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Japan
7 Days
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Narita (NRT) /
Haneda (HND)

Overview 

Location 

Otaki

Volunteer works 

Community Service

Participant Criteria & Requirements 

  • Minimum English level: Basic
  • CRB required: Yes
  • Resume copy required: No
  • Required Qualification: None
  • Participants above 16 and below 18 are required to present a parental consent letter and participants below 16 are required to be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Introduction 

Otaki village and the surrounding area are a known spot for regional outdoor tourism. For a few weeks in summer and a few weeks in winter, Japanese tourists are flowing in to enjoy hiking, canoeing, camping in summer and a variety of winter sports in the cold time of the year.

In international tourism though, Otaki is still in its early steps.

Some of the villagers have formed a strong initiative, seeking to develop the tourism in the area further. One of the leaders of the initiative helped out in Fukushima after the nuclear disaster in 2011 and since is pursuing a more sustainable, self-sufficient lifestyle. This has influenced their view on tourism as well, aiming to revive traditional crafts such as making charcoal and recreate traditional housing, to offer tourists not just an outdoor attraction but rather a long lasting learning experience.

During this program you will either help out in a local restaurant, at a campsite, a local hotel or another tourism related facility. Besides taking care of guests, you may be asked to support development projects, often involving light construction work. That way you can learn not only about the daily routine in tourism but also get involved in developing the area, allowing you to learn even more.

Aims & Objectives

  • Assist the local staff and develop your skills through hands on activity
  • Create cultural exchange opportunities through your efforts with the locals
  • Gain a greater appreciation of natural surroundings

Itinerary 

Day 1: Sun
  • Arrival at Narita Airport (NRT) / Haneda Airport (HND)
  • Make your own way to Shinjuku Bus Terminal meeting point
  • Head to Otaki
Day 2: Mon
  • Introduction meeting, House rules, Setting Expectations, Health and Safety Advice and handling of documents.
  • Japanese Do's and Don'ts, Japanese Culture Lessons and Japanese Language Lessons.
  • Tour around the compound and local area; where to find local shops, and arrange a sim-card if necessary.
  • Introduction to the Project, Project site and start participating on the project
Day 3 - 6: Tue - Fri

《Volunteer Works》

  • Serving guests
  • Dish washing
  • Preparing firewood
  • Gardening / Farming
  • Light construction work
  • Scrap snow (in winter)

Expect about 2-4 hours of work per day. Besides, you will join other participants in Otaki to learn about local culture and explore the surroundings.

《Other Activities & Events》

Besides your program you will join some cultural or outdoor activities every day. These depend on the season and local circumstances. Some examples:

  • Visit typical local neighborhood house
  • Visit a natural hot spring
  • Join a traditional purification ceremony under a sacred waterfall
  • Learn about Japanese bathing culture and how Japanese shower
  • Take a traditional bath over a fire
  • Learn how to make origami
  • Join a Matcha tea ceremony
  • Learn how to make sushi
  • Dye textiles with natural colors
  • Climb up to a sacred shrine above Otaki
  • Trek up a hill to a viewpoint. Spot animal traces on the way.
  • Trek on the pilgrims trail leading up into the mountains
  • Make Japanese paper
  • Practice Kendo (Japanese sword fighting)
Day 7: Sat
  • Say Goodbye to your fellow teammates and friends

Accommodation & Meal 

Accommodation

While in Otaki, Nagano, Japan you will be staying in a local Homestay or at our participant accommodation (possibility for some amazing camping in a tent during warmer months)10-25 minutes outside of the village by car. Please keep in mind the toilet and shower are separate from the sleeping accommodation. The homestay at the house provides toilet and shower inside.

Available Room Types

Room Types

Standard Shared

Free beverages

Yes

Persons per room

4-8

Wifi in public areas

Yes

Safety box

No

Hot shower

Yes

Mosquito protection

No

Fan

No

Air conditioning

No

* For free beverages, only drinking water is provided at the accommodation.

Meal

  • 3 meals on weekdays, 2 on weekends (brunch instead of breakfast and lunch).
  • Meals will be local cuisine and you can expect that they will include rice and vegetables.

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Fee 

Included
- Meeting Point Pickup (Participants must meet us at the Shinjuku Bus Terminal meeting point
- One-way Transportation: Arrival Day
6 nights of Accommodation
Daily Meals
Local in-country team and 24-hour emergency support
Certificate

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