This project actively contributes to SDG 15: Life on Land, and has been organized in collaboration with local NPOs — The Association to Protect Nature in Tondabayashi since 1999. In Japan, 67% of the land is covered by forests, and 40% of those are human-made, planted forests known as Satoyama. These areas traditionally provided essential resources such as food and materials for daily life. To preserve their biodiversity and natural functions—such as water regulation—Satoyama must be actively maintained. Our ancestors managed these forests in ecological and sustainable ways, but much of this stewardship has been lost due to modernization. Through this project, we aim to revive Satoyama with the power of global volunteerism! Most members of the local organizations are between 60 and 80 years old, and they greatly welcome the participation of young people and international volunteers to help energize and support their activities—both physically and mentally.
İş Tanımı
Volunteers will work in the forest to maintain. Cutting woods, pealing skins, cutting bamboos, chopping firewood. Volunteers will also have activities such as bamboo craft, having a lecture about SATOYAMA.
Konaklama ve Yemek
Traditional Japanese house. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns.
Konum ve Serbest Zaman
Takitani fudo, Tondabayashi city in Osaka. 40mins away from km Osaka city by train.
Notlar
Study theme: Volunteers will get knowledge of conservation work in a forest.
Other activities: Exchange cultures, experiencing Japanese culture etc.
Konuşulan Diller
English
En Yakın Terminal
The nearest airport is Kansai (Osaka). To the meeting point, it will take about 1 hour by train. You need to arrive at Kansai airport by 10:00 on the 1st day and can leave the airport after 18:00 on the last day.
