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Step into a unique cultural experience in Tokoname, one of Japan’s most historic pottery towns 🏺
Join us in the charming Tokoname Pottery Village, where tradition, craftsmanship, and slow living come together. This is your chance to experience authentic Japanese culture while contributing to a meaningful hands-on project 🌸
3 hours of help per day
Cleaning: Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.
Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.
Gardening: Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
2 days off per week
Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Discounts on Parties: Get discounts at nearby parties and clubs.
Discounts on Tours: Get discounts for tours and excursions around town.
Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.
Free Events: Get free entrance for the best events in town.
Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.
Basic Internet Access: Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Intermediate French or Beginner English
Between 18 and 35 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
🏡 What we offer:
🛏️ Private accommodation just 10 minutes from Tokoname Station, located one stop away from Chubu Centrair International Airport and a 10 minute walk to the sea.
🚶♂️ Located in the heart of the ancient pottery city, with easy access to grocery stores, bus routes and restaurants. While also allowing you to be surrounded by the nature of Japan.
🏺 Immersion in local culture and opportunities to explore historic pottery traditions around Tokoname.
🌸 A peaceful lifestyle blending nature, craftsmanship, and community.
🌏 What makes this experience special:
- A chance to live in one of Japan’s six ancient kiln towns.
- Explore Japanese artisan culture and the values of recycling as you explore our city.
- Experience daily life in a quiet, authentic Japanese setting.
- Contribute to a meaningful restoration and sustainability project.
🌟 Who we’re looking for:
- Motivated and hands-on individuals
- Comfortable with 3 hour morning manual work in different weather conditions
- A curiosity about Japanese culture and values
- Positive, respectful, and willing to help!
✨ This opportunity is more than volunteering, it’s a chance to immerse yourself in Japanese culture, learn new skills, and experience something so few have!
👉 Come build, create, and experience Japan from the inside. 🏯🌿
🛠️ Your role:
As a volunteer, you’ll take part in a variety of practical and rewarding activities some of these activities may include:
🧱 Ground leveling and creative landscaping using recycled clay bricks
🏡 Assisting with the renovation of a traditional Japanese house
🌱 Growing and caring vegetables and flowers
🌿 Supporting general gardening and outdoor projects
Most activities will take place in the mornings on weekdays, leaving you time to explore and enjoy the beautiful area around Tokoname!
Although not required, the ability to speak Japanese allows volunteers to assist in our pottery shop, this allows for you to practice your Japanese and to connect with the community.
【Workshop and meeting 】
・We have a morning meeting at 8:50 AM for 10 minutes.
・We will begin work from 9:00 till 13:00 with additional cleaning of the shared spaces as needed
【Division of roles 】
Volunteers take turns to check the following:
① The lights are turned off in every room prior to leaving
② The doors are closed, and curtains are drawn to ensure the house stays cool
③ Kitchen sink is clean, trash is properly put away as well as the fan and boiler are turned off
④ Clean the table in the living room and any other general tidying
As well as one volunteer takes turns to change sink net every 2 days
【Living Room 】
・Please don’t sleep on the sofa.
・Please take the plate and cups to the kitchen after you eat and wash any dishes or kitchen utensils that have been dirty.
・Try not to leave your personal things in shared spaces.
・Don’t hang your clothes on the sofa and chairs. There is a hanging space on the balcony for drying wet clothes.
【Smoking 】
・Smoking is prohibited in the house. Please speak with the host and they will show you to the designated smoking areas.
【Night】
・Quiet time is from 22:00 to 8:00AM inside of the house, 21:00 to 8:00 outdoors.
・Please keep noise levels low.
【Garbage 】
Garbage is sorted into the labelled containers such as:
Food waste, Plastics bottles and containers, burnable materials- such as plastic wrappers, paper materials, Cans, Glass bottles and Plastics shopping bags
If you are confused on where to place your garbage please message the host for assistance.
【Electricity 】
・Please turn off the lights, air conditioner and water heater in the bathroom when you leave.
【Refrigerator 】
・Fridge: please write your name on your own food with a marker in the utensil drawer.
【Bedroom 】
・Please don’t eat food in the bedroom.
