Help around our mountain farm and wilderness retreat while exploring culture and nature in Akaigawa, Japan

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  Descripción

  I am a Japanese lady with a herd of goats, horses and other animals on a small Hokkaido farm surrounded by forest. I grew up in Eastern Hokkaido but moved to the mountains around Mt Yotei about 15 years ago. I make many things in my kitchen that are good for the health of people, animals and the planet including miso, mirin, plum wine, cheese, pickles, cereals, jams, sauces etc etc. Many are traditional Japanese recipes, many are recipes I have learnt from people all over the world. The farm is set up as a farmstay and wilderness retreat, so most of the business caters to staying guests who we serve our farm to table breakfasts and dinners. In summer the guests relax in nature or with the animals. In winter many of my guests ski at the nearby ski resort or ride horses. From time to time we focus on a specific large project to improve the farm like building a dam, or an outdoor bath, or a fence etc and will take on extra help specifically for that.
  
  Currently I am specifically looking for people with the following expertise or experience:
  - Earthbag Construction
  - Vermicomposting Toilets
  - Horse riding/training
  - Carpentry, Welding, Electrical, Plumbing
  - Wix
  - Hotel management and housekeeping
  - Rocket Stove Construction

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Práctica de idiomas

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Enseñanza

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Cuidado de animales

  Ayuda en una granja

  Cocinar para toda la familia

  Mantenimiento general
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  Objetivos de sostenibilidad de las NU que intenta conseguir este anfitrión

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  ¿Que es esto?
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Of course I speak Japanese, so it is a good chance to practise your Japanese skills. I am also happy to teach people genuinely keen to learn many of the Japanese culinary skills I have, though please understand they are seasonal. For example, making miso is best done in winter and many of the preserves I make can only be done at other times of year depending on harvests and foraging. Also, please note I have had help with writing this profile. My spoken English is intermediate at best.

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  El anfitrión ofrece una paga acorde al salario mínimo

  Este anfitrión ofrece alojamiento y paga.

  El anfitrión ha indicado que pagará al menos el salario mínimo por hora de su país por cada hora trabajada y que también ofrecerá alojamiento. Pide ayuda con un negocio o una actividad empresarial. Ponte en contacto directamente con el anfitrión mediante la mensajería de la página para obtener más información y detalles sobre el salario ofrecido. Cualquier acuerdo con el anfitrión debe cerrarse por anticipado.

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  Ayuda

  Mostly, I am looking for help with looking after my animals - particularly if you have experience with milking goats or riding/training horses - I run horse trekking for the local resort and am always looking for people who can ride. Most of my income comes from short term rental and so help with housekeeping is sometimes needed. However, if you are an excellent cook, interested in permaculture, regenerative farming, hard working and handy with DIY, I am also keen to hear from you.
  As I run a business, helpers need the appropriate visa to work (either working holiday or sponsored working - in some circumstances I may be able to help) and I pay 1,000 yen per hour for the help you provide.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Japonés: Fluido
  Inglés: Intermedio

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  I want volunteers to practise their Japanese with me and I hope I can improve my English, though I am happy to try new languages as well. I have two other Japanese staff who can also speak a little English.
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  Alojamiento

  There is a shared dormitory (free for Workawayers) but you can upgrade to a private room if available. As I am offgrid, there is a limited supply of water, electricity and in winter, kerosene. As such, these utilities are metered and you will need to pay for what you use to encourage environmentally friendly usage. There is a communal lounge with library and musical instruments. In winter, breakfasts and dinners are shared with our staying guests and other staff. In summer we share lunches and dinner, mostly just with other staff. Outside of these meals you will need to be responsible for your own meals. For the meals that are provided, I expect your help with making and cleaning up.

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  Algo más...

  In summer, around the farm you are free to roam widely on foot, bike or horseback, or just enjoy lounging with the animals. There are many beautiful places to sit and read or paint, surrounded by playful goats. In winter, we are famous for powder skiing and snowmobiling. Advanced to expert riders will get the most out of the terrain that is available.

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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

  Our internet connection is good and there are many places to set up and work.

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  Espacio para aparcar autocaravanas

  We can accommodate any size of vehicle.

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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Más de dos

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  Horas esperadas

  Summer: 10 to 30 hours per week. Winter: 20 to 40 hours per week. More hours may be possible if you need them on a case by case basis.

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