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Just to the south of Tokyo lies the large Boso peninsula with its many bays and beaches. Much of the forested interior remains largely undeveloped. Unknown even. But hidden away in the hills and forests are bamboo covered terraces made in the wartime years when Japan badly needed food and the sides of the hills were terraced to grow sweet potatoes. When the war ended, the farmers went back to the valleys below to grow the more profitable rice and the hills were allowed to fall into bamboo-covered disuse.
But by a geographic anomaly (which we will be happy to explain) the hilltops are fertile volcanic loam waiting to be cultivated.
At our base at Oihama, near Ohara, we are just over one hour away on the direct Keiyo train line from Tokyo Station . Facing surf beaches on the Pacific ocean side of the peninsula we have over the years cleared the jungle from some of the terraces and created lawns and vegetable gardens.
Close to my house we have also built two fully-equipped Workaway huts with paths between terraces, one going down to the semi-secret beach below.
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Separate from all this we are also developing abandoned hillside terraces high on a hill further inland where we grow kiwi fruit. The Kiwi Farm it is called but we also grow biwa (guava) and mikan (orange) trees, vegetables and blueberries as well.
Kiwi fruit grow on large vines strung over trellises subject to storm and wild pig damage ( which keeps us busy). They also have to pruned and mulched. Blueberries largely look after themselves . Vegetable gardens have to be fenced off from both the pigs and small Taiwan deer gone wild from a zoo.
Workaway accomodation for the Kiwi farm is a large house in Kamone nearby - 2 and 1/2 bedrooms, wi-fi. Good shopping is available at Kuniyoshi, 30 minutes away by bicycle. Oihama base is 50 minutes away by bike and 20 minutes by the small truck available for Workaway use.
Our gardens are organic, in the sense that jungle waste is mulched and returned to the soil. We do not claim to be aiming for sustainable development but we certainly like you to feed yourself as much as possible from what we grow.
No produce is for commercial sale, so eat up.
We like people to stay for at least a month so they can familiarise themselves with both the area and the work. We offer standard Workaway conditions - 25 hours of work per week, accommodation plus an allowance which should cover all reasonable costs for food . We also like to invite Workawayers to join us for meals at local Japanese restaurants.
For skilled work or longer hours, we may provide payment.
Who am I? Brought up in UK and Australia, and after spending many years first as a diplomat and then as an educator in Japan I have am retired to enjoy my Australian liking for developing difficult land.
Two sons, Dan and Ron, help out when not in Tokyo. Wife Carolina from Peru also helps. Ron is a former squash champion who can give you a game at our Squash court on our nearby Kuwata site.
Gregory
Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Práctica de idiomas
Jardinería
Construcción y bricolaje
Ayuda en una granja
Ayuda doméstica
Mantenimiento general
Ayuda informática
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Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje
Copy and paste the link below. Use this to explore the area and get to see some of the many temples and shrines.
The Isumi district area hosts numerous events and festivals, including the Japan-famous Hadaka (Naked) Matsuri in September.
The nearby Ohara fishing port holds weekly fish markets and local fishermen organise deep-sea fishing trips.
We recommend the two-hour trip across the Boso peninsula and back on the tiny Isumi Tetsudo train which leaves Ohara roughly on the hour. You will see a good cross-section of rural Japan.
We can also recommend a visit to the colorful Onjuku beach resort (one hour by bike, much less by car or train), and to the world famous Sea World at Kamogawa (40 minutes by train).El anfitrión ofrece una paga acorde al salario mínimo
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Help is mainly the skills and physical work needed to develop and maintain Oihama and Kiwi Farm sites.
A strong interest in plants, both domestic and wild, is helpful. Computer skills also very welcome.
Driving skills wanted (ideally for gear-stick).
At the Oihama site help is mainly weeding, mowing and maintaining vegetable gardens. Kiwi farm conditions can be more strenuous. They include taming prolific vegetation, repairing occasional wild pig damage, house and deck repairs and restoring former vegetable plots which are now jungle-covered. We may ask you to base yourself in the Kiwi farm house, shopping in a nearby farming village.
Idiomas hablados
Inglés: Fluido
Español: Fluido
Japonés: Fluido
Ruso: Fluido
Chino (mandarín): Fluido
Alojamiento
Accommodation at the Oihama base consists mainly of two independent two-room cabins , complete with shower room, kitchen, simple toilet, tatami two-person bedroom , all facing a large lawn with a jade table for six and spectacular ocean views, surrounded by a national forest. Oihama Heights residents, both Japanese and non-Japanese, will be your neighbors.
The large, full-range supermarket, Beisia, is only a fifteen bike ride away. While we hope you will get to grow much of what you eat, we will of course cover reasonable food and grocery costs. We also hope to invite you occasionally to join us at local eateries.
Kiwi Farm house: Self-contained house, with kitchen and bathroom and forest surroundings. House is somewhat old and secluded. Location is about 20 minutes drive westward from Oihama. Shopping is five minutes drive or 30 minute bike ride to Kuniyoshi supermarket,.
Close-by is our sister operation at Nakadaki Art Village where Workawayers are also to be found.
You will need a Sim card package for Internet communications.
You are free to use any of our bicycles to explore the area and run errands. A small runaround truck may also be available, but please make sure you have a valid national driving license or international license.
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We speak several languages and would be happy to help you in your language efforts..
Biking trips into the hills of the deep Boso Peninsula nearby will take you a Japan which few ever see.
The nearby very large Kiyomizu Kannon is a regular pilgrimage site in the Kanto Area. The Yoro Gorge about 30 minutes drive is famous of its hot springs. The entire coast line from Oihama down to the popular Kamogawa surf beaches is studded with small fishing ports and beaches - the Riviera of Japan it has been called.
The Kamogawa Sea World with its trained sea animals is rated as one of the best in the world.
Sunset Breeze resort on the other side of the peninsular and with which we have a close connection has three championship squash courts. We can also provide access to our own squash court and omni tennis court, both available free of charge.
To the north about 30 minutes is the famous Kujukuri (99 mile) beach with wind surfing facilities.
We provide a small two seater, run-around vehicle for trips to nearby cultural sights (there are many), surf beaches and to Ohara station just 70 minutes by express to central Tokyo. International licences are needed.
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Acceso a Internet
Acceso a Internet limitado
Tenemos animales
Somos fumadores
Puede alojar familias
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We have learned a lot working with Greg these past few months. We have done all kinds of jobs: mowing the lawn, starting a vegetable garden from scratch, cutting bamboo, repairing stairs, tending to the kiwi… read more
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You may also be tasked with driving Greg to… read more
We have learned a lot working with Greg these past few months. We have done all kinds of jobs: mowing the lawn, starting a vegetable garden from scratch, cutting bamboo, repairing stairs, tending to the kiwi… read more
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Shion's Japanese was a big help.
The work was different and varied but not more than five hours five days a week. Sometimes you can work on your own… read more
There is… read more
On working days, at 9 a.m. the Workawayers came out of their comfortable, private, beautiful huts to meet with Gregory. He told us then what tasks were pending. The work is not too much and not too difficult.
When I was there, we mainly… read more
We gain good muscle, learn how to plant small trees, digging holes, planting potatoes, cutting bambu, making fences, making stair steps and we even went to a 🌲 auction, it was great, all new for us.
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Sin duda no creo que podamos encontrar un huésped mejor en todo Japón. Desde aquí, Gregory, Inés y yo te agradecemos el habernos… read more
About the workaway experience:
All the positive comments written below, left by the other workawayers describes pretty much how great this place is, in more ways than you can imagine. If you plan to travel to Japan, you must come to… read more
The location is truly mesmerizing. Greg has devoted the past few decades to a small slice of heaven next to the beach… read more
Gregory Clark.
It was living the good live for 3 weeks straight. To start with the beautiful house, surounder by nature. The legend himself, Gregory, who has an very interesting and unique life behind him. Pick his brain and you will learn some interesting things! The work is ofcourse part weeding, but the rest are all satisfying… read more
So their legacy will be with me forever.
They were also very good cooks.
Tamara's English is excellent. She seems to… read more
It was an incredibly peaceful place, I will never forget sitting at the Jade table after a days work and watching both the ocean and the sun setting.
I was staying in the cabin and the decking was THE perfect spot for yoga with an amazing… read more
The lady really has talent, as well as a nice… read more
She did not stay long enough to give a proper rating, but for the meantime we will say very good..
From the day we arrived, it was evident that Greg was deeply passionate about the work he has undertaken to restore this beautiful part of Japan to the beauty that it could be. The work that… read more
We enjoyed their company greatly. We hope they will come back sometime.
The most important thing is the accommodation: the house for volunteers is the… read more
I should add that both of… read more
The accommodation he provided us was nothing less than excellent; people around became friends to us. He formed a… read more
