Help us on our fruit plantation farm in Japan! :) :)

Spagna

5

My experience on this farm was excellent. The work mainly consists of cutting weeds, and some days we helped at reception and picked fruit. You work six hours in the morning and have three days off. Cham-San is an incredible cook and was very attentive to our vegan diet. We also received delicious fruit from the farm. The accommodation is comfortable, with a shared room and a kitchen that you can use. On working days, meals are provided, so you hardly spend anything. It is a perfect place to relax, learn and enjoy nature. Kazu was a very good host and we ended up becoming very fond of him ❤️

8 giorni fa

Kazumasa ha risposto

Ana & Juan came to stay on our farm as volunteers for two months in September & October last fall. They worked very hard mostly for weeding on the farm and helped us a lot. They are very diligent, patient, never complained for whatever they are given as works. I wish they will come back sometime this year.

Spagna

5

The farm was our first home in Japan, and we will never forget it. When you arrive, it may seem like there are many things to learn, but after three or four days, you will feel like one of the family. Kazu-san and Cham-san are charming hosts, always doing their best to help you and make you feel comfortable. We are very grateful that they adapted to our vegan diet, and on top of that, the food was delicious. Cham-san's Hong Kong noodles are incredible, and the fruit is out of this world. Being able to stay in the house with just the other volunteers gives you a sense of independence.

20 giorni fa

Polonia

5

Kazu-san and Cham are really lovely people, as soon as you show your commitment and handle the responsibility they are very open. First impressions might not be the best but believe me with time they also open up. Working on a farm was really fun but sometimes hard work especially for taller people as you had to bend very often to mow the grass or fertilise. Lunches prepared by Cham were really tasty and all the fruits from the farm were perfect addition to the meals! Breakfast and dinner are rather simple so I do recommend stuffing your fridge shelf with food as the shop is quite far away.

3 mesi fa

Kazumasa ha risposto

Thank you very much for your coming and great help for us Lukasz. Lukasz helped us with weeding, mowing, harvesting the fruit, making dry persimmon, taking care of our cats and some gardening work. He is very friendly and helpful, a very fast learner to do whatever we told him to work for the farm. Much appreciated. Highly recommend him to be your volunteers, I am sure he will be very helpful to you. Welcome back during our harvest season again.

Singapore

5

I enjoyed my first Worldpackers experience with the farm & gained a deeper appreciation for Japanese fruits. We worked 4 days a week, ~8:15am - 4:30pm with 1~1.5 hours lunch & 3 days off. Most of the work was weed-whacking, with other tasks including spreading of fertilisers, and helping out at the reception in the vineyard. I'm also grateful for the other volunteers and staff I met here that made this experience unforgettable. Thank you Kazu & Cham for the hospitality and this opportunity!

3 mesi fa

Kazumasa ha risposto

Thank you very much for your coming and great help for us Jun. Jun helped us with weeding, helping at the reception to take care of customers and dish washing, taking care of our cats and some gardening work. He is very friendly and helpful, a very fast learner to do whatever we told him to work for the farm. Much appreciated. Highly recommend him to be your volunteers, I am sure he will be very helpful to you. Welcome back during our harvest season again.

Czech Republic

5

Volunteering on the farm was a wonderful surprise. Kazu and his family took great care of us and always met my needs. Being vegetarian was no problem. On working days we had delicious home-cooked lunches and usually bento boxes for dinner + the best seasonal fruit of your life. Kazu answered all questions and made sure we understood everything. I'll cherish the stories he shared about Japanese culture and farming. Sometimes you may be the only foreign volunteer, which can feel a bit lonely, but luckily there weren't many days like that.

5 mesi fa

Brasile

5

Kazu is a really great guy! I had a wonderful experience at the farm. Unfortunately, I only stayed for a short time — I wish I could have stayed longer. It was a completely different experience from my usual life, and I totally recommend it. I made lots of friends from all over the world, and the food was amazing. Thank you, Kazusan!

6 mesi fa

Stati Uniti

5

Kasu-san is the most friendliest and charismatic host a volunteer can ask for. He told us history of Yamanashi and all about the plants and tree in the surround fields and farms. Great dorm you live in and plenty of fresh Fruit to go around.

7 mesi fa

Spagna

5

A once in a lifetime experience.

8 mesi fa

Brasile

1

The platform's rules were not respected. We only worked cutting grass, without suitable protective equipment, which led to injuries. We mowed around 10 plots per day that didn't even belong to the host — he profits from volunteer labor. Under extreme heat, with no proper breaks or bathroom access, meals were only provided on working days, so we were forced to work longer hours to have 3 days off, as required by him. Rooms were very hot and air conditioning was denied. When we questioned the conditions, we were told to leave. I do not recommend this experience.

6 mesi fa

Stati Uniti

4

The job is physically demanding, which gave me a deeper appreciation for Japanese fruits! During my month-long stay, I spent half my time weed-whacking and the other half working in the vineyard. You get three meals on the four working days, but breakfast and dinner are a bit small, so you'll want extra food. Buses are infrequent, so plan accordingly. Dorm rules are strict, but offer a glimpse into Japanese culture. I'm so grateful for the Japanese part-time workers and international volunteers I met here—they truly made my experience so special! Yamanashi is such a beautiful prefecture <3

7 mesi fa

Kazumasa ha risposto

Hi Nikki,

Thanks for your coming to help us. Hopefully, you learned some of Japanese culture. I am still wondering why you brought so many suitcases. Next time, you can make use of coin locker service in cities before you come over. Otherwise, those suitcases occupy lots of the spaces out of our dorm.

Kazu

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