Experience autumn in a small Japanese village at the base of Mt Myoko

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  Description

  Hi! We’re Maki and Michael, a Japanese-Aussie couple living in Suginosawa, a small village at the base of Mt. Myoko. We were initially drawn to this area for the snow, but aside from snowboarding, autumn has become our favorite time to be here and experience everything the region has to offer outside of ski season. We have two properties here, one where we live and another that operates as a guest house during winter. This guest house is currently available to accommodate Workaway volunteers.
  
  As is typical of rural Japanese villages, Suginosawa has an aging population. Many of the small farm plots which were not so long ago productive are now neglected due to elderly or absent owners. We are making efforts to maintain some of these plots in our immediate neighbourhood. We also have ongoing renovations at our private residence. Help is welcome from volunteers to assist in these endeavors.
  
  Please note that we do not offer paid work or work in our guesthouse, nor do we have availability to accommodate workaway volunteers during the ski season.

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Projets artistiques

  Jardinage d'entretien

  Projets DIY créatifs

  Aide à la maison

  Petits travaux d'entretien
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Soin des plantes

  

  Musique

  

  Bricolage / artisanat

  

  Cuisine et alimentation

  

  Jardinage

  

  Langues

  

  Photographie

  

  Yoga / bien-être

  

  Nature

  

  Camping

  

  Montagne

  

  Sports d’hiver

  

  Sports nautiques

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Randonnée

  

  Sports d'aventure
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  Opportunity to experience autumn in a traditional japanese rural mountain village. Also an opportunity to contribute to the upkeep of the village as a community service. Great time of year for hiking and visiting nearby attractions.

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  Aide

  Looking for a hand maintaining our farm plots, as well as helping to maintain unattended garden areas and roadsides in the immediate neighbourhood as a community service. There are also some DIY building projects and general maintenance tasks going for anyone with the required skills.

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  Langues parlées

  Anglais: Courant
  Japonais: Courant
  Espagnol: Intermédiaire

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  Hébergement

  Accommodation will be provided in the property which operates as a guesthouse during the ski season. You will have your own kitchen and take care of your own meals. We live in another house nearby.

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  Autres infos...

  We regularly take time out to go hiking in the surrounding mountains and to visit nearby villages. Volunteers will be welcome to join in on our day trips and experience some of what the area has to offer.
  
  Myoko is one of the snowiest places on earth and winter is just around the corner. Great opportunity to get to know the area for anyone who might be interested in spending the ski season here.
  
  Public transport is available to and from nearby villages.

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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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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Deux

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