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We are very attracted to people who love children, enjoy interacting with children outside of work, have experience cooking on a daily basis, run cooking classes, and people from countries we have never met before.
I live with my wife, one daughter, and one son in a 40-year-old house 20 minutes walk from Lake Sanaru in Hamamatsu City.
We moved in August 2024. Geographically, Hamamatsu City is located between Tokyo and Osaka. The area where we live is between the city and nature, and there are trees and rivers nearby, so we sometimes encounter insects even in my house.
We lived in the city, but we were lucky to meet someone who was like an expert on the countryside, and we lived in the countryside for a year and a half, and he taught us how to live, including DIY and home gardening. We spend our days studying various knowledge and skills while watching our children grow. Recently, I have been addicted to making soba noodles, one of the Japanese dishes.
In 2022, before my son was born, my family of three traveled all over Japan and met many families and workaway people. During that time, we exchanged many life experiences. I would like to share this wonderful experience with all of you hosts. Thank you ^^
About access:
Take the Shinkansen to Hamamatsu Station, then change to a bus and it takes about 20 minutes. By the way, if you take a bus for a while, you can get to Hamamatsu's Kanzanji Onsen town.
About communication in English:
Our English skills are at a level where we can just about communicate, but we are passionate about communication. Let's learn from each other using body language and Google Translate.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Teaching
DIY and building projects
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
How to make Japanese home cooking
How to make udon and soba noodles
Home gardening and bamboo forest
Interacting with small children
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
Please play with my daughter and son.We are looking for people who like children and cooking. We may ask you to help with maintenance of the garden and the bamboo forest in the city, as well as DIY.
In the future, We would like to do activities to support the growth of children in the neighborhood. I would be happy if you could help me with anything, such as taking care of my daughter, housework, and helping with house renovations.
Let's enjoy cultural exchange with each other! However, we cannot pay you.
We will prepare ingredients for one meal for each person for dinner. We will take turns cooking. If you did not cook, please clean up.
Let's cook together sometimes. I think I can teach you Japanese home cooking, and I think I can learn your country's cooking from you.
If you have any dietary restrictions (meat, eggs, nuts, etc.), please let us know.
Even if there is availability, stays are usually limited to a maximum of two weeks for the same person.
If it is difficult to follow the rules or if it is determined that you are not a good fit for your family, we may ask you to move out earlier than planned. I prioritize workaway with my family. In that case, I will notify you at least three days before your desired move-out date.
On the other hand, it is also possible to shorten your planned stay. Please let us know at least three days before your move-out date.
Since this will be a long-term shared living arrangement, we are looking for people who can voluntarily help with cleaning and tidying up the shared spaces in addition to the housework required for workaway.
Smokers are not allowed to stay.
Languages
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: Beginner
Chinese (Mandarin): BeginnerThis 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
1 group 1 private room (6 tatami mats or more)
Shared facilities
Bath, washroom, kitchen, automatic washing machine, automatic clothes dryer, automatic dishwasher
* Meals are prepared by turns
*There is no air conditioner in the room, but there is a fan
What else ...
Nearby
Lake Sanaru is a 15-minute walk away, perfect for walking and hiking.
30 minutes by bus to hot springs, Lake Hamana, and shopping in downtown Hamamatsu. Hamamatsu is also home to Yamaha's headquarters, a musical instrument manufacturer, and a museum where you can try out various instruments for free if you make a reservation.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
Feedback (7)
Gabriel was a very intelligent person. He loved music and was always listening to it. It felt like he had carefully read our house profile in great detail. His English was incredibly fluent, almost like a native speaker.
He played with the children a… read more
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Matilda was a kind person and took great care of our daughter by painting and singing.
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Gabriel was a very intelligent person. He loved music and was always listening to it. It felt like he had carefully read our house profile in great detail. His English was incredibly fluent, almost like a native speaker.
He played with the children a… read more
It was a blessing to look after Chia-chan (3 yo) and Haru-kun (5 months old).… read more
We are very… read more
Matilda was a kind person and took great care of our daughter by painting and singing.
Guillaume… read more
Thank you very much for coming to our house.
We are happy that you are our first worker. Despite being an unfamiliar host to us, you were always kind, very kind to my daughter, and of course very enthusiastic about your work.
Although we didn't speak English very well at times, we complemented each… read more
It was my first workaway experience and I was a little nervous at first but Hiro and Nana were fantastic! From the first moment we met they made me feel good. They introduced me to their family and prepared dinner to welcome me.
Hiro and Nana are very kind and hospitable and despite my… read more
After she came to my house, I realized that her words were true.
Her cooking was very tasty and healthy. She invented several dishes using leftover ingredients in the refrigerator.
True to her profile, she was a lucky woman who… read more
We have no words to describe how amazing our stay was!
They are the kindest people with huge hearts and even though we were there for only 2 weeks, we feel as if they became our family in Japan.
Hiro and Nana are both super helpful with every single thing we asked and also super… read more
We are very lucky that you came to our house. You were kind, polite, and a good conversationalist. Thanks to you, we had a fun dinner. Even before I arrived, you responded quickly and kindly to messages, and even after you arrived, you were kind and courteous in their dealings with people and goods. Thanks… read more
The profile caught my eyes immediately as I was looking for a family environment in the countryside. After going through the profile, i got interested in the work description and the lifestyle. I asked for more info and agreements, and Hiro was so helpful with all of my inquiries. He also… read more
