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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.🐾✨
(This opportunity is only available for solo Workawayers and stay about 1 month. Non-smokers are only accept)
This is a message from Nyan Nyan no Sato.
Before you come through Workaway, I’d like to confirm one important thing.
Please make sure to spend about 5 hours a day, 5 days a week, taking care of the cats. The cleaning is quick and easy, but what we really need is someone who will spend time with the cats, play with them, and give them love.
These cats are rescues, and many of them have grown up lonely, surviving outside. I wish I could always stay with them, but because of work and family, I cannot. That’s why we ask Workaway volunteers to help by giving them the love and attention they deserve.
Do you truly love cats and animals?
If you come only because “it’s an easy job,” “free meals and accommodation,” or “just for travel,” then it will make us very sad.
We are looking for volunteers who truly love cats and animals.
The main task is not only cleaning, but also spending time with the cats, playing with them, and giving them love and attention.
Our cats are rescues who have grown up in difficult situations, and they need warmth, kindness, and human interaction.
If you have a genuine love for animals and are willing to care for them with patience and affection, you will be a perfect fit here.
I truly believe you will take care of them with love and do your best for the cats. Thank you so much.
Types of help and learning opportunities
Charity Work
Animal Care
Interests
Pets
Culture
Farming
DIY & crafts
Plant care
Animals
Gardening
Music
Blogging
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
Feeding cats (2 times 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
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
This project is only available for solo Workawayer
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 Goen, which is run by my son.
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
Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
My animals / pets
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