Family Life in Rural Japan – Active & Reliable Helpers Welcome
The experience
We are a family living in the countryside with a beautiful forest that has been unmanaged for many years.
We have three energetic children.
We are looking for someone to help us maintain the forest, assist with household chores, and play with the children.
What you offer
30 hours of help per week
Cleaning:
Help clean the kitchen, bedrooms, bathrooms and common areas.
Teaching Languages:
Teaching a language to the host, guests, or local communities.
Gardening:
Help grow plants and cultivate gardens
Child Care:
Caring for, playing with, and spending time with children.
What you get
1 day off per week
Private Room:
You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.
Breakfast:
You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.
Dinner:
You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.
Pick Up:
We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.
Basic Internet Access:
Basic speed internet for you to work remotely
Requirements
Beginner English
Over 19 years old
Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers
Academy Course How to become an outstanding Worldpacker
What's not included
Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa
Program Details
○Spring: Awakening of the forest and plants
-Harvesting bamboo shoots (enjoy fresh seasonal food)
-Preparing and planting summer vegetables
-Maintaining the garden and surroundings
○Summer: Season of active growth
-Tending the vegetable garden and watering plants
-General maintenance and cleaning around the house
○Autumn: Harvest and cleanup season
-Finishing summer vegetable harvest
-Seeding for winter vegetables.
-Final maintenance of the garden and house surroundings
○Winter: Quiet season in the forest
-Forest maintenance, such as tree care and branch clearing
-Chopping firewood for the house stove
○Throughout the year:
Enjoying time with our lively children
Assisting with daily household tasks
Physical Work and Volunteer Screening:
Some tasks on the farm and in the forest can be physically demanding. To ensure everyone can participate safely and enjoyably, we ask volunteers to share any concerns about their physical ability before arrival. This helps us assign tasks that are suitable for each person and make the experience enjoyable for all.
**activities:**
Our typical day starts early, around 6:00 AM, with school and our work beginning around 7:00 AM. During the day, volunteers usually help with manageable everyday tasks, such as:
-Housekeeping and cleaning
-Assisting with daily household routines
-Seasonal tasks (please note that tasks may vary depending on the time of year)
We usually return home evening, with dinner served around 6:00-6:30 PM. By 8:00 PM, it's time to go to bed.
We welcome Worldpackers who enjoy spending time with children, helping with household chores, and supporting us with outside tasks.
**rules:**
○House Rules & Practical Information
-No smoking.
-Shoes off before entering; please keep the interior clean and dry.
-Be mindful when using scented products.
-Car space is limited – large suitcases may not fit during pick-up or drop-off.
○Meals
Traditional Japanese home-cooked meals will be served; we cannot accommodate special dietary requests.
○Travel Documents
Please arrange all necessary travel documents on your own.
○Insurance
We recommend volunteers have travel and health insurance to cover accidents or illness. You are responsible for arranging this before arrival.
○Confirmation Process
After receiving a “pre-approve” reply, please click “confirm” within one week. If you need more time, feel free to message us.
Activities & Shift
Our typical day starts early, around 6:00 AM, with school and our work beginning around 7:00 AM. During the day, volunteers usually help with manageable everyday tasks, such as:
-Housekeeping and cleaning
-Assisting with daily household routines
-Seasonal tasks (please note that tasks may vary depending on the time of year)
We usually return home evening, with dinner served around 6:00-6:30 PM. By 8:00 PM, it's time to go to bed.
We welcome Worldpackers who enjoy spending time with children, helping with household chores, and supporting us with outside tasks.
Rules
○House Rules & Practical Information
-No smoking.
-Shoes off before entering; please keep the interior clean and dry.
-Be mindful when using scented products.
-Car space is limited – large suitcases may not fit during pick-up or drop-off.
○Meals
Traditional Japanese home-cooked meals will be served; we cannot accommodate special dietary requests.
○Travel Documents
Please arrange all necessary travel documents on your own.
○Insurance
We recommend volunteers have travel and health insurance to cover accidents or illness. You are responsible for arranging this before arrival.
○Confirmation Process
After receiving a “pre-approve” reply, please click “confirm” within one week. If you need more time, feel free to message us.