Help a family with their daily life in Gunma Prefecture, Japan

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  Description

  Hello! We are an American family who have been living in Gunma, Japan for 5+ years. We have twin toddlers and are excited to welcome responsible travelers who can join us to help with various household chores, cooking, childcare and yardwork. We don't have much free time these days, but still do our best to find time to cook meals, go on bike rides, and explore local hiking trails. It's always a joy to get to share unique cultural experiences with travelers from all over the world.
  
  Currently, we are seeking a traveler who can bring Mandarin language into our home. We are available to host from Sept 12 - Dec 10, 2025. We prefer travelers who are looking to stay in Kiryu for 1-3 months.
  
  We will only consider non-smoking/non-vaping volunteers. When you reach out to us, please confirm that you do not smoke or vape.

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  Types of help and learning opportunities

  Help with Eco Projects

  Gardening

  DIY and building projects

  Babysitting and creative play

  Creating/ Cooking family meals

  Help around the house

  General Maintenance
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  Interests

  

  Plant care

  

  Music

  

  DIY & crafts

  

  Books

  

  Languages

  

  Nature

  

  Mountain

  

  Winter sports

  

  Cycling
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  Cultural exchange and learning opportunities

  We work in local travel and occasionally go to other places (within Gunma, Nagano, Tochigi, Hokkaido, etc) so there may be opportunities to join us on these trips if you are interested in experiencing different parts of Japan.

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  Projects involving children

  This project could involve children. For more information see our guidelines and tips here.

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  Help

  We are looking for a responsible individual/couple who can join us and help with following tasks:
  
  - cooking & food prep
  - washing dishes
  - cleaning the house/garage & taking out trash/recycling
  - laundry & sorting
  - playing with babies (games and language exchange - Mandarin Chinese)
  - weeding & yardwork
  
  Hours/days can be flexible and we will discuss a schedule that makes the most sense for both sides.

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  Languages

  Languages spoken
  English: Fluent
  Japanese: Intermediate
  Chinese (Mandarin): Intermediate

  This host offers a language exchange
  We speak a few languages around the house and are more than happy to share our international experiences, foods, and languages with you.
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  Accommodation

  Our family lives in a 3BR house. You will stay in a room on 2nd floor. You will either have a private room, or in some cases, share it with one other person.
  
  There is also possibility to live in a separate share-house, which is a 10min bike ride away. Your housing arrangement will be dependent on timing and who is around.
  
  Food is covered throughout your stay (including days off) but we will not always be around to cook. You are welcome to use any food we have at the house - rice, noodles, oatmeal, oils/spices, variety of veggies, etc.

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  What else ...

  We're based in Gunma Prefecture, just 1.5hr direct express train from Tokyo. We live in a mid-size city with easy access to the mountains, rivers, and lakes. We love this area for its kind people, fresh air, and wonderful outdoor opportunities such as hiking and cycling. There are also tons of excellent cafes, restaurants, supermarkets near our serene neighborhood.
  
  When you reach out to us, please let us know the following:
  1. What is your level of Mandarin? Reading, Speaking, Listening.
  2. What are a few dishes you love to cook?
  3. Elaborate on your experience with childcare, particularly babies or toddlers.

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  A little more information

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    Internet access

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    Limited internet access

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    We have pets

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    We are smokers

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    Can host families

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  Space for parking camper vans

  This host can provide space for campervans.

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  How many Workawayers can stay?

  Two

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  My animals / pets

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