Agriculture and farming project (Oi 51)
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About the project
Agriculture and farming project (Oi 51)
📝 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. Known as a town along the
Shikoku Ohenro Pilgrimage route, this village welcomes pilgrims who pass through on their way to
Kakurin-ji Temple, the 20th of the 88 temples. However, due to depopulation and an aging society,
the number of sudachi farmers has been decreasing, and passing on local traditions and resources has
become a challenge. The host, originally from Oi, returned to his hometown and hopes that by
gathering international volunteers through sudachi farming, they can help create a more attractive
rural lifestyle. They also organize events to promote international understanding for children who
have few opportunities to experience different cultures.
💼 What the programme involves
Finding ways for sustainability of a depopulated village, Pass down the "osettai" culture to the next generation, Helping senior citizens to host foreigners
1) Support for agricultural activities such as planting vegetables harvest oranges.
2) Harvesting Shikimi, an evergreen tree traditionally used as an offering at Buddhist altars and graves in Japan.
3) International cultural exchange activities with the few children in the community.
4) Cleaning vacant houses, Cleaning vacant houses, cleaning up local shrines.
🏠 Accommodation on site
Home staying at local farmhouses. Sleeping bag is
NOT necessary.
🍲 Food
All meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.
📍 About the location
Oi-cho, Anan city, Tokushima pref.
⚠️ Requirements
Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people!
🤝 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
18,000 JPY (99 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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📅 Available sessions
NICE-26S-1224A
24/12/2026 at 00:00 → 04/01/2027 at 00:00
ℹ️ Key information
Age required
18–99 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: 21:48 (12/11/2026)
🛡️ Before you leave
✅ Features
🏠 Accommodation
🗣️ Languages spoken