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House and Pet sit in beautiful Japanese countryside 🪴🇯🇵

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The experience

We are a Japanese-Indian couple living in the peaceful countryside of Nasu, just two hours north of Tokyo. Our home is nestled in a serene rice-farming village surrounded by lush fields and picturesque mountains. Life here offers a slower, more meaningful pace, where the seasons transform the landscape into a beautiful tapestry of colors.

What you offer

30 hours of help per week

Animal Care: Help look after and take care of animals.

Building & Repairing: Help with a wide range of repairs or building.

Farming: Plant crops, sow seeds and help in outside tasks.

What you get

1 day off per week

Private Room: You will have a bed in a private room. In other words, a room just for you.

Breakfast: You are entitled to a free breakfast, every day of your stay.

Lunch: You are entitled to a free lunch, every day of your stay.

Dinner: You are entitled to a free dinner, every day of your stay.

Free Laundry: You can use our laundry room freely.

Bikes at your disposal: You can use our bikes any time you want.

Pick Up: We will pick you up when you arrive, and take you to our property.

Use our equipped kitchen: Feel free to use our kitchen and make your own delicious food.

Fast Internet Access: High-speed internet for you to work remotely

Dedicated Workspace: Specific space for you to work remotely

Requirements

Fluent English or Fluent Japanese

Over 30 years old

Welcomes solo volunteers, couples, and partners of volunteers

What's not included

Flights, Travel Insurance, Internal Transportation and Visa

Program Details

We share our home with two wonderful dogs, Mili and Milo, who bring so much joy and energy to our lives. They are active, affectionate, and love their daily walks. Our primary need is for volunteers to care for them while we are away. If you have additional skills in farming or carpentry, that's a bonus, but the key responsibility is ensuring the well-being of our dogs.

While this role doesn’t allow for complete days off (since the dogs require care every day), there is plenty of flexibility—volunteers can explore the area between the morning and evening walks. We are located just a five-minute drive from the city center, with access to a car (for those with an international driver’s license) and bicycles for local exploration.

Volunteer Responsibilities
Taking care of Mili and Milo, including two daily walks (7-8 AM and 4-5 PM)
Feeding them after each walk and letting them out in the yard a couple of times during the day
Occasionally watering the farm (every 3-4 days, takes less than 30 minutes)

Rules

About Mili & Milo
Age: 6-7 years old
Friendly with people and kids (sometimes overly enthusiastic)
Generally quiet except for short barking when someone arrives at the door
Limited interaction with other dogs due to our rural location, and their excitement can sometimes come across as aggression