Japanese wooden boatbuilding/cultural exchange in Seto Inland Sea

Paesi Bassi

5

I had a great time! his food is very delicious and healthy. he is always open for a chat and has a lot of knowledge so i learned lots of new things. its a comfortable place because his house is clean and well equipped. the work is mainly cleaning the house and tools he will use for building a wasen. additionally, i helped him at events with his the host on wheels (the host). he also showed me many different places and cities, which was really nice. I also met lots of super kind creative friends of his! overall i had a great experience!

circa 2 mesi fa

Czech Republic

5

I truly enjoyed my two days with Hiroshi in the host. Helping with his mobile the host was a unique experience and a great way to meet both locals and travelers. He kindly prepared vegetarian lunches and even showed me the basics of Japanese cooking — I now feel ready to make proper miso soup at home! Thanks to him I could explore Japanese culture through a friend's the host visit, a morning market, a nearby festival and through our conversations. Do plan a little extra time on departure day to tidy up. I'm very grateful for how much I was able to see and learn in such a short stay. Thank you!

4 mesi fa

Francia

5

I spend only few days with Kagiyama-san, but it was full of discoveries. The work was repairing tools for his project of boatbuilding, and I also helped with his mobile the host. Work was very funny and not time-wasting, and the host helped me to discover local culture and meet locals. Additionally, Kagiyama-san is very kind and comprehensive, and I will miss his meals! I recommend this experience at 100%!

8 mesi fa

Hiroshi ha risposto

Hi Matteo, I miss that you say "délicieux" after every meal:) Make sure to let me know when you come back around here!

Italia

5

I spent a week with Hiroshi helping him with his Wasen construction project. The work was mostly cleaning the rust off the planes that he will use for Wasen building, and I was also lucky enough to help out with his mobile the host. The work is fair and rewarding. As for accommodation, you will stay in Hiroshi's recently renovated traditional japanese house which is right by the sea. You will eat delicious home cooked meals, sleep in a very cosy and comfortable room, be immersed in the host's culture, and spend time with wonderful Hiroshi. I am super grateful for this experience.

9 mesi fa

Polonia

5

I truly enjoyed the few days I got to spend at Hiroshisan's. I got to learn a little about the local community, traditions and of course boatbuilding. Hiroshisan is an excellent host and I felt very comfortable during my stay. He is a very caring and open person. The communication was very smooth and I really enjoyed the conversations we had! I also really appreciate that he cooked vegetarian meals for me which were very delicious! My only job was to clean woodworking tools which was quite enjoyable actually. Overall I honestly can't think of any downsides. It was truly perfect! Thank you!

9 mesi fa

Hiroshi ha risposto

Oops I just found out your review. How nice your compliments are:)

Canada

4

I volunteered for around two weeks. The room was spacious and clean. Hiroshi-san was strict and communication was rocky in the beginning, but we sorted it out and I got to do: dishes, cleaning and vacuuming, pulling weeds, photography/videography for the mobile the host. I learned about history facts, culture, and etiquette. While I didn't get to see wasen, I got to learn more about photography and try different equipments during my time here. The house is right by Seto inland sea and the market is 20 min by foot. Thank you for your hospitality and delicious food!

5 mesi fa

Canada

4

Hiroshi-san was a nice host. We had good conversations and he was happy to talk about the local crafts, culture, and his various projects! He was not building boats during my visit, so my duties were miscellaneous tasks around his house: pulling weeds, vacuuming, cleaning tools. I helped him set up and take down his mobile the host one night. Overall it was a good experience, but if you are wanting to go to participate in Wasen building, then make sure to ask if he will be building during your stay.

6 mesi fa

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