Ozuchi 4

Name: Ozuchi 4
Start: 2026-09-02
End: 2026-09-15
Location: Japan

Code: 20260217-75af-4815-a261-a8979b78060a Copied

Japan Farming Children Teenagers Farming Children +1 Fixed dates

About the project

Ozuchi 4

📝 Detailed information

🏢 About the local organisation

This project is actively working on SDG2 (Zero Hunger) and SDG4 (Quality Education), and has been working with Ozuchi Village since 2013. Ozuchi Village was established by local people to preserve the original landscape. In 1916, there were 140 residents and 20 houses, but now only one person lives there. Fortunately, 10 houses remain and the village is designated as a national important traditional buildings preservation district. The village retains the landscape and lifestyle of old Japan that is no longer in existence. In order to preserve this place and culture, we are trying to improve the situation with the power of young volunteers. Since 2016, Ozuchi Village and NICE have started a monthly weekend work camp, and more than 200 volunteers visit the village every year, fall in love with the village, and participate as repeat visitors or support the village in whatever way they can! The local hosts hope to pass this village on to the next generation! *Outcome of this work camp: The village was abandoned, but one of the former villagers maintained the rice terraces and landscape. However, the work camp gave him such strength that he started living there again in 2018!

💼 What the programme involves

We will do various work to activate the area and success their culture. Main work are 1) maintaining/ harvesting rice and vegetables' fields for sustainable life, 2) organizing nature experience camp for local elementary school families and 3) doing some other work for the community.

🏠 Accommodation on site

Renovated house (traditional house!). Simple shower room. Clean toilet. Sleeping bag is needed! Food will be cooked by volunteers. There is a cat. Wi-Fi is available at the base facility. Mountain life!

📍 About the location

The southwest part of Ishikawa prefecture. Ozuchi village is surrounded by mountains, so very isolated, but beautiful place. Charcoal making was main industry. Other activities - Exchange meetings with local people, trekking, hot springs, river activities, fireworks, etc.

🎒 Leisure activities

The project is located in Ozuchi village, a beautiful and isolated community nestled in the mountains of southwestern Ishikawa Prefecture. This region, situated on the coast of the Sea of Japan, is renowned for its stunning natural scenery, rich history, and traditional crafts. Historically, charcoal production was the main industry in the area.

During your free time, you will have plenty of opportunities to explore the local culture and landscape. You can enjoy exchange meetings with local people, go trekking in the surrounding mountains, cool off with river activities in the summer, or visit a nearby traditional hot spring (onsen). Depending on the season, you might also enjoy events like local festivals or fireworks. The project's location also serves as a gateway to Hakusan National Park, a paradise for hikers and nature lovers.

⚠️ Requirements

We are looking for volunteers who possess:

• A strong motivation to engage in physical work and a willingness to contribute enthusiastically to the team's efforts.

• An ability to adapt to a simple, communal lifestyle in a remote, rural setting.

• A deep respect for local culture, traditions, and the working methods of our partner organization.

• A genuine interest in topics such as rural revitalisation, cultural preservation, and sustainable living.

ℹ️ Additional information

Study theme - Revival of the abandon villages. Bring some info.! Volunteers get knowledge about actions for developing local village. Also the basic knowledge of the Japanese language and local culture. Participation fee - 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!). Other - Please see the presentation made by the volunteer for the IVS contest in Japan; https://www.slideshare.net/nice-workcamp/2017e2 (only Japanese for the moment, but you can at least enjoy the pictures!)

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📷 Project photos

Ozuchi 4

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📅 Available sessions

NICE-26S-0902A

02/09/2026 at 00:00 → 15/09/2026 at 00:00

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ℹ️ Key information

Age required

16–99 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

Ishikawa, 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: 21:08 (12/11/2026)

🛡️ Before you leave

Security information

📞 Contact us

[email protected]

+32 2 888 67 13

Contact form

✅ Features

🏠 Accommodation

Collective

🗣️ Languages spoken

English Japanese