Artists welcome to join creative art projects in Hagi, Japan

Detalles

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  Descripción

  🏡 Nice to Meet You!
  I'm TORU, an artist creating paintings and sculptures.
  I used to live in Shanghai, but after returning to Japan, my family and I moved to Hagi in 2021. I now have a 4-year-old daughter who stays here every weekend. I typically work remotely while pursuing my artistic endeavors.
  I have ADHD traits, which make it difficult for me to maintain close contact with many people. By opening this place, I’m experimenting with approaches that allow people to drop in and out in a flexible, fluid manner, without strict formality. I sincerely hope that living together with you all will become an opportunity for cooperation and learning.
  I purchased this house and gradually repaired it until it became livable.
  
  
  Japan currently faces various challenges, including population decline, increasing vacant homes, and finding ways to coexist with foreigners. I want to use this place to learn through practical experiences with everyone.
  My hope is that it becomes a place where we can share experiences and ideas.
  In my past art activities, I’ve undertaken projects that utilized local resources and focused on regional history and culture.
  I believe that sharing from different perspectives can be a catalyst for discovering a region’s charm and challenges.
  This itself is not a finished product, but an ongoing process — I want to value the dialogue and the process of building it together.
  
  Our property consists of two adjacent houses:
  ・ One is my home, which I share with Workaway guests.
  
  ・ The other is an guesthouse, though I won’t ask you to assist with my business.
  
  Additionally, I plan to clean a nearby studio to use as a shared studio or gallery, and for studio exchanges with artist friends. I may stay there occasionally.
  
  🎨 Volunteer Activities and Communal Living
  There are no fixed volunteer hours, but to make communal life smoother, I ask everyone to try the following:
  
  ・ Help prepare daily meals around lunchtime (12–2 PM) and dinner (6–7 PM).
  
  ・ Clean up after yourself. Keep the living space tidy.
  
  ・ Join projects at your own pace and use your strengths.
  
  Other activities may include:
  
  ・ DIY, painting, gardening, up-cycling, local research and more.
  
  ・ Exchange of ideas and skills — while I share my knowledge, I also want to learn from your experiences and perspectives.
  
  🛏️ Stay Conditions
  To encourage more guests to visit, I’ve set the following conditions:
  
  ・Stay period is limited to one week.
  
  ・ Please take care of your own needs (meals, cleaning, etc.).
  
  ・ Meals are vegetarian, vegetable-based dishes. I provide basics like potatoes, carrots, and onions.
  
  ⚪︎ We’ll share the cost of ingredients and enjoy meals together.
  
  ⚪︎ You can contribute by buying groceries to share or adding to the donation box.
  
  ⚪︎ There are no strict rules, but I hope everyone finds their own way to balance giving and receiving.
  
  ・ Self-sufficient individuals are welcome. I work during the day and cannot provide personal care or transportation.
  
  ・ I cannot exchange cash.
  
  ・ Cooperation and mutual help are encouraged. The house is not large, so sharing space and caring for each other is important.
  
  🚌 Access to Hagi
  
  -By Shinkansen
  Get off at Shin-Yamaguchi Station and transfer to a bus or JR train.
  
  -By Bus
  Take the Bōchō Bus bound for Hagi Bus Center from Shin Yamaguchi station
  Last bus departs at 17:50!
  
  Long-distance buses also from Tokyo and Fukuoka.
  
  -By Train
  Take the JR San’in Main Line bound for Higashi-Hagi Station.
  
  -By Car
  One parking space is available.
  
  🚌 Bōchō Bus Timetable (Hagi Bus Center ⇄ Danchi Mae)
  From Hagi Bus Center to Danchi Mae (15 min)
  
  ・Departures: 7:25, 9:20, 11:35, 13:30, 15:05, 17:15
  
  From Danchi Mae to Hagi Bus Center (approx. 15 min)
  
  ・Departures: 8:25 *, 10:07, 12:35 * ,14:17, 16:13 *, 18:25*
  
  * Services marked with an asterisk stop at Higashi-Hagi Station (JR).
  
  ※ It doesn't show up on Google map, but it's running. Schedules may be delayed or changed due to traffic conditions.
  Inquiries: Bōchō Kōtsū Hagi Office
  ☎ 0838-22-3811
  
  🗓️ Staying and Applying
  If you’d like to stay, please contact me at least one week in advance.
  Once I confirm, you’re welcome to come by anytime for a stay of up to one week.
  
  I look forward to meeting you!

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Trabajo de caridad

  Proyectos artísticos

  Práctica de idiomas

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Enseñanza

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de niños y juegos creativos

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general

  Ayuda informática

  Cuidado de casas
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  Intereses

  

  Vegetariano o vegano

  

  Deportes acuáticos

  

  Música

  

  Jardinería

  

  Eventos y sociedad

  

  Cultura

  

  Carpintería

  

  Idiomas

  

  Dibujo y pintura

  

  Bricolaje y manualidades

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Senderismo

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Navegar / barcos

  

  Acampada

  

  Deportes de aventura
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Guests can learn and experience the local lifestyle of Japan, as well as the history of Hagi City.

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  Proyectos con niños

  En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.

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  Ayuda

  🎨 Volunteer Activities and Communal Living
  
  There are no set hours for volunteering here, but ask for the following:
  
  ・Please help prepare daily meals yourself (lunch 12-1 PM, dinner 6-7 PM) and clean the living space.
  
  ・Work at your own pace, utilize your strengths.
  
  Activities: DIY, ART, painting, gardening, upcycling, etc.
  
  Exchange of ideas and skills: I want to learn from your experiences and perspectives.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Japonés: Fluido
  Inglés: Intermedio
  Chino (mandarín): Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Este anfitrión ha indicado que está interesado en compartir su idioma o aprender otro.
  Ponte en contacto con él para obtener más información.
  
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  Alojamiento

  ・Accommodation: You'll have a private Tatami room and bed (Japanese style)
  ・Facilities: air conditioning, a heater, an electric kitchen, a flush toilet, and a shower room.
  ・Food(vegetarian): We'll share all food costs equally but workawayer can get their own food if prefer so.
  I'd like to learn about each other's food cultures through delicious meals.
  Supermarkets are also conveniently located within walking or biking distance.

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  Algo más...

  Hagi is a town where history and nature blend beautifully, perfect for exploring during your vacation.
  A large river flows in front of the houses, with shrines and fields nearby.
  Activities abound to enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings, such as strolling along the coast or through the mountains.
  
  You can deeply immerse yourself in Hagi's rich history by visiting UNESCO World Heritage sites, strolling through remarkably well-preserved samurai residences and merchant districts, exploring traditional temples, and discovering local museums. Visiting Hagi-yaki pottery workshops and browsing local craft shops is also highly recommended.
  
  For transportation, many attractions are easily accessible on foot or by bicycle, allowing you to soak up the local atmosphere while touring.

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  Un poco más de información

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    Acceso a Internet

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    Acceso a Internet limitado

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    Tenemos animales

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    Somos fumadores

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    Puede alojar familias

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  Puede acoger a nómadas digitales

  Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  Have a car parking space.

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  Podría aceptar mascotas

  Yes, if not a Big animal.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

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