper or cars! We highly recommend having a vehicle however we are also walking distance to a train station with direct trains to Nagano or the opposite direction to the sea!
  
  We would love to share our experiences with amazing new people from all over the world as well as share Japanese culture and learn about your cultures as well.
  
  Our project is only for personal and not business but provided your Visa allows it, we have great connections to the local community where there may be some paid work opportunities available as well that we can recommend you to.
  
  Ideally we are looking for people to stay a minimum 2 weeks or longer to use our home as a base of operations to explore the surrounds or just relax after a long journey.
  
  We look forward to hearing from you!
  
  Mayu and Peter.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance

  Help with Computers/ Internet
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  Interests

  

  Farming

  

  Movies & TV

  

  Events & social

  

  Technology

  

  Van life

  

  Cooking & food

  

  Photography

  

  Languages

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Animals

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Hiking
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  UN sustainability goals this host is trying to achieve

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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  Language, food and local festivals and activities are just some of the experiences you can have with us. Mayu is involved with so many festivals and interesting events!
  We would love to learn about your languages, culture, food and skills!
  Japanese are welcome to apply as well!

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  Help

  We would really love to connect with people who is in to gardening and renovation, however open to newbies as well! All we need is a positive attitude and some hands!
  Tasks range from cleaning to gardening, farming. We are open to anybody from all walks of life!
  We want trustworthy individuals or couples that are ok doing tasks with people and or by themselves.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Japanese: Fluent

  This host offers a language exchange
  This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
  You can contact them directly for more information.
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  Accommodation

  We have a Japanese rural house with WIFI, your own bedroom and sheets etc, shared bathroom and toilet as well as a large kitchen. We are conveniently located to access supermarkets and drug stores as well as public transport. As the renovation progresses the better the place becomes!
  You are responsible for your own food however cooking facilities and fridge etc provided. Mayu and I like to cook and bbq so sometimes we may feed you too!

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  What else ...

  We guarantee at least 2 full days off a week for you to enjoy, the house is secure and when we can we can drop you to places on our way and to the train station etc.
  No parties or invitations of random people without the knowledge of the owners. We don't always live onsite.
  We expect people to clean after themselves and be respectful to the owners and each other. We do not tolerate racism, sexism or any other form of bullying or harassment.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Can host digital nomads

  We have stable WIFI available throughout the house. We understand remote work and we generally offer a quiet environment for this. We have lots of little tables and floor cushions etc to set up your mini office!

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  Space for parking camper vans

  Plenty of parking available with another large section on the way!

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  Can possibly accept pets

  We are open to pets provided they are cleaned up after and not destructive. We love animals, birds cats dogs even snakes are welcome.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  More than two

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