Nishisho (Tokushima)

Name: Nishisho (Tokushima)
Start: 2019-08-05
End: 2019-08-25
Location: Tokushima, Japan

Japan Farming Farming Fixed dates

About the project

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This project is organized for the first time by the local goup. The village is famous for its steep-slope farming that has been recognized as a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems by FAO in 2018. They grow strawberries, tomatoes, etc. in a highland where elevations exceed 1,000 meters in the village and make a living. However, villages are facing shortages due to depopulation problem. In order to pass on the agriculture and culture of the area to the next generation, local organization are accepting students and offering classes to local junior high schools. Let's carry out revitalization of the pleasant local farmers.

💼 What the programme involves

Support cultivating and maintenance local strawberry and tomato.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Small local farmhouses. Meals will be cooked by volunteers. Sleeping bag is necessary.

📍 About the location

Miyoshi town, Miyoshi county, Tokushima pref. Leisure: Welcome party by locals.

⚠️ Requirements

Positive attitude, a willingness to work hard and communicate with local people!

ℹ️ Additional information

Video about campsite https://youtu.be/M4Tl6hgdZCY

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📅 Available sessions

NICE-19-0805B

05/08/2019 → 25/08/2019

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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

Tokushima, Japan

Japan

🌍 Location info

Local currency

Japan Yen (JPY / ¥)

Exchange rate

1 JPY = 0.005641 EUR

Rate as of 31/05/2026

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English Japanese