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🏡 Art, Life, and Co-creation Project
🌟 Vision: Building Together, One Step at a Time
Welcome to Step House in the historic town of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I'm TORU, an artist.
After living abroad for over 10 years, I returned to Japan to transform a vacant house into a space for cross-cultural exchange — tackling social issues like depopulation and empty homes through art and human connection. This is not a finished guesthouse. It's an ongoing project, and I'm looking for people who enjoy building something together, step by step.
Step House is also a prototype — the first node of a wider network of vacant home communities across Japan.
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🙋 About Your Host
I'm neurodivergent — when I'm focused on one thing, switching to another becomes difficult. Responding to messages or calls can be a challenge, and when tasks pile up, I can get overwhelmed. I'm navigating this openly, and part of what Step House is about is figuring out how to manage a space, connect with people, and explore possibilities within those realities.
My schedule is flexible and sometimes spontaneous. Clear, on-the-go communication will be key. That said, I'll always treat you with respect and do my best to give you privacy and space.
Step House is still a work in progress. I can only host one person or group at a time.
✅ Who I'm Looking For
- Self-motivated and independent — you find your own rhythm without being managed
- Comfortable with both physical work and everyday life tasks
- An early riser — this project is not suited to a "sleeping until noon" lifestyle
- Able to cook a proper meal independently
- Flexible and easy-going about shared daily life
📅 Availability
Step House is most active from March to July and from September to November.
August, December, and January–February are quiet months — I am usually traveling and not hosting during these periods.
📍 Access
Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture.
- From Fukuoka: Shinkansen to Shin-Yamaguchi → bus to Hagi (first 10:15 am, last 5:50 pm, ~1hr)
- From Tokyo: Shinkansen or night bus to Yamaguchi → bus to Hagi
Please check your transport options and schedule before getting in touch.
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 y mascotas
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
Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Guests can learn and experience the local lifestyle of Japan, as well as the history of Hagi City.
Proyectos con niños
En este proyecto podría haber niños. Para obtener más información, consulta nuestras directrices y consejos aquí.
Ayuda
🛠️ What You'll Be Doing
Work is flexible and shaped around your skills.
[March – July] — Physical & Outdoor
- Gardening and weeding
- Exterior wall and studio painting
- DIY and basic construction using reclaimed materials
- Vegetable patch management *(currently building one from scratch — soil knowledge welcome)*
[September – November] — Creative & Operational
- Project planning, documentation, and communication
- Design work (flyers, signage, social media)
- Event planning and community outreach
[Year-round]
- Cooking and daily life support — if physical work isn't your strength, helping in the kitchen is a great way to contribute
- Systems & AI design — building workflows and communication tools to scale this model; input welcome
- Electrical work & mechanics — practical skills are always useful
*Materials and tools are provided as needed.*
Idiomas
Idiomas hablados
Japonés: Fluido
Inglés: Intermedio
Chino (mandarín): IntermedioEste 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.
Alojamiento
🏠 Facilities
- Private Japanese-style room (tatami, futon, air conditioning, heater)
- Shared kitchen (IH electric stove, seasonings provided)
- Shower room and flush toilet
- Wi-Fi available
- 3 bicycles for free use (repairs at your own cost)
- Studio Nomad — shared creative workspace (clean up after use)
- Parking space available for campervans
🍳 Food & Daily Life
Provided: pasta, noodles (udon, soba, etc.), soy sauce, miso, salt, oil, and basic seasonings. There may be vegetables in the fridge — feel free to use them, but don't count on it.
Beyond the basics, food costs are worked out based on contribution — no fixed rules, just honest communication. Shopping together: split 50/50.
When I'm home, you'll take the lead on cooking. Meals are sometimes shared, sometimes separate — flexibility is key.
Dishes: If you cooked, you don't wash up. Whoever eats takes care of the dishes.
Supermarkets are within walking or cycling distance.
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.
Un poco más de información
Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
Puede acoger a nómadas digitales
Este anfitrión ha indicado que le encanta acoger a nómadas digitales.
Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas
Have a car parking space.
¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?
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Mis animales / mascotas
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During her residency, I could away traveling, but she responsibly took care of tasks such as cleaning the house and maintaining the garden and wall painting at studio. And she actively created… read more
Toru himself was a very inspiring person for me. During our shared meals we had many conversations about life motivations,… read more
Toru is genuinely… read more
the place have all the facilities you need.
we had culture exchange, making meals and eating together.
and there were another workaway so we shared some space and I enjoyed it very much.
the work was not hard, you communicated about the hours and it pretty chill.
thank you for the hospitality it was amazing!
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During her residency, I could away traveling, but she responsibly took care of tasks such as cleaning the house and maintaining the garden and wall painting at studio. And she actively created… read more
Toru himself was a very inspiring person for me. During our shared meals we had many conversations about life motivations,… read more
Toru is genuinely… read more
the place have all the facilities you need.
we had culture exchange, making meals and eating together.
and there were another workaway so we shared some space and I enjoyed it very much.
the work was not hard, you communicated about the hours and it pretty chill.
thank you for the hospitality it was amazing!
Toru is a great host, who always did everything he could to make things (and tasks) clear, comfortable and fair. He was open to feedback, flexible, and… read more
They helped with house cleaning, weeding,a nd cooked delicious veggie meals. Also left notes for future guests!
They enjoyed local activities like cycling to the shops and hot springs, bringing a fresh vibe to life in Hagi. I'm so appreciated. Thank you so much! Toru
