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こんにちは。ケンジです。72歳です。
2014年に高校の教師を退職しました。過去6年間は体育教師と副校長を務めていました。旅行が好きで、自然も大好きなので、学校を離れて自然に触れたいと思っていました。現在は、主に日本と海外で農業のボランティアをしています。
これまでにオーストラリアと台湾でボランティア活動をしました。
ワークアウェイの経験は、2018年と2019年にドイツ、2019年と2023年に台湾、そして2019年にフランスでした。これらは私にとって良い経験でした。ホストの皆さんはとても親切でした。
現在英語を勉強していますので、簡単な英語で説明していただければ、理解できます。
趣味は音楽を聴くこと、歌うこと、山菜採り、キノコ狩り、バードウォッチングなどです。自然が大好きです。
そして、ウェイトトレーニングもしています。健康維持のため、ほぼ毎日フィットネスジムに通っています。
映画「鬼滅の刃」を観ました。鬼から人間を守ろうとする彼らの精神に感動しました。日本のアニメもいくつか好きです。
ところで、私はよく努力家だと言われますが、私はそうは思いません。ただ、できることをやっているだけです。
もし私が気に入ったら、お手伝いします。ありがとうございます。 -
Interests
Hiking
Plant care
Pets
Fitness
Culture
Cooking & food
Charity work
Animals
Adventure sports
Nature
Music
Gardening
Farming
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Languages spoken
Japanese: Fluent
English: Beginner -
Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Light gardening
Creative DIY projects
Light maintenance
Life at a Farmstay
Eco Projects
Helping around the house
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Teaching
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More details about your skills
General farm working skills, Teaching fundamental skills of sports,like swimming, table tennis, Judo etc. Teaching Japanese
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Age
73
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What else ...
I would like to know your own culture. I have much curiosity about everything.
Of course, I like traveling, but I would like to really help you as possible. -
Some more information
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Smoker
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Driver's licence
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Allergies
nothing -
Special dietary requirements
nothing
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Feedback
19 Aug 2025
Left by host (Language exchange and garden ...) for Workawayer ()
Kenji is a very responsible person who always puts effort into helping with the work, which makes me feel a bit guilty toward him. He is an elderly man of great quality, with strong health, and he can help with the work even better than some young people. We worked together in the garden and hung out after finishing our tasks, along with a lovely
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18 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Language exchange and garden ...)
I have stayed at Sutheera's Home Story for 11 days.
When I arrived at Phayao Bus station, she welcomed me from the bottom of her heart. So, our border disappeared soon.
Then I could express myself frankly.
As Sutheera always cared me and work with me, I could work happily.
And she had me experience local life. Thai food, tropical … read more
When I arrived at Phayao Bus station, she welcomed me from the bottom of her heart. So, our border disappeared soon.
Then I could express myself frankly.
As Sutheera always cared me and work with me, I could work happily.
And she had me experience local life. Thai food, tropical … read more
18 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer ()
We had a very joyful and nice time with Kenji-san! He integrated very quickly into our family and our daily routine. He completed all the tasks we showed him with great diligence and calm. We were very grateful, in our sometimes hectic family life, he carried out tasks very independently and on his own initiative and was always there to help.
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18 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(House and pet sitting ...)
At first, I would like to appreciate Somlid, Nina, Maiuri, Anou and Santi. You all accepted me like an old good friend. My staying there for 12 days were so fantastic. I experienced new things everyday. Anou took me to the temple in the early morning and give the monks sticky rice. We could swim in the cloudy river. I visited the King's cool
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16 May 2025
Left by Workawayer () for host
(Join our Kanneliya ...)
I'd been here from the 2nd to the 11th of May.
I had a great experience here.
The host, Sepala is kind and tolerant. When I couldn't catch what he said, he intended to listen and talk patiently by a phone translator.
From the 3rd to the 6th, his family had been to his wife house. Then their daughter got sick. They had a hard time during their … read more
I had a great experience here.
The host, Sepala is kind and tolerant. When I couldn't catch what he said, he intended to listen and talk patiently by a phone translator.
From the 3rd to the 6th, his family had been to his wife house. Then their daughter got sick. They had a hard time during their … read more
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19 Aug 2025
Left by host (Language exchange and garden ...) for Workawayer
Kenji is a very responsible person who always puts effort into helping with the work, which makes me feel a bit guilty toward him. He is an elderly man of great quality, with strong health, and he can help with the work even better than some young people. We worked together in the garden and hung out after finishing our tasks, along with a lovely
… read more
18 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer for host
(Language exchange and garden ...)
I have stayed at Sutheera's Home Story for 11 days.
When I arrived at Phayao Bus station, she welcomed me from the bottom of her heart. So, our border disappeared soon.
Then I could express myself frankly.
As Sutheera always cared me and work with me, I could work happily.
And she had me experience local life. Thai food, tropical … read more
When I arrived at Phayao Bus station, she welcomed me from the bottom of her heart. So, our border disappeared soon.
Then I could express myself frankly.
As Sutheera always cared me and work with me, I could work happily.
And she had me experience local life. Thai food, tropical … read more
18 Aug 2025
Left by host for Workawayer
We had a very joyful and nice time with Kenji-san! He integrated very quickly into our family and our daily routine. He completed all the tasks we showed him with great diligence and calm. We were very grateful, in our sometimes hectic family life, he carried out tasks very independently and on his own initiative and was always there to help.
… read more
18 Aug 2025
Left by Workawayer for host
(House and pet sitting ...)
At first, I would like to appreciate Somlid, Nina, Maiuri, Anou and Santi. You all accepted me like an old good friend. My staying there for 12 days were so fantastic. I experienced new things everyday. Anou took me to the temple in the early morning and give the monks sticky rice. We could swim in the cloudy river. I visited the King's cool
… read more
16 May 2025
Left by Workawayer for host
(Join our Kanneliya ...)
I'd been here from the 2nd to the 11th of May.
I had a great experience here.
The host, Sepala is kind and tolerant. When I couldn't catch what he said, he intended to listen and talk patiently by a phone translator.
From the 3rd to the 6th, his family had been to his wife house. Then their daughter got sick. They had a hard time during their … read more
I had a great experience here.
The host, Sepala is kind and tolerant. When I couldn't catch what he said, he intended to listen and talk patiently by a phone translator.
From the 3rd to the 6th, his family had been to his wife house. Then their daughter got sick. They had a hard time during their … read more
6 Aug 2024
Left by Workawayer for host
(Learn about our way of life ...)
Hi, everyone
My stay at the B&B was for about two weeks in July 2024.
My volunteer work was mainly weeding and cleaning in the yard.
But it was rainy and Taihoon season, I could not work enough.
While it was raining hard or mo work, Marius took me to the various places. They were good experiences for me. I wanted to experience local life in the … read more
My stay at the B&B was for about two weeks in July 2024.
My volunteer work was mainly weeding and cleaning in the yard.
But it was rainy and Taihoon season, I could not work enough.
While it was raining hard or mo work, Marius took me to the various places. They were good experiences for me. I wanted to experience local life in the … read more
3 May 2024
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with gardening, painting ...)
I worked for Siang's house for about one week. I painted the wall white. As he prepared some tools to paint completely, it was so easy to help. He was very kind to me. He always cared about me, so I was happy and I would like to do everything for him. His girlfriend was so kind as well. They took care of me so much. During my free time, they
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3 May 2024
Left by host for Workawayer
GREATEST GUEST + HELP TO HAVE!!!
Kenji-san is very calm, wise + energetic. His age makes him more thoughtful & detail, when it comes to planing before he starts a task. I needed help to paint few out door walls, which some part is linked to metal gates in different colour. He took the initiative ask for masking tape, to make sure it would not … read more
Kenji-san is very calm, wise + energetic. His age makes him more thoughtful & detail, when it comes to planing before he starts a task. I needed help to paint few out door walls, which some part is linked to metal gates in different colour. He took the initiative ask for masking tape, to make sure it would not … read more
26 Apr 2024
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help make this a more ...)
I had been in this Garden Resort Homestay for one week.
My work was mainly sweeping fallen leaves on the aisle of the homestay. It took about one hour and half. It was so comfortable to get aisle clean.
Jasmond gave me small instructions about work, and I added some work everyday.
The work was easy and Jasmond was so kind to me.
He took me to … read more
My work was mainly sweeping fallen leaves on the aisle of the homestay. It took about one hour and half. It was so comfortable to get aisle clean.
Jasmond gave me small instructions about work, and I added some work everyday.
The work was easy and Jasmond was so kind to me.
He took me to … read more
19 Feb 2024
Left by host (Help around the home and ...) for Workawayer
Kenji is just slightly younger than my mum, so I was very happy to have him stay with us. He showed my son how to make couple of Japanese dishes.
I appreciated the way Kenji tidied my front and back garden. He even helped me plant some vegetables.
Kenji is very fit, he was happy to find a gym near my house.
He is very resourceful, although he … read more
I appreciated the way Kenji tidied my front and back garden. He even helped me plant some vegetables.
Kenji is very fit, he was happy to find a gym near my house.
He is very resourceful, although he … read more
19 Feb 2024
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help around the home and ...)
Thank you for accepting me, such an old man, Soo-san.
I thought I would do my best for her. I tided up her front garden. I cut many branches and weeded much grasses. She was so pleased and told me her thanks. I was very happy then.
She was always busy. She has 7 days work then, but she always took care of me. She cooked me for delicious foods, … read more
I thought I would do my best for her. I tided up her front garden. I cut many branches and weeded much grasses. She was so pleased and told me her thanks. I was very happy then.
She was always busy. She has 7 days work then, but she always took care of me. She cooked me for delicious foods, … read more
6 Sep 2023
Left by host (Enthusiastic people welcome ...) for Workawayer
In his short staying, Kenji left quite an impression on us. He is living proof that age is just a number. Apart from that, he is always super kind and considerate. That's why we are more than happy to know him. I wish my best for him on his journey. Don't hesitate to open your place to Kenji.
5 Sep 2023
Left by Workawayer for host
(Enthusiastic people welcome ...)
I had stayed at the farm for 2weeks in August. I had wonderful experiences through this farm life. The works were different everyday. I could enjoy seeding, carrying plants, harvesting nuts and so on.
Especially, volunteers from different countries were so fantastic. Everyone willingly helped cooking and cleaning. They were all kind to each … read more
Especially, volunteers from different countries were so fantastic. Everyone willingly helped cooking and cleaning. They were all kind to each … read more
10 Aug 2023
Left by host (Get a glimpse into local ...) for Workawayer
Kenji left an indelible mark on my family through his unique style. His kindness and generosity resonated with everyone, exuding warmth and friendliness. Kenji’s strong work ethic was evident in his tireless efforts to support projects, always striving to go above and beyond. In addition to his hard work, he wowed us all with his culinary skills,
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8 Aug 2023
Left by Workawayer for host
(Get a glimpse into local ...)
To Ozgur. Thank you for having me, I had great time with your happy family. Though I had stayed for about 3weeks, I couldn't work for about 10days. Because you took me to Eskishir where your family live. And you treated me like a guest. I was so happy. I thought that I would work hard as possible.
But extreme hot days lasted. I couldn't work … read more
But extreme hot days lasted. I couldn't work … read more
11 Jan 2020
Left by Workawayer for host
(Come and learn about natural ...)
I had been staying at Host Steve house for 17days. It was great experience. Steve is very kind, active, social and honest person. When he usually asked me to help him, he always had his own responsibility for me. So I could always work heartly for him.My work is mainly weeding at the mountain farm which is 18km far from his house. Fram is on the
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8 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with weeding and pruning ...)
I had a good experience for this week. Russel took care of me to go to the next city Limoux . And to come back home he gave me a piece of paper "Couiza" which means our hometown. So thanks to Russel I succeeded in hitch hiking, coming back home. He had me challenge to adventure. Thank you Russel. The work is a little bit hard but food is
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8 Aug 2019
Left by host for Workawayer
Kenji is such a lovely person, he is very respectful and polite and his work is fantastic. He was only here for a week and it would have been great to have hosted him for even longer. If you get the chance to host Kenji do not miss it, you will not regret one minute of his stay. I would be very happy to host Kenji again at any time, all the best
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4 Aug 2019
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help with daily family ...)
Jean Pierre and Sian, Thank you for your warm welcoming. Even though my stay is short for twelve days, I enjoyed it very much. You took me to the interresting cave of caves with ancient pictures. It was amazing. And also two beautiful concerts. I was moved very much.
Everyday life is so comfortable. Thank you Sian for your great, beautiful … read more
Everyday life is so comfortable. Thank you Sian for your great, beautiful … read more
1 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help us around the house near ...)
Ingrid and Hutz are very nice person. They showed me how German person is. Ingrid cooked very nice German food, I always ate a big dinner, and said "Lecker!!" Hutz is serious, ernset and humorous. Working with him he sometimes made me laugh. I always felt happy.
And they took me to various beautiful places by car. Mountains, Lakes, the beatiful … read more
And they took me to various beautiful places by car. Mountains, Lakes, the beatiful … read more
1 Nov 2018
Left by Workawayer for host
(Help in my wild garden while ...)
My first workaway experience made me satisfied very much. Tatjana is a person who has much consideration. She always thinks how I work safely. So I could work pleasantly. And she is interested in foreing culture,then we held a Japanese tea ceremony that was simplified so much. I was very happy for her to have fun with it.
Thank you for your nice … read more
Thank you for your nice … read more
9 Oct 2018
Left by host (Help in my wild garden while ...) for Workawayer
I am very happy that Kenji choose to visit me, even if it was only for a few days. He is a wonderful person.
First I only noticed his politeness and his incredible work ethics (I couldn't make him stop!), but after a very short time the “cultural exchange aspect“ became more and more important. And during our free day Kenji even taught me a very … read more
First I only noticed his politeness and his incredible work ethics (I couldn't make him stop!), but after a very short time the “cultural exchange aspect“ became more and more important. And during our free day Kenji even taught me a very … read more
