Help us olive farming, cafe,guest house work

Spain

5

My experience was out of the harvesting season. About the work, I helped in three areas. One was in the olive farm mostly pruning. Kirisan, one of the employees in the farm, guide you and teach you basic things. It's not difficult. I have no experience before in gardening and could do it. Kirisan is very nice, he would have no problems in showing you as many times as you need it. The other area, was cleaning in the Okisan's guesthouse. Also pretty basic and easy.

12 months ago

Greece

5

Oki Olive offers a rich countryside experience where you'll learn about Japanese olive oil production, culture, and cuisine. Oki-san is a creative and generous host, always happy to share cultural insights over meals, which he cooks exceptionally well! The work: Pruning trees or assisting with guesthouse tasks, is enjoyable and manageable with decent fitness. Two days off per week were available during my December stay. Tips: Bring an international driver's license for easier transport, consider a mobile data plan, and ask Oki-san any questions—he's very approachable and helpful!

about 1 year ago

TAKAO replied

Thank you for coming.
Now we are setting up Wifi at Fujiwara house.

United States

5

Oki san and Megu san are both great! They were so much help with any questions about travel. The food was absolutely awesome and I would recommend to anyone wishing to meet other volunteers!

about 1 year ago

TAKAO replied

This is your home in Japan, come again anytime!

Norway

5

Volunteering at the farm during the Harvest (around October) means long hours picking olives, the work is not too hard and depending on your fellow volunteers it can be a fun experience. There has been a trained Japanese chef here preparing lunch and dinner, the food has been great. I learnt new skills during my time here, experienced a lot and have met a bunch of amazing people. I can't speak for volunteering outside of the harvest season, but I would recommend coming here if you enjoy meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. I'm grateful that I came here.

about 1 year ago

TAKAO replied

Thank you for coming to okiolive.
You are so reliable person that I don't need to say much things about your work. Many discussions I want to talk with you about food, science, religion, history.
Come again anytime.

Indonesia

5

Had an amazing experience in Oki olives. Truly appreciate their hospitality, they are really take care for all of us. This made me feel comfortable as if I am at home, and being welcomed like family. Thank you so much Oki-san and Megu-san, hope to see you again next time :)

about 1 year ago

TAKAO replied

Thank you for coming to my farm.
We are all pleased with your enthusium and kindness.
Come here again anytime!

New Zealand

5

Oki Olives is an amazing volunteer experience! Oki-San is a very kind and generous man, and also a very skilled chef. It was a pleasure to share meals and conversations with him and any other volunteers after a day of work. On the farm, the work is honest and for me was very enjoyable. There are many skills you can learn so no two days look the same. I recommend to bring appropriate farm wear (shoes & clothes) and be open to practicing Japanese. One day, I hope to volunteer here again for a harvest season. Until then, thanks for everything Oki-San & team!

over 1 year ago

TAKAO replied

Matt is so powerful and energetic guy. He always willingly helps any kinds of task even if it is so tiresome work.
Besides he considers deeply so making convesation with him over dinner is very happy hour.
Come again next harvest!

India

5

I would 100% recommend this. Takamatsu is a really pretty place, and the farm has fun work. The work can be tiring sometimes because of the sun but everyday you get really really good food and great conversations. The whole experience was really warm and wholesome and can't wait to see Oki-san again. Also, it was so good to meet and spend time with Megu-san althought it was for a small duration. Thank you Kirin-san and Kimura-san for being patient ant teaching stuff

over 1 year ago

TAKAO replied

Thank you for coming and great meal of you!
It was very fun for me to spend time with PAARTH about life, food, religion or so on.
Now Pietro miss you, meet again someday.

Mexico

5

The farm is by far one of the best experiences of my life. The learning is very comprehensive from eating typical and delicious food cooked by Takao (Oki San) to understanding everything about the olive trees and the land in Japan. If you like nature, agronomy, architecture, or everything related to art and cooking; this is definitely the place for you. OkiSan is super generous, social, and noble. You will never want for anything. Any questions will be answered. It gives you all the tools and above all what you do every day, varies.

over 1 year ago

TAKAO replied

Thank you for coming .
The time we share together was great, we could discuss so many things and Patricio is so clever that he can reply quickly to everything.
He will become a great architect in near future.
Someday I love to go to his plalce in Mexico!

Brazil

5

I had a great time at Oki Olive and I'm very grateful to Mr. Oki-san for being such an incredible host! He made me feel at home from the start, was always very polite, helpful and fun. He prepared incredible meals and was always happy to talk about anything. The type of tasks varied a lot depending on the demands of the moment, but they were always manual jobs. Mr. Kirin and Mr. Kimura were also great, teaching us everything very patiently. Takamatsu is in the countryside, but there are plenty of things to do around it, especially hiking trails and temples. I recommend this experience!

over 1 year ago

TAKAO replied

Thank you for coming, first man from Brazil. He is always polite and cool and passionate to everything.
Over dinner we made much conversation each other about many things such as difference of foods, culture, housebuilding, or so between Brazil and Japan, and was very interesting for me.
Please come again!

France

5

I had a great time at Oki-san olive farm. The work was easy and pleasant as I was surrounded by nature, 3h in the morning and 3h in the afternoon. On my days off I could explore Shikoku. Oki-san is very friendly, open minded, patient and willing to share his life experience and Japanese culture. I learnt to much during my stay! Thank you so much for everything!

over 1 year ago

TAKAO replied

Thank you for coming to my farm.
Come again anytime.

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