Profile information
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Host rating
80 %
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Last replied
14 Jul 2026
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Feedback
12
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Email verified
Badges (4)
Details
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Description
Hello! I’m originally from California, but I’ve called Japan home for over 20 years. A few years ago, I moved to Katsuura on the beautiful Boso Peninsula in Chiba — a place that reminds me of the California coastline… only better!
I’m restoring and developing a 2-acre home overlooking the Pacific Ocean, and I’m looking for friendly, enthusiastic Workawayers to join the journey.
If you have experience or interest in organic farming, landscaping, gardening, or general DIY projects, I’d love to hear from you. Creatives, makers, and culinary enthusiasts are also more than welcome — we love cooking together and enjoying the incredible fresh fish and vegetables from the area.
This is a hands-on, inspiring environment where you can:
Get involved in growing and tending our organic gardens
Help on creative landscaping and building projects
Share your cooking skills (or learn new ones) in our open kitchen
Enjoy the ocean views, surf spots, and nature trails right outside the door.
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Types of help and learning opportunities
Art Projects
Language practice
Help with Eco Projects
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Creating/ Cooking family meals
Light maintenance
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Interests
Farming
Sustainability
Carpentry
Writing
History
DIY & crafts
Architecture
Animals
Water sports
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
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Cultural exchange and learning opportunities
We offer a place to stay, help and learn in a local town. The rich history of the area and natural beauty of the surroundings offer unique chance to learn language, history and culture of Japan.
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Help
We are located in Katsuura, Chiba in a national park next to the beach only 1 hour 40 minutes from Tokyo. We are looking for handy people to help with garden and landscaping. The help will consist of gardening, landscaping(grass cutting, weeds, tree trimming) and occasional fixing items around the premises.
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Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Japanese: BeginnerThis host offers a language exchange
This host has indicated that they are interested in sharing their own language or learning a new language.
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Accommodation
House with private bath and shower
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A little more information
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Internet access
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Limited internet access
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We have pets
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We are smokers
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Can host families
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Can host digital nomads
I have super fast internet connection.
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Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
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How many Workawayers can stay?
Two
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My animals / pets
Kit Cat (3 years)
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(4.8)
Cultural exchange:
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The work was varied and engaging, ranging from helping with photography for the tiny home and web development to chopping trees, gardening and other … read more
A great place. Very comfortable, spacious, and surrounded by nature. Michael has a lot experience with people, as well as experience with Workaway. He made sure everything was good. I felt comfortable, conversations and time spent together were pleasant. Even … read more
My time was short but I was involved in refreshing the web design (both desktop and mobile version) and giving suggestion on the social media approach. I also spent … read more
The hosts were amazing to us. We stayed with his son Nicholas and he always made sure that we were comfortable and had things to do. He … read more
