Welcome to my family home while exploring peacefulness of the mountains in Minakami, Japan

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  Description

  I plan to start in mid-April, once the snow melts, and aim to finish within 2–3 weeks. April can still be very cold, so bring warm clothing!
  
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  Welcome to my family home, a peaceful retreat in the mountains and forests of Gunma, about 30 minutes from Minakami.
  
  This 40-year-old wooden house has three floors, several rooms, and a cozy living room, all with a charming retro feel. After years of being unused, I am working to restore it and would love some extra hands!
  
  
  This is a hands-on renovation, and I’d love to share ideas and skills with fellow DIY enthusiasts! Some experience with woodworking or home repairs would be great, but it’s not required.
  
  All volunteers will be paid ¥1,000 per hour. Please note that you must have a visa that allows paid work in Japan, such as a Working Holiday Visa.
  
  Additional Info:
  • I am getting my driver’s license in March and will be a beginner at driving, so having your own car would be helpful, as there are only two buses per day to the area.
  • Minakami is a haven for outdoor activities like rafting, and I love hiking—I’d be happy to explore the area together once or twice a week.
  • Just a 10-minute drive away is Takaragawa Onsen, a beautiful outdoor hot spring.
  
  
  
  
  If you’re interested in helping restore this mountain home while enjoying the beautiful nature of Gunma, I’d love to hear from you!

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  Types d'aide et opportunités d'apprendre

  Bricolage et construction
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  Centres d’intérêt

  

  Langues

  

  Photographie

  

  Activités en plein air

  

  Nature

  

  Montagne

  

  Randonnée
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  Echange culturel et opportunités d'apprendre

  I was born in Tokyo and raised in a double culture, with a Japanese father and an Italian mother. I attended the French School from age 3 and lived in Tokyo until I was 12. Then, I spent 10 years in Paris until I graduated from university. At 23, I returned to Tokyo and worked there for 9 years. In 2015, I left my job to follow my dream of a nomadic life and I have been using Workaway as volunteering since 2016 :)
  Since then, I’ve spent 3 years traveling in South America, 1 year in Africa, and I’ve visited many countries in the Himalayan region, always happy to explore the smiling countries of Southeast Asia. I love nature, mountains, and meeting new people. I’m excited to share my languages—Japanese, Italian, French, English, and Spanish—and my experiences with you.
  If you have ideas or suggestions to make the house even more magical, I’d love to hear them! I’m open to learning new things and excited to exchange knowledge and cultures with you.

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  L’hôte offre un salaire correspondant au salaire minimum

  Cet hôte offre l'hébergement et une rémunération.

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  Aide

  I’m looking for volunteers with carpentry or DIY skills to help with:
  Building a terrace (2m x 4m).
  Polishing and waxing wooden floors and walls on the bottom floor to reduce humidity.
  Painting the bathroom.
  Installing ceiling fans.
  Fixing insect damage and adding screen doors.
  Cutting the grass around the house.
  Repairing the fireplace.
  And probably few more things...

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  Langues

  Langues parlées
  Anglais: Courant
  Espagnol: Courant
  Français: Courant
  Italien: Courant
  Japonais: Courant

  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

  There are several rooms available, each with European-style beds. I plan to install internet as soon as I arrive, so there may be no internet for the first few days. While I’m not a super cook and usually prepare only easy and simple meals, I will have basic food available. I’ll be a little on a budget, but we will definitely cook together!

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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

  Cet hôte a de la place pour les vans.

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  Possibilité d'accueillir les animaux

  Cet hôte a dit qu’il acceptait les personnes voyageant avec un animal.

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  Combien de volontaires pouvez-vous accueillir ?

  Plus de 2

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