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Aizu Wakamatsu
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September 19, 2026 - August 27, 2027
Code : UA608F1X
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June 27, 2026 - September 20, 2026
Code : 4CCN5ZY6
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June 27, 2026 - December 13, 2026
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June 27, 2026 - March 7, 2027
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June 27, 2026 - May 30, 2027
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September 19, 2026 - December 13, 2026
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September 19, 2026 - March 7, 2027
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September 19, 2026 - May 30, 2027
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September 19, 2026 - August 22, 2027
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December 12, 2026 - March 7, 2027
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December 12, 2026 - May 27, 2027
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December 12, 2026 - August 27, 2027
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December 12, 2026 - November 14, 2027
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Project properties
- Solidarity donation: 36000 JPY => 193.76 EUR
- 18 years and older
- English , Japanese
- Vaccine informations
- Visa informations
Location informations
- Fukushima, Japan
- Local currency : Japan yen (JPY / ¥)
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Currency exchange rate
(2026-06-06 07:20:02)
- 1 ¥ = < 0.01 EUR
- 1 EUR = 185.8 ¥
- Timezone : Japan standard time
- Local time : 07-06-2026 01:41:58
Closest airport(s) and plane ticket average price
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Sendai Airport
(57.26 km) - Japan -
Fukushima Airport
(59.44 km) - Japan -
Yamagata Airport
(72.97 km) - Japan -
Narita International Airport
(222.1 km) - Japan
Closest train station(s)
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Soneda Station
(1.34 km) - Japan -
Fukushima Station
(1.55 km) - Japan -
Bijutsukantoshokan-Mae Station
(1.84 km) - Japan -
Iwashiroshimizu Station
(2.91 km) - Japan
Mix Train-Bus-Avion
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Itinéraire
depuis Ashburn vers Iwanuma
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About the local hosting organization
This project is actively working for SDGs 1 (no poverty) and SDGs 4 (Quality Education), organized together with a local NPO, Terakoya Hojosha since 2008 that aims to create a diverse learning environment that places children at the center and aims to promote children's participation in society. Their mission is to support 'Children's participation in society' and create a happy future for children. A characteristic of the learning at Terakoya Hojosya is that it attends to children's interests. The aim to create a happy future with children, each and every one of whom is important. In their all projects, it is importance on approving and affirming children and fostering a sense of self-affirmation, which is the children's energy, through their connections with others.
Presentation of the program
1) Supporting children's activities at affiliated kindergartens. 2) Learning support and cooking assistance at the Kodomo shokudo(The place where kids can eat for free or at a low cost with other people.). Specifically, homework and subject learning is provided to about 15 primary and junior high school students. They also assist in cooking dinner together with the staff. 3) Supporting for nature activities for kids(playing outside, cooking meals, preparing activities, etc.). Especially on weekends and during long holidays.
About the accommodation
Shared rooms in accommodation owned by the organization. It is different place with activity place. Men and women separated room. Cooking by yourself. Staffs also stay at the facility. No wifi in the accommodation (but there is wifi in activity place).
About the location
Aizu Wakamatsu city is called Samurai city. It is located in the eastern part of the Aizu region of Fukushima prefecture. It is the central city of Aizu region, surrounded by rich nature, including Mt. Bandai and Lake Inawashiro and blessed with natural scenery. The organization is located in an area with an atmosphere of Taisho era Romanticism. Winter season (Dec.-Mar.) is quite cold, so vols. need to bring warm cloths. Other activities - Join the local events, many opportunities to learn the local wisdom, etc. Sightseeing, short trip (hot springs, castle, famous places here).
Requirements
Motivation letter is needed! Volunteers need to have some Japanese speaking skill (manage to have basic daily conversation), respect to the local culture and way of the local organization, positive attitude to communicate with children, being Interested alternative school, children's social patriation and child poverty, high motivation to work hard, open mind, cooperation with others.
Extra information
Study theme - Volunteers will get knowledge of alternative school, children's social participation, child poverty in Japan. Participation fee - 36,000 JPY (200 EUR by the rate on 2025 Nov. 3rd) for MTV (30-182 days participation) and 72,000 JPY (400 EUR by the rate on 2025 Nov. 3rd) for LTV (over 182 days participation) of NICE Volunteers fee need to be paid in advance either by Card or PayPal. This is used for the project preparation and coordination such as the transportation of the staff/ camp leaders, visa invitation cost, publications, etc. while the meals and the accommodation are provided by the local host by free. Other - The first and last 2 days are On Arrival and Evaluation Seminars in Yokohama.