ONE STEP

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About the project

ONE STEP

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This is the first workcamp held in Sakushima Island, organized with a local non-profit organization named ONE STEP. The organization supports truants through the various kinds of activities for the island, such as restoring traditional walls, conserving the nature and promoting the native food. The population of the island has been decreasing, after peaking at 1,634 in 1947, and it’s now approximately 230. The ratio of the aging population (over 65 y.o.) of the island is over 50%. As one of the approaches to the issues of population, modern arts have been created around the island since 1996. As a result, the island now became a popular photo spot as an “Island of Art”. ONE STEP, beside the arts, involves more people from all over the world to vitalize the both island and youth.

💼 What the programme involves

To maintain the field of sweet potatoes. The potatoes will become Shochu (distilled spirits), which is a new special product of the island. To remove the articles washed ashore in order to keep the beautiful beach clean.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Renovated house, used to be a hostel, now it’s cafe & bar. Meals cooked by the host, but volunteers are asked to help cooking and cleaning. Sleeping bag is NO need.

📍 About the location

Sakushima island, Nishio city in Aichi. 25mins by ferry from Isshiki port (8 km).]

⚠️ Requirements

Interest in the nature, tradition and culture of the island. Positive and cooperative attitude towards the project.

ℹ️ Additional information

Other activities: Cultural exchange with local people and students. Study session about the island and its issue. Island tour, fishing and swimming.

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📷 Project photos

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📅 Available sessions

NICE-19-0902B

02/09/2019 → 08/09/2019

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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

Saku Island, Isshikicho Sakushima, Nishio, Aichi 444-0416, 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: 20:55 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

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🗣️ Languages spoken

English Japanese