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Agriculture and Farming
Highlights
- Give the locals company and a chance to share their culture and experience
- Fertilizing and ploughing fields
- Maintaining fences to keep out the monkeys and wild boars
- Processing the harvest to conserve it
- Stay in a an authentic Japanese village, surrounded by nature
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About the program
As the younger generation move away from the countryside, those remaining find work increasingly challenging. Help to plant & harvest crops and learn about the culture.
Farming in Japan differs significantly from say farming in North America. The mountainous terrain of Japan does not accommodate large, expansive fields. Instead, many people operate small farms nestled in the hills.
The village of Otaki exemplifies this pattern. Many residents cultivate vegetables ...
Typical day
- You may be asked to help out on the farm in the early morning
- Breakfast
- Perform a variety of outdoor or indoor tasks
- Lunch
- Cultural or outdoor activities together will all participants in Otaki
- Complete additional tasks on the farm
- Dinner
- Cultural or outdoor activities ...
Free-time activities
Near Otaki…
Otaki is a nature lover’s paradise with many outdoor activities possible year round. Great place for skiing, snowboarding, hiking, biking and kayaking on the lake. Major points of interest include: Mt. Ontake, Shintaki Waterfall and Tanoharatenen Park.
Hiking in Otaki Gorge: Embark on ...
Requirements
What's Included
What's NOT included?
Details on arrival
Arrivals on Sundays, if arriving Sat, an extra night is charged.
Program fees
Meet your organization
Involvement Volunteers IVI
Non-profit - founded in 1989
Verified by Volunteer World
Coordinated by
Lauren
About the project
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