Organized together with is ‘Akame no Satoyama wo Sodateru kai’, a local environmental NPO, since 1998. In an area between Osaka and Nagoya, there were plans for a golf course and disposal of industrial garbage, but the local community has stopped them with the ‘Woods Trust’ movement. The group was formed in 1996 to collect donations to buy and protect the land, to build an eco-resort to enjoy nature, to maintain forests, to create a pond for dragonflies, etc…
Work:
We will do a various work to care of the forest such as cutting trees & branches, maintaining the footpaths, etc… We will also support to organize some events (e.g., to collect edible wild plants, nature observation) in their field and to open up new projects (apiculture, biomass energy etc.).
Study Scheme:
Local participation to protect nature. Bring some info.!
Accommodation:
The pension named ‘Eco Resort Akame’. Volunteers cook for themselves..
Location:
About 60 km east of Osaka. There are famous falls nearby that many hikers visit. The climate in this season is relatively cold; so don't forget to bring warm clothes.
Terminal:
From Osaka, 1 hour by train from each. From Tokyo, 4 hours by bullet train and 10 hours by bus
Leisure Activities:
Excursion, exchange parties, visiting schools, exchange with elderly people of the eco-resort, etc…
Special Remarks:
Speaking good Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect to the local custom and life, open mind and flexibility.
Organized together with the ‘Organization of Green and Water’ (founded in 1992) since 2011. This organization was established to advocate for the importance of the prairie and forest in our ecosystem. They work around Iwami Ginzan, a silver mine, which was registered as a World Heritage site in 2007. The organization wants to care for the forests and prairies. It is important to continue to care for our forests after we have disrupted the ecosystem. Extension of bamboo forests is a serious problem in Japan.
Work:
We will do various work to maintain and protect the forests such as cutting bamboos and grasses, burning grasses, etc…Empowering NEET youth (Communication with them, they can get confidence by the experiences of communicating foreign people, to talk, to do activities.
Study Scheme:
Similar kinds of activities of forest care, protection and youth empowerment in each country. Bring some info.
Accommodation:
The house named ‘Yukimi-ru’, it is the center of NEET youth members. Pocket money is 30,000 yen per month. Volunteers cook for themselves.
Location:
About 250 km northwest of Osaka. Near the Sea of Japan.
Terminal:
From Osaka, 9 hours by train. From Tokyo, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus.
Leisure Activities:
Visiting school, exchange parties, home stay.
Special Remarks:
Speaking good Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host. Interested in nature conservation.
Organized together with Tohoku Ashitanomori(TA) since 2011 (but first time for the long term voluntary program with NICE). TA is a NPO running organic farming and ecological life which isn't depend on fossil fuels. Rokkasho village is known by nuclear fuel processing facility, but TA set up the mission to set up the eco village only. We aim to organic farming and ecological lifestyle through as LMTV, also conservation these mountains to save water, and activate the area.
Work:
We will do organic farming and many agricultural activities in the eco village. We set up sustainable lifestyle using forest (ex. thinning the forests, pealing woods, utilize thinning etc.). We join local events too.
Study Scheme:
Similar type of eco-village communities in each country. Bring some info..!
Accommodation:
movable house. Sleeping bags needed! Cooked by volunteers
Location:
On the pacific side, Aomori prefecture. The Rokkasho villadge is 253.01 km2. There are so many tee trees to tree thinning.
Terminal:
Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus, You need to arrive at Narita airport by 19:00 on 31 Jul. and can leave there after 09:00 on 11 Aug.)
Special Remarks:
Speaking good Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host. Interest in agricultural & exchange with a community. Adaptability to enjoy a simple lifestyle!
Organized together with is ‘Akame no Satoyama wo Sodateru kai’, a local environmental NPO, since 1998. In an area between Osaka and Nagoya, there were plans for a golf course and disposal of industrial garbage, but the local community has stopped them with the ‘Woods Trust’ movement. The group was formed in 1996 to collect donations to buy and protect the land, to build an eco-resort to enjoy nature, to maintain forests, to create a pond for dragonflies, etc…
Work:
We will do a various work to care of the forest such as cutting trees & branches, maintaining the footpaths, etc… We will also support to organize some events (e.g., to collect edible wild plants, nature observation) in their field and to open up new projects (apiculture, biomass energy etc.).
Study Scheme:
Local participation to protect nature. Bring some info.!
Accommodation:
The pension named ‘Eco Resort Akame’. Volunteers cook for themselves..
Location:
About 60 km east of Osaka. There are famous falls nearby that many hikers visit. The climate in this season is relatively cold; so don't forget to bring warm clothes.
Terminal:
From Osaka, 1 hour by train from each. From Tokyo, 4 hours by bullet train and 10 hours by bus
Leisure Activities:
Excursion, exchange parties, visiting schools, exchange with elderly people of the eco-resort, etc…
Special Remarks:
Speaking good Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect to the local custom and life, open mind and flexibility.
Organized together with is ‘Agroecologia Kimura farm’. It is a local organization created in 2000 aiming to reduce the amount of waste created while cultivating, watering and maintaining the environment. Most of the resources of the site come from its fields, which are fertilized using manure. The spread of an organic farming standard in agriculture is the goal of the organization.
Work:
We will do natural farming in various ways such as making fertilize to use it on soil, planting vegetables, harvesting crops, etc… We will also help bringing land into cultivation, maintaining the forest (cutting bamboo trees, etc.). We will join the local events too.
Study Scheme:
About natural faring. Bring some info.!
Accommodation:
Japanese traditional house. Volunteers cook for themselves.
Location:
About 80 km from the center of Osaka. Most of the peninsula was designated as a quasi-national park.
Terminal:
From Osaka/Kyoto: 2 hours and a half by bus. From Tokyo: 2 hours by bullet train then 2 hours by bus.
Leisure Activities:
A famous landscape known as the "Three Views of Japan" (It is Amano-Hashidate) is located near the project site.
Special Remarks:
Speaking some Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect of the local customs and life, open mind and flexibility. Those who can speak Portuguese language are welcome!
Organized together with the ‘Organization of Green and Water’ (founded in 1992) since 2011. This organization was established to advocate for the importance of the prairie and forest in our ecosystem. They work around Iwami Ginzan, a silver mine, which was registered as a World Heritage site in 2007. The organization wants to care for the forests and prairies. It is important to continue to care for our forests after we have disrupted the ecosystem. Extension of bamboo forests is a serious problem in Japan.
Work:
We will do various work to maintain and protect the forests such as cutting bamboos and grasses, burning grasses, etc…Empowering NEET youth (Communication with them, they can get confidence by the experiences of communicating foreign people, to talk, to do activities.
Study Scheme:
Similar kinds of activities of forest care, protection and youth empowerment in each country. Bring some info.
Accommodation:
The house named ‘Yukimi-ru’, it is the center of NEET youth members. Pocket money is 30,000 yen per month. Volunteers cook for themselves.
Location:
About 250 km northwest of Osaka. Near the Sea of Japan.
Terminal:
From Osaka, 9 hours by train. From Tokyo, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus.
Leisure Activities:
Visiting school, exchange parties, home stay.
Special Remarks:
Speaking good Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host. Interested in nature conservation.
Organized together with ‘Agroecologia Kimura farm’. It is a local organization created in 2000 aiming to reduce the amount of waste created while cultivating, watering and maintaining the environment. Most of the resources of the site come from its fields, which are fertilized using manure. The spread of an organic farming standard in agriculture is the goal of the organization.
Work:
We will do natural farming in various ways such as making fertilize to use it on soil, planting vegetables, harvesting crops, etc… We will also help bringing land into cultivation, maintaining the forest (cutting bamboo trees, etc.). We will join the local events too.
Study Theme:
Natural farming. Please bring some information from your country.
Accommodation:
Japanese traditional house. Volunteers cook for themselves.
Location:
About 80 km from the center of Osaka. Most of the peninsula was designated as a quasi-national park.
Terminal:
From Osaka/Kyoto: 2 hours and a half by bus. From Tokyo: 2 hours by bullet train then 2 hours by bus.
Leisure time:
A famous landscape known as the "Three Views of Japan" (it is Amano-Hashidate) is located near the project site.
Skills Required:
Speaking some Japanese, strong motivation to work with the host, respect of the local customs and life, open mind and flexibility. Those who can speak Portuguese language are welcome.
* IMPORTANT! If you want to finish the project in other period (either shorter or longer), please choose among the following dates and clearly write on your application form - 3 August.
Organized together with Tohoku Ashitanomori(TA) since 2011 (but first time for the long term voluntary program with NICE). TA is a NPO running organic farming and ecological life which isn't depend on fossil fuels. Rokkasho village is known by nuclear fuel processing facility, but TA set up the mission to set up the eco village only. We aim to organic farming and ecological lifestyle through as LMTV, also conservation these mountains to save water, and activate the area.
Work:
We will do organic farming and many agricultural activities in the eco village. We set up sustainable lifestyle using forest (ex. thinning the forests, pealing woods, utilize thinning etc.). We join local events too.
Study Scheme:
Similar type of eco-village communities in each country. Bring some info..!
Accommodation:
movable house. Sleeping bags needed! Cooked by volunteers
Location:
On the pacific side, Aomori prefecture. The Rokkasho villadge is 253.01 km2. There are so many tee trees to tree thinning.
Terminal:
Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus, You need to arrive at Narita airport by 19:00 on 31 Jul. and can leave there after 09:00 on 11 Aug.)
Special Remarks:
Speaking good Japanese! Motivation to learn and speak Japanese language, strong motivation for the host. Interest in agricultural & exchange with a community. Adaptability to enjoy a simple lifestyle!
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