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Hello everyone,
My name is Marcelo, I’m Japanese Brazilian running our dream project at Shimanto area with Yoji san, we are looking for friendly, motivated and creative people to help us run our project here.
Looking for people who are whiling into help us with maintenance of the camp site.
Japanese nationals welcome
WE ONLY OFFER PAYMENT FOR WORKAWAYERS WITH WORKING VISA, PROPERLY REGISTERED YOUR RESIDENCE CARD AT THE TOWN HALL, GOOD HEALTH, TRUSTABLE, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY prepared, someone that WHO WANTS TO WORK OUTDOORS.
WE ONLY ACCEPT WORKING VISA PLEASE SO NOT INSIST.
- ¥897 yen an hour, maximum 80 hours a month, maybe more during busy period.
- An online interview via WhatsApp is required if you are interested in working with us.
- We ONLY accept people with a WORKING VISA, NO EXCEPTION!!! If you would like to come as a volunteer we also accept WWOOFers.
- before you come, please make sure to deregister your residence card before come here and register when you come in to work with us.
- We also need a Japanese post office bank acct with the bank book.
- THE TIME THAT YOU LEAVE OUR PLACE MAKE SURE TO DE-REGISTER FROM THE CITY HALL AND SEND US A PICTURE OF IT.
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-You need to be able to follow instructions and be a good problem solver, I will help with what ever it comes personally or at work, please communicate.
Our work right now is:
- Preparing and fixing wood decks and put up dome tents.
- Preparing the camp site, cleaning the forest and raking the trails, gardening and cleaning, digging. During Golden Week middle of April middle of May
- Splitting wood
- Cutting grass with the grass cutter
- Maintenance
- Setting up tents and cottages
- Painting.
- Artists always welcome as well.
We are a very unique place with an incredible location overlooking Shimanto river where it flows into the Pacific ocean. It is a remote area surrounded by a lot of nature.
Here we maintain three private and one public bath and prepare glamping tents/domes/cottages for guests. We need help setting up, cleaning and preparation for guests everyday.
When we aren’t busy there are many work projects to be done which includes maintenance, landscaping, construction, carpentry, or other creative projects.
You will be staying either in a room or in a tent inside one of the main buildings. It’s a very nice place with a big kitchen, incredible view and lots of space to relax, read or play music. There is a number of musical instruments here you can use if you like and a good collection of books. You can sometimes enjoy access to the Onsens when the guests aren’t using them.
It’s very beneficial to have an international drivers license here as you can use a scooter but please ask before you ride them. You will have to pay for your own petrol.
You work approximately 5 hours a day 5 days a week and are free to do whatever you want before or after those 4/5 hours and on your days off. Although I ask that when you are working you work hard/fast and are focused as there are lots of things to get done always. I want people who are able to work independently or in a team.
Nashishi is a beautiful beach about 15 min walk from our place. You can also walk down to the river as well. By car you can explore many beaches and if you like surfing there are many options. Here we have many surfboards, a sup and you are welcome to use them as long as you take care of them!!! Hirano is a fun surfing beach about 20 min drive. On days off you can drive/ride and explore more if you want.
Since we are in a remote area it is more quiet and like I said before we are surrounded by a lot of nature. You should be comfortable being around bugs, and it gets very hot in the summer/ cold in winter so be prepared for that as well, the best season would be spring and autumn.
There are grocery stores and shops about 15 min drive away.
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Thanks, respectfully, よろしくお願いします!!!
In our house we don’t discriminate we treat the same for a cleaning lady to the landlords, we looking for kindness and good wheel, let’s protect as much as possible the nature and there surrounds PLEASE !!
Let’s have fun together !!!
PS: We are looking for long term employment, 1 year or more, potentially sponsorship visa, if you are bilingual, has good health and has the keen to work outdoors please send your resume.
Marcelo, Yoji san, Kat and Connor.Types of help and learning opportunities
Art ProjectsLanguage practiceHelp with Eco ProjectsTeachingGardeningDIY and building projectsAnimal CareFarmstay helpCreating/ Cooking family mealsHelp around the houseGeneral MaintenanceHelp with Computers/ InternetCultural exchange and learning opportunities
We can share ideas, how to cook, how to build, how to set our wood fire Onsen, how to cut wood or trees, how to survive in the woods, how to lead a self sufficient life and try your language exchange.
LET`S HAVE FUN TOGETHER !!!!
よろしくお願いします。Host offers payment in line with the minimum wage
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WE OFFER PAYMENT FOR WORKAWAYERS WITH WORKING VISA, PROPERLY REGISTERED YOUR RESIDENCE CARD AT THE TOWN HALL, GOOD HEALTH, MENTALLY AND PHYSICALLY AND WHO WANTS TO WORK OUTDOORS.
897 yen an hour, maximum 80 hours a month, maybe more during busy period.
Japanese health insurance is a MUST.
Please also make sure that you have a Japanese Post Office bank acct and bank book.
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POSITIVE thinking, sense of humour, communication (lots), open mind, respect and trust. Lots of talking can be face to face or can be online and please ask questions. We would like to have people that put their heart and hard effort into doing things to please our guests.
We are looking for workawayers with some basic Japanese or wants to practice Japanese with our guests.
Please greet everyone and treat same from the Plumber to the land lord. In our house we don’t discriminate.
Help in carpeting, painting, picking /cutting wood and construction.
Sometimes farming as well.Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Japanese: Fluent
Portuguese: FluentAccommodation
Accommodation is in a beautiful location overlooking the water where the river meets the sea - great for sunrise and sunset viewing. Two private rooms or two indoor/outdoor tents as an option also available. Shared toilets, kitchen and showers. Lots of space for camping if preferred.
What else ...
Workawayers can go to the beach in their time off, hiking, reading a book, jogging, surfing or watching the stars at night .
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Internet access
Limited internet access
We have pets
We are smokers
Can host families
Can host digital nomads
This host has indicated that they love having digital nomads stay.
Space for parking camper vans
This host can provide space for campervans.
Can possibly accept pets
If you come with a pet please send me a message.
How many Workawayers can stay?
More than two
Hours expected
Maximum 4 hours a day, 5 days a week
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Her respectful attitude and cheerful morning greetings with a super nice smile… read more
Bob's creativity and attention to detail were evident in every dish he prepared, but… read more
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt feedback! We're thrilled to hear that your time here at the retreat has been such a positive and cherished experience.
It warms our hearts to know that you found joy in the serene and beautiful surroundings, and that exploring the town and the enchanting island of Kōchi added to the… read more
Nestled deep in nature, with rivers and the ocean within walking distance, the retreat paints a scenic and incredibly beautiful picture. The town is… read more
One of Ryoko chan's standout qualities is her remarkable ability to set up… read more
Holly :
Outstanding Performance and Creativity.
I wanted to take a moment to express my sincere appreciation for the incredible work you've been doing as our resident artist painter. Your talent and dedication have not only enhanced our workspace but have also left a lasting impression on everyone who will stay… read more
Even though we were here during one of the busiest periods of the year, it never felt like too much work and Marcelo always appreciated the effort everyone put in.
After the busiest weeks were over we both had the opportunity to get into projects that applied to our… read more
We wanted to extend our appreciation for your exceptional work at the camp. Your continuous hard work, from organizing activities to keeping the facilities in top shape, was evident throughout your stay. Your dedication had a significant impact on our camping adventure, guests and staff.… read more
Gosh Simon is the guy that you can have as right hand, fast, very intelligent, smart and charming !
Very hard worker !!! It is a must to host him in what ever situation, very young but with a mind of a very experienced person. Simon helped us during Golden week (busiest season for us) and I will say that he had the most tiring job,… read more
We had an amazing time staying here. Marcelo is a great guy, who was always super helpful to us. The work gets quite busy during Golden Week, but apart from those few days, it is very relaxed and you have tons of free time. The place and the surroundings are absolutely beautiful, but the best part is all the people you meet there. We were… read more
They don’t have any special skills but they have a good heart and the keen to do what ever comes to work.
They speak quite good Japanese, Thai and excellent English.
Been a traveler you leave all the loved ones behind, stuff you back pack with hope, trust and good luck and walk into a path full of adventures.… read more
The place and the surroudings are quite nice, and it's great for people who would like to be outside the city for some time and the onsen is really nice too when it gets in the colder weather/seasons! Marcelo… read more
He takes his time but get the job done.
Thanks Robin
I was almost fell in love with the onsen…
Malcero was a super friendly host with kind heart :-)
Thank you so much for accepting me, providing me the comfortable accommodation and the unique experience ❤︎
Hope to see you soon or later again !!!
Mayo help us with lots of tasks in maintaining the place in order and clean !
We would for sure yo host her again and a good recommendation.
Thank you so much !!!
Rudy helped us in a busiest season in Japan !
If you would like to have a nice fun company and a extra ordinary humorous person to work with, that is your guy! I absolutely would recommend Rudy to be your working partner.
For sure your path will be crossed again !
Thanks man !!!!!!
I honestly feel like a came to Shimanto as a total stranger and left as a family member. Everyone was so genuine and hospitable from Marcelo the manager to Tetchan, Kimichan, Ryokun, Minorichan, Tachi, Haru-san, Hitori, Taiji & Kotarokun.
I literally… read more
日本でworkawayをしたことがない人はぜひここから始めてほしいです!綺麗な自然にとても癒されました!Thanks so much… read more
From preparing breakfasts, Masaru is a high grade cook, to setting up cottages and Glampings tents, also they are not afraid to get theirs hands dirty. Excellent service to our guests and good positive vibe.
I would highly recommend them to any other hosts that needs a good right… read more
Miss it already and we hope we'll be back!
Sam and Rosa
Always asking what to do next and really ready to do.
They helped us during a very special Japanese Holliday in Japan the Golden Week.
All of our guests were very satisfied.
Sam, Rosa thank you so much and hope to see you some time soon, take care and have… read more
Marcelo is really easy to get along with and work with, and is never boring either listening to music or having a laugh.
As long as you work hard this place can really provide you… read more
Thank you for… read more
The place is around the nature so if you're running away from big cities, want to pick up some fruits, fishing, swimming in the beach, hiking .. etc, it's your place to be.
About the work, it's exactly as it's written on the description. Focus on cleaning and preparing glampings, cottages and onsens when we had… read more
Very positive thinking she will express all her ideas and cheers p your place with sooooo much good vibes.
Highly recommended!!!!
She has no fear to do any job in any circumstances.
Dani helped us from setting up tents and cottages to maintain our camp site and hundreds of other things.
Merci Beaucoup Dani… read more
Elsa helped us soooooooo much in a very difficult time for everyone around the globe, she helped setting up the cottages and glamping tents, cleaned the kitchen, hot springs, cut grass, rack all around camp site, baked cakes, drove people… read more
She help us with various tasks, from rack the roads, to make the impossible ground of our camp site to be smooth as I would love to be. Very good cooking skills. We bump heads a bit but I think it was with a good reason, if… read more
I stayed there last year so I am quite 1 year late but I am pretty sure the glamping just got better since then. We had a great moment together, I had some friends that came over from the other volunteer place I was before so it made more special. As it was after the big holiday it was chill and I could actually relax… read more
Camila a super friendly Brazilian, with good skills and good leader ship, very good in communicate with people with a nice smile. Meu Deus, cade vc ? Espero te encontrar de novo, ta !
This place is so so special. The location, the travellers who come together from all over the world and at the same time a handfull of amazing japanese coworkers. I really enjoyed every day here. Alone the view of the accommodation… read more
Man thanks for give us a hand, really hope that you enjoy your stay with us too and hope to meet you somewhere… read more
Well, John maybe we meet somewhere in a dance floor maybe ?
Thanks mate.
All staff are very friendly, and the place is amazing! it's aso a very good workaway to learn japanese culture, try new work experience and improve yourself! Go without hesitation!
see you soon mon Petit! :)
If you need somebody to work very hard, she is the person to host.
She helped so much our project and guests, breakfast, lunch and dinner as well.
She also gave us a hand on our construction, transporting soil and did some cool decoration.
Nono very charming and powerful.
I will see you, thanks for help us so much… read more
The place is secluded and there were few… read more
VERY HARD WORKER.
I will for sure host him again and other hosts around the planet please do the same.
Pretty good in Japanese and a person that will say and always be there to back you up.
Thanks so much for help us during this crazy summer time for us.
He helped us with guests and setting up the cottages and… read more
So glad to spent one month here for my first workaway experience!
A nice spot with nice beaches and moutains around.
I was there in July, many guests and a lot of work. It was interesting interacting with guests here.
Communication is important and Marcelo took care to communicate to the team. He is quite… read more
Merci beaucoup monsieur.
See you soon !!!
Very good and precise carpenter.
Thanks for give us a hand man.
Ana nos ajudou a construir um wood deck and nos ajudou em desmontar e carregar outros wood deck, ela não tem medo de trabalho pesado, com muita coragem e vontade de ajudar, sinto muito falta de ti e de ter conversas longas em português, em contar piadas de mel da abelha… read more
Thanks so much for coming.
Well she came in a hottest time of the year and the busiest as well, she has a lots of experience in volunteer jobs and hotel, F&B, very patient person good to deal with tasks and never gave up till the end.
Noooooooosssaaaa foi um prazer em conhece-la e ainda espero te ver em breve. Abração apertado, valeu !
The place is in the middle of the nature, surrounded by hills, rivers, ocean, and the fauna living there.
The view from the place you'll be staying in has probably the best view you'll be able to afford in your whole life, up the hill, the river meeting… read more
You know age does not matter, or color of skin or gender.
Carol very super helpful, always nice smile and anger to do some hard or delicate work.
Carol please feel free to come back anytime, perhaps soon? Or I will see you in Australia.
Thanks so much to give us a wonderful help.
This Scottish couple are THE best, from giving us a hand on pretty much everything, they don’t care if it’s light or heavy job, they are physically and mentally really prepared. It was a good pleasure to work with you and see you sometime in some other galaxy !! Have fun and keep up the good spirit.
These few days here were a very enjoyable experience. Thanks a lot.
I appreciated a lot the kind and friendly atmosphere between the people working there.
The work was very diversified between the cafe/restaurant, the camping and some housing DIY.
Days are well balanced between hard work and good fun.
See you one day I hope.… read more
It was very fast but a very good help.
Handy man with the pink swimming suits. ha ha ha !!
Keep up the good vibe and spirit.
Take care.
Natalie is a super nice girls to be around and she made part of a team during the most busiest, craziest long holiday in Japan, the Golden week and I never had a good smooth team like this year.
Super strong and a nice character a bit shay in the begging but hey, who does not/
Natalie doors are always open, hope to see you in other… read more
I did not forget you guys!!!
Miss you already, I don't really know where to start but this couple could do everything and everything, really good talk and hard workers, curtains ? Wood decks ? Carpet change ? Good Burritos? Setting up Glampins ? Please do not hesitate in to contact them.
Hope to see you around in some other planet.
The place itself is just stunning with the views over the ocean. Marcello has a great vision of what he wants to do with this place and its a pleasure to help realizing at least part of… read more
Natham a very precise carpenter, he likes to have his hands dirty does not matter how long it will take.
Ola (Ale) very tinny but a very strong person, she does not care to get her hands dirty and have a chat about natural building with her, lots of knowledge.
Guys thanks so much for… read more
Thanks so much.
THEY ARE VERY HANDY from cleaning to carpentry, they can do pretty much everything.
Looking forward in meet you in a future and hope a safe trip for the rest of your stay in Japan.
Thank you thank you thank you !
Thanks Mo and hope to see you in a future.
Marcelo
He is now part of our community and family.
Nice to meet you man and hope to see you soon some where in this planet.
See ya !!
the place its stunning, every day you can see expectacular sunrises and sunsets. And the staff.... what can i say about them? Family? They were all so kind.. and i i am so happy that i`ve met these people. Yojin, Tomoko, Mina, Tete, Shayaka, thank… read more
He help us to cut a lot of wood logs together with his Brazilian buddy Shamkur and plus it was during busiest holidays in Japan.
Thanks so much man!!!
And for sure we gonna meet some time somewhere.
Respectfully,
Marcelo
you are such a lovely host and all the staff is amazing. We had an incredible time. The place is so peaceful and beautiful.
The work was great and we had enough time to go to the beach or go around. Next time we will get that international drivers licence ;). The people of Yamazuki are so lovely and open minded and very relaxed. We… read more
Well Vince helped us during Golden week with his delicious pizza, ince can make a such good excellent pizza all of us were sooooooo happy, plus a lots of other jobs that meant a lot to us, always happy and had that good Italian spirit, always calling people and try to communicate with everyone.
Joyce our right and in everything such a… read more
PS: The roster is gone, pretty sad but safety first.
We have our own room and the food is just perfect !
Be ready to take initiative because there will not be always someone to tell you what to do :)
Thank you so much Marcelo and all the crew :)
Thanks for coming and thanks in helping us in our project.
By the way… read more
Thank you for hosting me, Marcelo. Hope to see… read more
Thanks soooooo much for coming and helping us in our project.
Big… read more
Very calm and very respectful person and funny as well.
It was so nice to host her.
Thanks for change the prospect of the Hall.
Our hearts thank you !!
I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to come and spend time in this incredible part of Shikoku.
If you need a mature, organised and respectful person you can host him.
Looking forward to see you again in another place, which ever will be.
Thanks so much for coming and been part of our project.
Marcelo was super chill, fun and funny. Joel and I both had a blast and getting to know him and working… read more
My God, it was so nice to host them, very talkative person and lots to share.
They helped us a lot from road construction to serving food and BBQing for our Glamping guests.
Thanks so much George and Joel.
Sincerely,
Marcelo
Sam is a very hard worker and has no fear for working n any kind of field.
He helped us so much in so may things but the biggest was our Glamping wood decks and it was hot hot hot!
Japanese movie lover and very down to earth.
Sam, bro, thank you so much for been part of our family, project and to be… read more
Khai was a very responsible and creative guy, always looking for the place, the people around and helpful in various ways, from cleaning, cooking, organising the event hall, placing the wood in the Gasifier and helping building the wood deck in 2 of the cottages. Very up and lover of the earth, loves tracking and organising stuff… read more
i was here over golden week, which was more hectic with more guests, but it was… read more
Thanks soooooooo much to help us during Golden Week in Japan.
Please keep in touch.
JJ is a very down to organic life, with hands that can build a very nice wood deck, actually 2 wood decks.
I wish you could stay more but a very good and organised person and for sure I would like to meet you and Finn in the near future, can't wait to see what we ca build next.
Thanks Bro.
Thank you for everything Marcelo! My only regret is only staying 2 week but I will be making a repeat visit for sure. Still a lot to explore and learn here and I… read more
The place is incredibly beautiful, so calm and full of nature. The work is easy going and Marcelo is a great man, he was… read more
Thanks so much to be part of this project.
Ciao Bella.
Thanks so much for your signature, she paired our bar counter so cooooooooolllll !!
Helped serving guests and not specking a word or maybe a few words in Japanese.
Thanks so much for coming and give that sweet smile to our guests !
Peace.
Thanks for coming and helping us in our project, Dino is a person to trust and have fun, very good sense of humor and very hard worker and very easy to work with.
He helped a lot with our guests.
He was there every morning to help us open the Cafe and they did a very artistic and sometimes hard cutting wood around.
He… read more
I really would like to meet her parents to say that she is a great girl… read more
Thanks so much for the awesome comment! I enjoyed myself tremendously. Ma and people over there are so friendly that it would be a pleasure to visit them again!
Please to visit this place as it is an amazing place with the most amazing view, even though it is a little far away but I guarantee that it is worth it!
Thank you for having me… read more
Gosh she is a real talented, positive thinking and vibe kind of artist.
A Kirigami and Origami artist, she help a work shop for some kids and that was awesome!
Guests and employees left really good comments for her, the language barrier was not problem at all for her, always with a nice smile the dominate the scene.
Thanks… read more
A very helpful person and with a such good spirit to give as much as a person.
She helped us with the sigs, Re-Learning Project and the guests were very pleased with the results.
Helped us in a kitchen and hall, very motivated and very fast in her acts.
Thanks so much to help us in this busiest time that was this summer.
So long my… read more
First of all I do not really know what to expect from Chris but with long talks the fixed a lots of things and build things as well, very cheerful person and positive mind.
Aquaponics is the way to go !!!!!
Thanks so much my friend.
See you soon
Marcelo
As an illustrator you need to ask for an autograph, because his art is amazing,
Fionn helped us in drawing some signs for our guests and helped us in a busiest and craziest season.
Thanks so mcu Fionn and keep us post on your work.
Sincerely MA
Thanks so much Amy
Sincerely, the Team
Thanks again Nic to be part of it.
Very good surfers and always trying to communicate with people around here.
Always appearing in the time to support our project and the reform of our gallery walls was a plus plus, it was a hard job and we thank you very very… read more