Artists to join creative art projects in Hagi, Japan

Infos

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  Description

  🏡Welcome to our house: An Artist's Home in Historic Hagi! 🌿
  Hi there! I'm Toru Harada, your host in the beautiful, nature-rich city of Hagi, Yamaguchi. I deeply value a life centered around cultural exchange and strong community ties, specifically within the artistic community.
  
  This is my home and atelier, a space where artists from Japan and around the world can share ideas and experiences. I moved to Hagi from Shanghai in 2020, and I'm passionate about fostering international exchange through art and culture in rural Japan, which faces challenges like an aging population and vacant homes.
  
  I balance my art practice with part-time and remote work, and spend several days a week with my 3-year-old daughter. We're steadily improving the house and studio. I hope that as fellow artists and volunteers, you'll experience life here, learn from each other, and help cultivate a rich, creative atmosphere where "life" and "expression" naturally intersect.
  
  I balance my art practice with part-time and remote work, and spend several days a week with my 3-year-old daughter.
  We're steadily improving the house and studio. I hope that as volunteers, you'll experience life here, learn from each other, and help cultivate a rich, creative atmosphere where "life" and "expression" naturally intersect.
  
  🎨 Volunteer Tasks & Cultural Exchange
  I'm looking for proactive volunteers who are artists themselves, interested in creative improvements and genuine cultural exchange, rather than just general chores. Your contributions will help create a comfortable and inspiring environment.
  
  Key activities include:
  For your contributions, you'll be involved in creative space enhancement through projects like light DIY, painting, wood projects, and upcycling. We'll actively exchange ideas and skills, working together to make our shared living and studio areas truly comfortable and inspiring.
  
  Why volunteer here?
  Rural Japan, especially in areas like Hagi, faces challenges like population decline and an increasing number of vacant homes. My goal is to share my knowledge of Japanese culture, its current situation, and the Hagi region, while learning from your unique experiences and perspectives. We'll interact regularly during tasks and beyond, ensuring a rich cultural exchange.
  
  I have a rental house/room at the next house, but workawayers will not be helping with any business activities, and the cleaning help is only for my private home and not for the accommodation business.
  
  🚌Access Information
  ・From Shin-Yamaguchi Station: Take a train to Higashi-Hagi Station or a bus to Hagi Bus Center.
  Bus: From Hagi Bus Center, 1.6km walk. / Train: From Higashi-Hagi Station: 2.2km walk.
  * I can pick you up from either station if the weather is bad or as needed.
  
  🛜Sorry..I don't have dedicated Wi-Fi yet, but I can share my iPhone's tethering for your internet needs.
  If you require more intensive online access, there are convenient free Wi-Fi spots nearby at the library and local cafes.
  
  * Due to recent price increases for food and utilities, and as I support this project with my part-time income, the house facilities aren't fully complete yet, but I'm working to improve them little by little.
  
  Stay Duration & How to Apply 🗓️
  To Apply: Please highlight your artistic background and how you envision contributing to a creative, community-focused environment."
  
  【A Note from Host】
  Thanks so much for your interest!
  I want to be upfront: I have ADHD. This means I sometimes find scheduling and organizing tasks difficult, and it can occasionally take me a little longer to reply. But I will always get back to you as soon as possible. I truly believe that meeting artists and sharing ideas will foster mutual learning and growth for all of us.
  Thank you,

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Pratique d’une langue

  Bricolage et construction

  Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

  Cuisine/repas pour la famille

  Aide à la maison
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Musique

  

  Jardinage

  

  Événements/vie sociale

  

  Culture

  

  Menuiserie

  

  Langues

  

  Dessin et peinture

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Art et design

  

  Nature

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Randonnée

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Voile / bateau

  

  Camping

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

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

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  Projets impliquant des enfants

  Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.

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  Aide

  Creative Space Enhancement: We'll work together on DIY projects, painting, wood projects, and upcycling to improve.
  Collaborative Art & Food Culture, language Exchange, etc

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Japonais: Courant
  Anglais: Intermédiaire
  Chinois (mandarin): Intermédiaire

  Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa propre langue ou en apprendre une nouvelle.
  Contactez-le pour en savoir plus.
  
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  Hébergement

  ・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: We'll share all food costs equally.
  Let's cook together sometimes, 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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  Autres infos...

  Hagi offers a wonderful blend of history and nature for you to explore during your time off. You can enjoy the beautiful natural surroundings with activities like fishing, hiking, and strolls along the coast or through the mountains.
  
  Delve into Hagi's rich past by visiting its UNESCO World Heritage Sites, wandering through the remarkably preserved samurai and merchant districts, exploring traditional temples, or discovering local museums. You might also enjoy experiencing Hagi-yaki pottery workshops or exploring local craft shops.
  
  For getting around, many sights are easily accessible by walking or cycling, allowing you to truly immerse yourself in the local atmosphere. Local buses are also available for longer distances within the city. If you're interested, I'd happily guide you to local attractions and share tips for exploring the area.

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  Informations complémentaires

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    Accès Internet

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    Accès Internet limité

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    Nous avons des animaux

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    Nous sommes fumeurs

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    Familles bienvenues

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  Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads

  Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.

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  Espace pour garer des vans

  Have a car parking space.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Yes, if not a Big animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Un

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