Trip to Japan

Wouter · May 4, 2004, 00:33

Hi there,

I'm planning to go to Japan this summer. I'll go there to travell through the country, but also to work at farms and other places with the WWOOF-japan organisation. www.wwoofjapan.com
I am from Belgium and I'm 19 years old. I'll probably start off here at the beginning of august.

My question is simple: are there people who would like to come with me?
I'll go for 6 or 8 weeks.

**playaa** · May 4, 2004, 00:47

Definately sounds interesting.. Something I have not seen before. I would be interested.. Post more about it

I am sure you may find other people interested as well.

Also, Welcome to the forum!

Wouter · May 4, 2004, 02:51

Originally Posted by playaa

I would be interested.. Post more about it Also, Welcome to the forum!

Thank you

Well the idea of WWOOF is quite simpel. WWOOF means "willing workers on organic farms".
The organisation exists in more than 40 countries and was founded more than 30 years ago. In the beginning the only thing you could do with wwoof was working on farms, but lately there are many other activities you can join.
For example there is a temple where you can go to help with maintenance and gardening.
Basically the idea of wwoof is that you join a family who run an organic farm, an inn or whatever to work about 4 to 6 hours a day and in return you are accepted as a member of the family and you get free accomodation and meals.
I would like to stay at a wwoof host for a few weeks and then I would like to take some time off to travel through the country for a week or two. In those two weeks I'll have to look for my own accomodation and food, but that won't be much of a problem. After these two weaks of travel I would seek another host to stay for another few weeks. In all I would like to stay in Japan for six to eight weeks.

Let me know if you are interested or if you require some more information!

Jason Pitzer · May 4, 2004, 08:16

Me to i might be intrested.

Golgo_13 · May 4, 2004, 08:45

6 to 8 weeks is too long for me. I'd have to quit my job.

Thanks for the offer anyways!

**Uncle Frank** · May 4, 2004, 09:16

my niece just did this program in Costa Rica, due home this week. As long as you don't expect 5 star meals & accomodations , it's OK. She did have trouble with her passport being stolen!

Frank

Wouter · May 4, 2004, 17:47

Those who are interested can always add me to their msn contact list.
My msn adress is: wouter_vdb@hotmail.com

**playaa** · May 4, 2004, 23:00

Wouldn't we need certain visa's, etc?

Wouter · May 5, 2004, 01:09

Visa's aren't necessary as long as you don't intent to stay longer then 3 months.
You can stay in Japan for up to 90 days with just a tourist passport.
At least that's how it is for Belgium, maybe American citzens can stay longer

May 4, 2004, 00:33	#1
Wouter 台風 Join Date: May 3, 2004 Location: Belgium Age: 24 Posts: 65	Trip to Japan Hi there, I'm planning to go to Japan this summer. I'll go there to travell through the country, but also to work at farms and other places with the WWOOF-japan organisation. www.wwoofjapan.com I am from Belgium and I'm 19 years old. I'll probably start off here at the beginning of august. My question is simple: are there people who would like to come with me? I'll go for 6 or 8 weeks.

May 4, 2004, 00:47	#2
playaa Dog Youkai Join Date: Jan 15, 2004 Location: Clovis, CA Age: 25 Posts: 774	Definately sounds interesting.. Something I have not seen before. I would be interested.. Post more about it I am sure you may find other people interested as well. Also, Welcome to the forum! __________________ "Kanpeki to chau, jinsei no shuushi Puramai zero da nanteba honto ka na? Shinu made ni tsukaikiru, un no kazu Semete, jibun de dashiire wo sasete "

May 4, 2004, 02:51	#3
Wouter 台風 Join Date: May 3, 2004 Location: Belgium Age: 24 Posts: 65	Originally Posted by playaa I would be interested.. Post more about it Also, Welcome to the forum! Thank you Well the idea of WWOOF is quite simpel. WWOOF means "willing workers on organic farms". The organisation exists in more than 40 countries and was founded more than 30 years ago. In the beginning the only thing you could do with wwoof was working on farms, but lately there are many other activities you can join. For example there is a temple where you can go to help with maintenance and gardening. Basically the idea of wwoof is that you join a family who run an organic farm, an inn or whatever to work about 4 to 6 hours a day and in return you are accepted as a member of the family and you get free accomodation and meals. I would like to stay at a wwoof host for a few weeks and then I would like to take some time off to travel through the country for a week or two. In those two weeks I'll have to look for my own accomodation and food, but that won't be much of a problem. After these two weaks of travel I would seek another host to stay for another few weeks. In all I would like to stay in Japan for six to eight weeks. Let me know if you are interested or if you require some more information!

May 4, 2004, 09:16	#6
Uncle Frank You SPAM/We BAN ! Join Date: May 21, 2003 Location: State of Maine Age: 59 Posts: 6,715	I Think I Told This Story In Another Post, But my niece just did this program in Costa Rica, due home this week. As long as you don't expect 5 star meals & accomodations , it's OK. She did have trouble with her passport being stolen! Frank __________________ TAKE WHAT I SAY WITH A GRAIN OF SUGAR !! I USED TO BE FUNNY, BUT MY WIFE HAD ME NEUTERED!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

May 4, 2004, 08:16	#4
Jason Pitzer Synn Join Date: Nov 30, 2003 Location: West Virginia Age: 25 Posts: 56	Me to i might be intrested.

May 4, 2004, 08:45	#5
Golgo_13 Koushaku Join Date: Nov 27, 2003 Location: KIX -> JFK -> LAX Posts: 1,402	6 to 8 weeks is too long for me. I'd have to quit my job. Thanks for the offer anyways!

May 4, 2004, 17:47	#7
Wouter 台風 Join Date: May 3, 2004 Location: Belgium Age: 24 Posts: 65	Those who are interested can always add me to their msn contact list. My msn adress is: wouter_vdb@hotmail.com

May 4, 2004, 23:00	#8
playaa Dog Youkai Join Date: Jan 15, 2004 Location: Clovis, CA Age: 25 Posts: 774	Wouldn't we need certain visa's, etc?

May 5, 2004, 01:09	#9
Wouter 台風 Join Date: May 3, 2004 Location: Belgium Age: 24 Posts: 65	Visa's aren't necessary as long as you don't intent to stay longer then 3 months. You can stay in Japan for up to 90 days with just a tourist passport. At least that's how it is for Belgium, maybe American citzens can stay longer

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Japan and WWII : Asian hegemony	Maciamo	History & Traditions	33	Nov 14, 2009 21:54
Setting Sun? Japan Anxiously Looks Ahead	thomas	Economy	6	Aug 14, 2004 16:20
Japan Reference Bulletin I/03	thomas	JREF Bulletin Archives	0	May 4, 2003 17:39
ARTICLE: Bulletin of Concerned Asian Scholars	thomas	Comfort Women	0	Jan 27, 2001 16:00