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Imajo 20-11 (Fukui)
Project properties
- Solidarity donation: 12000 JPY => 69.85 EUR
- 18 years and older
- English , Japanese
- Vaccine informations
- Visa informations
Location informations
- Minamiechizen, nanjo district, fukui, japan
- Local currency : Japan yen (JPY / ¥)
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Currency exchange rate
(2025-07-12 07:20:02)
- 1 ¥ = < 0.01 EUR
- 1 EUR = 171.81 ¥
- Timezone : Japan standard time
- Local time : 14-07-2025 12:26:08
Closest airport(s) and plane ticket average price
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Nagoya Airport
(92.09 km) - Japan -
Chubu Centrair International Airport
(121.69 km) - Japan -
Toyama Airport
(127.05 km) - Japan -
Osaka International Airport
(135.25 km) - Japan
Closest train station(s)
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Nanjō Station
(0.19 km) - Japan -
Yunoo Station
(3.33 km) - Japan -
Ōshio Station
(4.55 km) - Japan -
Echizen-takefu Station
(6.95 km) - Japan
Mix Train-Bus-Avion
- Pas de chemin direct trouvé pour ce projet.
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About the local hosting organization
This project is actively working for SDG2 (Zero Hunger).
This project has been organized together with Plus times, it is founded by local people to improve their community culture. In this area, there is a depopulation problem, especially young people. Local people hope to continue their special culture/products (ex.dried persimmon, beautiful forest, festival and so on) This group tries to [1] revival the special, product, [2] organizing local event, [3] promotion about this area with young voluntary power and new idea.
Presentation of the program
1) Supporting to make Dried persimmon (harvesting, peeling and drying)
2) Discussing with local people about NEW idea of dried persimmon for activation
3) Organizing the event for local. Also, do other works for the community
About the accommodation
Renovated house (traditional Japanese house!). Simple shower room. Clean toilet. Not need a sleeping bag. Cooking meals by volunteers self. Wi-Fi can connect basically. Some mobile are not available.
About the location
*Location: The southwest part of Fukui prefecture. Minamiechizen, Imajo area is countryside, so sometimes feel isolated, but you can enjoy local life in a very beautiful/traditional place. Dried persimmon is main industry in this area.
*Other activities: Exchange parties with local people, nature life, visit a local festival and hot spring, etc.
Requirements
*Language: English and Japanese.
The communication between locals and volunteers will be used simple English and Japanese. Some levels of Japanese speaking skills as well as high motivation to learn and speak Japanese language is needed.
*Other requirements: High motivation to work hard and simple mountain life in the isolated area. Also, respect for the local culture and way of the local organization.
Extra information
*Participation fee: 12,000 yen per month (6,000 yen from the 4th month)
This project is only available for Belgium citizens, for administrative reasons.