Kamikatsu (Tokushima)

Japan Farming Environment Farming Environment Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

Kamikatsu town has the smallest population out of all the 4 prefectures in the Shikoku region. This town became famous because of its zero-waste movement. Residents divide rubbish into 34 categories for recycling and then they bring that garbage to the collection point in town. This movement gets a lot of attention because of its innovativeness, however, it can make things difficult for households with elderly people. Kamikatsu is also famous for "Awa bancha" tea. Farmers need help with leaf picking season because of depopulation and aging. Shall we make this unique town in Tokushima a more beautiful place together?

💼 What the programme involves

1) Visit farmers at their houses and help them with picking the local tea leaves "Awa bancha". 2) Visit households of old people and support them with the zero-waste movement, such as repurposing garbage into resources, separating rubbish into 34 categories and bringing them to the rubbish station. 3) Interact with local children!

🏠 Accommodation on site

Accommodation the organizer manages. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeping bag is necessary.

📍 About the location

Kamikatsu town is in Tokushima prefecture. It is famous for the local tea and its zero-waste movement.

⚠️ Requirements

Motivation, cooperativeness, interest in the lifestyle of rural areas!

ℹ️ Additional information

Other activities:Interactive party with locals, you might have a chance to go kayaking!

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📅 Available sessions

NICE-18-08162

16/08/2018 → 23/08/2018

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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

Kamikatsu, Katsuura District, 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: 21:34 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

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📞 Contact us

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+32 2 888 67 13

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🗣️ Languages spoken

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