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Agriculture and community workcamps Japan

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About the project

Agriculture and community workcamps Japan

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This project is actively working for SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) and SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), organized together with the local group since 2019. This village has been welcoming ohenro (pilgrims) who visit 88 temples in Shikoku since long time ago. Also, Sudachi, an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine, is now facing a serious risk of disappearing due to the aging of its producers. This project involves working in sudachi farming to help revitalize the local production area, while also promoting international exchange with the few children living in the region and giving them opportunities to experience different cultures. Since more and more people from overseas visit for the Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage, locals are trying to find new ways for omotenashi (hospitality). We aim to restore and beautify the old, charming village scenery together with volunteers, and make it a place where many people will want to visit.

💼 What the programme involves

1)Harvesting and shipping the Japanese star anise (shikimi).[Aug/Sep/Dec], 2) Supporting for harvesting and picking up sudachi (Japanese citrus fruit) [Apr/Aug/Sep/Oct], 3) Plantings Sudachi in new fields to maintain the declining sudachi production due to the aging farmer's population[Mar/Apr], 4)organize and hold a “Language Café“ once a week, where local children and adults can enjoy cultural and language exchange with people from around the world, 5) Cleaning of vacant houses, support for carrying out furniture, and help repair vacant houses

🏠 Accommodation on site

Home staying at local farmhouses. All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is NOT necessary.

🍲 Food

All meals are included. Volunteers will take turns cooking for the group, sharing recipes and learning to prepare traditional Japanese home-style dishes. You will have the chance to taste regional specialties, including dishes featuring the freshly harvested sudachi, Tokushima-style ramen, and fresh local produce. This communal approach to meals is a central part of the team-building and cultural exchange experience. 

📍 About the location

Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref. Other activities - Visiting &Hiking around Kakurin-ji temple./Joining Local festival

🎒 Leisure activities

The project is located in Oi-cho, a rural part of Anan city in Tokushima Prefecture. This beautiful area offers a peaceful escape and a glimpse into the heart of rural Japan.During your free time, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the rich culture and stunning nature of Shikoku. Potential activities include:
Exploring the Pilgrimage Route: Visit and hike around Kakurin-ji, the 20th temple on the 88-temple pilgrimage route, and soak in its serene spiritual atmosphere.
Joining Local Festivities: Depending on the timing of your stay, you may have the chance to participate in vibrant local festivals and community events.
Discovering Tokushima: Explore the surrounding region, known for the dramatic Naruto whirlpools, the secluded Iya Valley with its vine bridges, and the world-famous Awa Odori dance festival in August.

⚠️ Requirements

We are looking for enthusiastic and adaptable volunteers. The most important qualifications are:

A positive and open-minded attitude.
A willingness to engage in physical farm work.
A genuine desire to communicate and connect with local people, even with potential language barriers.

🤝 Meeting point

The nearest int'l airport is Kansai (Osaka). From Osaka to the meeting point in Tokushima, it takes 3
hours by highway bus. Volunteers are recommended to arrive at Japan by the day before the
workcamp starts and leave Japan from the day after the end. Volunteers need to arrive at the
meeting point at 15:00 on 1st day (then, take a local train to the campsite about 1h) and can leave
project site around noon on the last day.

ℹ️ Additional information

9,000 JPY (50 EUR by the rate on 2026 Feb. 14) of "NICE Volunteers" fee need to be paid in advance
either by Card or PayPal. This is used for the project preparation/ coordination such as the
transportation of the staff/ camp leaders, visa invitation cost, publications, etc. while the meals and
the accommodation are provided by the local host by free (so, your fee is not used for those things!).

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Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
Agriculture and community workcamps Japan
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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

18–70 years old

Solidarity donation

18000.00 JPY ≈ 102 EUR

French tax residents may be eligible for a tax reduction of up to 66% of their costs (membership, plane tickets, solidarity donation).

📍 Location

Tokushima, Japan

Japan

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Japan Yen (JPY / ¥)

Exchange rate

1 JPY = 0.005641 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

Timezone

Japan Standard Time

Local time: 22:00 (12/11/2026)

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Japanese