Stay and help in a rural farmhouse close to the Japanese Northern Alps near Nagano

Detalles

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  Descripción

  I just purchased a kominka (old farmhouse) in the town of Ōmachi in the Azumino / Hakuba valley area nestled in the foothills of the Japanese Northern Alps. It needs a lot of organising and cleaning as well as some gardening. This house is for my family’s personal use, and your help would be greatly appreciated. If you love the outdoors this town has phenomenal access to trails, climbing areas, and is just a half-day trip out from Tokyō.
  
  ***I can only accept volunteers on the proper visa for Japan, so please only reach out if you are legally able to volunteer in Japan and include in your message what visa you have.***

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  Tipos de ayuda y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  Ayuda en proyectos ecológicos

  Jardinería

  Construcción y bricolaje

  Ayuda en una granja

  Ayuda doméstica

  Mantenimiento general
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  Intereses

  

  Videografía

  

  Cultura

  

  Sostenibilidad

  

  Vegetariano o vegano

  

  Vida en autocaravana

  

  Autodesarrollo

  

  Trabajo de caridad

  

  Fotografía

  

  Música

  

  Idiomas

  

  Autostop

  

  Cocina y alimentación

  

  Carpintería

  

  Arte y diseño

  

  Arquitectura

  

  Deportes de aventura

  

  Deportes de invierno

  

  Yoga / bienestar

  

  Actividades al aire libre

  

  Senderismo

  

  Baile

  

  Montaña

  

  Naturaleza

  

  Acampada
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  Intercambio cultural y oportunidades de aprendizaje

  You'll more than likely run into the elders around in the neighborhood and tag along to the local stores that have been around for multiple generations.
  
  I am a freelance carpenter and have learned most of the tradeskills through DIY or building camper vans.
  
  I have backpacked South America and Europe, Couchsurfed and done a few Workaways, and crossed paths with beautiful walks of life. Part of wanting to do this is to return the favor, as I have promised myself I would do one day when I had the opportunity.
  
  If you read this far please include the keyword [ Obinata ] in your message to show that you have read through all of the information.

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  Ayuda

  Mostly looking for a good attitude and not for someone that is looking for just free accommodation.
  
  The tasks are mainly cleaning and organising. The house came with a lot of the previous owners belongings, so we will be sifting through things to keep, things to donate or sell, and things to throw away. I would like to do a deep clean and get rid of as much dust as possible. We'll be wiping down the ceiling and walls, and pulling up the tatami to clean beneath it.
  
  I also have a small plot of land that is overgrown with weeds. I would like to turn it into a vegetable garden.
  
  I also hope to do meals together. I eat vegan and will provide local vegetables and produce. For our omnivore friends, you are welcome to purchase your own protein and make for yourself.
  
  I may have work some days and will leave instructions or demonstrate how to do the tasks.

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  Idiomas

  Idiomas hablados
  Inglés: Fluido
  Español: Intermedio
  Chino (mandarín): Intermedio
  Japonés: Principiante
  Swedish: Principiante

  Este anfitrión ofrece intercambio de idiomas
  Would love as much Spanish practice as possible and always keen to learn useful phrases in another language!
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  Alojamiento

  Your own room with a traditional futon bed, shared kitchen and toilet / bath.
  
  Meals will be communal with shared cooking / dishwashing responsibilities, will budget an hour each day out of your volunteer time.

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  Algo más...

  Can get here one of 3 ways, in order of fastest but almost most expensive:
  
  1) Shinkansen to Nagano Station then bus to Shinano Ōmachi station
  
  2) express Azusa from Tokyō Shinjuku ( leave once per day at 8:00 am )
  
  3) highway bus to Nagano or Matsumoto city, bus from Nagano city or train from Matsumoto to Shinano Ōmachi
  
  My house is about a 10-15 min walk from Shinano Ōmachi station. If you want to travel light, you may forward your luggage via courier service to my address.
  
  Within walking distance to the local train stations and town micro buses. Can easily visit Matsumoto, Hakuba, or Nagano on a day trip. I also have bikes you may borrow to scoot around town. Can provide recommendations with hikes, eats and other activities in the area. Will provide all this info when you get here!

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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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  ¿Cuántos voluntarios puedes hospedar?

  Dos

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  Mis animales / mascotas

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