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🏡 Art, Life, and Co-creation Project
🌟 Vision and Story: Building Together, One Step at a Time
Welcome to our space in the historic town of Hagi, Yamaguchi Prefecture. I’m TORU, an artist.
After living abroad for 10 years, I returned to Japan to create this experimental hub.
My mission is to tackle social issues in Japan—such as the problem of vacant homes and population decline—through “peace initiatives and multicultural coexistence via art.”
This symbolizes my belief in moving forward one step at a time. This is not a finished guesthouse, but an ongoing project. I am looking for like-minded people who can enjoy the process of updating this space with their own hands.
🛠️ Activities: 2026 Project Plan
Due to limitations in my language skills and operational constraints (related to my ADHD), I can only accommodate one individual or group at a time. I cannot host multiple groups simultaneously.
Depending on your skills, you will assist with the following activities:
⚪︎ Active Tasks (Maintenance) [March–July]
* DIY, warehouse painting, gardening (weeding), and general cleaning.
⚪︎ Creative Work (Operational Support) [September – November]
* Cooking, meditation, project planning, design, etc.
🥗 Stay Conditions and Rules
* Length of stay: Negotiable depending on the project and your skills (short-term to medium- or long-term).
* Work hours: 3 hours per day, 5 days per week (flexible).
* Expenses: I (the host) will cover all costs for materials needed for renovations and events.
* Required Attitude: Since I am often away during the day due to other work, I am looking for independent individuals who can find their own work and enjoy it.
* Note: This project is not suitable for those with a lifestyle that involves “sleeping until noon.”
* What We Provide: basic vegetables (potatoes, onions, etc.) are provided free of charge. For other ingredients, we will either split the cost or you will need to purchase them yourself.
* Note: I operate a vacation rental next door, but volunteer duties will not involve that business. A professional cleaning service visits once a week.
🏠 Facilities & Access
* Accommodations: Private Japanese-style room (tatami mats and futon), air conditioning, induction cooktop, and shower room.
* Transportation: Bicycles are available for use (please cover the cost of any flat tires or repairs yourself).
* Studio: You may use the shared studio “Studio Nomad,” but cleaning and setup are required.
* Location: Ask us for the location!
Please note, please check your schedule and transportation options before contacting.
Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre
Bénévolat
Projets artistiques
Pratique d’une langue
Aide avec des éco-projets
Enseignement
Jardinage
Bricolage et construction
Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
Cuisine/repas pour la famille
Aide à la maison
Entretien général
Aide informatique/internet
Garde de maison et d'animaux
Centres d’intérêt
Végétarien ou végan
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
Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre
Guests can learn and experience the local lifestyle of Japan, as well as the history of Hagi City.
Projets impliquant des enfants
Ce projet peut impliquer des enfants. Pour en savoir plus, consultez nos directives et conseils ici.
Aide
🎨 Volunteer Activities and Communal Living
There are no set hours for volunteering here, but ask for the following:
・Please help prepare daily meals yourself (lunch 12-1 PM, dinner 6-7 PM) and clean the living space.
・Help at your own pace, utilize your strengths.
Activities: DIY, ART, painting, gardening, upcycling, etc.
Exchange of ideas and skills: I want to learn from your experiences and perspectives.
Langues
Langues parlées
Japonais: Courant
Anglais: Intermédiaire
Chinois (mandarin): IntermédiaireCet 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.
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(vegetarian): We'll share all food costs equally but workawayer can get their own food if prefer so.
I'd like to learn about each other's food cultures through delicious meals.
Supermarkets are also conveniently located within walking or biking distance.
Autres infos...
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.
Informations complémentaires
Accès Internet
Accès Internet limité
Nous avons des animaux
Nous sommes fumeurs
Familles bienvenues
Possibilité d’accueillir les digital nomads
Cet hôte a indiqué qu’il aimait accueillir les digital nomads.
Espace pour garer des vans
Have a car parking space.
Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux
Yes, if not a Big animal.
Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?
Un
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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
