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About Us
We are a family of four living in Hamamatsu City, Shizuoka Prefecture (father, mother, a 4-year-old daughter, and a 1-year-old son, as of April 2026). Hamamatsu is located roughly halfway between Tokyo and Osaka.
To reach our home, please take the Shinkansen to Hamamatsu Station, then transfer to the Enshu Railway and get off at Enshu-Shibamoto Station (about 30 minutes). From there, it is a 5-minute drive to our house. We will pick you up by car at the station.
We are looking for someone who enjoys spending time with children, is used to cooking in daily life, and is interested in Japanese cuisine and fermentation culture.
In April 2026, we moved to a new home with a 600 m² field next to it, where children can play freely. We are now starting from scratch to build both a small farm and a community space.
We sincerely appreciate anyone who would like to support this meaningful step for our family and children.
■ Food & Culture
We especially welcome people who are interested in traditional Japanese cuisine, fermented foods, and soba (buckwheat noodles).
The host is currently learning how to make soba from scratch. If you're interested, we can also introduce you to a soba noodle making experience (optional, fee applies).
■ About Your Stay
We do not provide a luxurious lifestyle, but we offer:
• Free accommodation
• Dinner ingredients on working days
Meals are simple, home-style, and budget-friendly (around 400 yen per person).
Sometimes we cook and eat together, but participation is optional.
Breakfast and lunch are self-catered at your own expense.
On your days off, dinner is also your responsibility.
(We usually provide dinner on your check-in day.)
■ Your Tasks
• Helping with farming
• Cleaning the house and tidying the garden
• Playing with our children
• Other small household tasks as needed
■ Working Hours
• About 4 hours per day
• Up to approximately 20 hours per week
• 2 days off per week
Hours and tasks may vary depending on the day, and some days may be lighter.
■ What We’re Looking For
• Someone who enjoys spending time with children
• Someone who likes cooking and has experience preparing meals
• Someone interested in Japanese food, fermentation, and traditional culture
• Japanese speakers are especially welcome (but not required)
• Cooperative, flexible, and positive attitude
• Someone who respects house rules
Please note that this place may not be suitable for those who prioritize complete personal freedom at all times, as we value cooperation and shared living.
■ Communication
Our English is basic, but we truly value communication.
We are happy to communicate using gestures, body language, AI tools, and Google Translate. Let’s support each other and learn together.
Final Message
We hope you will enjoy cultural exchange with us while experiencing a simple and down-to-earth Japanese family lifestyle.
We are looking forward to meeting you.
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
Interests
Self development
Sustainability
Farming
Culture
Plant care
Languages
Carpentry
Cooking & food
DIY & crafts
Art & design
Yoga / Wellness
Hiking
Mountain
Nature
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
How to make Japanese home cooking
Eating handmade soba noodles or udon noodles together
Interacting with small children
Projects involving children
This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.
Help
We are looking for help with farming, DIY projects, and spending time with our children.
Typical tasks include farm, playing with our daughter and son, housework, and maintenance work, etc.
⏰ Working hours
We ask for help approximately 4hours per day, up to 5 days a week (maximum 20 hours per week).
The schedule may vary depending on weather, family needs, and ongoing projects, but we will always discuss and agree on it together in advance.
🍽 Meals and food arrangement
On the days you help us, we will provide ingredients for one dinner per person.
On your days off, meals are not provided, and you will need to buy and prepare your own food.
Dinner responsibilities will be shared and discussed case by case.
If you are not comfortable cooking, please let us know in advance — in that case, you can help with cleaning instead.
Sometimes we will eat together as a family, and sometimes separately.
🏡 Living together expectations
This is a shared living experience, not just work.
We expect everyone to:
• Keep shared spaces clean and tidy
• Respect house rules and family life
• Communicate openly if there are any concerns
👶 About future vision
In the future, we hope to create activities that support children in the local community, and we appreciate people who are interested in this vision.
📅 Length of stay
First stays are limited to a maximum of 2 weeks, even if we have availability.
⚠️ Important notes
If it becomes difficult to follow the rules, or if we feel the arrangement is not a good fit for either side, we may ask to end the stay early.
In that case, we will give at least 3 days’ notice.
You may also shorten your stay if needed — please inform us at least 3 days in advance.
🚭 Smoking policy
Due to my wife’s asthma, smoking is not allowed.
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
What else ...
Shizuoka Prefectural Forest Park is a 25-minute walk away and is perfect for walking and hiking.
The nearest station on the Tenryu Hamanako Railroad is a 13-minute walk from our house, offering a great way to explore the local area.
Another station on the Enshu Railway is about a 28-minute walk away, providing easy access to downtown Hamamatsu.
Hamamatsu is also known as the home of Yamaha headquarters.
There is also a museum where you can try various musical instruments for free with a reservation, which we highly recommend.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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Your positive energy filled our home with happiness for these two weeks.
You got along so naturally with our daughter and son, and we were really grateful for that. No wonder—you’re the eldest of ten siblings!
Your cooking was also wonderful: light, gentle in flavor, and a perfect fit for our… read more
During her stay, she not only prepared healthy meals for us but also showed thoughtful… read more
From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me with delicious dinner and made me feel like part of the family. During my short stay, we made soba noodles together, practiced qigong, greeted the neighbors, dug… read more
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
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Your positive energy filled our home with happiness for these two weeks.
You got along so naturally with our daughter and son, and we were really grateful for that. No wonder—you’re the eldest of ten siblings!
Your cooking was also wonderful: light, gentle in flavor, and a perfect fit for our… read more
During her stay, she not only prepared healthy meals for us but also showed thoughtful… read more
From the moment I arrived, they welcomed me with delicious dinner and made me feel like part of the family. During my short stay, we made soba noodles together, practiced qigong, greeted the neighbors, dug… read more
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
