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Give rescued cats a better life while exploring OJika island, Japan

  • Last activity : 24 Jul 2025

Availability

  2025 

 Min stay requested: at least 3 weeks

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  • Description

    Description

    Hi! My name is Hiroko(Maman)

    I live in the beautiful island of Ojika in Nagasaki prefecture, together with my husband and lots of cats.
    I run a Karaoke-Bar since 1994.
    Finally my dreams came true in the spring of 2025 to open safe and happy place for stray cats !!
    I'm looking for helpers to support me with daily tasks—but also to share your creativity, passion, and ideas!
    I would love to welcome workawayers who can support me take care of 13 stray cats, play them together so they can live happy and comfy every day.

    I love Ojika island so much.
    Ojika is a small island with a population of around 2,000 people. It’s located about 3 hours by ferry from Sasebo, or 5 hours from Fukuoka. The island is known for its stunning beaches, peaceful nature, and warm-hearted community.
    There are many other beautiful islands in the area—Ojika is one of the Goto Islands, each with its own charm and history.

    Just 25 minutes away by ferry is Nozaki Island, an uninhabited island that was registered as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2018.
    It holds the remnants of early Christian history in Japan and is home to many wild deer—an enchanting and mysterious destination for those interested in Japan’s religious past.

    we’d love to welcome you and collaborate to make something wonderful together.🐾✨

  • Types of help and learning opportunities

    Types of help and learning opportunities

    Charity Work
    Animal Care
  • Interests

    Interests

    Pets
    Culture
    Farming
    DIY & crafts
    Plant care
    Animals
    Gardening
    Music
    Blogging
  • Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

    Experience real rual Japanese life
    Explore Japanese food and culture
    Get away from busy city life and relax in nature
    Share creative skills like photography,art and more
    Learn new things and meet new people
    Create ungorgettable memories and lifelong friendships

  • Help

    Help

    Feeding cats (3times daily)
    cleaning litter boxes and living areas
    playing and socializing with shy or traumatized cats
    monitoring health and behavior
    occasional vet trips or basic grooming

  • Languages spoken

    Japanese: Fluent
    English: Beginner

  • Accommodation

    Accommodation

    a shared house just for workawayers(private or shared room)
    free wi-fi
    laundry machine and household necessities
    oppotunities to join local events and even private boat trips with my husband

    息子が経営している「島宿御縁」で3食の食事を無償提供します。
    Three meals are provided free of charge at the Island Inn Gohon, which is run by his son.

  • What else ...

    What else ...

    Access to Ojika island
    ・from Hakata port(Fukuoka):night ferry departs at 11:45pm
    ・from Sasebo port(Nagasaki):day ferries at 10:40am and 5:05pm.
    We'll be there to pick you up at the ferry terminal when you arrive!

  • A little more information

    A little more information

    • Internet access

    • Limited internet access

      Limited internet access

    • We have pets

    • We are smokers

    • Can host families

  • Can host digital nomads

    Can host digital nomads

    This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.

  • How many Workawayers can stay?

    How many Workawayers can stay?

    More than two

  • My animals / pets

    My animals / pets

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Host ref number: 988752467917

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