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We live in a lovely village in Okayama Prefecture. There is a 100-year-old traditional Japanese house with tatami floors and a kotatsu (a heated table), and when you open the sliding doors, you can enjoy a beautiful view. There is also a bamboo forest, offering a great opportunity to experience the charm of the Japanese countryside.
Your main role is to play with our two daughters (ages 9 and 11). They do not understand much English yet, so please use simple words when speaking to them. Our older daughter loves physical activities, so we especially welcome someone who enjoys being active and playing with her. Our younger daughter can be a little sensitive and may seem younger than her age. When she is in a bad mood, talking to her using her favorite stuffed toy usually helps her feel better.
We would like you to speak as much English as possible with them. You do not need to have prior experience working with children—just a love for kids and an enjoyment of playing together is enough. We hope our daughters can learn about different cultures and values, so it would be wonderful if you could also share your skills with them.
As we also host guests, you will be invited to join events where you can experience Japanese culture together. Depending on the season, there are various countryside activities:
* Spring: digging bamboo shoots
* Summer: joining local festivals
* Autumn: harvesting fruits and making jam
* Winter: cutting and burning bamboo
You will stay in a wooden dormitory and sleep on a traditional Japanese futon. There is a well-equipped kitchen in the main house that you are free to use.
Since we do not provide meals, the usual activity time is set at about 3 hours per day. However, on special occasions such as holidays or English camps, we may ask you to extend your helping time to about 5 hours for that day. In such cases, we will make adjustments—such as providing meals—and plan activities that everyone can enjoy without putting too much strain on your health. Thank you for your understanding.
Regular schedule: about 3 hours a day, 5 days a week.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Teaching
Gardening
Babysitting and creative play
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Help around the house
General Maintenance
Interests
Nature
Drawing & painting
Plant care
Videography
Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
Travellers can experience Japanese culture through social interaction with Japanese family members as well as our neighbours. Travellers are welcome to share their skills and we are open to any suggestions you may have to contribute to the wellbeing of our home and village.
Whilst taking part in our lifestyle, you can learn about Japanese and International culture, and travellers can enhance their interactive skills as well as their cultural background.
Help
We welcome you as a member of our community here. Let's talk together and exchange cultural ideas!
Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: Intermediate
Accommodation
At night, you will sleep in a capsule-style dormitory on a Japanese futon. It is a bit small, but this style helps provide as much privacy as possible. Please take care of your valuables by yourself.
During the day, you can enjoy spending time in the 100-year-old traditional house, which has a shared outdoor kitchen and a Japanese-style common room. There is also a shared bathroom and a washing machine available for use.
What else ...
1. Our place is 1 hour bus ride +20min walk from Okayama station
There are only 4 or 5 buses per day from Okayama station.
2. The usual helping time is about 3 hours per day.
Since we do not provide meals, you will need to buy and prepare your own food.
Typical schedule: 3 hours a day, 5 days a week.
On special occasions, such as events or holidays, we may ask for up to 5 hours of help in a day. In those cases, we will make adjustments—such as providing meals—and plan everything so it is not too demanding for you.
3. No smokers please!
4. Please bring your own daily necessities(shampoo, towel etc.)
We will provide a futon, so you don't need bring a sleeping bag.
5. There is a small store 2.3km away from our place.
6. Please let us check your passport when you arrive.
7. We cannot accept stays of less than two weeks.
8. If you are not happy with this place or we are not happy with your behavior, your stay will be terminated.
A little more information
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
Host ref number: 954717546668
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17 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew & Rebecca)
The time we spent with them was really wonderful for our family.
Our daughter especially loved them!!
Mat-kin and Becca-chan were always smiling and made everyone feel comfortable with them. They are good at playing with children.
It was fun for me to talk about each other's cultures.
They cleaned the house as much as they could before they… read more
Our daughter especially loved them!!
Mat-kin and Becca-chan were always smiling and made everyone feel comfortable with them. They are good at playing with children.
It was fun for me to talk about each other's cultures.
They cleaned the house as much as they could before they… read more
(Excellent
)
31 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Matthew & Rebecca) for host
We couldn't be more grateful for this experience! From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family. We have learnt so much about Japanese culture and it was wonderful to get to know Nao-chan and her family as well as the many Japanese guests who stayed. Learning how to make various Japanese dishes was such a treat! We will really miss the… read more
8 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Clare Eleanor)
She stayed with us for about two months！
Her long stay gave me a sense of relief:) She had experience as an English teacher, so she taught my daughter English well.
She has a very calm personality.
She was very happy and cute when she saw something sweet or cute❤️
I am grateful that she joined our family😃
I recommend hosting her!!
Her long stay gave me a sense of relief:) She had experience as an English teacher, so she taught my daughter English well.
She has a very calm personality.
She was very happy and cute when she saw something sweet or cute❤️
I am grateful that she joined our family😃
I recommend hosting her!!
(Excellent
)
12 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Clare Eleanor) for host
I had a wonderful time staying at this place. Nao provides all the information you need to get in and get around the local area. The workload is light, and you get to meet many Japanese families for cultural exchange. Nao chan plans fun activities that both the guests and the workawayers will enjoy. The two daughters are lovely to play with as… read more
29 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulietta)
We recommend her to all hosts.
She is very friendly and helpful!
Even though our daughters doesn't speak much English, they enjoyed interacting with her.
She has great communication skills.
She also built good relationships with other Workaways.
We were glad to see that she was interested in Japanese culture and sightseeing.
Although her stay… read more
She is very friendly and helpful!
Even though our daughters doesn't speak much English, they enjoyed interacting with her.
She has great communication skills.
She also built good relationships with other Workaways.
We were glad to see that she was interested in Japanese culture and sightseeing.
Although her stay… read more
(Excellent
)
19 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Giulietta) for host
Staying at the Inn was simply amazing.
Nao has a sunny and beautiful energy, super welcoming and always with a smile, made me feel home since the first moment. Tami-chan and Tae-chan, Nao's daughters, are two splendid girls, I enjoyed a lot playing with them, they're open and extrovert, it was really easy to bond with them.
The inn itself is… read more
Nao has a sunny and beautiful energy, super welcoming and always with a smile, made me feel home since the first moment. Tami-chan and Tae-chan, Nao's daughters, are two splendid girls, I enjoyed a lot playing with them, they're open and extrovert, it was really easy to bond with them.
The inn itself is… read more
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17 Nov 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew & Rebecca)
The time we spent with them was really wonderful for our family.
Our daughter especially loved them!!
Mat-kin and Becca-chan were always smiling and made everyone feel comfortable with them. They are good at playing with children.
It was fun for me to talk about each other's cultures.
They cleaned the house as much as they could before they… read more
Our daughter especially loved them!!
Mat-kin and Becca-chan were always smiling and made everyone feel comfortable with them. They are good at playing with children.
It was fun for me to talk about each other's cultures.
They cleaned the house as much as they could before they… read more
(Excellent)
31 Oct 2024
Left by Workawayer (Matthew & Rebecca) for host
We couldn't be more grateful for this experience! From the moment we arrived, we were treated like family. We have learnt so much about Japanese culture and it was wonderful to get to know Nao-chan and her family as well as the many Japanese guests who stayed. Learning how to make various Japanese dishes was such a treat! We will really miss the… read more
8 Oct 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Clare Eleanor)
She stayed with us for about two months！
Her long stay gave me a sense of relief:) She had experience as an English teacher, so she taught my daughter English well.
She has a very calm personality.
She was very happy and cute when she saw something sweet or cute❤️
I am grateful that she joined our family😃
I recommend hosting her!!
Her long stay gave me a sense of relief:) She had experience as an English teacher, so she taught my daughter English well.
She has a very calm personality.
She was very happy and cute when she saw something sweet or cute❤️
I am grateful that she joined our family😃
I recommend hosting her!!
(Excellent)
12 Sep 2024
Left by Workawayer (Clare Eleanor) for host
I had a wonderful time staying at this place. Nao provides all the information you need to get in and get around the local area. The workload is light, and you get to meet many Japanese families for cultural exchange. Nao chan plans fun activities that both the guests and the workawayers will enjoy. The two daughters are lovely to play with as… read more
29 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Giulietta)
We recommend her to all hosts.
She is very friendly and helpful!
Even though our daughters doesn't speak much English, they enjoyed interacting with her.
She has great communication skills.
She also built good relationships with other Workaways.
We were glad to see that she was interested in Japanese culture and sightseeing.
Although her stay… read more
She is very friendly and helpful!
Even though our daughters doesn't speak much English, they enjoyed interacting with her.
She has great communication skills.
She also built good relationships with other Workaways.
We were glad to see that she was interested in Japanese culture and sightseeing.
Although her stay… read more
(Excellent)
19 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Giulietta) for host
Staying at the Inn was simply amazing.
Nao has a sunny and beautiful energy, super welcoming and always with a smile, made me feel home since the first moment. Tami-chan and Tae-chan, Nao's daughters, are two splendid girls, I enjoyed a lot playing with them, they're open and extrovert, it was really easy to bond with them.
The inn itself is… read more
Nao has a sunny and beautiful energy, super welcoming and always with a smile, made me feel home since the first moment. Tami-chan and Tae-chan, Nao's daughters, are two splendid girls, I enjoyed a lot playing with them, they're open and extrovert, it was really easy to bond with them.
The inn itself is… read more
2 Sep 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Samuel)
I recommend Sam -kun to all hosts. He is very serious and hardworking. He helped us with a lot of things during his stay with us.
I needed to clean our old Japanese house for renovation, and thanks to him, we finished it faster than I expected. Cleaning is not a very interesting activity, so I usually feel sorry to ask for help, but he helped me… read more
I needed to clean our old Japanese house for renovation, and thanks to him, we finished it faster than I expected. Cleaning is not a very interesting activity, so I usually feel sorry to ask for help, but he helped me… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Samuel) for host
Nao-chan will most likely be one of the nicest people you'll ever meet. She goes out of her way to be as kind as accommodating as possible to every single one of her many guests and volunteers. I have very fond memories of my time here and won't ever forget them. The work hours are very forgiving and there are tons of cultural exchange… read more
24 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jemma)
She is very friendly and always has a smile on her face.
I think that rural life in Japan is very different from life in her country, but she accepted our lifestyle and quickly adapted. When interacting with Japanese guests, she kindly spoke to even shy Japanese people. She also built good relationships with other Workawayers and created a good… read more
I think that rural life in Japan is very different from life in her country, but she accepted our lifestyle and quickly adapted. When interacting with Japanese guests, she kindly spoke to even shy Japanese people. She also built good relationships with other Workawayers and created a good… read more
(Excellent)
5 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Jemma) for host
I had a wonderful 2 weeks at Nao-chan's! If you enjoy being in the countryside surrounded by nature, want to experience living in a traditional Japanese house, and are interested in learning more about Japanese culture, then I would definitely recommend this workaway to you. Nao-chan and her family were so welcoming, caring, and fun to spend time… read more
22 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Uljana)
I recommend her to all hosts!
We had a really good time with her. And she helped me a lot. She enjoyed and coordinated everything. Especially the renovation of the old house was completed on time thanks to her.
She is young, but I was surprised at how independent she is. There was a big difference between young girls in Japan.
She notices many… read more
We had a really good time with her. And she helped me a lot. She enjoyed and coordinated everything. Especially the renovation of the old house was completed on time thanks to her.
She is young, but I was surprised at how independent she is. There was a big difference between young girls in Japan.
She notices many… read more
(Excellent)
2 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer (Uljana) for host
I had an amazing stay! Nao-Chan is incredibly welcoming and the house and area are beautiful. I learned a lot about Japanese culture and helping Nao-Chan was a pleasure, since she was always very greatful for it.
Also her two daughters are the cutest💕
Such a beautiful experience :))
Also her two daughters are the cutest💕
Such a beautiful experience :))
9 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Laura)
She is always cheerful and very kind! Her skills in playing with children are especially special. If you have small children, I highly recommend you to accept her. Children who can speak English and children who can't speak English enjoyed playing with her.
My daughters love her!!
I was also very happy that she showed understanding and interest… read more
My daughters love her!!
I was also very happy that she showed understanding and interest… read more
(Excellent)
30 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Laura) for host
This was my first workaway and i couldn't possibly have asked for a better experience! The house is the traditional Japanese countriside living that most people, me included, dream of experiencing! It's incredibly genuine in both its tradition and hospitality, so you get the true, authentic experience and also a welcoming, homely environment where… read more
2 Aug 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Nereida)
She is very kind and enjoys everything in a positive way. Our place is in the countryside, and some people may see it as nothing, but she enjoys living in this area and has made me realize new charms. I have a lot to learn from her. I felt very comfortable spending time with her, and I could tell her without hesitation that I wanted her to help me… read more
(Excellent)
25 Jul 2024
Left by Workawayer (Nereida) for host
This was my first workaway in Japan, and I loved everything about it.
I stayed for 3 weeks, and felt like I was home. Nao-chan and Kisa-san are beautiful persons, very funny and warmth. I felt very welcome from the first day. Also, I felt very lucky to get to spend time with Tae-Chan and Tami-chan. They are really smart and cheerful, it is a joy… read more
I stayed for 3 weeks, and felt like I was home. Nao-chan and Kisa-san are beautiful persons, very funny and warmth. I felt very welcome from the first day. Also, I felt very lucky to get to spend time with Tae-Chan and Tami-chan. They are really smart and cheerful, it is a joy… read more
5 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Lauren)
She was very curious and I was glad that she was interested in our culture.
Our location is in the countryside of Japan, not a convenient place, but she found fun things to do and integrated into Japanese life.
Although she only stayed for a short time, I have many good memories with her.
She is also good at playing with children, and my… read more
Our location is in the countryside of Japan, not a convenient place, but she found fun things to do and integrated into Japanese life.
Although she only stayed for a short time, I have many good memories with her.
She is also good at playing with children, and my… read more
(Excellent)
4 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Lauren) for host
From the moment I was welcomed by Nao-chans warm, happy personality I felt right at home, I very quickly felt part of the family. Staying in the village was amazing, the house is beautiful and spacious, you have lots of time and space to relax and embrace the slow life. The house you stay at is nestled in the beautiful countryside, there are lots… read more
3 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Tanya)
She was very kind and attentive to everything.
She was always smiling and had the skills to understand my poor English, so I really enjoyed communicating with her!
My daughter especially loved her. She taught my daughter English and planted flowers together, and my daughter had a wonderful time.
I felt like she was a real family member, and I… read more
She was always smiling and had the skills to understand my poor English, so I really enjoyed communicating with her!
My daughter especially loved her. She taught my daughter English and planted flowers together, and my daughter had a wonderful time.
I felt like she was a real family member, and I… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2024
Left by Workawayer (Tanya) for host
Hands down the best workaway experience I've ever had ! Nao-chan and her family made me feel at home from day one. It is such a beautiful, peaceful place, I had so many wonderful experiences there (highlights include Sport's Day at Tae-chan &Tami-chan's school, fireflies and getting my name translated into kanji ? amazing). I was also very… read more
3 Jun 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Megan)
I highly recommend hosting her.
She always had a smile on her face and made a good relationship with us hosts and other workawayers. She was also very kind and welcoming to our precious guests, and we are really grateful to her. Having a BBQ together is a wonderful memory. Thank you for staying with us.
I hope she will come back home again… read more
She always had a smile on her face and made a good relationship with us hosts and other workawayers. She was also very kind and welcoming to our precious guests, and we are really grateful to her. Having a BBQ together is a wonderful memory. Thank you for staying with us.
I hope she will come back home again… read more
(Excellent)
31 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (Megan) for host
Nao, Kida, Tae, and Tami,
I am incredibly grateful for the time we spent together at the village! Nestled in a tranquil, rural setting, it provided the perfect escape from my hectic travel schedule. The work was both enjoyable and fulfilling, allowing us to engage with guests eager to practice English and offering us insights into Japanese… read more
I am incredibly grateful for the time we spent together at the village! Nestled in a tranquil, rural setting, it provided the perfect escape from my hectic travel schedule. The work was both enjoyable and fulfilling, allowing us to engage with guests eager to practice English and offering us insights into Japanese… read more
27 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (José Luis)
We had a good time with him:)
I highly recommend hosting him!
He's always cheerful and kind.
He played with my daughters very well.
Our guests also enjoyed with him:)
He had a good relationship with another warkawayers.
I am so grateful to him.
We miss him so much.
I hope we can see again someday.
Please enjoy Japan!
I highly recommend hosting him!
He's always cheerful and kind.
He played with my daughters very well.
Our guests also enjoyed with him:)
He had a good relationship with another warkawayers.
I am so grateful to him.
We miss him so much.
I hope we can see again someday.
Please enjoy Japan!
(Excellent)
25 May 2024
Left by Workawayer (José Luis) for host
Absolutely loved my experience here. The place is wonderful, fairy-tale like, in the middle of a valley in rural Japan, but it's the guests and other workawayers that make it come alive. Amazing, hard working, curious and super interesting people gather to share in languages and culture, and it's delightful to play with all their children! Such a… read more
15 Jan 2024
Left by host for Workawayer (Jaqui)
I highly recommend hosting her.
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much and I also really love her!
She always smiles:)
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
I hope she will come back home again someday.
Thank you so much!!
Nao
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much and I also really love her!
She always smiles:)
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
I hope she will come back home again someday.
Thank you so much!!
Nao
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jaqui) for host
I stayed at the Village for 2 weeks and enjoyed my stay so much. Nao-chan, Kida-san and the girls are such a beautiful family and included myself and the other workawayers in a few fun outings such as to a weekend market and to a small sake festival. The work is not much at all; you have so much time to relax or walk around and enjoy the beautiful… read more
14 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Brandon)
We had a good time with him:)
I highly recommend hosting him!
He's always cheerful and kind.
He played with my daughters very well.
He has a lot of ideas for playing.
He had a good relationship with another warkawayers.
I am so grateful to him.
We miss him so much.
I hope we can see again someday.
Please enjoy Japan!
I highly recommend hosting him!
He's always cheerful and kind.
He played with my daughters very well.
He has a lot of ideas for playing.
He had a good relationship with another warkawayers.
I am so grateful to him.
We miss him so much.
I hope we can see again someday.
Please enjoy Japan!
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Brandon) for host
Nao chan, Kida san, Tae chan and Tami chan, are amazing! I had an absolutely incredible time with them. From going to all of the different festivals, to cooking big meals together for birthdays and thanksgiving, to the time simply spent playing or enjoying each other's company, it was all so great. They have a beautiful, blossoming village there,… read more
6 Dec 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alesia)
I highly recommend hosting her.
She is always a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters.
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
I’m really happy she enjoyed Japanese culture.
She showed understanding of our culture and was interested and willing to try new things.
Now we miss you so much.
I hope she will come back home… read more
She is always a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters.
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
I’m really happy she enjoyed Japanese culture.
She showed understanding of our culture and was interested and willing to try new things.
Now we miss you so much.
I hope she will come back home… read more
(Excellent)
1 Dec 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alesia) for host
Wow! What an awesome Workaway this was. Thank you so very much to the Family. They truly provided a home for me for a little while, and I will certainly come to visit them again. We had a lovely time playing with their daughters, traveling to local festivals and onsens, spending time with Japanese guests learning about calligraphy and tea… read more
31 Oct 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Hanne)
I highly recommend hosting her.
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much and I also really love her!
She always smiles:)
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
She showed understanding of our culture and was interested and willing to try new things.
I hope she will come back home… read more
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much and I also really love her!
She always smiles:)
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
She showed understanding of our culture and was interested and willing to try new things.
I hope she will come back home… read more
(Excellent)
22 Oct 2023
Left by Workawayer (Hanne) for host
I had the most amazing time here. As my first workaway I didn't know what to expect but Nao chan and her family made me feel so at home. I am still in awe of how kind, welcoming and amazing Nao chan and her family are. They are always smiling and go out of their way to make sure we are all comfortable. Tae and Tami chan are so adorable. It was so… read more
26 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Luca)
I highly recommend hosting her.
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much and I also really love her!
She always smiles:)
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
She has many skills.
She showed understanding of our culture and was interested and willing to try new things.
I hope she… read more
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much and I also really love her!
She always smiles:)
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
She has many skills.
She showed understanding of our culture and was interested and willing to try new things.
I hope she… read more
(Excellent)
10 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer (Luca) for host
I had the best time. Nao chan made me feel so welcome, she is very caring and makes sure your stay is one to remember. tami and tae chan are so lovely, they aren't shy of strangers so you will feel connected to them fast. The country side will give you cicida sounds and mountains to wake up to and you will have lots of free time. I recommend… read more
26 Sep 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Mariska)
I had good memories with her!
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
She made good relationship with other people.
My daughters love her so much.
I hope she enjoy her trip:)
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
She made good relationship with other people.
My daughters love her so much.
I hope she enjoy her trip:)
(Very good)
13 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Mariska) for host
It was such a wonderful place to stay at! All the people (other workawayers, the fam and guests) were all incredibly nice and welcoming. It felt very homey, everyone could be themselves. Every few days we got a clear schedule of the upcoming days, so we knew what to expect. Do note that there is not a lot to do around, so you'll have to entertain… read more
20 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jack & Adriana)
I highly recommend hosting them!
They are happy persons and so friendly.
They have a special skills playing with kids. They always made my moody daughter smiled.
My daughters love them so much. Even though they left this place, my daughters say their name still now. My younger daughter love the website Jack-kun made!
The website make her… read more
They are happy persons and so friendly.
They have a special skills playing with kids. They always made my moody daughter smiled.
My daughters love them so much. Even though they left this place, my daughters say their name still now. My younger daughter love the website Jack-kun made!
The website make her… read more
(Excellent)
10 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jack & Adriana) for host
We stayed for just under four weeks in July and it ended up being such was an amazing experience! Thank you so much Nao-chan, Kida-san, Tae-chan and Tami-chan :D
Okayama isn't the first place you think of when you visit Japan, which makes it all more special. The house is a gorgeous traditional style building and is a peaceful hour out of the… read more
Okayama isn't the first place you think of when you visit Japan, which makes it all more special. The house is a gorgeous traditional style building and is a peaceful hour out of the… read more
7 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Alice)
I highly recommend hosting her.
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much and I also really love her!
She always smiles:)
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
I hope she will come back home again someday.
Thank you so much!!
Nao
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much and I also really love her!
She always smiles:)
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
I hope she will come back home again someday.
Thank you so much!!
Nao
(Excellent)
6 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer (Alice) for host
this was an amazing experience and I enjoyed it so much! Thank you Nao chan, Kida san, Tae chan, Tami chan, I will miss you all!
Kida family were very welcoming and the other Workawayers I shared my time with. We would do activities and sometimes eat together. The countryside is beautiful, surrounded by rice fields and bamboo forests.I won’t… read more
Kida family were very welcoming and the other Workawayers I shared my time with. We would do activities and sometimes eat together. The countryside is beautiful, surrounded by rice fields and bamboo forests.I won’t… read more
7 Aug 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonas & Marieke)
I highly recommend hosting them!
They are happy persons and so friendly.
They have a special skills, especially carpentry. They fixed traditional Japanese floor and made shelf. It was big help for us!
My daughters love them so much.
They can play with kids very well.
They made a great relationship with other workawayers. We enjoyed spending with… read more
They are happy persons and so friendly.
They have a special skills, especially carpentry. They fixed traditional Japanese floor and made shelf. It was big help for us!
My daughters love them so much.
They can play with kids very well.
They made a great relationship with other workawayers. We enjoyed spending with… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jonas & Marieke) for host
Thanks Nao-chan, Kida-san, Tae-chan & Tami-chan for being such open, welcoming, kind and friendly people :)
Also thanks for letting us be part of your family, your amazing unique project & your life for 2 weeks.
We had a great time and will always remember:
⭐️ the beautiful nature surrounding your amazing house
⭐️ sharing culture and language(s)… read more
Also thanks for letting us be part of your family, your amazing unique project & your life for 2 weeks.
We had a great time and will always remember:
⭐️ the beautiful nature surrounding your amazing house
⭐️ sharing culture and language(s)… read more
6 Jul 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Jonathan)
I highly recommend hosting him!
He has many skills, he is person with many talents.
He played with my daughters and many Japanese kids very well. He has a lot of ideas for playing.
My daughters learned playing the piano from Jon-kun. I learned English from Jon-kun.He is a great teacher.
He had a good relationship with another warkawayers. We had a… read more
He has many skills, he is person with many talents.
He played with my daughters and many Japanese kids very well. He has a lot of ideas for playing.
My daughters learned playing the piano from Jon-kun. I learned English from Jon-kun.He is a great teacher.
He had a good relationship with another warkawayers. We had a… read more
(Excellent)
8 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Jonathan) for host
The ultimate workaway experience! I was looking for a peaceful place in Japan to call home for 3 weeks in between travelling. What I got was far more than I bargained for. As well as being located in peaceful countryside in the heart of Okayama, I found a true sense of family. The place really does look like something out of a Gibli movie!
In the… read more
In the… read more
22 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Amrita & Bharat)
I highly recommend hosting them!
They are happy persons and so friendly.
They have a special skills playing with kids. They always made my moody daughter smiled.
My daughters love them so much. Even though they left this place, my daughters say their name still now.
They also has good cooking skills. Especially I love their original spicy… read more
They are happy persons and so friendly.
They have a special skills playing with kids. They always made my moody daughter smiled.
My daughters love them so much. Even though they left this place, my daughters say their name still now.
They also has good cooking skills. Especially I love their original spicy… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jun 2023
Left by Workawayer (Amrita & Bharat) for host
Before saying goodbyes, we said to Nao-chan, if Workaway created a competition for the best Workaway hosts, we are sure that the village will win it.
This is a long awaited feedback and we dearly miss being at the Village, and the love we received from Nao-chan’s family. Both Nao-chan and Kida-san are extremely caring, and engage the volunteers… read more
This is a long awaited feedback and we dearly miss being at the Village, and the love we received from Nao-chan’s family. Both Nao-chan and Kida-san are extremely caring, and engage the volunteers… read more
12 Jun 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Shayde & Raja Azizan)
We had a good time with them!
They are really great people, so kindly, always happy:)
They played a lot with my daughters and our Japanese kids guests. Everybody love them. They have good skills playing with kids.
They are also good cookers! We sometimes eat dinner together they cooked, it was so yummy!
They made good relationships with other… read more
They are really great people, so kindly, always happy:)
They played a lot with my daughters and our Japanese kids guests. Everybody love them. They have good skills playing with kids.
They are also good cookers! We sometimes eat dinner together they cooked, it was so yummy!
They made good relationships with other… read more
(Excellent)
27 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Shayde & Raja Azizan) for host
It was such a pleasure staying at this place. Kida-San, Nao-chan, Tami and Tai are a welcoming, sweet and generous family. We stayed for 3 weeks, however time went by so quickly. We shared many meals and stories together with the family and other Workawayers, which we will cherish.
Many children came to the village to play and learn English. It… read more
Many children came to the village to play and learn English. It… read more
17 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Désirée)
I highly recommend hosting her.
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
She always smiles:)
I spent with her only 1 week, but I had good memories with her!
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
I hope she will come back home again someday.
Thank you so much!!
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
She always smiles:)
I spent with her only 1 week, but I had good memories with her!
She made a great relationship with other workawayers.
I hope she will come back home again someday.
Thank you so much!!
(Excellent)
13 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Désirée) for host
In April, I spent some time with this fantastic and lovely family. I immediately felt at home, and I had a special time with everyone there: the family, other workawayers, and Japanese children and parents who came as guests to practice English and exchange culture. The house is surrounded by precious nature and silence, except for the sound of… read more
17 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Fanny)
I had good memories with her!
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
We had a event with Japanese guests, she always joined with smile.
She made good relationship with people.
My daughters love her so much. We miss her so much now.
I highly recommend hosting her.
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
We had a event with Japanese guests, she always joined with smile.
She made good relationship with people.
My daughters love her so much. We miss her so much now.
I highly recommend hosting her.
(Excellent)
1 May 2023
Left by Workawayer (Fanny) for host
Nao-chan and Kida-san,
Thank you so much for an amazing time in the village. I couldn’t have wished for a better stay! I only stayed for two weeks, but I wished I could have stayed longer. Time went by way too fast. I stayed with several other workawayers, with whom I had a great time. I will never forget the card games and midnight walks to… read more
Thank you so much for an amazing time in the village. I couldn’t have wished for a better stay! I only stayed for two weeks, but I wished I could have stayed longer. Time went by way too fast. I stayed with several other workawayers, with whom I had a great time. I will never forget the card games and midnight walks to… read more
14 May 2023
Left by host for Workawayer (Karina)
I’m so sorry I didn’t notice your feedback.
Karina-Chan had stayed here for 3 years ago, but I remember well about her.
She is really great person! We enjoyed bamboo craft, kimono, spending with Japanese guests,,,so many things!She played with my daughters a lot:)
We had closed our place during the coronavirus, then I asked her to send video… read more
Karina-Chan had stayed here for 3 years ago, but I remember well about her.
She is really great person! We enjoyed bamboo craft, kimono, spending with Japanese guests,,,so many things!She played with my daughters a lot:)
We had closed our place during the coronavirus, then I asked her to send video… read more
(Excellent)
6 Apr 2020
Left by Workawayer (Karina) for host
It was my first work away experience and I could not imagine it being even better!
Thank you lovely Nao-chan and Kido-san for making such a wonderful village!
It is a great experience of cultural exchange both for volunteers coming over and Japanese guests!
I really felt like at home. Every other day we had some exciting activities as making… read more
Thank you lovely Nao-chan and Kido-san for making such a wonderful village!
It is a great experience of cultural exchange both for volunteers coming over and Japanese guests!
I really felt like at home. Every other day we had some exciting activities as making… read more
16 Mar 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Sylvain)
We have good memories with him!
Sylvain-kun is really happy person and friendly. He always tried to understand our culture. He is a good cooker. He could cook Japanese meal better than me especially Okonomiyaki!
He was always polite for our guests.
He had a great skills to play kids. My daughters remember him well still now.
He could understand… read more
Sylvain-kun is really happy person and friendly. He always tried to understand our culture. He is a good cooker. He could cook Japanese meal better than me especially Okonomiyaki!
He was always polite for our guests.
He had a great skills to play kids. My daughters remember him well still now.
He could understand… read more
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2020
Left by Workawayer (Sylvain) for host
I was there for 5 weeks in November/December 2019 and it was my first workaway experience. I had a amazing time with Nao chan and her wonderful family as well as with the other workawayers. The feeling of community and sharing was very strong. The area is perfect for people looking for somewhere outside the city closer to nature. The time spent… read more
11 Jan 2020
Left by host for Workawayer (Linnea & Tom)
We have good memories with them !!
they are a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters very well.My daughters enjoyed a lot with them.
It was so fun to dance together! (My daughter loves one)
We enjoyed some events with Japanese guests.
They always welcomed our guests like real family.
I… read more
they are a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters very well.My daughters enjoyed a lot with them.
It was so fun to dance together! (My daughter loves one)
We enjoyed some events with Japanese guests.
They always welcomed our guests like real family.
I… read more
(Excellent)
13 Dec 2019
Left by Workawayer (Linnea & Tom) for host
It is truly a special place.
Nao-Chan and Kida-San are working towards and are creating such an important place during these particular times we are living in. This offers a place for people to come together across cultures and languages and talk, read a book together, make rice or onigiri.... we met some amazing people during our time there.
We… read more
Nao-Chan and Kida-San are working towards and are creating such an important place during these particular times we are living in. This offers a place for people to come together across cultures and languages and talk, read a book together, make rice or onigiri.... we met some amazing people during our time there.
We… read more
3 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Toby)
We had a really great time with him!
He is a happy person, friendly. Our daughters enjoyed a lot with him. He played with my daughters, it was big help for me. (Still now my daughters say his name!)
He made good relationship with others.
I was very happy to see him.
I recommend him to every host.
He is a happy person, friendly. Our daughters enjoyed a lot with him. He played with my daughters, it was big help for me. (Still now my daughters say his name!)
He made good relationship with others.
I was very happy to see him.
I recommend him to every host.
(Excellent)
7 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Toby) for host
My time at the Village was incredible. It truly is like being part of an eclectic little international family.
I was able to experience elements of life in the Japanese countryside that I would never have had access to if I was travelling solo, including the opportunity to help bare a shrine at a local village festival and to take part in a… read more
I was able to experience elements of life in the Japanese countryside that I would never have had access to if I was travelling solo, including the opportunity to help bare a shrine at a local village festival and to take part in a… read more
3 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alex)
I had good memories with her!
She is very bright person and very polite person.
I enjoyed spending with her.
She always willing to do our requests with smile.
She is interested in our culture. I was happy she enjoyed Japanese culture.
We were very comfortable with her. There are other workawayers same time, she made good relationship with… read more
She is very bright person and very polite person.
I enjoyed spending with her.
She always willing to do our requests with smile.
She is interested in our culture. I was happy she enjoyed Japanese culture.
We were very comfortable with her. There are other workawayers same time, she made good relationship with… read more
(Excellent)
16 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alex) for host
I cried and cried as I left this place and this beautiful family. This is a warm, kind, funny and sets clear guidelines and boundaries about when you will be 'working' (if you could really even consider the jobs given as work!!) and when you will have your own time (which is most of the time). The living arrangements are set up in a way that Nao… read more
3 Dec 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
I had good memories with her!
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
We enjoyed some events, making rice ball, long mountain potato festival, playing with kids event.... She always joined with smile.
She made good relationship with people.
My daughters love her so much. We miss her so much now.
I… read more
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
We enjoyed some events, making rice ball, long mountain potato festival, playing with kids event.... She always joined with smile.
She made good relationship with people.
My daughters love her so much. We miss her so much now.
I… read more
(Excellent)
21 Nov 2019
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
This workaway is a dream for any workawayer! Beautiful japanese countryside, beautiful japanese house, beautiful japanese family! What they call « work » never felt like work to me in the 2 weeks I spent there. Tae-chan and Tami-chan are the cutest and smartest little girls I’ve ever met, and it was so fun to be around them or other japanese… read more
25 Nov 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominic & Lauren)
We spent for 2 months with Dom-kun and Lauren-chan this summer.
I had good memories with them.
They have a good skill to play with children. Every kids who came to our place enjoyed a lot with Dom-kun and Lauren-chan.
My daughters always relaxed with them.
They are interested in Japanese culture. They enjoyed real Japanese life and they tried to… read more
I had good memories with them.
They have a good skill to play with children. Every kids who came to our place enjoyed a lot with Dom-kun and Lauren-chan.
My daughters always relaxed with them.
They are interested in Japanese culture. They enjoyed real Japanese life and they tried to… read more
(Excellent)
6 Oct 2019
Left by Workawayer (Dominic & Lauren) for host
We had an incredible time at Nao-Chans, it is way more than just a Workaway!
We learnt so much about Japanese culture and got to experience it so much as well from making Gyoza to going to Japanese festival every week, it was truly one of the best experiences of our lives.
Nao-Chan is one of the most smiley and helpful people you will ever meet,… read more
We learnt so much about Japanese culture and got to experience it so much as well from making Gyoza to going to Japanese festival every week, it was truly one of the best experiences of our lives.
Nao-Chan is one of the most smiley and helpful people you will ever meet,… read more
7 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Pascaline)
I had good memories with her!
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
We enjoyed some events together. Especially local summer festival was so fun. I was happy she enjoyed Japanese culture.
She always made good relationship with other workawayers. It was so good for us.
I highly recommend hosting… read more
She is a happy person, friendly and She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
We enjoyed some events together. Especially local summer festival was so fun. I was happy she enjoyed Japanese culture.
She always made good relationship with other workawayers. It was so good for us.
I highly recommend hosting… read more
(Excellent)
3 Sep 2019
Left by Workawayer (Pascaline) for host
It was a wonderful experience and I’ve met great people.
The place is like a ghibli movie and the family is so nice.
This is a great place to enjoy the Japanese culture and relax at the same time !
The place is like a ghibli movie and the family is so nice.
This is a great place to enjoy the Japanese culture and relax at the same time !
7 Oct 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Alena)
She had stayed for 3 weeks our place! She lived in Japan before, so she knows about our culture well. ( She might know more than Japanese young people!) She has great language skills. She can speak 5 languages include Japanese. She helped me to translate when I talk with other workawayers.
We had many memories with her. Especially joining local… read more
We had many memories with her. Especially joining local… read more
(Excellent)
31 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Alena) for host
Thank you for this experience!
I stayed at Noa-chan's and Kida-san's house for about 3 weeks and I'm really glad that the village could be my first experience with Workaway. I enjoyed the stay a lot, the family was very nice and the two girls, Tae and Tami, are cheerful and smart girls. We had everything we needed here and Nao-chan was always… read more
I stayed at Noa-chan's and Kida-san's house for about 3 weeks and I'm really glad that the village could be my first experience with Workaway. I enjoyed the stay a lot, the family was very nice and the two girls, Tae and Tami, are cheerful and smart girls. We had everything we needed here and Nao-chan was always… read more
1 Sep 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rima)
We had spent with Rima-chan for 3 weeks. It was really fun!
She is a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile. My daughters played with her a lot, even now they say her name. They loves her very much.
We were very comfortable with her. There are other workawayers same time, she made good relationship with others.
I… read more
She is a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile. My daughters played with her a lot, even now they say her name. They loves her very much.
We were very comfortable with her. There are other workawayers same time, she made good relationship with others.
I… read more
(Excellent)
1 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rima) for host
More than a workaway this was a wonderful experience:)
If you like meeting people and talking English this is your place. It was pretty easy and I was always happy to help around.
They took us to festivals and even had the chance to wear a Yukata for one of them:) We also visited a shrine, learnt how to eat noodle bamboo slide and played table… read more
If you like meeting people and talking English this is your place. It was pretty easy and I was always happy to help around.
They took us to festivals and even had the chance to wear a Yukata for one of them:) We also visited a shrine, learnt how to eat noodle bamboo slide and played table… read more
1 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Matthew)
We had a really great time with him!
He is a happy person, friendly and sometimes funny guy:)
He helped to make English sentence for our flyer.
Our daughters enjoyed a lot with him. He played with my daughters, it was big help for me.
He made good relationship with others.
I was very happy to see him.
I recommend him to every host.
He is a happy person, friendly and sometimes funny guy:)
He helped to make English sentence for our flyer.
Our daughters enjoyed a lot with him. He played with my daughters, it was big help for me.
He made good relationship with others.
I was very happy to see him.
I recommend him to every host.
(Excellent)
18 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Matthew) for host
I had a great time at the Village and was really great to become friends with Kida-San and Nao-Chan and was always a blast playing with Tae-can and Tami-chan!! The house and local area is extremely beautiful and the work is varied and fun. It was also a great experience meeting the Japanese people who came to stay and learnt a lot about the ways… read more
1 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Olivia)
I had good memories with Olivia-chan!
She is a happy person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
She always made good relationship with other workawayers. It was so good for us. I was happy she was interested in Japanese cultures and she enjoyed our stay:)
When she will… read more
She is a happy person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
She always made good relationship with other workawayers. It was so good for us. I was happy she was interested in Japanese cultures and she enjoyed our stay:)
When she will… read more
(Excellent)
2 Jul 2019
Left by Workawayer (Olivia) for host
This was my first workaway and I felt so lucky to be welcomed by Kida-san, Nao-chan and the cutest girls ever, Tae-chan and Tami-chan!! I stayed in February 2019 (sorry for the late feedback!) and was able to help repair a beautiful old house in the countryside, spend time with the girls (singing a lot of Bruno Mars!) and take part in a ramen… read more
10 Jul 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Malou)
I'm happy to see Malou-chan !!
She is a very nice person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She played our daughters very well. They loves her very much.
We were very comfortable with her.
I'm looking forward seeing her someday.
I recommend her to every host.
Thanks,
She is a very nice person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She played our daughters very well. They loves her very much.
We were very comfortable with her.
I'm looking forward seeing her someday.
I recommend her to every host.
Thanks,
(Excellent)
16 Jun 2019
Left by Workawayer (Malou) for host
I spent a very grateful time here with Kida-San, Nao-Chan, the two beautiful daughters Tae-Chan and Tami-Chan, and of course with the other volunteers! This 100-year-old house is located in the Japanese countryside, near Okayama City. It’s a very calm and peaceful place surrounding nature, mountains, and bamboos.
I really enjoyed my time there.… read more
I really enjoyed my time there.… read more
29 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Rebecca & Samuel)
We had spent with Becky-chan & Sam-kun for 5 weeks. It was really fun!
They are happy people, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They always helped me well. My daughters enjoyed a lot with them.
My daughters love them so much!
They understood what I want to ask them, even though my English is poor. They have great… read more
They are happy people, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They always helped me well. My daughters enjoyed a lot with them.
My daughters love them so much!
They understood what I want to ask them, even though my English is poor. They have great… read more
(Excellent)
24 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Rebecca & Samuel) for host
We had the best experience at the Village.
The work is really fun- we either played with Tae-Chan and Tami-Chan, (who are the most easy-going, funny and intelligent kids we've ever met!), chatted and cooked with Japanese guests, (who were always so curious and friendly), or helped with the renovation of the house, (which involved painting and… read more
The work is really fun- we either played with Tae-Chan and Tami-Chan, (who are the most easy-going, funny and intelligent kids we've ever met!), chatted and cooked with Japanese guests, (who were always so curious and friendly), or helped with the renovation of the house, (which involved painting and… read more
21 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Dominik & Natalia)
We had a really great time with Dominik-kun & Natalia chan.
They are so nice people. They are happy people, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters very well.My daughters enjoyed a lot with them, it was one of the big help for me.
They have a good making movie skill, they are making interesting… read more
They are so nice people. They are happy people, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters very well.My daughters enjoyed a lot with them, it was one of the big help for me.
They have a good making movie skill, they are making interesting… read more
(Excellent)
8 May 2019
Left by Workawayer (Dominik & Natalia) for host
Our Workaway experience was great – Nao-Chan & the Family are welcoming and warm, but at the same time give you enough space so you also have time to yourself. We loved getting to know Japanese culture and meeting Japanese people. Cooking and sharing meals with Village guest was very enjoyable, as was the harvesting the bamboo shoots or playing… read more
5 May 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Roxanna & Danny)
We have good memories with them !!
they are a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters very well.My daughters enjoyed a lot with them.
We enjoyed fixing traditional Japanese paper doors together. I was happy they always enjoy Japanese culture.
I highly recommend hosting them.
they are a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters very well.My daughters enjoyed a lot with them.
We enjoyed fixing traditional Japanese paper doors together. I was happy they always enjoy Japanese culture.
I highly recommend hosting them.
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Roxanna & Danny) for host
Firstly, the family are the most lovely and friendly people we could ever have wished to be with. We felt very much part of the family, and felt like a lovely community with the other Workawayers. Our day to day tasks were always fun, and always an interesting mix to do. From playing with the girls (who we feel in love with!!), to helping tidy up… read more
15 Apr 2019
Left by host for Workawayer (Adrian & Dominique)
We had a really great time with Adrian-kun and Dominique-chan!!
They are so nice people. They are happy people, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters very well.My daughters enjoyed a lot with them, it was one of the big help for me. Always I felt they are pert of our family. My older daughter… read more
They are so nice people. They are happy people, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters very well.My daughters enjoyed a lot with them, it was one of the big help for me. Always I felt they are pert of our family. My older daughter… read more
(Excellent)
8 Apr 2019
Left by Workawayer (Adrian & Dominique) for host
We volunteered here for two weeks and had a wonderful time. The work never felt like work because we enjoyed meeting and speaking with all the different guests who came to visit during our time there. We especially loved playing with Tae and Tami. They are such cute and friendly little girls. The whole family is amazing and will make you feel at… read more
13 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Carolina)
I had good memories with her!
She is a happy person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She stayed our place for 1 month. She played a lot my daughters. It was big help for me. She have a great babysitting skill! When my daughter(1 year old) was crying, she could make my daughter smile.
When I was busy, she always helped… read more
She is a happy person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She stayed our place for 1 month. She played a lot my daughters. It was big help for me. She have a great babysitting skill! When my daughter(1 year old) was crying, she could make my daughter smile.
When I was busy, she always helped… read more
(Excellent)
4 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Carolina) for host
This was my first workaway and it was amazing! The Village is far away from the city so its really a very peaceful place to stay. The volunteering part was really interesting, I remember some very fun interactions with people interested in talking in English, besides, playing with Tami-chan and Tae-chan was so much fun! The girls were so smart and… read more
13 Dec 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Asta)
I'm happy to see her!!
She is a very nice person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile. She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
I enjoyed a lot to talk about her country, Finland.
I was very comfortable with her.
I recommend her to every host.
She is a very nice person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile. She played our daughters, they loves her very much.
I enjoyed a lot to talk about her country, Finland.
I was very comfortable with her.
I recommend her to every host.
(Excellent)
3 Dec 2018
Left by Workawayer (Asta) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and it couldn't have been any better! The Village is such a nice, relaxed place and the work varies a lot and is very easy. I loved playing with Tae-chan and Tami-chan, they are the funniest, cutest and the smartest little girls ever. The whole family is just so welcoming and actually interested in getting to… read more
12 Apr 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Jennifer)
We have good memories with her!!
She has always happy mood, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She played with my daughters very well. They enjoyed a lot with her, it was one of the big help for me.
She was a great cooker, I was looking forward to eating lunch she cooked. I'm happy she was interested in Japanese food and… read more
She has always happy mood, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She played with my daughters very well. They enjoyed a lot with her, it was one of the big help for me.
She was a great cooker, I was looking forward to eating lunch she cooked. I'm happy she was interested in Japanese food and… read more
(Excellent)
2 Apr 2018
Left by Workawayer (Jennifer) for host
This is one of the best experiences I've ever had! Saying goodbye today was so sad we all cried. The Kida family are so sweet. They are kind, generous, caring and they will give you a real Japanese cultural experience. The home and dorm we stayed in was so beautiful and the view was insane. It is so fun and exciting when the Japanese guests come… read more
25 Mar 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Brandon)
We have good memories with him !
He is very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
He played our daughters very well. They loves him very much.
We miss him so much now.
He study Japanese hard, he try to learn Japanese culture. We were happy to share each cultures.
I highly recommend hosting him.
I'm looking forward to… read more
He is very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
He played our daughters very well. They loves him very much.
We miss him so much now.
He study Japanese hard, he try to learn Japanese culture. We were happy to share each cultures.
I highly recommend hosting him.
I'm looking forward to… read more
(Excellent)
18 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Brandon) for host
Staying at the English village in the countryside was one of the best decisions I made! This was my first Workaway, and Nao Chan and Kida San and their family made me feel at home. Because it’s winter, we did not have many Japanese guests. Instead, we helped with burning bamboo, cooking, and playing with Tae Chan and Tami Chan! They are the… read more
12 Feb 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Takahito)
He is a great and peaceful person!
He helped us a lot to cutting grasses, playing with our daughters, taking care of guests, renovating....etc. We spent good time with him!
He has a great skill playing with kids. My daughters enjoyed playing with him.
He always willing to do our requests with smile.
He made the atmosphere very nice. He made a… read more
He helped us a lot to cutting grasses, playing with our daughters, taking care of guests, renovating....etc. We spent good time with him!
He has a great skill playing with kids. My daughters enjoyed playing with him.
He always willing to do our requests with smile.
He made the atmosphere very nice. He made a… read more
(Excellent)
3 Feb 2018
Left by Workawayer (Takahito) for host
I stayed there as a japanese volunteer.
Kida san and Nao chan welcomed workawayers warmly!
There are cute girls , Tae chan and Tami chan. They’ll welcome you as well!
I did many kind of activities in the magnificent nature!
It was my best memory in my life.
If you interested in Japanese old house , cultures ,countryside nature and enjoying… read more
Kida san and Nao chan welcomed workawayers warmly!
There are cute girls , Tae chan and Tami chan. They’ll welcome you as well!
I did many kind of activities in the magnificent nature!
It was my best memory in my life.
If you interested in Japanese old house , cultures ,countryside nature and enjoying… read more
23 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Martin)
We have good memories with them !!
they are a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They joined our activities, played with my daughters, farming, drawing...they helped us a lot.
They made the atmosphere very nice!
My daughter loves them so much:) We miss them so much now.
I highly recommend hosting them.
they are a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They joined our activities, played with my daughters, farming, drawing...they helped us a lot.
They made the atmosphere very nice!
My daughter loves them so much:) We miss them so much now.
I highly recommend hosting them.
(Excellent)
11 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Martin) for host
Nao-Chan and Kida-San are the nicest WorkAway hosts we've ever stayed with. Their place has a wonderful atmosphere with traditional buildings and a beautiful environment. The work was divers and the free hours were always spent together with other volunteers. We met great people there.
The daughters are very cute and we miss them a lot.
We stayed… read more
The daughters are very cute and we miss them a lot.
We stayed… read more
23 Jan 2018
Left by host for Workawayer (Miranda)
I'm happy to see Mimi-chan !!
She is a very nice person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She played our daughters very well. They loves her very much.
She helped us to clean our bamboo forest.
We were very comfortable with her. I hope she join us again :)
I'm looking forward seeing her someday.
I recommend her to every… read more
She is a very nice person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She played our daughters very well. They loves her very much.
She helped us to clean our bamboo forest.
We were very comfortable with her. I hope she join us again :)
I'm looking forward seeing her someday.
I recommend her to every… read more
(Excellent)
6 Jan 2018
Left by Workawayer (Miranda) for host
This was such a special experience. Playing with Tae-chan and Tami-chan, teaching and having lunch with the kids at the primary school, puling out whole bamboo trees, taking long walks in the beautiful beautiful countryside, waking up to snow covering the fields, seeing sunrise and having breakfast on crisp winter morning, cozy chats and card… read more
15 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sue)
I am so happy to see Sue-san !!
She is really great, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She can cook very well, always smile, she make everybody happy.
She has so many great skills.
Playing with my daughters (2 years old and 0 years old) was big help for me! They loves Sue-san, they enjoyed a lot singing songs with her.
I… read more
She is really great, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
She can cook very well, always smile, she make everybody happy.
She has so many great skills.
Playing with my daughters (2 years old and 0 years old) was big help for me! They loves Sue-san, they enjoyed a lot singing songs with her.
I… read more
(Excellent)
8 Dec 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sue) for host
This was my first workaway experience, and as a 'silver', it was not without some trepidation. I can honestly say, it was one of the best experiences of my life. Nao Chan and Kido San, were wonderful hosts, and made me feel so welcome. I learned so much from Nao Chan. She is an amazing cook, and she taught me how to make some wonderful traditional… read more
15 Dec 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (James & Lauren)
We have good memories with them !!
Now we miss them so much.
they are a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters, especially older daughter(2 years old) loves them so much.
They welcomed our Japanese guests with us, it was big help.
athey made the atmosphere very nice!
I highly recommend… read more
Now we miss them so much.
they are a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They played with my daughters, especially older daughter(2 years old) loves them so much.
They welcomed our Japanese guests with us, it was big help.
athey made the atmosphere very nice!
I highly recommend… read more
(Excellent)
24 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (James & Lauren) for host
This is such an amazing place to volunteer and experience Japanese culture!
We stayed there for 2 weeks and loved every minute. Our basic day was ‘work’ from 10am-12pm, then 2pm-5pm, usually looking after Tae-chan and Tami-chan (who are both such wonderful children), then the odd jobs like renovating the extra building, picking fruit from trees,… read more
We stayed there for 2 weeks and loved every minute. Our basic day was ‘work’ from 10am-12pm, then 2pm-5pm, usually looking after Tae-chan and Tami-chan (who are both such wonderful children), then the odd jobs like renovating the extra building, picking fruit from trees,… read more
23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Daniel)
We have good memories with him !!
He is a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
He tried to renovation, talking our guests, playing with our daughters...he helped us a lot.
He taught me English:)
He made the atmosphere very nice!
I highly recommend hosting her.
He is a very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
He tried to renovation, talking our guests, playing with our daughters...he helped us a lot.
He taught me English:)
He made the atmosphere very nice!
I highly recommend hosting her.
(Excellent)
17 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Daniel) for host
This was my first Workaway experience and I ended up spending about 3 weeks there in total. I wish I could of stayed longer! I have many fond memories and was definitely the highlight of my trip to Japan. The surrounding area was so beautiful and tranquil, it really made me feel at peace to be away from the city.
The 'work' never really felt… read more
The 'work' never really felt… read more
23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Shaina merielle)
She was a good person ! She helped us a lot:)
Her cooking was so amazing.
She played my daughter well.
I wanted to introduce Japanese culture more !!
Her cooking was so amazing.
She played my daughter well.
I wanted to introduce Japanese culture more !!
(Very good)
18 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Shaina merielle) for host
This was my first volunteer work in Japan! And it was lovely! Me and my boyfriend went and stayed here for three weeks, and we had an amazing time! Amazing food, amazing atmosphere!! The house itself was so beautiful and full of character! The surroundings was breathtaking and we always had a nice view every where we went! We met some very… read more
23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Diane)
She is so cheerful person ! She has always happy mood, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
We had a good time with her. My daughters loves her so much.
She has a good skill to play with kids.
I highly recommend hosting her.
We had a good time with her. My daughters loves her so much.
She has a good skill to play with kids.
I highly recommend hosting her.
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Diane) for host
I was here for a month and I wish it was way much more longer ; we are truly part of a family here.
Kida-san and Nao-chan are so welcoming and so warm people, very enthusiastic about everything and very careful about your well-being.
Regarding the workaway, we would work from 10: to 12: and then from 14: to 17:, from wednesday to sunday. It was… read more
Kida-san and Nao-chan are so welcoming and so warm people, very enthusiastic about everything and very careful about your well-being.
Regarding the workaway, we would work from 10: to 12: and then from 14: to 17:, from wednesday to sunday. It was… read more
23 Nov 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Carina)
She is a very nice person! She helped us a lot.
We were very comfortable with her as she was always smiling and kind to everybody.
She is really smart, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile. She can understand so many languages.
We miss her so much !
I highly recommend hosting her.
We were very comfortable with her as she was always smiling and kind to everybody.
She is really smart, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile. She can understand so many languages.
We miss her so much !
I highly recommend hosting her.
(Excellent)
4 Nov 2017
Left by Workawayer (Carina) for host
this-village is a great place for a workaway!
Kida-san and Nao-chan are great people and really welcoming!
I've experienced a lot abut japanese culture. As well as other cultures together with the other volunteers.
Thank you for the great time I had at the-village :D
Kida-san and Nao-chan are great people and really welcoming!
I've experienced a lot abut japanese culture. As well as other cultures together with the other volunteers.
Thank you for the great time I had at the-village :D
23 Oct 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Nicole)
She is a very nice person! She helped us a lot.
We were very comfortable with her as she was always smiling and kind to everybody.
She has good skill of playing Kids. My daughter loves her so much!
Our Japanese guests(kids) played with her!
She made the atmosphere very nice.
I miss her already, if she has a chance coming here again,
I'm so happy!… read more
We were very comfortable with her as she was always smiling and kind to everybody.
She has good skill of playing Kids. My daughter loves her so much!
Our Japanese guests(kids) played with her!
She made the atmosphere very nice.
I miss her already, if she has a chance coming here again,
I'm so happy!… read more
(Excellent)
16 Oct 2017
Left by Workawayer (Nicole) for host
I spend two wonderful weeks at this lovely place. This place in surrounded by nature which is really relaxing and different from big city life. Kida-san and Nao-chan are so friendly and welcoming, that I felt like i'm at home quickly. Their kids Tae-chan (2 years) and Tami-chan (10 months) are absolutely adorable! Especially Tae-chan is full of… read more
25 Sep 2017
Left by Workawayer (Margaux) for host
This was my first experience as a Workawayer and, just as everyone else, I don't think it could have went any better. To be honest, I loved it so much that I came back in August (I was supposed to work only during July). As soon as I arrived, I felt welcomed by Taiyo and his family. Actually, the right way to put it would be : I felt like I was… read more
20 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Koyuki) for host
I stayed here for 4 months as a Japanese volunteer. This is now one of the best memories of my life. I had a wonderful time with Kida san, Nao chan, Tae chan, Tami chan and a lot of volunteers! I always did activities with people from other countries. For example, taking care of the traditional Japanese house, meeting Japanese guests, looking… read more
19 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Koyuki)
She have stayed here for 4 months.
She helped us a lot. She is really great person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
Especially she had a good skill with babysitting and child care. We have 2 daughters, they really love her. Older daughter(2 years old) always enjoyed playing with her.
We went to elementary school once a… read more
She helped us a lot. She is really great person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
Especially she had a good skill with babysitting and child care. We have 2 daughters, they really love her. Older daughter(2 years old) always enjoyed playing with her.
We went to elementary school once a… read more
(Excellent)
13 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Christopher)
He is a great and peaceful person!
He have a special skill of drawing. He draw Manga about our history. It was amazing gift more than I can imagine.
He draw for us so many things. He made board game to learn English. Every our Japanese guest tell me ' I want to buy it !'
I respect his skills.
His personality is great as well. He made the… read more
He have a special skill of drawing. He draw Manga about our history. It was amazing gift more than I can imagine.
He draw for us so many things. He made board game to learn English. Every our Japanese guest tell me ' I want to buy it !'
I respect his skills.
His personality is great as well. He made the… read more
(Excellent)
5 Aug 2017
Left by Workawayer (Christopher) for host
WOW! This was the best Workaway experience i had in all my Asian trip, the family, the place and the job was amazing!
I was part of family, we cooked some delicious japonese food together and i loved talking with the guest! Also, all the volonteers there where really awsome i have just wonderfull memories memories, amazing nature walking, human… read more
I was part of family, we cooked some delicious japonese food together and i loved talking with the guest! Also, all the volonteers there where really awsome i have just wonderfull memories memories, amazing nature walking, human… read more
13 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Sebastian Kahr)
He is really great person, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
He made the atmosphere very nice and peaceful.
We have only good memories, making Udon, joining school events, talking with our Japanese guests....so many.
He is a good dancer. He gave us great gift of dancing.
When he stayed here TV-shows came to our place. He… read more
He made the atmosphere very nice and peaceful.
We have only good memories, making Udon, joining school events, talking with our Japanese guests....so many.
He is a good dancer. He gave us great gift of dancing.
When he stayed here TV-shows came to our place. He… read more
(Excellent)
29 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Sebastian Kahr) for host
I feel very grateful for my stay here. The space is located in the countryside of the mountains close to Okayama City. Waking up everyday in the calm surroundings of the nature, living in a traditional Japanese house was a true pleasure for me. I enjoyed the communal living, getting to know friendly people from all around the world, Japanese as… read more
13 Aug 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Frances)
We accepted Fran-chan & her daughter Verity-chan for 2 weeks.
They are really great, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
We enjoyed a lot with them. We have only good memories.
They taught our Japanese guests how to make scone! It was very fun. Everybody enjoyed a lot.
They have a good skill playing kids. My daughter( 2… read more
They are really great, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
We enjoyed a lot with them. We have only good memories.
They taught our Japanese guests how to make scone! It was very fun. Everybody enjoyed a lot.
They have a good skill playing kids. My daughter( 2… read more
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Frances) for host
I stayed here for two weeks in the Spring of 2017 together with my 19 year old daughter. This was the beginning of a 5 week trip and gave us an excellent introduction to the culture, food and language of Japan - a country we'd been curious about for a long time but not had the chance to visit before.
Some of the other people staying here at the… read more
Some of the other people staying here at the… read more
18 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Rachel & Isaac)
They are really great people!
We were very comfortable with them as they were always smiling and kind to everybody.
They made the atmosphere very nice.
They helped us a lot, playing with my daughter, talking with our Japanese guest, joining school event and lesson, cleaning, cooking.
I hope they will come back here again!
Thanks,
We were very comfortable with them as they were always smiling and kind to everybody.
They made the atmosphere very nice.
They helped us a lot, playing with my daughter, talking with our Japanese guest, joining school event and lesson, cleaning, cooking.
I hope they will come back here again!
Thanks,
(Excellent)
9 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Rachel & Isaac) for host
Thank you for a wonderful start to our travels in Japan - we stayed with Nao-Chan and Kida-San for just under 3 weeks and wish we could of stayed longer. The work was always variable - working on the old, traditional Japanese house, meeting with Japanese guests, looking after the two children and working out in the garden or bamboo forest. We… read more
18 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Hayley)
She is a very nice person! She helped us a lot.
We were very comfortable with her as she was always smiling and kind to everybody.
She know well about Japanese culture and Japanese ward.
I love her drawing. She made some Manga here:)
My daughter enjoyed with her. She has a good skill playing kids.
I hope she will come back here someday!
Thanks,
We were very comfortable with her as she was always smiling and kind to everybody.
She know well about Japanese culture and Japanese ward.
I love her drawing. She made some Manga here:)
My daughter enjoyed with her. She has a good skill playing kids.
I hope she will come back here someday!
Thanks,
(Excellent)
6 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Hayley) for host
Thank you so much for a wonderful experience at the village. This was my first workaway and i really enjoyed my stay.The activities were fun and very rewarding and i learned alot about japanese culture during my stay. Thankyou Nao chan, Kida san, Tae chan and Tami chan. i am really happy i got to meet you and i wish i could have stayed longer!… read more
18 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Octavian & Mihaela)
We enjoyed with Octavian-kun and Miki-chan!!
They are very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They helped us painting, gardening, cooking, talking with our Japanese guests, playing with kids include my daughters. They have so many skills.
My daughter loves them so much!
They made the atmosphere very nice.
I am happy… read more
They are very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
They helped us painting, gardening, cooking, talking with our Japanese guests, playing with kids include my daughters. They have so many skills.
My daughter loves them so much!
They made the atmosphere very nice.
I am happy… read more
(Excellent)
5 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Octavian & Mihaela) for host
Most reviews covered the great things about this place and the experiences people had. It is not just a Japanese experience but also a rich international one as other volunteers from many countries. We cooked and laugh together, helped around the place and exchanged experiences, thoughts, advice etc. But most of all, we learned a lot from the two… read more
9 Jul 2017
Left by Workawayer (Miles) for host
Hello Kida-san, Nao-chan and Tae-chan
I'm sorry it has taken me so long to write this feedback. This was my first ever Workaway experience and I couldn't think of a better way to start off a trip, I stayed here for 3 weeks all together in 2015 and I wish I had time to stay longer :) Kida-san, Nao-chan and Tae-chan were incredibly kind and generous… read more
I'm sorry it has taken me so long to write this feedback. This was my first ever Workaway experience and I couldn't think of a better way to start off a trip, I stayed here for 3 weeks all together in 2015 and I wish I had time to stay longer :) Kida-san, Nao-chan and Tae-chan were incredibly kind and generous… read more
9 Jul 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Laureen)
Laureen chan!
Thank you for your good feedback:)
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
We miss you so much!
You study Japanese, so you know well about Japanese well. It was big help for me!
If you have a chance coming to Japan again, we would like to accept you.
Please come back here someday.
Thanks,
Nao
Thank you for your good feedback:)
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
We miss you so much!
You study Japanese, so you know well about Japanese well. It was big help for me!
If you have a chance coming to Japan again, we would like to accept you.
Please come back here someday.
Thanks,
Nao
(Excellent)
28 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Laureen) for host
Hi ! Sorry for the late feedback. I spent 2 months and then again 2 months and a half in here last year for my long trip in Japan. There were plenty of different tasks everyday (cleaning, cooking, babysitting, painting, etc.) but it was never too hard.
I came back because I enjoyed so much the atmosphere here, the nature (the Japanese montains… read more
I came back because I enjoyed so much the atmosphere here, the nature (the Japanese montains… read more
26 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (TikvahandStefan)
Thank you for your nice feedback!
We miss you very much!!
Both of you are very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
You helped us a lot.
Cutting branch was big help for us. They made our garden clean more than we had expected!!
They understand our culture. We fixed Japanese doors, making Udon, they could do everything… read more
We miss you very much!!
Both of you are very nice, friendly and always willing to do our requests with smile.
You helped us a lot.
Cutting branch was big help for us. They made our garden clean more than we had expected!!
They understand our culture. We fixed Japanese doors, making Udon, they could do everything… read more
(Excellent)
20 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (TikvahandStefan) for host
We stayed 8 days at this place, located in a beautiful old Japanese house in a small town overlooking a beautiful valley. Nao-chan was able to squeeze us in because of a cancelation.
We felt very welcomed when we arrived and from the first day we felt like part of the family. Kida-san and Nao-chan are very enthusiastic, kindhearted and openminded… read more
We felt very welcomed when we arrived and from the first day we felt like part of the family. Kida-san and Nao-chan are very enthusiastic, kindhearted and openminded… read more
20 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Vincent)
Hi, Vincent kun!
Thank you for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
We were so happy with you,
You are really handy person, making the bathroom furniture was big help for us.
I am happy you enjoyed our place.
We hope you join us again when you come to Japan!!
Thanks,
Thank you for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
We were so happy with you,
You are really handy person, making the bathroom furniture was big help for us.
I am happy you enjoyed our place.
We hope you join us again when you come to Japan!!
Thanks,
(Excellent)
18 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Vincent) for host
It has been over 2 weeks now since I left this place, but I had a very good time here! I spend 2 and a half week at the beautiful Japanese house, that is positioned on a hill looking out over a small valley.
The work was very very easy going and varied a lot. The project I mainly helped with was the bathroom furniture project, but besides there… read more
The work was very very easy going and varied a lot. The project I mainly helped with was the bathroom furniture project, but besides there… read more
10 Jun 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Brianna)
Dear Brianna chan,
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
We were very comfortable with you as you were always smiling and kind to everybody.
Brianna chan is a really bright person!
She can speak Japanese well, she has a special skills to teaching English. She played with my daughter(2… read more
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
We were very comfortable with you as you were always smiling and kind to everybody.
Brianna chan is a really bright person!
She can speak Japanese well, she has a special skills to teaching English. She played with my daughter(2… read more
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2017
Left by Workawayer (Brianna) for host
I spent an absolutely amazing three weeks at the village! Kida-san, Nao-chan, and their two lovely daughters Tae-chan, and Tami-chan are some of the kindest and friendliest people you will ever meet :) I made so many treasured memories together with them and the other workawayers- we made okonomiyaki and dorayaki, had english conversation events,… read more
21 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Matias)
Dear Matias kun !
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
WE were very comfortable with you as you were always smiling and kind to everybody.
I enjoyed your long trip story! I hope you continue to have good trip.
When you have chance to come to Japan, don't forget to meet us!
Thanks,
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
WE were very comfortable with you as you were always smiling and kind to everybody.
I enjoyed your long trip story! I hope you continue to have good trip.
When you have chance to come to Japan, don't forget to meet us!
Thanks,
(Excellent)
16 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Matias) for host
Such a wonderful time I had here!!! Is the most kind, beautiful and generous family host Ive ever met.
I really enjoyed the work wich never feels as a work, I learned a lot and I met a lot of people and in the free time we Travel around. Also I learned more about Japanese culture. The House is in a beautiful countryside side with amazing views.… read more
I really enjoyed the work wich never feels as a work, I learned a lot and I met a lot of people and in the free time we Travel around. Also I learned more about Japanese culture. The House is in a beautiful countryside side with amazing views.… read more
13 May 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Dorothea)
Dear Doro chan!
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you were always very nice to us:)
Doro chan is very handy person, she made our signboard. She play with daughter, it was big help for me. My daughter loves her, she suddenly her name' Doro chan!' even now.
Thank you again and hope we can meet you someday… read more
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you were always very nice to us:)
Doro chan is very handy person, she made our signboard. She play with daughter, it was big help for me. My daughter loves her, she suddenly her name' Doro chan!' even now.
Thank you again and hope we can meet you someday… read more
(Excellent)
7 May 2017
Left by Workawayer (Dorothea) for host
I stayed for one month with this lovely family, and I had a great time! It was my best workaway so far.
If you want to experience the very countryside of Japan, here it is. The main house is quite cozy (especially with the Kotatsu) and the whole atmosphere on sunny days is very relaxed and nice.
You will have more than enough free time, where… read more
If you want to experience the very countryside of Japan, here it is. The main house is quite cozy (especially with the Kotatsu) and the whole atmosphere on sunny days is very relaxed and nice.
You will have more than enough free time, where… read more
21 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Karen)
Dear Karen chan,
Thank you very much staying here and helped us a lot!
You always made us happy with your nice smile.
We are happy we could celebrate your birthday!
She has a great skill for baby sit. My two daughters ware happy with her.
We enjoyed some events together, cooking, flower festival with KIMONO...
Thank you again and hope we can… read more
Thank you very much staying here and helped us a lot!
You always made us happy with your nice smile.
We are happy we could celebrate your birthday!
She has a great skill for baby sit. My two daughters ware happy with her.
We enjoyed some events together, cooking, flower festival with KIMONO...
Thank you again and hope we can… read more
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Karen) for host
I was so incredibly fortunate to be part of Kida San & Nao Chan's family during my two week stay with them. It was my first workaway stay and a perfect way to experience rural Japan and Japanese culture with 'hands on' experiences:heartpulse: We were invited to celebrate Tami Chan's 120 day old ceremony which was very special! Nao Chan organised… read more
21 Apr 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Tessa)
Dear Tess chan,
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
WE were very comfortable with you as you were always smiling and kind to everybody.
Especially translation was big help for me. She understand about Japanese and our culture.
My daughters also love her! The older daughter(2 years old)… read more
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
WE were very comfortable with you as you were always smiling and kind to everybody.
Especially translation was big help for me. She understand about Japanese and our culture.
My daughters also love her! The older daughter(2 years old)… read more
(Excellent)
9 Apr 2017
Left by Workawayer (Tessa) for host
I stayed only two weeks but it was a good time to recover from the chaos of the big cities. The atmosphere is very nice, the main house beautiful and it has a Japanese table to heat your feet when it's cold. I was happy to meet Nao's family. Nao is not only of a stunning beauty, but kind of manners and friendly. So is Kids San and her lovely two… read more
8 Feb 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Linn)
Dear Linn-kun,
Thank you very much for your feedback!
We are temporally closed because of the second baby! We will start again in Spring and we expect we will have nice people like you!
We had great days with you and hope we can meet again!
Thanks,
Thank you very much for your feedback!
We are temporally closed because of the second baby! We will start again in Spring and we expect we will have nice people like you!
We had great days with you and hope we can meet again!
Thanks,
(Excellent)
8 Feb 2017
Left by Workawayer (Linn) for host
I got to stay here at the end of my trip to Japan and got to spend a wonderful time here. It is a very relaxing place to stay and offered me some very unique experiences! This is a real cultural exchange Kida-san and Nao-chan went out of their way to give the volunteers a taste of life in their area in Japan by taking us to local festivals,… read more
20 Jan 2017
Left by host for Workawayer (Andreas)
Hi Andy,
Thank you for your feedback!
Yes, we had wonderful days together you guys.
Now the village is very quiet because of the second baby.
We have two girls and you can play with them next time you come here!
Tae-chan will talk to you in English!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your feedback!
Yes, we had wonderful days together you guys.
Now the village is very quiet because of the second baby.
We have two girls and you can play with them next time you come here!
Tae-chan will talk to you in English!
Thank you very much!
(Excellent)
18 Jan 2017
Left by Workawayer (Andreas) for host
Time flies! It's already been 4 months since my stay in this Village and I still miss it.
The work was versatile, fun and not demanding, whether it's talking to the guests, cleaning, cooking or making bamboo slides. All the students - or most time friends after a few days - have been very polite and fun to talk to.
The Hosts, Nao-chan and… read more
The work was versatile, fun and not demanding, whether it's talking to the guests, cleaning, cooking or making bamboo slides. All the students - or most time friends after a few days - have been very polite and fun to talk to.
The Hosts, Nao-chan and… read more
12 Dec 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Adam)
Dear Adam,
Thank you very very much for your stay.
You were one of the most popular teachers especially among children.
We were so comfortable with you because you were always friendly and so nice
By the way, new baby has just born and Nao-chan is in hospital and I go there every day.
Now we have 2 girls. Please come here again and meet… read more
Thank you very very much for your stay.
You were one of the most popular teachers especially among children.
We were so comfortable with you because you were always friendly and so nice
By the way, new baby has just born and Nao-chan is in hospital and I go there every day.
Now we have 2 girls. Please come here again and meet… read more
(Excellent)
10 Dec 2016
Left by Workawayer (Adam) for host
I stayed 7 weeks here and it was the highlight of my time in Japan as well as my entire 7 month trip. The hosts Kida-san and Nao-chan were fantastic - kind, generous, and flexible. The bulk of the work involved casual conversation classes with adult students or playing in English with children students (I worked with students varying in age from 3… read more
10 Nov 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Workaway member)
Dear Jenny,
Thank you very much for the nice feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
WE were very comfortable with you as you were always smiling and kind to everybody.
Okayama is very quiet now as no foreigners until next spring.
Tae-chan is learning a lot more words.
We hope we can meet again!
Thanks, … read more
Thank you very much for the nice feedback!
You helped us a lot and you made the atmosphere very nice.
WE were very comfortable with you as you were always smiling and kind to everybody.
Okayama is very quiet now as no foreigners until next spring.
Tae-chan is learning a lot more words.
We hope we can meet again!
Thanks, … read more
(Excellent)
9 Nov 2016
Left by Workawayer (Workaway member) for host
Dear Nao-chan, Kida-san and Tae-chan: I miss you so much! This was one of the best experiences I had in Japan. This family is great and they have a lovely project. They were gentle and generous with every volunteer, and they everything to make your stay great.
I had planned to stay for 2 weeks, but ended up in 1 month as everything was really… read more
I had planned to stay for 2 weeks, but ended up in 1 month as everything was really… read more
15 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Seb)
Dear Seb-kun
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and our students enjoyed your lesson a lot! You have a lot of knowledge to have nice talking. Also the dog Mochi is missing you a lot.
Thank you very much for your stay !
Thank you very much for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and our students enjoyed your lesson a lot! You have a lot of knowledge to have nice talking. Also the dog Mochi is missing you a lot.
Thank you very much for your stay !
(Excellent)
15 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Seb) for host
I had the best 3 weeks staying here. The house and area are beautiful, surrounded by nature and mountains. My time was spent talking to different people from all over Japan and playing with the cutest kid on the planet Tai Chan! Walking the dog Mochi and cycling through the mountain paths were dailly as well and kido san and Nao chan are awesome… read more
3 Oct 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Benjamin)
Dear Ben,
Thank you for your nice feedback.
I hope you returned to Canada safely.
You helped us a lot and we had great days with you.
You could talk with any age, and gender of people, and they were all satisfied with your lessons.
Please come here again and meet our new daughter.
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your nice feedback.
I hope you returned to Canada safely.
You helped us a lot and we had great days with you.
You could talk with any age, and gender of people, and they were all satisfied with your lessons.
Please come here again and meet our new daughter.
Thank you very much!
(Excellent)
3 Oct 2016
Left by Workawayer (Benjamin) for host
I spent 3 weeks at the Village with Kida san and Nao chan and had a great time throughout! I helped clean and did a bit of woodworking when there were no students but otherwise we taught the regular students and overnight students. The lessons were fun and straightforward as long as you like to talk to new people! I felt welcomed the whole time… read more
2 Sep 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Steffi)
Dear Steffi-chan!
Thank you very much staying here and helped us a lot!
You always made us happy with your nice smile.
Whatever I asked you,, you always willing to do the tasks.
Anyway, we were very happy with you!
We hope we can visit your house in the near future!
Thanks,
Thank you very much staying here and helped us a lot!
You always made us happy with your nice smile.
Whatever I asked you,, you always willing to do the tasks.
Anyway, we were very happy with you!
We hope we can visit your house in the near future!
Thanks,
(Excellent)
2 Sep 2016
Left by Workawayer (Steffi) for host
Staying with Kida-San and Nao-Chan (and Tae-Chan of course) was a really unique experience! I enjoyed spending time with the students a lot and I learnt so much about Japan while working with them! I am very greatful that they accepted me as a volunteer and I hope we'll meet again!
16 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Sam & Ellie)
Dear Sam & Ellie,
Thank you very much for the nice feedback!
We really enjoyed spending time together here. You helped us a lot painting, teaching and lot more! Now the kitchen is almost completed and it is very nice. Please come here again and have a look at the new kitchen and meet Tae-chan. She will be talking with you in English, maybe. … read more
Thank you very much for the nice feedback!
We really enjoyed spending time together here. You helped us a lot painting, teaching and lot more! Now the kitchen is almost completed and it is very nice. Please come here again and have a look at the new kitchen and meet Tae-chan. She will be talking with you in English, maybe. … read more
(Excellent)
15 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Sam & Ellie) for host
This was such a special experience and we are so grateful we had the opportunity to stay and work here. Kida-san and Nao-san worked hard to make sure we were comfortable and to involve us in activities in their home as well as around the town. We visited a local matsuri, watched fireworks and shared many of our meals together, as well as with… read more
16 Aug 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Michelle & Robert)
Dear Michelle and Robert,
Thank you very much for your feedback!
We( Nao-chan, Tae-chan and Kida-san) were so happy having both of you in winter,
You helped us a lot!!! You are always so nice to everybody and made a nice atmosphere.
We really enjoyed time with you and hope we can meet again in the near future!
Thank you very much for your feedback!
We( Nao-chan, Tae-chan and Kida-san) were so happy having both of you in winter,
You helped us a lot!!! You are always so nice to everybody and made a nice atmosphere.
We really enjoyed time with you and hope we can meet again in the near future!
(Excellent)
12 Aug 2016
Left by Workawayer (Michelle & Robert) for host
Hello Kida San, Nao Chan and Tai Chan!
Sorry we're only just writing this feedback, we've been busy settling back into normal life back in the UK.
Thank you for an amazing experience during our stay, it was without a doubt the highlight of our visit to Japan! You are both very kind and welcoming, some of our favourite times were chats during… read more
Sorry we're only just writing this feedback, we've been busy settling back into normal life back in the UK.
Thank you for an amazing experience during our stay, it was without a doubt the highlight of our visit to Japan! You are both very kind and welcoming, some of our favourite times were chats during… read more
28 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jade)
Dear Jade-chan,
Thank you for your stay and you helped us a lot with cooking, taking care of Tae-chan and lot more!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your stay and you helped us a lot with cooking, taking care of Tae-chan and lot more!
Thank you very much!
(Excellent)
27 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jade) for host
Thank you so much Nao-Chan and Kida-San for such a wonderful first work away experience! I learned so much during my stay here from cooking Japanese tempura, to plastering walls, or even bamboo cutting. I was so fortunate to meet amazing people and really enjoyed learning more about my students. Tae-chan is such a cutie and you will have lots of… read more
27 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Joanna & Jasper)
Thank you for your nice feedback!
We really enjoyed with you. You are so nice and make everybody happy!
You helped us a lot and Tae-chan likes both of you very much.
We hope we can meet you again in UK or in Japan!
We really enjoyed with you. You are so nice and make everybody happy!
You helped us a lot and Tae-chan likes both of you very much.
We hope we can meet you again in UK or in Japan!
(Excellent)
26 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Joanna & Jasper) for host
Thank you for such an amazing stay. We loved everything from the traditional house, to the beautiful scenery and wonderful people.
Tae-chan is so cute and was really fun to look after.
The work here is really varied, from carpentry and managing bamboo forest, to teaching English and helping prepare meals for guests. This means every day is… read more
Tae-chan is so cute and was really fun to look after.
The work here is really varied, from carpentry and managing bamboo forest, to teaching English and helping prepare meals for guests. This means every day is… read more
22 Jul 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Victor & Clara)
Hello Víctor and Clara,
We miss you very much!!
Both of you are very nice, friendly, funny and always willing to do our requests with smile.
You helped us a lot with a variety ind of work. When Tae-chan was in bad mood, Victor was so good to make her happy.
When you have chance to come to Japan, don't forget to meet us, and Tae-chan… read more
We miss you very much!!
Both of you are very nice, friendly, funny and always willing to do our requests with smile.
You helped us a lot with a variety ind of work. When Tae-chan was in bad mood, Victor was so good to make her happy.
When you have chance to come to Japan, don't forget to meet us, and Tae-chan… read more
(Excellent)
21 Jul 2016
Left by Workawayer (Victor & Clara) for host
Dear Kida-san, Nao-chan and Tae-chan:
We miss you from the first moment we took the bus to come back to Okayama! Thank you soooo so much for your hospitality and for being so kind with us during the two weeks we spent in such a wonderful place, surrounded by mountains and fantastic volunteers!
We also keep many beautiful memories of the… read more
We miss you from the first moment we took the bus to come back to Okayama! Thank you soooo so much for your hospitality and for being so kind with us during the two weeks we spent in such a wonderful place, surrounded by mountains and fantastic volunteers!
We also keep many beautiful memories of the… read more
22 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Leah & Tom)
Dear Tom-kun and Leah-chan,
Thank you very much for your feed back.
We really appreciate your works you've done here. Everything is perfect and quick.
Both of you are very friendly and we were always happy with you. You have a lot of stills and hope your life will be very successful.
We are so lucky accepting you!
We hope we can meet again… read more
Thank you very much for your feed back.
We really appreciate your works you've done here. Everything is perfect and quick.
Both of you are very friendly and we were always happy with you. You have a lot of stills and hope your life will be very successful.
We are so lucky accepting you!
We hope we can meet again… read more
(Excellent)
22 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Leah & Tom) for host
We spent 1 month here in their beautiful house in the Okayama countryside. It's a really peaceful place.
The first week was golden week so we had the opportunity to meet and talk with lots of Japanese guests. we harvested bamboo shoots and did lots of fun things together. The lessons are quite informal and relaxed, a really nice environment to… read more
The first week was golden week so we had the opportunity to meet and talk with lots of Japanese guests. we harvested bamboo shoots and did lots of fun things together. The lessons are quite informal and relaxed, a really nice environment to… read more
9 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Nick & Jonah)
Hi Nick,
Thank you for your feedback!
Yes, we enjoyed a lot with you! You were always Genki and give us a lot of energy and help.
Thank you again and hope we can meet you someday somewhere!
Thanks,
Thank you for your feedback!
Yes, we enjoyed a lot with you! You were always Genki and give us a lot of energy and help.
Thank you again and hope we can meet you someday somewhere!
Thanks,
(Excellent)
9 Jun 2016
Left by Workawayer (Nick & Jonah) for host
I'm so grateful for the time I got to spend here. Teaching English was something I'd never done prior to coming to Kibichuo, so I was nervous at first. I could never have expected to have such a good time with the lessons though-- meeting the locals and conversing with students was just so fulfilling. And so life affirming. I would say without a… read more
8 Jun 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Indiana)
Dear Indy,
Thank you for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you were always very nice to us and to every other people here.
I hope we can meet again and show you tae-chan speaks English.
Thanks!
Thank you for your feedback!
You helped us a lot and you were always very nice to us and to every other people here.
I hope we can meet again and show you tae-chan speaks English.
Thanks!
(Excellent)
31 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Indiana) for host
Thank you so much for letting me stay in your place for 2 weeks! You are both very kind and hospitable. Volunteering, teaching english, and playing with Tae-chan was very fun (she will speak very good english one day!). It was a great experience and I hope you continue to be well!
-Indy
-Indy
27 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Freya)
Dear Freya-chan,
Thank you very much for you great feedback.
Your stay was a bit short, but we had a lot of events during your stay.
Your smiles always made us happy. You helped us a lot with a different works.
Thank you again and we really want to meet you again!
Thank you very much for you great feedback.
Your stay was a bit short, but we had a lot of events during your stay.
Your smiles always made us happy. You helped us a lot with a different works.
Thank you again and we really want to meet you again!
(Excellent)
24 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Freya) for host
Thank you so much for an incredible stay ! During my time here I felt so at home and Nao and Kida are the nicest people you will ever meet!! They really made every effort to make us feel comfortable and at home .
The taks were not difficult and very fun! I loved the different types of things that we were able to do so that no day was the same -… read more
The taks were not difficult and very fun! I loved the different types of things that we were able to do so that no day was the same -… read more
27 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Brandon)
Dear Brandon,
Thank you for your nice feedback!
I was so happy you celebrated my birthday a lot!
Even though your stay was a bit short, there were a lot of students(compared with other days) and you helped us a lot!
I hope you will stay Japan longer next time, and come back again!
Thank you for your nice feedback!
I was so happy you celebrated my birthday a lot!
Even though your stay was a bit short, there were a lot of students(compared with other days) and you helped us a lot!
I hope you will stay Japan longer next time, and come back again!
(Excellent)
22 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Brandon) for host
I had an amazing time in Okayama with Kida-San and Nao-Chan, and of course Tae-Chan and the other volunteers!! We harvested and cooked bamboo in traditional Japanese ovens, taught and lived with many locals during golden week, and helped cook many more amazing meals (especially for Kida-Sans birthday)! My stay was a short 2 weeks that went by way… read more
27 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anne)
Dear Annie-chan,
Thank you very much for your stay for twice!
We were so welcome when you suggested the 2nd one, as you were so nice!
You were friendly to everybody and took care of Tae-can a lot.
You were handy and did a lot of work.
Thank you again and we are looking forward to meeting you soon.
Thank you very much for your stay for twice!
We were so welcome when you suggested the 2nd one, as you were so nice!
You were friendly to everybody and took care of Tae-can a lot.
You were handy and did a lot of work.
Thank you again and we are looking forward to meeting you soon.
(Excellent)
22 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anne) for host
I stayed here twice. I came back because I enjoyed it so much the first time. :) All together I have been there for a little more than a month. In that time I did plastering, painting, carpentry and talking to the students. Thank you for the nice time! I will miss the village a lot!
All the best,
Annie-chan
All the best,
Annie-chan
18 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Anna)
Hi Anna-chan!
Thank you for your great feedback!
We had wonderful days you were here. You smiles always keep everybody happy.
We want to visit Switzerland to meet you and Alex Hiroshi!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your great feedback!
We had wonderful days you were here. You smiles always keep everybody happy.
We want to visit Switzerland to meet you and Alex Hiroshi!
Thank you very much!
(Excellent)
16 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Anna) for host
My first workaway experience couldn't have been better!
Staying almost for a month, the time flew by and I have had a great time helping out in different daily tasks. It was fun to talk to Japanese students and to work together with other volunteers either in the bamboo forest or around the house. I can highly recommend this wonderful green place… read more
Staying almost for a month, the time flew by and I have had a great time helping out in different daily tasks. It was fun to talk to Japanese students and to work together with other volunteers either in the bamboo forest or around the house. I can highly recommend this wonderful green place… read more
3 May 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Eric)
Dear Eric,
Thank you for your nice feed back!
Yes, you helped us a lot and had a great time with us and other helpers.
Please come here again when you come to Japan!
Thanks,
Thank you for your nice feed back!
Yes, you helped us a lot and had a great time with us and other helpers.
Please come here again when you come to Japan!
Thanks,
(Excellent)
3 May 2016
Left by Workawayer (Eric) for host
What a wonderful family and place... This was my first workaway experience, and I don't think I could have asked for anything more really. The village is so charming, the surroundings are beautiful, and the hosts are kind, respectful, and have great senses of humor. The work is fun to do with other volunteers, and you get a great opportunity to… read more
26 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Jordan)
Hi Jordan-chan,
Thank you very much for your nice feedback!
Yes, we had nice days with you and you helped us a lot.
Thanks to you, we have a good relationship with the school nearby.
We were sorry that you needed to leave here earlier, but we enjoyed a lot with you.
Thank you very much and see you soon!
Masayuki
Thank you very much for your nice feedback!
Yes, we had nice days with you and you helped us a lot.
Thanks to you, we have a good relationship with the school nearby.
We were sorry that you needed to leave here earlier, but we enjoyed a lot with you.
Thank you very much and see you soon!
Masayuki
(Excellent)
25 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Jordan) for host
What a great first workaway experience! This family is awesome. I only stayed two weeks and had to leave a bit early unexpectedly and they were very accommodating.
While I stayed, I felt very welcomed and loved how organized everything was. When you first arrive Kida-san and Nao-chan give an awesome introduction to their family and life and what… read more
While I stayed, I felt very welcomed and loved how organized everything was. When you first arrive Kida-san and Nao-chan give an awesome introduction to their family and life and what… read more
24 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Kelsey)
Hi Kelsey-chan!
Thank you for your nice feed back.
Yes, we had great days with you! You were so friendly and nice to everybody and helped us a lot.
We are really looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Thanks,
Masayuki / Naoko
Thank you for your nice feed back.
Yes, we had great days with you! You were so friendly and nice to everybody and helped us a lot.
We are really looking forward to seeing you again soon!
Thanks,
Masayuki / Naoko
(Excellent)
24 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Kelsey) for host
I would highly recommend this workaway!! Kida San and Nao Chan are great hosts - friendly, kind, happy, and easy-going! The work is enjoyable, and mostly includes preparing meals, looking after their young daughter, and other odd jobs. Plenty of time is left for relaxing and walking around the countryside, and they even have a laptop, projector,… read more
20 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Hannah)
Hi Hanna-chan,
Thank you for your nice feedback!
Yes, we also remember great memories together with you!
I guess here was so different from Tokyo.
You were so nice to everybody and helped us a lot!
See you again!
Masayuki/Naoko Kida
Thank you for your nice feedback!
Yes, we also remember great memories together with you!
I guess here was so different from Tokyo.
You were so nice to everybody and helped us a lot!
See you again!
Masayuki/Naoko Kida
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Hannah) for host
One of the loveliest experiences I have had, welcomed by such a wonderful family, you are so funny and happy (even when you had the flu) and I felt so comfortable and at home.
2 weeks was not enough time, I want to visit again when it is warmer!
We had lots of fun working - plastering, painting, teaching and walking the dog - and making great… read more
2 weeks was not enough time, I want to visit again when it is warmer!
We had lots of fun working - plastering, painting, teaching and walking the dog - and making great… read more
20 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Erle)
Hi Erle-chan!
Thank you for the nice feed back!
We had great days together with you. Your smile always makes us happy!
I hope you can come here again and then you can talk with Tae-chan.
See you again!
Masayuki & Naoko
Thank you for the nice feed back!
We had great days together with you. Your smile always makes us happy!
I hope you can come here again and then you can talk with Tae-chan.
See you again!
Masayuki & Naoko
(Excellent)
19 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Erle) for host
This is an awesome place! Theyn are really nice people, Tae-chan is the cutest baby I've ever met, and I've had a great time with the other volunteers. The work schedule is good: there are enough different things to do, but still plenty of free time. I loved the food parties, short trips in our free time, being creative with food - the food in… read more
7 Apr 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Emma Rosa)
Hi Emma-chan!
Thank you for your nice feedback!
Yes, yes we had wonderful days with you and we were always happy to see you are smiling.
I hope we can meet each other in the future and Tae-chan will be able to talk to you!
Thank you very much!
Thank you for your nice feedback!
Yes, yes we had wonderful days with you and we were always happy to see you are smiling.
I hope we can meet each other in the future and Tae-chan will be able to talk to you!
Thank you very much!
(Excellent)
7 Apr 2016
Left by Workawayer (Emma Rosa) for host
I stayed here for almost three weeks, and it's been one of the highlights of my travels.
The atmosphere is authentic, the surroundings are beautiful and the work is feasible.
Not only do the hosts welcome everyone with warmth and kindness - they are also interesting, fun and charismatic people.
I can highly recommend this place! Thanks to all… read more
The atmosphere is authentic, the surroundings are beautiful and the work is feasible.
Not only do the hosts welcome everyone with warmth and kindness - they are also interesting, fun and charismatic people.
I can highly recommend this place! Thanks to all… read more
22 Mar 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Chloe)
Hi Chloe-chan!
We had a wonderful days with you! You helped us a lot!
Please come here anytime you want, and Tae-chan will talk with you then.
Thanks!
We had a wonderful days with you! You helped us a lot!
Please come here anytime you want, and Tae-chan will talk with you then.
Thanks!
(Excellent)
21 Mar 2016
Left by Workawayer (Chloe) for host
Thank you family!
I really enjoyed my 2 weeks in here.
Communication was quick and clear. The house is very beautiful.
Meeting the students was very interesting.
I recommend a visit to Narutaki Forest park for a beautiful walk.
You can enjoy the countryside and visit Okayama city on your day off.
Thank you for hosting me!
Chloe
I really enjoyed my 2 weeks in here.
Communication was quick and clear. The house is very beautiful.
Meeting the students was very interesting.
I recommend a visit to Narutaki Forest park for a beautiful walk.
You can enjoy the countryside and visit Okayama city on your day off.
Thank you for hosting me!
Chloe
24 Feb 2016
Left by host for Workawayer (Andrew)
Andrew is a very nice guy and we had wonderful days together. He was always smiling and did his best whatever help we asked. Thank you very much and see you again!
(Excellent)
23 Feb 2016
Left by Workawayer (Andrew) for host
I spent two weeks with this family and would have stayed longer if I didn't already organize further plans. They are some of the kindest, most energetic, and whimsical people I have ever met. They were so welcoming and friendly I instantly felt at home. The work would vary day to day including tasks like bamboo cutting, working with students, and… read more
14 Dec 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Loic)
Loic is a very kind, hard working and reliable person.
He took care of my child very much and she likes him a lot.
I am looking forward to seeing you again!
He took care of my child very much and she likes him a lot.
I am looking forward to seeing you again!
(Excellent)
14 Dec 2015
Left by Workawayer (Loic) for host
I spent about 6 weeks here and I would have stayed more if it had been possible.
The family is really great, so happy and funny, always singing and smiling. They always congratulated and thanked us for the job we have done, always saying "don't hurt yourself" or "don't push yourself too hard" and they were always there when we needed… read more
The family is really great, so happy and funny, always singing and smiling. They always congratulated and thanked us for the job we have done, always saying "don't hurt yourself" or "don't push yourself too hard" and they were always there when we needed… read more
19 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Federica)
Hi Federica!
How are you?
Thank you for your feedback!
Yes, we are all fine. I hope you are fine as well.
You were the great helper and we enjoyed your cooking very much!
We hope you will come here again and see Tae-chan growing!
Thanks!
How are you?
Thank you for your feedback!
Yes, we are all fine. I hope you are fine as well.
You were the great helper and we enjoyed your cooking very much!
We hope you will come here again and see Tae-chan growing!
Thanks!
(Excellent)
19 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Federica) for host
Hi, I'm Federica and I spent 3 weeks in that beautiful family. I enjoyed the japanese culture and tradition. The work is not so hard and really cool like in the bamboo forest ;) There is a beautiful baby there (Tae-chan) who I love :) They are really nice and friendly person. I miss them.
18 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Emily)
Hi Emily,
Thank you very much for your feedback!
We had great day with you!
Nao-chan, tae-chan and I really enjoyed the days with you.
You are the most Genki people!
See you again somewhere someday !
Thank you very much for your feedback!
We had great day with you!
Nao-chan, tae-chan and I really enjoyed the days with you.
You are the most Genki people!
See you again somewhere someday !
(Excellent)
17 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Emily) for host
げんき！！！げんき！！！I had the best experience ever. This is the nicest and most humble family I've ever met. I was here for a month and it's sad to leave. The view is amazing and you can a chance to cook traditional Japanese food, cut bamboo, teach English and push your own boundaries. I also had a chance to practice my Japanese and practice the art of… read more
16 Jul 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Michael)
Hi Michael,
Thank you for your rating!!
We had a great time with you and other helpers!
we are very appreciated you have done a lot of hard works with success.
I am really sad that you are leaving.
I hope we can keep in touch forever!
Thanks,
Thank you for your rating!!
We had a great time with you and other helpers!
we are very appreciated you have done a lot of hard works with success.
I am really sad that you are leaving.
I hope we can keep in touch forever!
Thanks,
(Excellent)
16 Jul 2015
Left by Workawayer (Michael) for host
This is a great place and I have really enjoyed my 6 weeks here. They are both very kind and helpful. The area is beautiful, calm and relaxing and I have made some good friends here.
I will be sad to leave here, but I suppose I must. *ninja pose* DORON!
I will be sad to leave here, but I suppose I must. *ninja pose* DORON!
8 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Victoria)
Thank you for your comments!
We had a great time with you!
You are so sensible and smart persons and you helped us a lot!
I hope your trip in Japan is a wonderful memories.
I hope we can meet again sometime in someplace!
We had a great time with you!
You are so sensible and smart persons and you helped us a lot!
I hope your trip in Japan is a wonderful memories.
I hope we can meet again sometime in someplace!
(Excellent)
1 May 2015
Left by Workawayer (Victoria) for host
My sister and I really enjoyed the four weeks that we stayed here. It is located in the beautiful countryside of Kibichuo-cho although there is not much around except for fields and forests. They are really welcoming, generous people and great hosts who care for their helpers. They helped us a lot when we had difficulties with the registration at… read more
8 Jun 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Josephine & Timothy)
Hi Jo-chan and Tim-kun,
I cannot believe over a month has passed since you left here.
You were so nice to everybody like other helpers, students and us!
We had a really nice time with you. Also, you are so handy and you did a lot of work perfectly!
Yu-chan is still here and her English is getting better and better!
We hope we can meet each… read more
I cannot believe over a month has passed since you left here.
You were so nice to everybody like other helpers, students and us!
We had a really nice time with you. Also, you are so handy and you did a lot of work perfectly!
Yu-chan is still here and her English is getting better and better!
We hope we can meet each… read more
(Excellent)
7 Jun 2015
Left by Workawayer (Josephine & Timothy) for host
We worked here for 4 weeks in April 2015. It was our first workaway and it was awesome! We would work 10-12 and 2-5ish. There was many things we did, the most important is the english classes. It was rewarding to see how the students improved and they became our friends too. We would also do things like painting, cleaning, cooking, cutting bamboo,… read more
8 Mar 2015
Left by host for Workawayer (Bernat)
Dear Bernat,
Thank you for your comment. I am sorry I could not notice this until now!
You are the best helper we've ever had ^^
We sometimes remember you and talk with Nao-chan about you!
I hope we can meet at somewhere in the near future!
Masayuki
Thank you for your comment. I am sorry I could not notice this until now!
You are the best helper we've ever had ^^
We sometimes remember you and talk with Nao-chan about you!
I hope we can meet at somewhere in the near future!
Masayuki
(Excellent)
23 May 2014
Left by Workawayer (Bernat) for host
It was the best experience I've ever had ^^
They are a really nice people and they make me feel like a part of the family. I get a lot of experiences and learned so much.
Thank you
They are a really nice people and they make me feel like a part of the family. I get a lot of experiences and learned so much.
Thank you
