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Experience authentic Japanese culture while living with our family in Oita, Japan

  • Activité récente : 5 févr. 2025

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  2025 

 Séjour min. souhaité : Au moins deux semaines

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  • Description

    Description

    We are a Japanese family of four living in Bungoono, Oita. We have two children: a 3-year-old boy and an 8-month-old girl (as of January 2025). In addition to my husband's main job as a carpenter, we grow rice and vegetables.

    I love traveling overseas. So far, I’ve traveled to 30 countries and even used Workaway as a workawayer in several places. It was an amazing and memorable experience! After spending three years in Singapore and one year traveling the world, I returned to Japan in 2019. One of my bucket list goals in Japan was to become a Workaway host!
    Since 2020, I’ve started growing vegetables and rice. We’re trying to grow them naturally, using methods like fallen leaves and bamboo to create rich soil without chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other additives.

    My husband has been a carpenter for over 10 years. He also loves traveling overseas, especially visiting rural areas to experience authentic local cultures. He enjoys music and plays the drums.

    Our main projects involve farming and childcare.
    From May to October, it’s farming season, and there’s plenty of work to be done. If you have knowledge of organic farming, we’d be excited to learn from you!

    As for childcare, our kids love to play and are easy-going and cheerful.


    If you are interested in joining us please COPY & PASTE the questions below and respond to them in detail. Feel free to add anything else you would like to share with us. If you have photos of previous work, projects, skills etc share them too, or provide links to your portfolio, ig account etc.

    1) The type, length, and expiration of the VISA you will have. Japanese citizens are of course also welcome to apply!

    IF YOU ARE CURRENTLY IN JAPAN : Where have you been & what have you been doing?

    IF YOU ARE NOT YET IN JAPAN: Please contact us once you have your visa and flight organized.
    We do not provide sponsorship for visas. Please contact the Japanese embassy near you for more information.

    2) Your age

    3) Your related skills, abilities, and interests. Any previous work or volunteer experiences.

    4) Your preferred schedule. (Minimum stay;at least 2 weeks)

    5) Do / Will you have travel / basic medical insurance?


    Please feel free to text me if there is anything else you have some question for us.

  • Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

    Jardinage
    Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
    Cuisine/repas pour la famille
    Aide à la maison
  • Centres d’intérêt

    Centres d’intérêt

    Ferme
    Musique
    Bricolage / artisanat
    Cuisine et alimentation
    Jardinage
    Yoga / bien-être
    Nature
  • Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

    Staying with us in the Japanese countryside will give you the opportunity to learn about authentic Japanese culture, food, and language.

    We have many friends in our town and often host events or dinner parties.
    If you’re interested, we’d be happy to take you to local community gatherings.

  • Projets impliquant des enfants

    Projets impliquant des enfants

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

  • Aide

    Aide

    The tasks and hours will depend on the time you join us and the skills you bring. We primarily need help with:

    (1)Babysitting and Housekeeping
    (2)Gardening
    (3)Cooking


    Here’s a seasonal breakdown of the main tasks:

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    From February to April
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    Main tasks: Babysitting and housekeeping (1) or Cooking (3)

    (1)Babysitting and Housekeeping
    We’d appreciate your help playing with our cheerful and easy-going baby. Basically I will be in the same room. If the baby cries, I will take care of her.
    Alternatively, you may help with light housekeeping tasks while I take care of her.

    (2)Teaching Us Cooking
    We love trying different cuisines! If you could teach us how to prepare dishes from your country, that would be wonderful.
    In return, we’d be happy to share Japanese cooking tips and recipes.


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    From May to October
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    Main task: Gardening (2)

    (3) Gardening
    We have a vegetable field and a rice field. Depending on the season, we may need help with tasks like planting seeds,
    weeding, or harvesting.


    If you’re excited about helping in any of these areas and sharing your skills with us, we’d love to welcome you!

  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Japonais: Courant
    Anglais: Intermédiaire

    Cet hôte propose un échange linguistique
    I lived in Singapore for three years, so I can speak Singlish! Haha. My husband speaks basic English. My children speak basic Japanese, so it’s perfect for anyone who wants to learn simple Japanese.

  • Hébergement

    Hébergement

    Private Japanese style room with tatami floors and futons with private toilet.
    Shared kitchen, bath, living room.

    We enjoy cooking healthy meals using our homemade rice and locally grown vegetables. However, we occasionally eat meat and fish as well. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate workawayers who require special dietary meals, such as vegan, vegetarian, or gluten-free diets, even if it is for health or religious reasons.

  • Autres infos...

    Autres infos...

    It takes 10 minutes by car to the nearest train station. We drive into town almost every day, so we can take you to the station or town if needed.
    There is a convenience store and a supermarket near the train station.

    On weekends, we often go to hot springs, parks, rivers, and other relaxing places. There are many beautiful nature spots nearby, such as "Harajiri Falls," which is only a 10-minute drive from our place. You’ll be able to relax and breathe deeply in the natural surroundings.

  • Informations complémentaires

    Informations complémentaires

    • Accès Internet

    • Accès Internet limité

      Accès Internet limité

    • Nous avons des animaux

    • Nous sommes fumeurs

    • Familles bienvenues

  • Espace pour garer des vans

    Espace pour garer des vans

    Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

  • Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

    Un

N° de référence hôte : 714346941933

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Photos

L'image représente un paysage serein composé d'un pont, d'arbres et d'un plan d'eau, avec des montagnes visibles au loin sous un ciel bleu clair.
L'image représente un paysage serein composé d'un champ verdoyant, d'une colline boisée et d'un petit village au loin, le tout dans un ciel bleu limpide.
L'image représente une pièce avec des tatamis sur le sol, une fenêtre avec un rideau noir et une pile de coussins dans un coin.
L'image représente une maison à deux étages avec une femme poussant une poussette sur le porche d'entrée, entourée d'arbres et d'un ciel bleu.
L'image représente un groupe de personnes dans un champ, avec un tracteur et un tas de foin au premier plan, sur fond d'arbres et de ciel bleu avec des nuages.
L'image représente un paysage rural serein, avec un champ de récoltes, des rangées de tiges brun doré qui sèchent au soleil, sur fond de collines ondulantes et de ciel bleu.
L'image représente une famille de quatre personnes marchant le long d'un chemin dans un champ herbeux, les parents tenant leurs enfants par la main.

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