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Canada
Amazing experience, it will stay in my heart forever. Not only you learn a lot over there, but the host is incredible. He is kind, passionate and a great friend! I recommand this place to anyone who wants to experience the rural life in japan, make new friends, have a environment impact and learn bee hive management. The place that you stay is nice and the work is physical but we have a lot of rest and small hours. Perfectly balanced! You have plenty of time to explore the city and do you own things after morning work.
about 1 month ago
United States
My time spent at Aki'sthe the farmwas easily 2 of the most incredible weeks of my life! I had so much fun learning all about honeybees and what it takes to be a beekeeper. Aki is incredibly knowledgeable and always had an answer for my questions. As long as you don't mind lifting hives occasionally, the work is very easy and fun! We usually worked from 7:30 till lunch time and then had the rest of the day to do our own thing. Overall, it was very relaxing and a great way to experience rural Japan. Thank you Aki, Tombo, and Akane for your hospitality - I hope I can come back soon! :)
about 1 month ago
Georgia
Visiting Aki and thethe the farmin the wintertime is definitely not recommended, but still, if you want, Aki is a super host who will make your stay comfortable. Being proactive is key while working with Aki; his household is big, and he is alone and can't handle everything, even though he never asks for help besidesthe the farmtasks. It is always welcome to help around and clean the mess in the garden or house. He cooks delicious meals, and the Tokushima area has a lot to offer culturally. As a superhost, Aki is always ready to take you around to the local cultural attractions.
8 months ago
United States
The work itself is no joke. I grow up in the city and never have been handy before. I got to learn so much knowledge about the farmkeeping. Aki patiently explained my questions and showed me how to use tools for each type. During the day off, Aki took us for hiking (and eat cup noodle on the top of the mountain) and swimming in the river and ocean. Aki cooked delicious lunch during work days. He also took us to restaurants or buy bento boxes in the supermarket some days. Aki's recommendations are always good! We also met Aki's friends and had fun time together. I appreciated and enjoyed here!
about 1 year ago
United States
I had a wonderful time learning about the bees and making a difference. Aki's passion and dedication to nature and the wellbeing of the farmpopulation is evident. I gained so much knowledge from his years of experience, and he always encouraged questions. Tasks were varied and covered all aspects of farmcare. the farmis rough and ready - prepare to get hot, dirty and encounter bugs of all kinds - but it's a genuine and rewarding experience for those who aren't squeamish. Aki took us on adventures in beautiful places during off days. It was an unforgettable opportunity I will always treasure.
about 1 year ago
United States
Grateful to have gained hands-on experience with hive inspections, bottling and labelingthethethe farm, and seeing rural area of Tokushima! Aki has been the farmkeeping for several years and has a lot of knowledge on Italian the farmbees. I would recommend working remotely, or volunteering/ traveling with another person during your stay as Aki's home and business can be isolating at times due to a more remote location and varying beliefs of globalism / economy / politics. Extremely thankful for my time overall, and the nearby temples & shrines (and of course -- the bees) are so beautiful!
over 2 years ago
United States
Incredible experience! I 100% recommend coming here if you are interested in learning aboutthe the farmand Japanese culture. Aki-san is a great host with lots of interesting perspectives on various topics. Honestly I wish I could stay longer, hopefully someday I'll come back.
about 3 years ago
United Kingdom
Kodo be the farmwas a once in a lifetime experience! Every day we learned so much about the bees and Aki was happy to answer any questions we had. Aki and his girlfriend Michelle were amazing hosts! We had great food every day and visited some amazing places! We can't thank them enough and we have made friends for life.
over 3 years ago
Japan
The work was fun and interesting and there was no stress. At firstthe the farmsounds daunting, but things become smoother as you get used to it. Aki-san was also very flexible with my schedule and he taught me a lot about many different things. I hope there is another chance in the future. But overall a great host!
over 4 years ago
United States
From the beginning until the end he was very helpful, his experience as athe the farmis really amazing, feel free to ask any questions about it. His house is really nice and you don't have to worry about food, there is always something to eat, also there are a lot of places to strolling around. I Spent a really nice time at his place and learnt a lot.
over 4 years ago
