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Enjoy the simple rural life in a small seaside town in Okayama, Japan

  • Japan
  • Last activity : 12 Jun 2025

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi, we have a community space with lots of interesting people and need someone to help out with language and cultural exchange. It's about 2 hours a day, or 10 hours a week. In exchange, we can offer accommodation in a private room, or share a room if there are two of you. Meals are your responsibility (there is a kitchen, fridge etc for your use). The house is on the water at Hinase, Okayama. It is a three-story building, 5 minutes walk from Hinase Station. We're very flexible and casual.

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Language practice
    Help around the house
    General Maintenance
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    You can see life in a smallish city in Japan and learn some Japanese from the locals. Hinase is a different side of Japan than the big cities, so the cultural experience is much more authentic.

  • Projects involving children

    Projects involving children

    This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

  • Help

    Help

    Culture exchange session with locals in a volunteer capacity. You will be talking with locals (kids old to adult) in a casual setting, sharing and exchanging culture, etc.
    You can practice Japanese if you wish.
    Learn a lot about Japan from locals.

  • Languages

    Languages spoken
    English: Intermediate
    Japanese: Beginner

    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.

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    You will have a private room in a three-storey house on the water at Hinase.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    There are ferries to the islands from the harbor in front of the house. Bikes are available for rent to get around. The station is close and Osaka is two hours by local train.

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    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    I work remotely myself. We have good internet. Hours are fairly flexible

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    One

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The image depicts two individuals in a room, with one wearing a floral kimono and the other in a dark robe, standing on a tiled floor with wooden paneling on the walls.
The image depicts three individuals preparing food in a kitchen, with one person standing at a counter, another leaning over it, and a third facing away from the camera.
The image depicts a group of five individuals seated at two wooden tables, engaged in work on laptops, with a window and a whiteboard in the background, suggesting a collaborative workspace.
The image depicts a group of people seated around a table, engaged in conversation, with a dartboard on the wall and a computer screen displaying the Canadian flag in the background.
The image depicts a man sitting at a table with two people across from him, in what appears to be an office setting.
A group of children and adults watch a movie on a projector screen in a room with large windows, enjoying a cozy movie night together.
The image shows a sign for a business, likely a salon, with the words \"Salon\" and \"Spa\" written on it, and a logo that says \"Salon\" in cursive font. The background is a light beige color.
A person is preparing a fish on a boat, with a fishing net in the background, showcasing a moment of seafood preparation.
The image depicts a serene lake scene at sunrise or sunset, with a hazy sky, distant mountains, and floating structures on the water\'s surface.
Two children stand on a street at night, holding sparklers that emit bright sparks, with a serene body of water and mountains in the background.
The image depicts a serene scene of a bridge spanning a body of water, with mountains in the background and buildings in the foreground under a cloudy sky.
The image shows a woman in a kimono teaching Japanese calligraphy to a group of children in a classroom, with a blackboard and TV visible.
The image depicts a vibrant red firework exploding in the night sky above a cityscape, with buildings and a balcony visible in the foreground.
The image depicts a large white building with a palm tree in front, featuring a neon sign on the roof, set against a dark sky with trees in the background.

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