International Volunteer Workcamps - season 2008
Japan
	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 04	ELD	20.07.2008	10.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ 04  TAKATSUKI/ OSAKA
	Dates:   July 20 – August 10 
	Work:   ELD/MENT
	Volunteers:   ３
	Host Institution:	Takatsukiso, Nursing Home for the aged
	Terminal: 	Kansai International Airport
	
	Background:
	Host institution, "Takatsukiso" is a special nursing home for the aged which was built about 25 years ago in OSAKA
	 and owned by the local government. There are about 100 elderly people of more than 65 years old accepted in this
	 house, who are physically or mentally disabled and need help for their daily lives. There is also a day care center 
	and 40 elderly people are coming to have "day care service", for example they will take bath and have meals with 
	the help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also offered here.  The　staff are also 
	engaged in visiting-home helper service, taking elders in a bath, helping for meals and their daily lives.  Many 
	entertaining events such as cherry blossom viewing, movie days, beer parties and dancing nights are also well 
	planned for those who are staying in this home. They accept many volunteers every year.
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will work at Takatsukiso with the full-time staff. Volunteers will be engaged in helping elderly and 
	physically handicapped people living in the home with their daily routines, such as taking bath and eating meals. 
	They may be asked to clean rooms and listen to the elders.  They will also help to organize some events such as 
	the Bon (Lantern) Festival held during their stay. Japanese skills will be required to enjoy the project . Volunteers 
	are expected to act positively and considerately and communicate with those aged people friendly, and also to 
	make good use of their social experience in Japan back home. Motivation letter will be needed.
	
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory next to the Takatsukiso Home. All meals will be provided in the 
	home and the participants will have meals with the elders and the staff. There are beds, kitchenette, shower, 
	washer and other necessary facilities in the dormitory. Sleeping bag is not necessary however please bring towels 
	and indoor shoes. Internet access is available at the office. Vegetarians are acceptable.
	
	Location:
	Takatsukiso is located in Takatsuki-shi, Osaka-fu prefecture. It is easily accessible from down town Osaka, the 
	second largest city in Japan and Kyoto, the most famous ancient capital in Japan. Volunteers might be able to 
	enjoy visiting those cities during their day-offs.   
	URL: http://www.tcn.zaq.ne.jp/akbgu100/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 05	KIDS	22.07.2008	06.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ 05   HINO-SHI/ TOKYO
	Dates:   July 22 – August 6
	Work:   KID/TEACH
	Volunteers:   6
	Host Organization :	Meisei University
	Terminal:	Narita International Airport
	
	Background:
	MSSP stands for Meisei Summer School Project, which offers free English classes to junior high school students 
	and elementary school pupils in the neighborhood of Hino city.  Volunteer students of Meisei University who are 
	interested in teaching English run this project.  Based on the theoretical assumption, they prioritize activity-based 
	teaching rather than the traditional cramming style. Its philosophy is that English teaching and learning are fun and 
	its aim is to develop communication ability in English of the participants.  The members of MSSP are students who
	 plan to be English teachers in future.  And they create syllabi, teaching materials, and invent new teaching 
	methodologies. For the year 2008, they would like to invite friends with the same interest and aspiration from 
	overseas to join the project. 
	
	Work:
	One of the tasks is to support and help MSSP participant's class in each grade.  Volunteers will participate in actual
	 class of MSSP participants and actively join in their activities and games.  In the first week before the classes 
	begin, volunteers will discuss the teaching materials and the contents of activities with Meisei university students. 
	Besides this, volunteers are expected to organize opening as well as closing ceremonies.  Furthermore, we 
	appreciate the opportunity to talk to children about your country, culture, and circumstances. You do not have to 
	be a native English speaker to participate in this work camp, but some experiences in teaching English as a second
	 language are very much appreciated. 
	And each volunteer are encouraged to bring things to introduce the culture of the own country to more than 5.
	Computer literacy, tolerance for cultural differences, interest in Japanese culture, sociability and positive attitude 
	are strongly expected. Motivation letter is needed for application. 
	
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in a guest house called Geihinkan in Meisei University.  
	It has a kitchen, a huge dining room, bathrooms and guest rooms.  International volunteers are expected to prepare
	 dishes representing each country’s cooking and have fun all together.  Materials will be provided to cook each 
	meal.　Internet access is available in the university. 
	
	Location:
	Hino city is located in the western part of Tokyo and it is a quiet peaceful town surrounded by abundant nature. It 
	will take less than one hour to get to the central Tokyo.
	
	URL：http://www.meisei-u.ac.jp/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 10	KIDS	27.08.2008	06.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ 10 KUSATSU/ SHIGA
	Dates: July 27- August 6
	Work: KIDS/ENVI
	Volunteers: ３
	Host organization: NPO Kodomo Network Center Tenki-mura
	Terminal:   Kansai International Airport
	
	Background:
	In Japan, children are having fewer chances to communicate with the elder people in the neighborhood and also 
	they tend to stay home playing video games.  TENKIMURA was established in 1987 to reconsider and improve the
	 environments around children and to support their healthy growth.  This organization has been having many 
	programs and events related with nature activities for children, aiming at a better local community and providing 
	support for parents to bring up children.  Their slogan is “The earth is a playground!”  Lots of local people are 
	involved in the events as supporters and TENKIMURA give children precious experiences in nature.
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will attend a one-day summer camp visiting nearby camp spot with children and support their activities 
	in the woods or in the river.  They will also attend 3-day Summer Camp program for elementary school children.  
	Bring any items or ideas for singing songs, playing games of your country.  Let the children have some 
	international experiences.  Also, volunteers will help in maintenance work of the camping ground.  Japanese skills 
	(intermediate level will be good) would be necessary for communication with kids. 
	
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in a building of the organization. There is a shared kitchen in the site and kitchen 
	stuff will be provided, so the participants are expected to cook by themselves. There will be a chance to fix meals 
	with the children in the facility or during the summer camp. The accommodation also has a shared shower room 
	and a washer.  Sleeping bag is necessary for the camping.
	
	Location:
	Shiga prefecture is in the middle of Japan and is famous for Lake Biwa,the biggest lake in the country, which 
	occupies one sixth of the prefecture. Kusatsu City lies south of the lake and has over 110 thousand residents. The
	 city was one of “Sekisho”, ancient checkpoints on Five Main Highways of Edo period (1615-1867) and used to be 
	busy place with many tourists. It takes about 20 minutes by train to get to Kyoto, the ancient capital of Japan with
	 lots of historical sites, and about 2 hours by express trains to get to Kansai International Airport.
	URL: http://www.biwako.ne.jp/~nt-tenki/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 12	MENT	10.08.2008	25.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ 12 OSHIMA #1/TOKYO
	Dates: August 10-25
	Work: MENT/SOCI
	Volunteers:   4
	Host Institution:　Musashino-kai Oshima Meguminosono １
	facilities for the mentally-disabled 
	Terminal: 	    Takeshiba, Tokyo
	
	Background:
	Host institution, "Musashino-kai" administers many facilities for the disabled people, elderly people and orphans.
	They are accepting people who are physically or mentally disabled and need help for their daily lives. For example 
	they will take bath and have meals with the help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also 
	offered here. The　staff are also engaged in visiting-home helper service, taking disabled people in a bath, helping 
	for meals and their daily lives. 
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will work at Oshima Meguminosono with the full-time staff. In Muguminosato 1 there are 83 mentally-
	disabled people. Volunteers will be engaged in helping mentally-disabled people living in the home with their daily 
	routines, such as taking bath and eating meals. They may be asked to clean rooms and playing with them.
	Also volunteers will participate and help preparing some events and activities.
	What are necessary here are broad-mindness, friendliness and smile.
	Basic Japanese skill would be helpful to enjoy with people.
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory. All meals will be provided in the home.  There are beds, 
	kitchenette, shower, washer and other necessary facilities in the dormitory. 
	No Internet connection available for the student in the facilities.
	Volunteers are encouraged to bring work clothes and long sleeve shirts, also needed swimsuit for the time of the 
	bathing care.
	Location:
	Oshima is located in the place of 1 hour 45 minutes by high speed boat from Takeshiba from Atami for 45 
	minutes, and it is an island of a population of about more than 10,000.  
	Two institutions are adjacent here and they provide equipment while cooperating with each other and administer it. 
	
	The island surrounded by the sea and the mountains, so volunteers might be able to enjoy hiking and the fishing.
	Each volunteer have to get into a boat from Takeshiba in Tokyo.
	URL：http://www13.ocn.ne.jp/~megu1/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 13	MENT	10.08.2008	25.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ 13 OSHIMA#2/ TOKYO
	Dates: August 10-25
	Work: MENT/SOCI
	Volunteers:   4
	Host Institution:　Musashino-kai Daini　Oshima Meguminosono 
	facilities for the mentally-disabled
	Terminal:     Takeshiba, Tokyo
	
	Background:
	Host institution, “Musashino-kai” administers many facilities for the disabled people, elderly people and orphans.
	They are accepting people who are physically or mentally disabled and need help for their daily lives. For example 
	they will take bath and have meals with the help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also 
	offered here.  The　staff are also engaged in visiting-home helper service, taking disabled people in a bath, helping
	 for meals and their daily lives. 
	Work:
	Volunteers will work at Oshima Meguminosono 2 with the full-time staff. In Meguminosono 2 there are 83 mentally-
	disabled people. Volunteers will be engaged in helping mentally-disabled people living in the home with their daily 
	routines, such as taking bath and eating meals. They may be asked to clean rooms and playing with them.
	Also volunteers will participate and help preparing some events and activities.
	What are necessary here are broad-mildness', friendliness and smile.
	Basic Japanese skill would be helpful to enjoy with people.
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory. All meals will be provided in the home. There are beds, 
	kitchenette, shower, washer and other necessary facilities in the dormitory. 
	No Internet connection available for the student in the facilities.
	Volunteers are encouraged to bring work clothes and long sleeve shirts, also needed swimsuit for the time of the 
	bathing care.
	Location:
	Oshima is located in the place of 1 hour 45 minutes by high speed boat from Takeshiba from Atami for 45 
	minutes, and it is an island of a population of about more than 10,000.   
	Two institutions are adjacent here and they provide equipment while cooperating with each other and administer it. 
	
	The island surrounded by the sea and the mountains, so volunteers might be able to enjoy
	hiking and the fishing.
	Each volunteer have to get into a boat from Takeshiba in Tokyo.
	
	URL：http://www13.ocn.ne.jp/~megu1/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 15	KIDS	11.08.2008	24.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ 15 WHOLE EARTH/SHIZUOKA
	Dates:  August 11-24
	Work:  KIDS/ECO
	Volunteers:   3
	Host Institution:　Whole Earth Nature School
	Terminal:  Narita International Airport
	
	Background:
	Host organization “Whole Earth Nature School” is a none-governmental organization established in 1982. A “nature 
	school” is a form of social movement to build a sustainable society.
	Based on philosophy” the restoration of the view of nature in Japanese style will restore the value and dignity 
	based on the richness of our minds in the society”, they conduct various nature experience programs and studies, 
	cooperation with developing countries.
	Also they carry out the program taking the trust from ministries, municipality and the company.
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will help and support the kids (aged 10-18) camp. 
	Also volunteers will join the camp with children, and can enjoy nature of Mt.Fuji.
	During the camp, volunteers will introduce your culture, such as music and dance.
	
	Accommodation:
	During the camp, volunteers will stay in tents. Other than camp, volunteers will stay in facilities for training. All 
	meals will be provided there and volunteers might be asked to help to cook with children.
	Please bring clothes for work and long sleeve shirts and pants, hat, swim suits , towels and knapsack or porch.
	If you have flashlight or headlight, please bring it.
	A sleeping bag is necessary. Motivation letter is needed for application.
	
	Location:
	Whole Earth Nature School is located at the foot of Mt.Fuji and it boasts beautiful views of Mt.Fuji which has been 
	admired as a symbol of Japan. On the day-offs, volunteers will enjoy sightseeing around this area.  The nearest 
	JR station is Nishifujinomiya station.

	
	URL: http://wens.gr.jp/english/index.html
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 17	MENT	18.08.2008	30.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ 17  GOTEMBA/ SHIZUOKA
	Dates: August 18-30
	Work: MENT/SOCI
	Volunteers:   3
	Host Institution:　Musashino-kai Sakura gakuen 
	facilities for the mentally-disabled 
	Terminal:     Narita International Airport
	
	Background:
	Host institution, "Musashino-kai" administers many facilities for the disabled people, elderly people and orphans.
	They are accepting people who are physically or mentally disabled and need help for their daily lives. For example 
	they will take bath and have meals with the help of care workers. Rehabilitation and recreation programs are also 
	offered here.  The　staff are also engaged in visiting-home helper service, taking disabled people in a bath, helping
	 for meals and their daily lives. 
	Work:
	Volunteers will work at Sakura gakuen with the full-time staff. In Sakura gakuen, there are 155 mentally-disabled 
	people. Volunteers will be engaged in helping mentally-disabled people living in the home with their daily routines, 
	such as taking bath and eating meals. They may be asked to clean buildings and mowing. Also volunteers will help 
	preparing some recreation and farming.
	And what are necessary here are broad-mildness', friendliness and smile.
	Japanese skills will be required to enjoy the project 
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the dormitory. Breakfast and dinner will be provided, Lunch should be prepared
	 or bought by themselves.
	There are beds, kitchenette, shower, washer and other necessary facilities in the dormitory. 
	No Internet connection available for the student in the facilities.
	Also volunteers need to bring indoor shoes. Motivation letter will be needed.
	Location:
	Gotenba is located in Shizuoka Pref. 100km from Tokyo and near the Mt.Fuji.
	There are 90,000 people are living in, and a lot of Self-Defense Force including the east Fuji practice ground-
	affiliated institutions in the city.
	Mt. Fuji is an eminent grand mountain in the world and it is the best height and scene in Japan.
	Volunteers can enjoy a beautiful scene, magnificent nature and natural walk, history sight-seeing.

	URL：http://www.sakura-gakuen.jp/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 19	CULT	24.08.2008	07.09.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ 19 OBUSE/ NAGANO
	Dates: August 24 – September 7
	Work: CULT/RENO
	Volunteers:   ６
	Host Organization : Obuse International Exchange Club
	Airport :  Narita International Airport
	
	Background:
	The host organization is Nagano International Friendship Club (NIFC) established in 1968, and is actively promoting
	 international exchange programs with the support of Nagano Prefecture. 
	The NIFC aims at bringing up the sense of cultural understanding among younger generation in Nagano in order to 
	have better international communication. The NIFC is offering various programs such as home-stay experiences, 
	language courses, or voluntary activities. The NIFC supported NAGANO Olympic game in 1998 by sending many 
	volunteers. Obuse branch consists of 10 members of NIFC and other local organizations as well as many 
	volunteers.
	
	Work:
	There will be various kinds of works. Volunteers will give local facilities their hands for weeding, cleaning up and 
	putting flower beds in a good condition etc.  Volunteers will also have opportunities to visit local primary and 
	secondary schools and have programs to enjoy intercultural exchange.  Please be ready to introduce your country 
	and your local cuisine.  Volunteers are required to ride a bike for transportation and to bring work clothes.  The host 
	organization, NIFC Obuse, will welcome volunteers who are healthy in mind and body, and interested in cultural 
	exchange with the Japanese people.  Motivation letter will be necessary for this project.  Volunteers need to bear 
	some cost (about \10,000) for a party and other expenses.
	
	Accommodation:
	Each volunteer will be accommodated in the local family house during the first week. They are very much 
	interested in hosting experience and individual cultural exchange. There would be a chance to stay with more than 
	one family during the camp. It would be very nice if each participant could bring small gift for the host family.  
	During the latter week, volunteers will be accommodated in public facilities all together.  
	
	Location:
	Obuse is a small town with the population of 12, 000 people. Obuse is famous as a center of Japanese traditional 
	culture such as Haiku, Bonsai, and especially for well-known "Ukiyoe" painter, Katsushika Hokusai (1760～1849 ). 
	There is also a hot spring in the town so volunteers will have a chance to enjoy it. Obuse Station is located about 
	1/2 hour by train from Nagano where you can access by Shinkansen, bullet train from Tokyo in 1and 1/2hours.
	
	URL: http://www.ala-obuse.net/company/index.html
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 4	AG/AGRI	11.08.2008	22.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ１4　　ABU/YAMAGUCHI
	Dates:August 11- 22
	Work: AGRI/ENVI/FEST
	Volunteers: ８
	Host Organization:      Abu Area Green Tourism Promotion Council
	Airport   Fukuoka　Airport/Kansai International Airport
	
	Background:
	Local organization Abu Area Green Tourism Promotion Council　is mainly promoting ecological activities to maintain
	 good environment of the area and make good use of the natural resources.  Through these activities, they aim at 
	the development of the town.
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will join various activities for local development, such as farming, forestry, cleaning of the shore.  And 
	also volunteers will help to prepare for a Japanese traditional festival “Bon-odori” and enjoy it together with the local
	 people.
	
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in Abu Ringyo Center, which is public facilities of the town.
	There is a kitchen and volunteers need to cook themselves.  Cooking stuff or cost will be provided.  
	
	Location:
	Abu is located at the west end of Honshu, the Mainland of Japan, which faces the Sea of Japan.  It has both sea 
	shore and inland mountains, which offer beautiful scenery all around the year.  This town is also famous for 
	fishery products.
	From the nearest Fukuoka Airport, it takes 3 hours to get to Abu by bus and train.
	
	Additional Information: 
	All participants are fully encouraged to bring a hat, long sleeve shirts as well as long pants for the out door work. 
	Basic Japanese skill is desirable for the communication with local people.  Motivation letter is required.

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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ 6	KIDS	12.08.2008	25.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ１6  Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village/SHIZUOKA 
	Dates:  August 12 – 25
	Work:  KIDS/YOUTH/ECO
	Volunteers: 3
	Host organization: Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village
	Airport:       Narita International Airport 
	
	Background
	Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village opened in 2007 aiming to offer various experience-based programs for kids such 
	as environmental education and creative activities. They hope that people visiting this village, regardless of their 
	age, nationality, ability and disability, learn to live together in this multi-cultural world through various programs and
	 activities.
	
	Work
	Volunteers will help in general duties to keep the facilities comfortable and clean for the visitors. They will also help
	 in the kitchen.  Also they will prepare special programs for visiting groups of kids and families.  Please bring work 
	clothes, long sleeves, swimsuit, cap and towels. Volunteers are requested to introduce their own countries by 
	showing photos and maps, teaching plays and games, singing songs or introducing recipe of their home cooking.  
	As it is the busiest season volunteers are expected to work hard, however through these works volunteers will have
	 a lot of opportunities to enjoy talking with the staff, other volunteers and visitors.
	
	Accommodation
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the facilities of this site. There are bedrooms, a kitchen, a bath, toilets and a 
	washer. All meals will be provided.  
	
	Location
	Fujisan YMCA Global Eco Village is located at the foot of Mt.Fuji and it boasts beautiful views of Mt.Fuji which has
	 been admired as a symbol of Japan. On the day-offs, volunteers will enjoy sightseeing around this area.  The 
	nearest JR stations are Shin Fuji Station or Fujinomiya Station.

	URL: http://www.yokohamaymca.org/branch/ymca_fujisan.html
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ01	CULT	25.06.2008	20.07.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ01  UTANO#1/ KYOTO 
	Dates:  June 2５ – July 20
	Work:  CULT/TOUR
	Volunteers: 2
	Host Organization:   Kyoto Youth Hostel Association
	Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel
	Airport :  Kansai International Airport
	.
	Background:
	The Utano Youth Hostel in Kyoto encourages travelers to really enjoy their stay in Kyoto, which is also a great 
	place to make new friends. Well-known for its casual, friendly atmosphere, Utano YH is the perfect　stopping 
	place for travelers who love nature, people and Kyoto. There are many sightseeing spots in the immediate area, 
	such as,The Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan-ji temple (both recognized as World Cultural 
	Heritage Sites).
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will be in charge of various duties to keep the accommodation comfortable such as working at front 
	desk as well as cleaning rooms. Also volunteers will be expected to help organize a summer camp for local 
	children, which take place in the hostel. Programs to enjoy inter-cultural exchange between the volunteers and local
	 people will be planned as well. Each participant will be encouraged to bring a few things to show their own culture to
	 local children. Participants need to have English skill to communicate with the travelers staying at the hostel. They
	 are expected to be physically strong and open to cultural diversity.  A motivation letter is needed for application. 

	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the hostel. All meals are provided there.  The hostel has a shared kitchen, a 
	washer and bathrooms. Internet access and international telephone calls are available using prepaid telephone card.
	 The kitchen is available for cooking as well, so each volunteer will be encouraged to introduce their home 
	countries’ cooking to local Japanese during the project. Vegetarian diet is also available.
	
	Location:
	Located in northwest Kyoto, Utano YH is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is also conveniently located for walks 
	to the Sagano and Arashiyama area. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get to Utano youth hostel from Kansai 
	International Airport by train and bus.

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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ02	CULT	10.07.2008	25.07.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ02   AMANOHASHIDATE/ KYOTO
	Dates:   July 10 - 25
	Work:    CULT/TOUR
	Volunteers:  2
	Sponsor:      Kyoto Youth Hostel Association
	　　　　　　　　　　　　AMANOHASHIDATE Youth Hostel
	Terminal:	Kansai International Airport
	.
	Background:
	Kyoto Youth Hostel Association was established in 1968 and since then it has been playing a significant role in a 
	field of international exchange activities in Kyoto, which is one of the most historic towns in Japan.  In order to 
	help people living in and visiting Kyoto to have better mutual understanding of foreign cultures, Kyoto Youth 
	Hostel Association hereby welcomes the volunteers from overseas in 2008.
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will be in charge of various duties to keep the accommodation comfortable such as working at front 
	desk as well as cleaning rooms. Also volunteers will be expected to help organize a summer camp for local 
	children, which takes place in the hostel.  Programs to enjoy inter-cultural exchange between the volunteers and 
	local people will be planned as well. Each participant will be encouraged to bring a few things to show their own 
	culture to local children. Participants need to have English skill to communicate with the travelers staying at the 
	hostel. Some basic Japanese skill is desirable in order to work with Japanese staff. Volunteers are expected to be 
	physically strong and open to cultural diversity.  A motivation letter is needed for application. 
	
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the hostel.  All meals are provided there.  The hostel has a shared kitchen, a 
	washer and bathrooms. Internet access is available  The kitchen is available for cooking as well, so each volunteer
	 will be encouraged to introduce their home countries’ cooking to local Japanese during the project. Vegetarian diet 
	is also available.
	
	Location:
	Amanohashidate, a famous sightseeing spot located in northeastern Kyoto has been attracting people for hundreds
	 of years by its very unique landscape. It is also known as one of the top-three best views in Japan. 
	“Amanohashidate” means “The place where the heaven, ground and sea meet”. The base town Miyazu is facing its 
	eastern side to Miyazu bay, and is surrounded by abundant nature as well as various classical architectural 
	heritage from the 16th century. Amanohashidate Youth Hostel is located in the center of the town. It takes 
	approximately 2.5 hours to get to Miyazu from Kansai International Airport by train. From Kyoto station, roughly 
	1.5 hours by pubic transport. 
	URL：http://www5.nkansai.ne.jp/hotel/hasidateyh/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ03	ENVI	18.07.2008	03.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ03   MIMASAKA/ OKAYAMA
	Dates:  7/18～8/3
	Work:  ENVI/CULT
	Volunteers:  10
	Sponsor:      Mimasaka International Exchange Association
	Terminal:   Kansai International Airport 	
	
	Background:
	Local sponsor, Mimasaka International Exchange Association（MIEA） was founded in 1998 as an activity group of 
	Mimasaka citizens. The primary aim of MIEA is to contribute to the internationalization of Mimasaka city.  109 
	volunteers from 19 countries have worked here in Mimasaka.
	Work:
	MIEA provides two kinds of work, ①cultural exchange with locals ②environmental preservation activities.
	◇Cultural exchange with locals
	①	Experience traditional Japanese culture, you have a chance to study Ikebana (the Japanese traditional art of 
	arranging cut flowers ) and Shodo (calligraphy) . ②Ｉｎｔｅｒｎａｔｉｏｎａｌ　Ｅｘｃｈａｎｇｅ　Ｍｅｅｔｉｎg - locals are 
	eagerly interested in what is going on in other countries ,so MIEA will held Conversation Seminars. 
	③Communication meetings with local children, with high school students and with aged people. ④Join in a festival 
	and dance with the locals.
	◇environmental preservation activities.	
	As part of our environmental preservation activity , you will investigate the water quality of river water and 
	maintain the river bank . You should bring suitable clothes. 
	During the camp, volunteers act by bicycle, so every participants must be　able to ride bicycle.
	Accommodation:
	During this project, each volunteer will be accommodated in the house of a local families  very interested in 
	hosting experience and cultural exchange.  Volunteers should expect and respect some house rules at each family 
	home. Breakfast and dinner will be provided by host families .  Lunch will be provided by either your host family , 
	or others associated with MIEA. 
	Location:
	MIEA is located in Mimasaka-city in Okayama prefecture, we are famous for our beautiful natural nature landscape
	 and hot springs. Sightseeing spot is the birth place Musashi Miyamoto ( 1584~1645 ) , the strongest swords man 
	handing two swords at the same time . Hayashino Station is located about 1and 1/2 hours by train ( JR Kishin line )
	 from HIMEJI city in Hyogo prefecture. Himeji Castle is one of the oldest and most beautiful in out of Japan .
	URL：http://www.analogman.ne.jp/MIEA/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ06	KIDS	26.07.2008	11.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ06   Minami Shinshu Kodomo Camp-mura/ NAGANO
	Dates:  July 26- August 11
	Work:  KIDS/YOUTH
	Volunteers: 2
	Host Organization:	Minami Shinshu Kankou Kousha
	Airport : Central Japan International Airport
	Narita  International Airport
	
	Background:
	Minami Shinshu Kankou Kousha was founded to offer special travel experiences which will deeply impress the 
	visitors in the beautiful natural surroundings of this area. This summer they will offer summer camps for kids aged
	 8 to 15 years old. The camp includes a stay in an old village from the Edo Period. Their day will start with wood 
	chopping, which is very unusual and unique experience for the children nowadays. During the camp the participants
	 will also experience various activities, such as woodwork, bamboo craft, dyeing, fishing, trekking and rafting.  
	Some Japanese students will join voluntarily as support staff. International volunteers are welcome because inter-
	cultural experiences will be another interesting part of this camp both for kids and staff.
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will help and support the participants in various activities and programs.
	Volunteers will help preparation and cleaning up of the camping site. They are recommended to bring clothes 
	suitable for various activities including swimsuit, a pair of flip-flops, and a cap. 
	
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will stay in an old house and a campsite. There is a possibility to stay with a local host family between 
	the camps.  Meals will be provided there and volunteers might be asked to help cooking. 
	
	Location:
	Minami Shinshu is located in the south of Nagano prefecture and is a big valley along the Tenryu River between 
	Minami Alps Mountains and Chuo Alps Mountains. It takes 3 hours 50 minutes by Highway Bus from Tokyo Station
	 and 1 hour 50 minutes by Highway Bus from Nagoya Station.

	
	URL: http://www.mstb.jp/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ07	KIDS	26.07.2008	07.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ07  Swiss-mura and Hiroshima/HIROSHIMA
	Dates:  July 26 – August 7
	Work:  KIDS/TEAC/PEACE
	Volunteers:  5
	Host organization:   NPO Free School Swiss-mura
	Airport:       Hiroshima Airport/Kansai International Airport 
	
	Background
	This project consists of 2 parts (Part 1: July26-Aug.5   Part 2: Aug.5-Aug.7)
	Part 1 : NPO Free School Swiss-mura is a boarding school for the students who want to get alternative education 
	for some reasons. “Free school” means “alternative school” in Japan. This school is surrounded by rich nature and 
	gives unique education to the students there. Their motto is “Work well, Eat well, and Sleep well”. There are about 
	10 students at the age of between 8 and 25. 
	Part2: Hiroshima YMCA is active in peace promotion and raising international awareness, reminding people all over 
	the world of the tragedy caused by A-bomb and the war.
	
	Work
	Part 1: Volunteers will join a class (English), sport activities and share works such as farming, baking ,some 
	carpentry as well as preparation of meals.  Volunteers will be expected to introduce your own country and its 
	culture with photos and maps.  Please bring recipes, children’s songs, and instructional memo of children’s plays 
	as well.  The students are different in ages and developmental stages. Volunteers are welcome who try to 
	understand their situation and are prepared to act together with them according to their schedule. 
	Part 2: Volunteers will visit Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and then help with the preparation of “Toro-nagashi” 
	,lantern floating ,which is hold by Hiroshima YMCA in order to commemorate A-bomb victims on August 6th.
	
	Accommodation
	Part 1: Volunteers will stay in the dormitory of this school.  There are sleeping accommodation, a bath, a kitchen 
	and a washer.  All meals will be provided.  Please bring clothes for work and sport activity, caps, long sleeves, 
	swim suits and towels.
	Part 2: Each volunteer will stay with a local host family.  A small gift for the family would be recommended.
	
	Location
	The Swiss-mura is located in the mountain area of Hiroshima prefecture 700m above the sea level. From 
	Hiroshima city, it takes about one and half hour by local train to the nearest railway station, Miyoshi. 
	Hiroshima YMCA is located in Hiroshima city, which has overcome and recovered from the tragedy of atomic 
	bombing and now is the biggest city in Chugoku-Shikoku Region. 
	URL: http://www3.ocn.ne.jp/~k1010/index-frame.html
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ08	KIDS	26.07.2008	08.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ08  HAGI /YAMAGUCHI
	Dates:   July 26 – August 8
	Work:  KIDS/TEAC/FEST
	Volunteers: 5
	Host organization:   Hagi Kouen Gakuin School
	                       
	Airport:       Yamaguchi Ube Airport/ Iwami Airport/
	Kansai International Airport 
	
	Background
	This project consists of 2 parts (Part 1: July26-Aug.1   Part 2: Aug.1-Aug.8)
	Part 1 : Hagi Kouen Gakuin Junior & Senior Highschool offers Summer English Program for the local primary 
	school pupils and junior high school students. 
	Part2: Hagi city is planning to offer inter-cultural experiences to its people by accepting international volunteers. 
	Work
	Part 1: Volunteers will help to prepare “Summer English Program” of this school and join the classes to give the 
	attendants opportunities to communicate in English. For the inter-cultural exchange, volunteers will be requested to 
	introduce countries as well as cultures of their own. with photos and maps.  Please bring recipes, children’s songs, 
	and instructional memo of children’s plays as well.  Volunteers are also asked to clean the facilities where they 
	stay. 
	Part 2:Volunteers will help preparation of the summer festival and enjoy it with local people.(Aug.1-3).  After the 
	festival, volunteers will help the local people in farming or cleaning of the shore.
	
	Accommodation
	Part 1: Volunteers will stay in the facilities of near-by Catholic Church. There are bedrooms, a bath ,toilets, a 
	kitchen and a washer.  Volunteers will cook breakfast and dinner by themselves.  Lunch will be provided at the 
	school.  Please bring clothes for sport activity, caps, long sleeves, swim suits and towels.
	Part 2: Volunteers will have a chance to stay with local host families for a night or two. Otherwise they will be 
	accommodated in public facilities of the city, where they have to cook by themselves.  A small gift for the family 
	would be recommended.
	
	Location
	Hagi is located in Yamaguchi prefecture, in the west part of Honshu, the Mainland of Japan and faces the Sea of 
	Japan.
	It is a small local city with population of 55,000. There still remain historical monuments from the Edo period. It is 
	also famous for producing political leaders during the Meiji Restoration and afterwards.
	It takes 80 minutes by bus from the nearest Shinkansen station, Shin Yamaguchi.  
	
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ09	YOUTH	26.07.2008	08.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ09  HACHINOHE & NOHEJI /AOMORI
	Dates:  July 26 – August 8
	Work:  YOUTH/FEST/CULT
	Volunteers:	5
	Host organization: Part 1:NPO Shiki-no-Sato, supporting center for the handicapped people
	                           Part 2:Residents’ Association of Makado
	Airport:       Narita International Airport 
	
	Background
	This project consists of 2 parts (Part 1: July26-Aug.4   Part 2: Aug.4-Aug.8)
	Part 1:  NOP Shiki-no-Sato offers welfare service for the handicapped people living in this area aiming at a 
	comfortable society for everyone.  Through works like farming and gardening, and living in the same community, 
	the handicapped people live their life and link with the society.
	Part2:   Noheji is a small rural town facing Aomori Bay and surrounded by mountains.  They are pleased to accept 
	international volunteers to enjoy inter-cultural exchange. 
	Work
	Part 1: Volunteers will help in maintenance work of the facilities. They will help weeding in the rice field or cropping 
	vegetables. Volunteers will help preparation of “Sanja-Matsuri”, a summer festival, and enjoy it with local people.  
	There is maintenance work of the Print Museum opened at the closed school building.  
	Part 2: Volunteers will help the local people weeding in rice field or cropping vegetables.
	They will also help catching scallops on a boat. They will be asked to clean temples and shrines.  They are also 
	expected to have an exchange program with local kids. They will help local people with the preparation of “Gion-
	Matsuri”.
	As described above there are varieties of voluntary works offered, so this project is suitable for the volunteers 
	who are full of curiosity. Please bring work clothes, long sleeves, cap and towels. Volunteers are requested to 
	introduce their own countries by showing photos and maps, teaching plays and games, singing songs or introducing
	 recipe of their home cooking.  
	Accommodation
	Part 1: Volunteers will stay in the facilities of Shiki-no-Sato. There are bedrooms, a bath, toilets, a kitchen and a 
	washer.  Volunteers will cook breakfast and dinner by themselves.  Lunch will be provided at the voluntary work 
	place. On weekend volunteers will stay with local families. Part 2: Volunteers will stay with local host families. 
	Lunch will be provided at the voluntary work place.  A small gift for the family would be recommended.
	
	Location
	Hachinohe and Noheji are located in Aomori　prefecture、which is the northernmost part of Honshu, the Mainland of
	 Japan. Hachinohe is the end station of the JR Tohoku Shinkansen and to Noheji, it will take another 30minutes on 
	the JR Tohoku Line.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ11	CULT	01.08.2008	15.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ11 HIGASHI SHIRAKAWAMURA/ GIFU
	Dates:August 1 – 15
	Work:CULT/RENO
	Volunteers:   15
	Host organization:Higashi Shirakawa-mura Board of Education
	Airport : Central Japan International Airport
	
	Background:
	Higashi Shirakawa-mura Board of Education offers this program in cooperation with Nagoya University of 
	Commerce & Business Administration and invites international volunteers to this small village which is not so 
	famous but has many nice places and attractive things. It is a great opportunity to enjoy Japanese traditional 
	pastoral scene and life!  Villagers are not used to foreign people and this is a good chance for them to know other 
	people and culture.
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will visit junior high school to have inter-cultural exchange activities, for instance to play sports 
	together, to cook together, to enjoy Origami or Calligraphy together with the students.  Volunteers will join Kids 
	Canoeing program along the nearby river and help them. Also they will help local people prepare and organize a 
	summer dancing festival and actively work for the event.  They will clean up shrines.  Moreover, volunteers will 
	have a chance to experience of cutting trees in the forest. Forestry is traditional local industry of this area.  Basic 
	Japanese knowledge will be required for the communication with the villagers.
	
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the additional rooms of the Kanda Shrine. There is no bed and sleeping bag is 
	necessary.  It has a shared kitchen and the participants will be expected to cook by themselves for breakfast and 
	dinner. Lunch will be provided at voluntary work places. It is also equipped with a washer and a shower room. No 
	internet access provided in the facility. No telephone that can make international call either. 
	
	Location:
	Higashi Shirakawa-mura is located in the central part of Japan, near the Hida Mountains which are very famous for
	 its beautiful scenery among climbers and tourists. Also volunteers may have a chance to visit "Shirakawago" 
	which is newly registered to The World Heritage. This is the place for nature lovers!
	Additional Information: 
	All participants are fully encouraged to bring work clothes including long sleeves and long pants, work shoes, a cap,
	 gloves and towels to work in the forest nearby the project site. Occasionally volunteers have to do their work 
	outside under burning sun.  Water bottle and repellent are also useful. 
	URL: http://www.vill.higashishirakawa.gifu.jp/
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ18	MENT	19.08.2008	30.08.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ18 KENBUCHI/ HOKKAIDO
	Dates: August 19 – 30
	Work: MENT/ART/MANU
	Volunteers:    ３
	Host Organization:	Kenbuchi Nishihara Gakuen
	Airport:   Chitose Airport/Narita International Airport
	
	Background:
	Kenbuchi Nishihara Gakuen is a school for mentally challenged people founded in 1980 as "a place where everyone
	 gets together". This school has workshops for productive or creative activities such as processing agricultural 
	products, ceramic art, woodwork, fabric craft and so on in order to support those people to have better link with the
	 local society. 
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will help mentally challenged people from 18 to 75 years old in their works producing woodwork, 
	ceramics or fabric crafts and enjoy these activities together. Volunteers are expected to join them in their creative 
	activities, such as painting, craft and music as well as recreational activities. Volunteers will also help the school 
	staff in various duties to carry on daily routines. Basic Japanese skill would be helpful, however it is not the must, 
	because most of them do not speak well. What are necessary here are broad-mindedness, friendliness and smile.  
	Volunteers with strong interest in Japanese culture and welfare are welcome. Bringing some items representing 
	each participant’s country is fully encouraged for cultural activities. A Motivation letter will be welcomed for 
	application. 
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the guesthouse which is furnished with a bed in each room. Also it has a 
	shared kitchen, a washer and a shower room in the building. Internet access is available in the main office. Meals 
	are provided 3 times a day at no cost however volunteers are welcomed to use the kitchen to cook by 
	themselves. Participants are encouraged to bring work clothes including something warm since the weather can be 
	cold mornings and evenings even during the summer time. 
	Also, there are only Japanese rest rooms for men. 
	Location:
	Hokkaido, where the town of Kenbuchi is located, is the biggest and northernmost prefecture in Japan. It is also 
	known as the 21st largest island in the world with abundant nature and a number of national parks. Hokkaido 
	attracts millions of tourists from other regions in Japan not only by the vast wilderness the island possesses but 
	also by its breezy, dry climate in summer and the mountain ranges covered by beautiful crystal powder in winter. 
	Kenbuchi is a small town with the population of 4000 located in north central part of the prefecture. This place 
	offers wonderful environment for outdoor activities, and is also famous for Lavender flower fields. The nearest 
	airport is Chitose, and from there it roughly takes 1 hour to get to the town by public transportation. Volunteers 
	may fly over there via either Narita or Kansai International Airport. Direct flights from Korea to Chitose are also 
	available.   
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ20	CULT	25.08.2008	14.09.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ20 UTANO#2/ KYOTO 
	Dates: Aug 25 – Sept 14
	Work: CULT/TOUR
	Volunteers: 2
	Host Organization: Kyoto Youth Hostel Association
	Kyoto Utano Youth Hostel
	Airport: Kansai International Airport
	.
	Background:
	The Utano Youth Hostel in Kyoto encourages travelers to really enjoy their stay in Kyoto, which is also a great 
	place to make new friends. Well-known for its casual, friendly atmosphere, Utano YH is the perfect　stopping 
	place for travelers who love nature, people and Kyoto. There are many sightseeing spots in the immediate area, 
	such as,The Kinkakuji (Temple of the Golden Pavilion) and Ryoan-ji temple (both recognized as World Cultural 
	Heritage Sites).
	
	Work:
	Volunteers will be in charge of various duties to keep the accommodation comfortable such as working at front 
	desk as well as cleaning rooms. Also volunteers will be expected to help organize a summer camp for local 
	children, which takes place in the hostel. Programs to enjoy inter-cultural exchange between the volunteers and 
	local people will be planned as well. Each participant will be encouraged to bring a few things to show their own 
	culture to local children. Participants need to have English skill to communicate with the travelers staying at the 
	hostel. They are expected to be physically strong and open to cultural diversity. A motivation letter is needed for 
	application. 
	
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in the hostel. All meals are provided there.  The hostel has a shared kitchen, a 
	washer and bathrooms. Internet access and international telephone calls are available using prepaid telephone card.
	 The kitchen is available for cooking as well, so each volunteer will be encouraged to introduce their home 
	countries’ cooking to local Japanese during the project. Vegetarian diet is also available.
	
	Location:
	Located in northwest Kyoto, Utano YH is surrounded by beautiful nature. It is also conveniently located for walks 
	to the Sagano and Arashiyama area. It takes approximately 2.5 hours to get to Utano youth hostel from Kansai 
	International Airport by train and bus.

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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	CIEEJ21	MENT	01.09.2008	05.09.2008	18+
	description
	CIEEJ21 KUNIMI/ YAMANASHI
	Dates: August 31 – September 5 
	Work: MENT/CULT
	Volunteers:   2
	Host Organization: Kunimi-En 
	Airport:  Narita International Airport
	
	Background:
	Kunimi-En is a school/home for mentally challenged people founded in 1996 as "a big home for mutual help". The 
	main aim of this school is to provide independent living space for mentally handicapped people, regarding them as 
	individuals who live comfortably and liberally as in their own home. All staff are trying to focus on not only to 
	enrich the services they are providing there but also to introduce their welfare programs and activities to local 
	people.   
	
	Work:
	Each volunteer will help people (from 22 to 72 years old) both inside and outside of the school. Besides helping 
	daily routine such as cleaning and their own duties, volunteers will be expected to take part in social activities 
	mentioned above to share their opinions on Japanese welfare or their impression on what they have been 
	experiencing both in Japan and their own countries. Volunteers and residents will be working together on some 
	activities such as drawing, gardening etc.  There also will be an opportunity to introduce your country and cook the 
	dishes of your own country. Bring something symbolizing your country and the recipe!! Volunteers should be kind 
	to handicapped people, be interested in social welfare, and willing to do what is needed. Basic Japanese skill would 
	be very helpful to enjoy this project. A motivation letter is required for application. Please bring a Japanese 
	dictionary which will help better understanding.
	
	Accommodation:
	Volunteers will be accommodated in a Ryokan(Japanese style hotel) near Kunimi-En. At Kunimi-en they will provide
	 2 meals a day (lunch and dinner) but volunteers need to buy breakfast by themselves, the cost of which Kunimi-
	en will pay the facility has bedrooms, a washer and a shared bathroom. It also has an internet access and a 
	telephone for international call.  
	Location:
	Kunimi-En is located about half an hour by train from Kofu city in Yamanashi prefecture. From there you can see 
	the highest & sacred Mt. Fuji with the Japan South Alps as background.  This place is also famous for a rapid Fuji 
	river and its landscape depicted in 
	famous Japanese printing "Ukiyoe" by Katsushika Hokusai (1760～1849). Also, Pacific Ocean is only 1.5 hour 
	away by driving.
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	Alliance	Japan	ICE/50	AG/AGRI	02.08.2008	17.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/50  Namino  (Kumamoto)  02/08-17/08  AGRI, FEST, KIDS  12 vols. (6 int.)
	Organized together with a local group formed for this project by various people, such as local governmental staffs,
	 craft man and farmers, since 98.  The terrible religious Group "Oom", who caused a poison gas crime in Tokyo in 
	95, had try to live here BEFORE 95 though local people had been very against.  Now, here is COMPLETELY 
	SAFE, all of they have left away but the area is still damaged by a bad image, so they want to revive an 
	activated community by utilizing international workcamps!
	W: We will be divided into 4-5 groups, help local farmers such as cutting bushes and harvesting vegetable.  We will
	 prepare/ run/ clean the local summer festival.  We will also join Kid’s camp, which will be held in this village for few
	 days.
	S: Activation of local communities by utilizing former school.  Bring some info.!
	A: Walking Center (base for environmental education).  SB!  CV
	L: Namino is a very beautiful village and in the center of Kyushu Island about 110km southeast of Fukuoka.  It is 
	located near the border with Oita and Kumamoto prefectures.
	T: Fukuoka (5 hours by train).  From Osaka, 9 hours by bullet train or 13 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Home stay, hiking on the mountain, hot spring, etc.
	SR: Interest in agriculture and the project of the workcamp.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	SCI	Japan	JP-SCI 5.3	ENVI	03.08.2008	17.08.2008	16-26
	description
	Begin: 03/08, 2008 End: 17/08, 2008
	Children, teenagers, elderly people
	JP-SCI 5.3
	10 vols /15
	KOSUGI FARM (Yamanashi）
	The farm is located in the mountain area 100 km west of Tokyo. In 1997, the first workcamp started with the 
	construction of a shelter for dropouts from schooling in the local community. The project is recently providing local
	 community programs for mixed age group to learn how to harmonize with environment. The new plan has been 
	proposed and coordinated by local activists involving farmers to create a play-ground where children can find 
	themselves closer to the nature.
	W: 	The work includes clearing and grubbing forest to improve the environment. Using the lumber obtained from 
	the forest, volunteers make play equipment for kids. (There may be some change.)
	S:   Discuss and experience how volunteers work in a relief workcamp in developing area and/ or in critical living 
	conditions.  In order to participate in Bon Odori Festival volunteers learn Bon Odori (folk dance). 
	A: 	An old, simple Japanese-style house with a kitchen where the volunteers cook by 
	themselves. 
		A traditional iron bath, a flush toilet and washing facilities are available. 
		Bring sleeping bag, Warm clothes for a chilly climate(below 20 degrees C at night). 
	L:   Japanese / English
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/09-01	ENVI	02.01.2008	13.01.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/09-01  Shirakami 7  (Aomori)  02/01/2009-13/01/2009  ENVI  5 vols. (3 int.)
	Organized together with Shirakami Nature School (SNS).  For the background of Mt.Shirakami, 
	please see NICE/33!  They have a summer vacation program with 25 kids aged 7-12 where they play, 
	cook and live in the nature as they plan to grow their independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, and 
	want to put global colors which grow understanding and passion toward different cultures.  We need to 
	be ready to spend 24 hours with them during this period except some free days. 
	W: We will first have an orientation to understand the aims and the objectives.  Then, we will help and 
	live together with kids all the time in the summer program, such as supporting activities, teaching 
	songs, sleeping and showing your culture, performance.  You need to respect their ways!
	S: Life of kids in each country and its activities.  Bring some info.!
	A: A very simple house.  SB!  CV
	L: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area
	(130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). 
	T: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus)
	LA: Excursion of Mt. Shirakami, exchange parties, etc.
	
	SR: Volunteers should love kid and have responsibilities, group cooperativeness and motivation!  Specialist of 
	games, songs, cooks & similar types of experience is very welcome.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/12	ENVI	22.05.2008	21.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/12  Shirakami  (Aomori)  05/22-21/08  ENVI  1 vols. 
	Host organization is Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS), founded in 1993. The Shirakami Mountains 
	is a huge area and one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech trees.  It was 
	registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993 and SMPS wants to help preserving the natural beauty of the 
	Mountains.  They run a nature center where visitors can learn about Shirakam and its nature and want to develop 
	the center and its program with volunteers.  International workcamps will be also held 4 times (See NICE/33, 35, 43
	 & 56) there during the program.
	W: Preparing and running International workcamps as a workcamp leader.  We’ll do various types of nature 
	conservation works such as cutting glasses and planting trees with the villagers.  We will also have a Kids camp 
	during the workcamp.  Supporting Center’s program and guide for visitors. 
	S: Nature school in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: A stuff house.  Cooking with other staffs.
	L: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area
	(130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). 
	T: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus)
	SR: Asian Volunteer only. Speaking Good Japanese and English.  Workcamp experience.  High motivation for 
	environmental works and being camp leader.
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/31	ENVI	30.05.2008	12.06.2008	18-26
	description
	NICE/31  Shirakawa-Go  (Gifu)  30/05-12/06  ENVI  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with Toyota Shirakawa-Go Eco Institute (TSEI) since 2006. This NPO run by some 
	environmental NPOs, the local government and TOYOTA since 2005.  It has 172 ha of land and 
	organize various types of nature protection, cultural activities and nature discovery programs.  They 
	expect voluntary power and fresh wind to the workcamp, for example, to improve the sanctuary (edible 
	glass garden) for endangered Gifu butterflies by enabling flowers grown more easily.
	W: We’ll do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) Cutting glasses to improve ecological 
	richness of the forest, 2) Planting trees with the villagers to recover the forest in the hill of soils which
	was produced by the big road construction and 3) Improving the sanctuary for the butterflies. 
	S: Merits and demerits as the World Heritages and future plan of TSEI.  Bring some info.!
	P: International cooking parties, excursions, etc.
	A: A house with a steep rafter roof (World heritage!!) and Employee’s lodgings.  SB!  MP
	L: A small, mountain village famous for its beautiful and traditional buildings registered as the World 
	Cultural Heritage by UNESCO in 1995.  96% of the land is forest here!  2 hours from Takayama.
	T: Nagoya (3 hours by express train & bus).  From Tokyo, 7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus.
	Q: Motivation to nature protection
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/33	ENVI	24.05.2008	01.06.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/33  Shirakami 2  (Aomori)  24/05-01/06  ENVI  7 vols. (4 int.)
	Organized together with Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS) since 06.  The Shirakami Mountains is a 
	huge mountainous area and one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech 
	trees.  It was registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993 and SMPS aims to help preserving the natural beauty 
	of the Shirakami Mountains, so we try to maintain this forest by the global voluntary power!
	W: We will do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) Cutting glasses to improve ecological 
	richness of the forest and 2) Maintain the forest with the villagers.  We will also help local farmers.  Part of 
	Greening Asia.
	S: Similar kind of activities in each country and Greening Asia.  Bring some info.!
	A: A simple house.  SB!  CV
	L: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area (130,000 
	hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). 
	T: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus)
	LA: Exchange parties, excursion, etc.
	SR: volunteers must be prepared to work outside in good and bad weather and have motivation to actively work in 
	the forests with local people!
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/35	ENVI	22.06.2008	30.06.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/35  Shirakami 3  (Aomori)  22/06-30/06  ENVI  7 vols. (4 int.)
	Organized together with Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS) since 06.  The Shirakami Mountains is a 
	huge mountainous area and one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech 
	trees.  It was registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993 and SMPS aims to help preserving the natural beauty 
	of the Shirakami Mountains, so we try to maintain this forest by the global voluntary power!
	
	S: Similar kind of activities in each country and Greening Asia.  Bring some info.!
	A: A simple house.  SB!  CV
	L: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area (130,000 
	hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). 
	T: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus)
	LA: Exchange parties, excursion, etc.
	SR: volunteers must be prepared to work outside in good and bad weather and have motivation to actively work in 
	the forests with local people!
	
	W: We will also support to organize a symposium about the Shirakami Mountains.
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/36	AG/AGRI	25.06.2008	08.07.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/36  Maki 1  (Nagano)  25/06-08/07  AGRI  8 vols. (4 int.)
	Organized together with Maki Farm of Kyodo Gakusha (KG) since 00.  KG is a NPO running 5 organic farming 
	communities in Japan where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, those who want to 
	learn farming, etc. in order to change our society from competitive to cooperative.  Maki Farm has 5-10 members 
	and is located in a very isolated area (not accessible for cars and we have to walk 4 km in the mountains), so once
	 it became an abandon village in 1970s.
	W: We will help their organic farming (weeding in rice and vegetable fields, planting vegetables, taking care of 
	goats and chicken) and also carry the things from the town, renovate the trails, help their house work, etc.  Be 
	ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and hard.
	S: Similar type of communities in each country and their networking.  Bring some info.!
	A: Building for volunteers in the farm.  CV.  SB!  There are some gas, electricity and water!
	L: Very isolated, but beautiful place near “Japanese Northern Alps”.  About 900 meters asl.
	There are something remained here that most of Japanese areas have lost in modernization.
	T: From Tokyo, 4 hours by express train or 8-10 hours by bus and train.
	LA: Visit to the elementary school, foot ball and baseball (optional), exchange party, etc.
	SR: Physically strength.  Agricultural or architectural skills are welcome!  Motivation letter is needed!
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/37	ENVI	27.06.2008	10.07.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/37  Special G8 Workcamp  (Hokkaido)  27/06-10/07  ENVI  10 vols. (7 int.)
	Newly organized together with Hokkaido International exchange Foundation (HIF), CCIVS, NVDA in strong 
	cooperation with UNESCO and many others.  G8 Summit will be held in Toyako, Hokkaido in 07-09 July and this is 
	a special project to the summit 7 years after the similar practice in Italy.  We aim to promote actions to prevent 
	climate change all over the world and international voluntary service by utilizing this opportunity.  Tanabata is a 
	Japanese traditional custom to hang wish on bamboo trees.
	W: We will mainly promote WTA (World Tanabata Action) to plant seeds/ seedlings and write “my action” on the 
	papers, in elementary schools, Indigenous people’s Summit, Alternative Summit by NGOs, etc. and make an art 
	by the papers collected from all over the world to be submitted to G8/ UN leaders..
	S: Global warming.  Bring some info.!
	A: Mountain hut, forest center, public building, etc.  Be ready to simple conditions!  SB!  Often CV
	L: Some places of Hokkaido (Toyako, Nibutani, Noboribetsu, etc. and possibly Sapporo for one day).
	We will move a lot that is hard, but also can enjoy many sights.
	T: Sapporo (3 hours by bus or train from Toyako)
	LA: Exchange parties with indigenous people/ NGO activists/ youth, hot spring, etc.
	SR: ONLY vols. from G8 countries (Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, UK, USA).
	Participants need to be ready to enjoy a very hard schedule to move the places (sometimes by bicycle!) and try 
	to promote WTA in their countries beforehand with their sending organizations.
	Active members of Workcamp Organizations are specially welcome!  Motivation letter is needed!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/38	ENVI	15.07.2008	28.07.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/38  Kurikoma 2  (Miyagi)  15/07-28/07  ENVI, AGRI, ARTS  4 vols. (3 int.)
	Organized together with Kurikoma Plateau Nature School (KPNS) founded in 1996 since 06.  KPNS reviews 
	relations of humans and nature, and is offering the place where happier life can come.  They provide various 
	nature-oriented courses, eco-tour, kids programs and independence support of the student who has difficult 
	background.  They have the eco-village plan, and environment-friendly life is practiced there for sustainable 
	society.
	W: We will do the various works needed in the KPNS and area such as farming and construction work.  It will be 
	physically hard work.  We will prepare/ run/ clean the local summer festival.  Volunteers will help with activities with
	 the youth aged 18-25 years who has difficult background.  
	S: Unique nature school in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: Log cabin.  SB!  CV
	L: Center of Tohoku area, north part of Japan.  Kurikoma specified for the quasi-national park can enjoy the beech 
	wood and the alpine plant in all seasons.  There is a snow of 2 meters in Feb & Mar.
	T: Tokyo (3 hours by bullet train or 9 hours by bus)
	LA: Exchange parties, excursion, etc.
	SR: The site is a no smoking area.  Volunteers should not have any remarks on diet.  They are have very 
	motivated to work with youth.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/39	AG/AGRI	18.07.2008	25.07.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/39  Aya  (Miyazaki)  18/07-25/07  AGRI, ARTS  6 vols. (3 int.)
	Organized together with a local group formed for this project that mainly consists of the local organic farmers and 
	staffs of Center to Promote Organic since 99.  This town is quite famous for promoting organic farming.  In spite 
	of such wonderful natural heritages, the population has been decreased, especially children are very few, so the 
	main problem of Aya today is aging.  We aim to activate the area by workcamps.
	W: We will be divided into 2-3 groups, help local farmers such as cutting bushes and harvesting vegetables.  We 
	will prepare/ run/ clean the local summer festival.  There are possibilities to do some other community works.
	S: Attractive city planning.  Bring some info.!
	A: Public hall.  SB!  CV.
	L: South east of Kyushu Island.  About 190 km of Fukuoka.  This town is quite famous for promoting organic 
	farming and eco-tourism by leadership of the mayor and some others.
	T: Fukuoka (6 hours by bus).  From Osaka, 11 hours by bullet train or 16 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Sports, exchange program with kids, etc.
	SR: Interest in Japanese local community.  Volunteers need to be able to ride a bicycle, and should not have any 
	remarks on diet.
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/40	KIDS	20.07.2008	16.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/40  Kuromatsunai  (Hokkaido)  20/07-16/08  KIDS  6 vols. (3 int.)
	Organized together with Buna-no-mori Shizen Gakko (nature school with beech forests) since 03.  BSG was started 
	in 1998 to promote quality and quantity of ecological education for kids and run various kinds of kids programs.  
	They have a summer vacation program around 27/07-15/08 with about  20-25 kids aged 8-15 where they enjoy 
	canoe, playing in the coast and river, camping, etc. and want to put global colors which should grow understanding 
	and passion to different cultures in those kids.
	W: We will help to run this summer program by playing with kids, running cultural programs such as teaching your 
	dance, songs, arts, sports, games, cooking, etc. and helping house works such as cleaning and cooking with 
	professional staffs and other vols.  You won’t have much free time.
	S: Life of kids in each country to be introduced to the kids there.  Bring some info.!
	A: Old school (you will sleep in the same rooms with the kids by turns).  SB!  CV
	L: South west of Hokkaido island.  Full of beautiful nature with national reserve of beech forests, a river and 
	wetland.  Main industry is cattle farming.  
	T: Sapporo (2 hours by express train).  From Tokyo, 13 hours by bullet train or 32 hours by ship.
	LA: Exchange parties, excursion, etc.
	SR: High motivation to work with kids all day and to run outdoor activities even in rain.  Similar  types of 
	experience and Japanese speaking skill are welcome!  Motivation letter is needed!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/41	KIDS	20.07.2008	31.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/41  Yasuoka  (Nagano)  20/07-31/08  KIDS  5 vols. (2 int.)
	Organized together with Green Wood (GW) since 07.  GW is a local NPO established in 1993 to promote education 
	of children by experience in nature.  They run a school for students from cities, first aid classes, kids exchange 
	projects in the northeast Asia and various types of children’s nature experience camps for community planning.  
	They have many staff members and also short term volunteers (for several days), but need a few longer term 
	volunteers to run the summer program stably.
	W: We will assist to run various types of 3-10 days children’s summer camps such as playing with kids, managing
	 safety, food and other stuffs, helping kids to cook, preparing and cleaning the places.  We will be separated to 
	each program to work with local staff, so don’t expect to be there as a group.
	S: Kids play scheme in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: Tents in the camping site.  SB!  CV with kids and the staff.
	L: The south edge of Nagano prefecture and 80% of the village land is forests.  40% of 2,000 inhabitants are aged 
	65 or more.  They have rich nature and a lot of fruit farms!
	T: Tokyo, 5-6 hours by highway bus and slow train
	LA: Various enjoyable programs with children, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Very high motivation to work with kids all day and run outdoor activities even in rain.  Good Japanese 
	language and a motivation letter is needed!  You are welcome to come even earlier.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/42	KIDS	23.07.2008	25.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/42  Kodomo-mura 1  (Oita)  23/07-25/08  KIDS  12 vols. (6 int.)
	Organized since 98 together with Kodomo-mura Project. They run Summer Vacation Kids Program called " Kodomo-
	mura" (Kids Village = KV) with 30 kids aged 8-15 every year where they play, cook and live in the nature as they 
	plan to grow their independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, and want to put global colors which grow 
	understanding and passion toward different cultures.  We need to be ready to spend 24 hours with them for this 
	period except some free days. 
	W: We will first have an orientation to understand the aims and the objectives.  Then, we will help and 
	live together with kids in KV such as supporting activities, teaching songs, sleeping and showing your 
	culture.  The kids will try to plan the schedule by themselves, so you will need to respect their ways!
	S: Life of kids in each country and its activities.  Bring some info.!
	A: A community center and Tents.  SB!  CV but sometimes MP
	L: Small village in the mountains, in the very center of Kyushu Island.
	T: Fukuoka.  From Osaka, 9 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Excursion, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Volunteers should love kids and speak/ understand some Japanese language.  Responsibilities, group 
	cooperativeness and motivation are necessary!  Specialist of games, songs, cooks & similar types of experience 
	is very welcome.  Motivation letter is needed!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/43	KIDS	24.07.2008	03.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/43  Shirakami 4  (Aomori)  24/07-03/08  KIDS  7 vols. (4 int.)
	Organized together with Shirakami Nature School (SNS).  For the background of Mt.Shirakami, 
	please see NICE/33!  They have a summer vacation program with 25 kids aged 7-12 where they play, 
	cook and live in the nature as they plan to grow their independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, and 
	want to put global colors which grow understanding and passion toward different cultures.  We need to 
	be ready to spend 24 hours with them during this period except some free days. 
	W: We will first have an orientation to understand the aims and the objectives.  Then, we will help and 
	live together with kids all the time in the summer program, such as supporting activities, teaching 
	songs, sleeping and showing your culture, performance.  You need to respect their ways!
	S: Life of kids in each country and its activities.  Bring some info.!
	A: A very simple house.  SB!  CV
	L: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area
	(130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). 
	T: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus)
	LA: Excursion of Mt. Shirakami, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Volunteers should love kids and speak/ understand some Japanese language.  Responsibilities, group 
	cooperativeness and motivation are necessary!  Specialist of games, songs, cooks & similar types of experience 
	is very welcome.  Motivation letter is needed!.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/44	FEST	26.07.2008	08.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/44  Takane  (Gifu)  26/07-08/08  FEST, ELDE, AGRI  15 vols. (7 int.)
	Organized together with a local government since 00.  As well as many other mountain villages, depopulation is 
	serious here.  The population has been decreased to only 650, so they started to organize “the biggest bonfire 
	festival in Japan“ in late 90s but lack people to help preparation and running, so the workcamp has been 
	appreciated as inevitable voluntary power for it.  Also, elders who still maintain the landscape nearly alone in each 
	area have been so happy to our activities with them!
	W: We will 1) mainly help to prepare/ run/ clean the biggest bonfire festival (we may also make acrylic sponges 
	and sell them to support other Asian countries!), 2) help elderly people by cutting fire woods and by working in the 
	day-care center and 3) work in the corn fields, one of new special products.
	S: Best practice to revive depopulated areas in each country and their networking.  Bring some info.!
	A: Village center.  You will enjoy a hot spring every day near the center!  SB!  CV.
	L: About 450 km west of Tokyo.  The nearest town is Takayama, a popular tourist town with traditional streets and 
	architectures.  World heritage of Shirakawa-go is also not too far.
	T: Nagoya (3 hours by express train).  From Tokyo, 5 hours by bullet train or 8 hours by bus.
	LA: Exchange parties with the local youth group, visit to the junior high school. excursion, etc.
	SR: Motivation to activate the village
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/45	AG/AGRI	27.07.2008	09.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/45  Showa-mura 1  (Fukushima)  27/07-09/08  AGRI  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with Terakoya-Hojyosha.  They run an alternative school where they host kids who could not go
	 to school because of many different reasons.  This Showa-mura is a rural village and surrounded by rich nature, 
	but has been facing on serious depopulation, and the number of vacant house and abandoned farms has been 
	increasing rapidly.  So, this group has been trying to restore and animating this area.  
	W: Helping local farms, flower farms, planning, preparing.  They cultivate abandoned farms and repair abandoned 
	school buildings, they want to develop these activities with volunteers.  Participating in several local events.
	S: Organizing nature activities.  Please bring some information of nature school in your country. 
	A: Building in abandoned school.  Cooking with other volunteers by turn.  
	L: Showa village, a small village in forest area, the population is about 19,000.  There is a hot spring in the village. 
	
	T: Tokyo ( 5 hours from Tokyo by bus)
	LA: Excursion, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Interest in agriculture and the project of the workcamp
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/46	KIDS	18+
	description
	NICE/46  Ayagami  (Kagawa)  end of Jul - end of Aug  KIDS  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with local NPO “Ayagami Kodomo no sato, international school” since 2007, People moves to 
	big cities, reduced birthrate and aging of population are serious problem especially small town. There were several 
	elementary schools in this town, but schools were elimination and consolidation, some of them were closed. So 
	they restart new style school that kids can have experiences in a natural environment, farming, taking care of 
	animals etc…
	W: Making three house that is 300 years old, supporting and taking care of kids programs like swimming in the 
	river, taking care of animals, studying. Farming in the school garden and cooking with local food. Please brig your 
	national game that can play with Kids. 
	S: Similar kind of activities about free school in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: School. CV, SB!
	L: 160 km south west of Osaka, It is Shikoku area
	T: Osaka(6 hours by train). From Tokyo, 4 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Exchange parties, Nature experience, etc.
	SR: Those who like kids and are very motivated to work with kids and run outdoor activities
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/47A	AG/AGRI	01.08.2008	10.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/47A  Un-nan A  (Shimane)  01/08-10/08  AGRI, FEST  13 teen vols. (3 int.)
	Organized together with a local group formed for this project since 06.  We started an international 
	teenage workcamp in Japan since 05, aiming to give them chances to understand about different cultures  and 
	build international friendship.  In this area, the population has been decreased and especially, children are very 
	few, so the main problem today is aging.  We aim to activate this area by the global voluntary power!  
	W: We will help the local farmers by such as cutting bushes, harvesting vegetables together with them.  We will 
	also prepare/ run/ clean the local summer festival.  There are possibilities to do some other community work.
	S: The youth issues and education in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: Public house.  SB!  CV
	L: Un-nan is located in the east part of Shimane prefecture, the area of highlands about 100 km from Matsue-city. 
	 It is a small city with the population of about 50,000.
	T: Osaka (5 hours by train).  From Tokyo, 8 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Exchange parties, excursions, sports festival, etc.
	SR: Only 15-18 years old
	PF: The additional fee of 20,000 yen should be paid on your arrival directly.
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/47B	KIDS	01.08.2008	10.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/47B  Un-nan B  (Shimane)  01/08-10/08  KIDS, AGRI, FEST  5 adult vols. (3 int.)
	Same as NICE/47A Unnan A.  We would like to involve international adult volunteers as staff to make smoothly 
	communication and exchange between teenager participants.
	W: We will first have an orientation to understand the aims and the objectives.  Then, in the workcamp, the adult 
	volunteers will help and live together with teenager all the time such as supporting activities and showing your 
	culture and organizing some of activities for intercultural learning.
	S: The youth issues and education in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: Public house.  SB!  CV
	L: Un-nan is located in the east part of Shimane prefecture, the area of highlands about 100 km from Matsue-city. 
	 It is a small city with the population of about 50,000.
	T: Osaka (5 hours by train).  From Tokyo, 8 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Exchange parties, excursions, sports festival
	SR: Only over 20 years old.  Volunteers should like teenager and are very motivated to work with them all day.  
	Similar type of experience is welcome!  Motivation letter is needed!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/49	AG/AGRI	02.08.2008	16.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/49  Ogata  (Oita)  02/08-16/08  AGRI, FEST, KIDS  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with a local group formed for this project by various people, such as local governmental staff, 
	organic farmers and many local people since 02.  Ogata town is famous for the tulip and the population was 6,500, 
	which is incorporated as Bungo-ono city.  In spite of such wonderful natural heritages, the population has been 
	decreased, especially children are very few, so the main problem of Ogata today is aging.  We aim to activate the
	 area by workcamps.
	W: We will 1)be divided into 3-4 groups, help local farmers such as cutting bushes and harvesting Vegetable 2) join
	 a kids’ activity which is held for few days and 3) help to prepare, run and clean “the Kodai festival” that is a very 
	traditional festival.
	S: Effective cases to activate depopulated areas in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: Public hall.  SB!  CV
	L: Ogata is a very beautiful town.  There is a big waterfall that is called “the Oriental Niadara falls”.  It is located 
	near the border with Oita and Kumamoto prefectures.
	T: Fukuoka (5 hours by train & bus).  From Osaka, 9 hours by bullet train or 13 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Exchange program with local people, hot spring, etc.
	SR: Interest in nature, agriculture and the project of the workcamp.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/52	FEST	04.08.2008	18.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/52  Hanawa  (Fukushima)  04/08-18/08  FEST  14 vols. (8 int.)
	Organized together with KOBOSHA, a local NPO for community planning since 96.  We joined the summer festival 
	called “TORO NAGASHI” that is a memorial service for an ancestor by making a lantern and floating to a river.  It 
	is one of the traditional festivals in JAPAN.  We will make large TORO (2 x 2 meters) for the festival in this 
	workcamp.  We aim to activate the area by workcamps.  Locals have been encouraged to improve and to be proud
	 of their community through past workcamps!
	W: We will mainly help and join the festival by making four big lanterns “TORO” (2 x 2 meters) and hundreds of 
	small lanterns together with local students.  You can design big “TORO” with your ideas for this festival.  It will be 
	physically hard work.
	S: Unique festivals in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: Public Sports Center.  SB!  CV
	L: It is located at the south part of Fukushima (about 150 km north from Tokyo), small town, 80% of which are 
	forests, about 150 km north of Tokyo.  
	T: Tokyo, 5 hours by slow train
	LA: Home stay, sports, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Interest in making big lanterns “TORO”, Japanese culture and working with locals!!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/53	KIDS	04.08.2008	17.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/53  Unzen  (Nagasaki)  04/08-17/08  KIDS, DISA, ELDE  12vols. (6 int.)
	Organized together with Unzen Social Welfare (a kind of half-governmental) Association since 94.  The workcamp 
	used to be "Minami-takaki (with the next town)", until we started only in Kunimi town independently, which is 
	incorporated as Unzen city.  The past workcamps were quite successful to encourage Summer Volunteer School 
	(SVS) that are held for 3 days to promote volunteering and international friendships with 100 kids aged 10-18, and 
	also helping a local summer festival since 00.
	W: We will 1) work with the volunteer club of the 20 local girls and boys within the ages of 10 to 15 by helping for 
	the elderly and disadvantaged people such as wheelchair users, etc., 2) care for elderly people at nursing-care 
	facility and 3) work together with local volunteer groups.
	S: Current volunteer activities by kids in your country.  Bring some info!
	A: Social Welfare Center where we also have day-care facility.  SB!  Mostly MP
	L: Small town, about 80 km east of Nagasaki, a very famous symbolic place against nuclear war.  This town is 
	very famous for football in Japan.
	T: Fukuoka (3 hours by train/ ferry).  From Osaka, 7 hours by bullet train or 13 hours by midnight bus
	LA: Home stay for a few days, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Motivation to work with them.  If you can speak some or good Japanese, it will be good!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/56	KIDS	12.08.2008	20.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/56  Shirakami 5  (Aomori)  12/08-20/08  KIDS  5 vols. (3 int.)
	Organized together with Shirakami Nature School (SNS).  For the background of Mt.Shirakami, 
	please see NICE/33!  They have a summer vacation program with 25 kids aged 7-12 where they play, 
	cook and live in the nature as they plan to grow their independence, sensitivity, group cooperation, and 
	want to put global colors which grow understanding and passion toward different cultures.  We need to 
	be ready to spend 24 hours with them during this period except some free days. 
	W: We will first have an orientation to understand the aims and the objectives.  Then, we will help and 
	live together with kids all the time in the summer program, such as supporting activities, teaching 
	songs, sleeping and showing your culture, performance.  You need to respect their ways!
	S: Life of kids in each country and its activities.  Bring some info.!
	A: A very simple house.  SB!  CV
	L: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area
	(130,000 hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). 
	T: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus)
	LA: Excursion of Mt. Shirakami, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Volunteers should love kids and speak/ understand some Japanese language.  Responsibilities, group 
	cooperativeness and motivation are necessary!  Specialist of games, songs, cooks & similar types of experience 
	is very welcome.  Motivation letter is needed!.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/57	KIDS	12.08.2008	25.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/57  Kitakyushu  (Fukuoka)  12/08-25/08  KIDS  8 vols. (4 int.)
	Organized together with Kitakyushu Seinen Mirai Juku (KSMJ) since 07.  Since the first Japanese large-scale steel 
	manufacture factory was completed in Kitakyushu, the population has been increased and the town has developed 
	since 1901.  However, today the city centers is getting lifeless because of decline of the local industries.  KSMJ 
	would like to activate the town by youth and global voluntary power.  The workcamp will be coordinated by the local
	 youth, especially an active member of NICE. 
	W: We will join a Kid’s camp for a few days and help and live together with kids all the time such as supporting 
	activities and showing your culture, performance.  We will also try to involve a lot of people and hold an event for 
	activation of the shopping street.
	S: Activation of the shopping street.  Bring some info.!
	A: Shinto shrine.  SB!  CV
	L: The north part of Kyushu where the population is one million people.
	T: Fukuoka (1 hour by train).  From Osaka, 3 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Excursion, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Volunteers should love kids and speak/ understand some Japanese language.  Responsibilities, group 
	cooperativeness and motivation are necessary!  Specialist of games, songs, cooks & similar types of experience 
	is very welcome.  Motivation letter is needed!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/58	ENVI	14.08.2008	28.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/58  Fuji  (Shizuoka)  14/08-28/08  ENVI, AGRI  20 vols. (10 int.)
	Organized together with Chuo National Youth House (CNYH) since 05.  CNYH is a social education facility, which 
	aims to educate youth through a variety of group activities, experiences and study.  It is located in the foot in Mt. 
	Fuji that has been a popular tourism spot for a long time ago.  However, a beautiful virgin forest that exists widely 
	in Mt. Fuji has been lost by garbage that the tourist leaves and the illegal disposal.  We will activate this project as 
	a fresh wind.
	W: We will do cleaning activity of Mt. Fuji with a local group that consists of 30 Japanese university students and 
	local motivate people and construct volunteer House to promote voluntary activities.  We will also help local 
	farmers near the workcamp site.
	S: The future plan of beautiful mountains in the world and their networking.  Bring some info.!
	A: Volunteer House.  SB!  CV
	L: Mt. Fuji is 3,776m high and is the highest mountain in Japan situated at the border of southeastern Yamanashi 
	and Shizuoka.  It is the world famous symbol of Japan.
	T: Tokyo (90 min by bullet train or 3 hours by slow train)
	LA: Mt.Fuji climbing, exchange parties, sports, etc.
	SR: Motivation to actively work and with local people!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/59	ENVI	14.08.2008	31.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/59  Ogi  (Niigata)  14/08-31/08  ENVI, FEST  6 vols. (3 int.)
	Organized together with “Morito”, a local voluntary group in Sado Island since 01.  They take care of the school 
	forest called “Furusato-no-mori Park” in Ogi town, the south part of the Island.  It gives local people many 
	opportunities to enjoy themselves in the forest at each season.  Now, they are trying to focus on caring for the 
	forest with local people.  They expect youth and foreign volunteers to activate the area mentally and physically.
	W: We will participate in the art festival called “Earth Celebration” and sell soba (Japanese noodle) with local 
	people.  Also, we will work in the school forests by such as cutting bushes and create recreation program for local 
	kids to experience in local forest.  Part of Greening Asia.
	S: Unique festivals in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: Tents.  SB!  CV
	L: 300 km north-east of Tokyo.  Sado Island is famous for gold and Japanese crested ibis.  Ogi is in the southern 
	part beside from the beach, so you can enjoy fishing and hot spring there! 
	T: Tokyo (6 hours by bullet train and ferry from Naoetsu port)
	LA: Exchange parties, excursion, fishing, etc .
	SR: Some Japanese language skills since the camp language will be JAPANESE!  Those who have experience to 
	join nature programs with kids are welcome.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/60	ENVI	15.08.2008	29.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/60  Taishi-Tonda  (Osaka)  15/08-29/08  ENVI  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with local NPOs, “Association to protect nature in Tondabayashi” and“ Hamuro club”.  Though 
	70% of Japanese lands are forests, huge forests are wasted since imported wood is much cheaper.  Once we take 
	care of forests, it’s better to take care of it for various ecology than just to leave it.  As most members of this 
	NPO are middle-aged, they expect our participation in itself. We will try to revive it in the global voluntary power! 
	W: We will work at 2 different forests. In “NICE Forest” where we also often have weekend workcamps, we will cut 
	and clear trees, make trails, cut grasses and make a steps for footpath in an abandon rice field.  Part of Greening 
	Asia.
	S: Similar kind of activities about forest in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: Very simple renovated house, last 7 days very simple log house which local people made by themselves. 
	Cooking with firewood. SB!  CV
	L: 60 km south of Osaka, but full of nature near the workplace
	T: Osaka
	LA: Exchange parties, experiencing Japanese cultures, home stay, etc.
	SR: Interest to protect nature and to exchange with people.  Adaptable to enjoy simple life!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/61	ENVI	16.08.2008	29.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/61  Hoshino  (Fukuoka)  16/08-29/08  ENVI, KIDS, EDUC  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with a local group formed for this project by various groups such as a forestry cooperative, a 
	local youth group etc.  This village has got the 1st prize at the national contests for beautiful stars in the sky and 
	for shelves of rice fields.  In spite of such wonderful natural heritage, depopulation of especially youth are serious 
	here as well as many other country sides in Japan.  We aim to help nature conservation and to activate the area 
	by workcamps.
	W: We will work in the forests by such as cutting bushes.  As we will contribute to nature conservation in Hoshino 
	with global voluntary power, our movement will eventually lead to a greener world.  We will also visit schools to 
	raise awareness to protect nature!  Part of Greening Asia.
	S: Effective cases to activate depopulated areas in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: A community center.  SB!  CV
	L: Small village surrounded by mountains, about 50 km southeast of Fukuoka.  There was a national Summit 
	(conference) for protecting beautiful shelves of rice fields in 2000.
	T: Fukuoka (2 hours by train & car).  From Osaka, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Home stay, watching stars, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Interest to protect nature and to exchange with people.  Adaptable to enjoy simple life!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/64	KIDS	18.08.2008	27.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/64  Kamakura  (Kanagawa)  18/08-27/08  KIDS, SOCI  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with Happy Kids Team (HKT) in NICE and an orphanage, Kamakura Children Home (KCH) since
	 04.  HKT was started in 2004 since Child abuse was getting more serious years by years, so they organize 
	weekend workcamps 1) every month in KCH, 2) 1-2 times a year for families (to prevent further abuse) and 3) 3-4 
	times for the foster family association by playing with their children while the parents are joining the seminars.  
	They have monthly meeting in the office to study the issue.
	W: We will work in KCH mainly to prepare/ run/ clean up their bon dance festival (you will also practice and show 
	some performance together in the stage!) and also do some other things like farming/ playing/ studying with the 
	children many of who are ex. abused kids.
	S: Child abuse situation and activities in each country and global cooperation.  Bring some info.!
	A: Church.  SB!  CV.
	L: 30 km from Yokohama.  Kamakura is an old capital city of Japan in the 13th-15th centuries and has
	a lot of attraction like old temples, green hills and a beach.
	T: Tokyo (60 min by slow train)
	LA: Exchange parties, one night home stay, excursions, etc.
	SR: High motivatito work with the children with special background.  Similar types of experience is welcome!  
	Motivation letter is needed!. There are some possibilities to organize an optional weekend workcamp for families 
	near Kamakura on 16-17 Aug. (to be informed in the information sheets)!
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/66	DISA	20.08.2008	31.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/66  Hinode  (Tokyo)  20/08-31/08  DISA, FEST, ENVI  10vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with Hinode Taiyo no Ie (HTI), Home for mentally disadvantaged since 92.  As HTI has been 
	isolated from the local community since its beginning in 87 due to their prejudice, it actively opens the place to the 
	people through the festivals, ceramic art, etc. and NICE also has been acting as a "bridge" between locals & HTI 
	through weekend and international workcamps and LAMP.  They also try to be an ecological institution and the 
	surrounding mountains need to be maintained.
	W: We will 1) work with mentally disadvantaged in the fields or the building for 2-3 days, 2) maintain the forests(we
	 may make bamboo charcoals, Part of Greening Asia) and 3)exchange program with local kids to eradicate the 
	prejudice. 
	S: Participation of disadvantaged people in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: "Samurai House", the historically valuable for volunteers in HTI.  SBN.  CV.  If you like traditional style of 
	Japanese architecture, this will make you happy every day.
	L: Mountain side with natural surroundings, about 50 km west of Tokyo.
	T: Tokyo (90 min by slow train)
	LA: Exchange parties, hot spring, ceramic art, etc.
	SR: Motivation to work with mentally disadvantaged people. If you can speak some or good Japanese, it will be 
	good!  We also recruit volunteers for LAMP (Long And Middle term voluntary Programs).
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/67	KIDS	22.08.2008	06.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/67  Shiojiri  (Nagano)  22/08-06/09  KIDS, EDUC  12 vols. (8 int.)
	Organized together with Educational Committee of Shiojiri city government since 06.  The staff of 
	the Committee has joined some workcamps and is an active member of NICE.  The elementary schools 
	in this city hold some classes for simple English conversation, but the children have rare opportunities to
	exchange with foreigners, especially non-native speakers of English.  Also, we aim to introduce 
	cultural diversity of the world as well as children’s life in each country.
	W: We will visit and organize the programs in 7-10 elementary schools (mostly, one day for each school) 
	like introducing each culture, children’s life, games/ music/ dance/ craft/ cooking, social issues, etc.  
	We may be often spilt into some groups though we will do it sometimes all together.
	S: Education in each country and future cooperation like Sister Schools Project.  Bring some info.!
	A: Public building.  SB!  CV
	L: Center in Nagano prefecture(north west of Tokyo)!  High land surrounded by Japan Alps 
	mountains and producing many kinds of fruits such as apple, grape, pear.  Not so hot in summer.
	T: Tokyo (3-4 hours by highway bus).
	LA: Exchange parties, sports, etc.
	SR: Strong motivation in education and those who likes kids very much.
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/68	AG/AGRI	22.08.2008	06.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/68  Wazuka  (Kyoto)  22/08-06/09  AGRI, CONC  16 vols. (8 int.) 
	Organized together with a society for the study of producing organic Japanese tea in Wazuka since 01.  They are 
	farmers some of who produce completely organic ones while the others do partly, but want to activate this area by
	 tea in the future.  The situation of organic farming in Japan is still difficult.  We will understand tea, help them and 
	try to involve more local people!  Last year, we  started to make a tea park that might become a symbol of 
	Wazuka town in the future.
	W: We will work to take care and think about tea garden, help their farming separated into some farm houses and 
	organize a big one day event in Wazuka, which will involve local people in their redevelopment movement.
	S: The proposal to the future plan of Wazuka and tea garden.  Bring some idea!
	A: Comfortable public house.  SB!  CV
	L: The most southern part of Kyoto, where is near the center of Kyoto and Nara which both are very historical and 
	beautiful places.  You should come here to see a lot of beautiful tea gardens!!
	T: Osaka (2 hours by train).  From Tokyo, 3 hours by bullet train or 9 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Sports, exchange, parties, school visiting, Japanese tea ceremony, excursion, tea guessing game, etc.
	SR: We aim to learn and tell about Wazeka tea and activate the area by tea.  To be flexible/ adaptable
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/69	AG/AGRI	23.08.2008	05.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/69  Showa-mura 2  (Fukushima)  23/08-05/09  AGRI  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with Terakoya-Hojyosha.  They run an alternative school where they host kids who could not go
	 to school because of many different reasons.  This Showa-mura is a rural village and surrounded by rich nature, 
	but has been facing on serious depopulation, and the number of vacant house and abandoned farms has been 
	increasing rapidly.  So, this group has been trying to restore and animating this area.  
	W: Helping local farms, flower farms, planning, preparing.  They cultivate abandoned farms and repair abandoned 
	school buildings, they want to develop these activities with volunteers.  Participating in several local events.
	S: Organizing nature activities.  Please bring some information of nature school in your country. 
	A: Building in abandoned school.  Cooking with other volunteers by turn.  
	L: Showa village, a small village in forest area, the population is about 19,000.  There is a hot spring in the village. 
	
	T: Tokyo ( 5 hours from Tokyo by bus)
	LA: Excursion, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Interest in agriculture and the project of the workcamp
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/70	ENVI	23.08.2008	06.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/70  Satsuma (Kagoshima)  23/08-06/09  ENVI  8 vols. (4 int.)
	Organized together with Eco Link Association (ELA).  ELA wants to create a sustainable society through 
	environmental preservation and achieving harmonious coexistence of nature and humans.  They manage a forest 
	equestrian club by utilizing the advantages of rich nature.  They have a horse-riding classroom for various people 
	such as local kids and disadvantage people.  They want to activate this town by using this facility, so we will try to
	 give our global voluntary power!
	W: We will do the various works needed in the ELA and area such as making nature trail and construction work.  
	We will also do some forest work such as cutting trees, cutting branches.  We will join the horse riding activates.  
	Part of Greening Asia.
	S: Local participation to protect nature and Greening Asia.  Bring some info.!
	A: Local house and pension. SB! CV.
	L: South part of Kyushu island with rich nature.  People are cheerful and many man like to drink sake!!
	T: Fukuoka (3 hours by train).  From Osaka, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Excursion, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Interest to protect nature and to exchange with people.
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/73	ENVI	31.08.2008	14.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/73  Onuma  (Hokkaido)  31/08-14/09  ENVI  10 vols. (6 int.)
	Organized together with Onuma Milestone 22, a new local NGO made by President of Fishermen’s Cooperative and
	 Director of international exchange association since 04.  Though Onuma lake has been a popular tourism spot for 
	a long time because of its beautiful scenery, it has been polluted by over use of agricultural chemicals in cattle 
	farming and erosion from abandoned forests with non-native trees.  President of Cooperative has bought a forest 
	and wants to revive it to original nature with native trees!
	W: We will mainly cut alien trees that disturb growth of other plants and animals.  We will also put some stones 
	along the bank of a few islands in the lake to protect from the waves made by motor boatsfor tourism as well as 
	check the pollution with some specialists.  Part of Greening Asia.
	S: 100 years plan of the forests and sustainable town planning.  Bring some info.!
	A: Cabin.  SB!  CV
	L: South of Hokkaido island, in a national park near Hakodate city which is famous for romantic view in the night, 
	especially for sweet couples!  
	T: Sapporo (3 hours by express train).  From Tokyo, 10 hours by bullet train or 30 hours by ship.
	LA: Excursion, exchange parties, one night home-stay, school visit, sports, etc.
	SR: Motivation to actively work in the forests and with local people!  There will be also a 3 months workcamp in 20 
	Jul.-11 Oct. with 4 volunteers who will join this one
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/74	ENVI	02.09.2008	15.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/74  Tokyo-ko  (Tokyo)  02/09-15/09  ENVI  12 vols. (6 int.)
	Organized together with Green Volunteers of Tokyo Port (GVTP), since 98.  Because construction plan was 
	delayed, a reclaimed land became one of valuable natural place in Tokyo Bay with some ponds and many plants, 
	so various kinds of birds gather there.  It became a park in 1989 and GVTP has been improving ecological 
	conditions and guide visitors to promote ecological awareness.  NICE is working with them very successfully by 
	international and weekend workcamps!
	W: We will mainly remove mud from the pond, so their functions can be more active and more fish/ plants/ 
	insects can live there.  This work needs to be done in a short time by many volunteers that cannot be done only 
	by the members of GVTP most of who have their jobs.  Part of Greening Asia.
	S: Global environment and Greening Asia.  Bring some info.!
	A: Office building in the pack.  SB!  CV
	L: Near Haneda (not Narita!) Airport in the central part of Tokyo.  Though the park was originally artificial nature, 
	has become valuable place for many birds and plants!
	T: Tokyo
	LA: Exchange parties with GVTV members (maybe, barbeque!), excursions, etc.  
	SR: Motivation to work hard for nature
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/75	ENVI	05.09.2008	16.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/75  Kutcharo-ko  (Hokkaido)  05/09-16/09  ENVI  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Newly organized together with Kutcharo-ko Eco-workers, a new local NGO. Kutcharo-ko is beautiful lake in the north
	 of Hokkaido registered in Ramsar Convention.  It should be protected lake of international importance because of 
	its high biodiversity and critical role as feeding and roosting site for Bird flying toward Siberia.  However, the lake 
	begins to be dirty by the change in a surrounding environment.  We aim to revive this lake by international 
	volunteer power.
	W: We will do various types of conservation works such as cutting glasses to improve ecological richness of the 
	forest, planting trees with the villagers for the water quality purification.  We will also help to prepare, run, join and 
	clean up the Student Environmental Summit.  Part of Greening Asia.
	S: 100 years plan of the forests and sustainable town planning.  Bring some info.!
	A: Public community center.  SB!  CV
	L: North of Hokkaido island, in a national park North Okhotsk. -20 degree in winter and 20 in summer.
	T: Sapporo (5 hours by bus).  From Tokyo, 13 hours by bullet train or 32 hours by ship.
	LA: Excursion, exchange parties, one night home-stay, etc.
	SR: Motivation to actively work in the forests and with local people!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/78	ENVI	10.09.2008	21.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/78  Minami-Uonuma  (Niigata)  10/09-21/09  ENVI, KIDS, EDUC  10 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with Japan National Trust since 95.  JNT was founded in 1968 and buys lands to protect nature 
	and cultural heritage such as old temples and trains, beautiful beaches, etc.  It has been conserving Mt. Makihata 
	(1,967m) for 30 years where wild life & landscapes have been damaged by tourists though still very beautiful.  We
	 have activated this project as a fresh wind (e.g. some local climbers were surprised to see foreign volunteers' 
	working and joined cleaning.)
	W: We will collect seeds, maintain natural trails, revive ponds etc. on Mt. Makihata.  Part of Greening Asia.  We will
	 also visit schools to raise awareness and actions for the local kids to protect nature in their own area and help 
	local farmers such as harvesting vesitables one day.
	S: Protection of mountains in each country and Greening Asia.  Bring some info.!
	A: Tents or a mountain hut in the 1st week and a community center in the 2nd.  CV.  SB!
	L: Mountainous, agricultural town about 170 km north of Tokyo.  Famous for the best sake and rice!  The top you 
	stay in the 1st week is a kind of paradise with millions of stars!
	T: Tokyo (2 hours by bullet train or 4 hours by slow train)
	LA: Exchange parties, excursion, etc.
	SR: You need to be physically tough enough to climb up the mountain and also to like kids.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/79	AG/AGRI	10.09.2008	24.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/79  Shintoku  (Hokkaido)  10/09-24/09  AGRI, ENVI, CONS  8 vols. (4 int.)
	Organized together with Kyodo Gakusha since 98, a cooperative community where people with 
	various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, people who are tired of city life, who wants to 
	learn farming or just want to live in the nature.  They have five communities in Tokyo, Nagano and 
	Hokkaido and grow animals and vegetables in ecological, organic way with utilizing bacterium.  Their 
	cheese got the 1st prize in the global contest!  We will encourage their practice and share the spirit.  
	W: We will maintain a forest trail and a camping site and help construction of men’s dormitory with 
	the supervision of the specialists.  They need us since they are too busy for daily works.  We will also 
	work in vegetable and Japanese noodle fields (taking weeds, planting and harvesting).
	S: Similar types of communities in each country and networking.  Bring some info.!
	A: The community (female and male are separated).  CV together with the people.  SB!
	L: Agricultural country side, 120 km east of Sapporo.  -20 degree in winter and 20 in summer.
	T: Sapporo (2 hours by express train).  From Tokyo, 13 hours by bullet train or 32 hours by ship.
	LA: School visit, foot ball with local teams, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Interest and motivation to work and live in this type of community.  Respect to their life.
	They also recruit volunteers for LAMP (Long And Middle term voluntary Programs).
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/81	ENVI	13.09.2008	27.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/81  Hikawa  (Kumamoto)  13/09-27/09  ENVI  8 vols. (4 int.)
	Newly organized together with Satoyama Club Dongorosu (SCD).  Though 70% of Japanese lands are forests, 
	huge forests are wasted since imported wood is much cheaper.  Once we take care of forests, it’s better to take 
	care of it for various ecology and keeping water than just to leave it.  And the Hikawa town is getting depopulation, 
	they expect our participation and also to involve more local.  We will try to revive it in the global voluntary power! 
	
	W: We will do various works to take care of the forest such as cutting trees, cutting branches, maintain the 
	footpath, etc.  Physically hard.  As we will contribute to the nature conservation with global voluntary power, our 
	movement will eventually lead to a greener world.  Part of Greening Asia.
	S: Local participation to protect nature and Greening Asia.  Bring some info.!
	A: Local house.  SB!  CV
	L: South west in Kyushu island.  People are cheerful and many of man like to drink sake!! 
	T: Fukuoka (3 hours by train).  From Osaka, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus.
	LA: Excursion, exchange parties, etc.
	SR: Interest to protect nature and to exchange with people.
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/82	ENVI	14.09.2008	24.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/82  Iwami Ginzan 2  (Shimane)  14/09-24/09  ENVI  8 vols. (4 int.)
	Organized together with “organization of green and water” founded in 1992 since2007. This organization establishes 
	in order to appeal about the importance of a prairie and forest. Their working field is Iwami Ginzann(metalliferous 
	mine　for silver). It is registered into world heritage since 2007. they want to take care of the forests and prairie. 
	Once we use the forests, it is better to keep taking care of them. Otherwise, the heritage will be destroyed by 
	increment of bamboo forests.  
	W: We will do various work to take care of the forests such as cutting bamboos and grasses, maintaining the 
	footpath, etc.  Local people burn off the field for landscape conservation of prairie in march, so we will help to take
	 care of it. Physically hard.  Part of Greening Asia.
	S: To protect nature and Greening Asia.  Bring some info.
	A: National Mikame youth's house.  SBN  MP 
	L: About 250 km northwest of Osaka.  Near Japan-sea 
	T: Osaka (9 hours by train).  From Tokyo, 6 hours by bullet train or 12 hours by midnight bus. 
	LA: Visiting school, exchange parties, home stay. 
	SR: Interested in nature conservation
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/85	ENVI	01.10.2008	14.10.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/85  Kurikoma 3  (Miyagi)  01/10-14/10  ENVI, AGRI, ARTS 4 vols. (3 int.)
	Organized together with Kurikoma Plateau Nature School (KPNS) founded in 1996 since 06.  KPNS reviews 
	relations of humans and nature, and is offering the place where happier life can come.  They provide various 
	nature-oriented courses, eco-tour, kids programs and independence support of the student who has difficult 
	background.  They have the eco-village plan, and environment-friendly life is practiced there for sustainable 
	society.
	S: Unique nature school in each country.  Bring some info.!
	A: Log cabin.  SB!  CV
	L: Center of Tohoku area, north part of Japan.  Kurikoma specified for the quasi-national park can enjoy the beech 
	wood and the alpine plant in all seasons.  There is a snow of 2 meters in Feb & Mar.
	T: Tokyo (3 hours by bullet train or 9 hours by bus)
	LA: Exchange parties, excursion, etc.
	SR: The site is a no smoking area.  Volunteers should not have any remarks on diet.  They are have very 
	motivated to work with youth.
	
	W: We will do the various works needed in the KPNS and area such as farming and construction work.  It will be 
	physically hard work. Volunteers will help with activities with the youth aged 18-25 years who has difficult 
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/86	AG/AGRI	15.10.2008	28.10.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/86  Maki 2  (Nagano)  15/10-28/10  AGRI  8 vols. (4 int.)
	Organized together with Maki Farm of Kyodo Gakusha (KG) since 00.  KG is a NPO running 5 organic farming 
	communities in Japan where people with various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, those who want to 
	learn farming, etc. in order to change our society from competitive to cooperative.  Maki Farm has 5-10 members 
	and is located in a very isolated area (not accessible for cars and we have to walk 4 km in the mountains), so once
	 it became an abandon village in 1970s.
	S: Similar type of communities in each country and their networking.  Bring some info.!
	A: Building for volunteers in the farm.  CV.  SB!  There are some gas, electricity and water!
	L: Very isolated, but beautiful place near “Japanese Northern Alps”.  About 900 meters asl.
	There are something remained here that most of Japanese areas have lost in modernization.
	T: From Tokyo, 4 hours by express train or 8-10 hours by bus and train.
	LA: Visit to the elementary school, foot ball and baseball (optional), exchange party, etc.
	SR: Physically strength.  Agricultural or architectural skills are welcome!  Motivation letter is needed!
	
	W: We will help their organic farm by cutting thatch, threshing rice, selecting beans, taking care of goats 
	and chicken and also carry the things from the town, renovate the trails, help their house works, etc.  
	Be ready to work for quite a long time (05:30-18:00 with some brakes) and hard.
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/87	ENVI	28.10.2008	04.11.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/87  Shirakami 6  (Aomori)  28/10-04/11  ENVI  8 vols. (5 int.)
	Organized together with Shirakami Mountains Preservation Society (SMPS) since 06.  The Shirakami Mountains is a 
	huge mountainous area and one of Japanese valuable preserved natural forests consisting primarily of beech 
	trees.  It was registered as a World Natural Heritage in 1993 and SMPS aims to help preserving the natural beauty 
	of the Shirakami Mountains, so we try to maintain this forest by the global voluntary power!
	W: We will do various types of nature conservation works such as 1) Cutting glasses to improve ecological 
	richness of the forest and 2) Maintain the forest with the villagers.  We will also help local farmers.  Part of 
	Greening Asia.
	S: Similar kind of activities in each country and Greening Asia.  Bring some info.!
	A: A simple house.  SB!  CV
	L: The Shirakami Mountains, located in the northern part of Honshu Island, is a huge mountainous area (130,000 
	hectares on the border between Aomori and Akita Prefectures). 
	T: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus)
	LA: Exchange parties, excursion, etc.
	SR: volunteers must be prepared to work outside in good and bad weather and have motivation to actively work in 
	the forests with local people
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/LM 01	CONS	01.06.2008	01.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/LM 01  Shintoku (Hokkaido)  3 months from Jun., Sep.  CONS, AGRI, DISA 2 vols.
	Host organization is Kyodo Gakusha shintoku farm, a cooperative community where people with 
	various backgrounds such as mentally disadvantaged, people who are tired of city life, who wants 
	to learn farming, etc.  They have five communities in Tokyo, Nagano and Hokkaido and grow animals 
	and vegetables in ecological, organic way with utilizing Bacterium.  Their cheese got the 1st prize 
	in the national contest!  They are hoping to build new houses for residents this year. 
	W: Constructing houses (making basement, constructing frameworks, etc.), various agricultural works 
	(planting, weeding, cultivating, harvesting, to make organic vegetables taking care of animals), etc.
	S: Similar types of communities in each country and future networking.  Bring some info.!
	A: Share room of Kyodo Gakusha, cooking as a group by turn (Vegetarian is possible!)
	L: Agricultural country side, 120 km east of Sapporo.  -20 degree in winter and 20 in summer.
	T: Sapporo (2 hours by express train).  From Tokyo, 13 hours by bullet train or 32 hours by ship.
	SR: Speaking some Japanese, strong motivation.  Skills of agriculture or construction can be useful!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/LM 02	ENVI	01.04.2008	01.10.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/LM 02  Monyongoro Mura  (Tochigi)  3 months from Apr., Jul., Oct.  
	ENVI, AGRI, DISA  2 vols.
	Host organization is a local NPO Monyongoro village, where 4 mentally disadvantaged people live 
	and work together. This group is not only working for social works but also community development, 
	promoting organic farming and environment conservation. Through these activities they aim to 
	develop and maintain the kindest village in world. We NICE organize a governmental youth support 
	program, Wakamono-Jiritsujuku, which support youth at difficulties so called NEET. 
	W: Organic farming (planting, weeding, cultivating, harvesting, to make organic vegetables blue-berry, 
	reviving abandoned rice fields).  Forest works (cutting grasses, branches and trees), Empowering 
	NEET youth (Communication with them, they can get confidence by the experiences of communicating 
	foreign people, organize language class) for 2 or 3 days a week.
	A: A building of the village.  You’ll have your own room. There is NO pocket money.
	S: About Youth Empowerment, organic farming, group home. Bring some info.
	L: Agricultural countryside, about 100 km north of Tokyo. The population is about 12,000.
	T: From Tokyo, about 3 hours by train and bus
	SR: Speaking some Japanese, interested in social works (especially youth issue), cooperative, kind and 
	open mind. This is very difficult program, so we need your strong cooperation !
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/LM 09	ENVI	01.04.2008	01.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/LM 09  Abukuma  (Fukushima)   Apr.-Sep.  ENVI  1 vol.
	Host organization is Abukuma Nature School Network which theme is to learn from soil and nature and to live 
	together.  To make it into practice, they organize many programs and activities for ranging from kids to adults (for 
	example, a nature school, classes for farmer, foresters and organic farming group, visiting local school, 2 weeks 
	nature camp for kids, etc.)  They are hoping to make these programs more active and make better relationship 
	between local community and organization.
	W: planning, preparing, and organizing above events, programs with other staffs.  Agricultural works, 
	forest woks are also very important. 
	S: Organizing nature activities.  Please bring some information of nature school in your country. 
	A: Single room of nature school.  Pocket money of 20,000 yen per month
	L: Small village in forest area, the population is about 5,000. the village is surrounded by rich nature. 
	T: Tokyo (2 hours and half from Tokyo by bus)
	SR : Speaking some Japanese, strong motivation.  Experience of similar types of work is welcome!
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/LM 11	ENVI	01.06.2008	01.10.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/LM 11  Showa-mura  (Fukushima)  Jun.-Oct.  ENVI  2 vols.
	Host organization is Terakoya-Hojyosha. They run an alternative school where they host kids who could not go to 
	school because of many different reasons. This Showa-mura is a rural village and surrounded by rich nature, but 
	has been facing on serious depopulation, and the number of vacant house and abandoned farms has been 
	increasing rapidly.  So, this group has been trying to restore and animating this area.  They plan and organize 
	nature camp for kids, eco-tour for people living in the city. Also they cultivate abandoned farms and repair 
	abandoned school buildings, they want to develop these activities with volunteers. 
	W: Helping local farms, flower farms, planning, preparing, and organizing nature camp, environmental education 
	program for kids. International workcamps will be held in the same place 3 times and you will support to organize 
	and run it. Participating in several local events.
	S: Organizing nature activities.  Please bring some information of nature school in your country. 
	A: Building in abandoned school.  Cooking with other volunteers by turn.  
	L: Showa village, a small village in forest area, the population is about 19,000. There is a hot spring in the village. 
	
	T: Tokyo ( 5 hours from Tokyo by bus)
	SR : Speaking some Japanese, strong motivation for the host.  Experience of similar types of work 
	is welcome!
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/LM03	AG/AGRI	15.06.2008	30.08.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/LM03  Kawaba  (Gunma)  15/06-30/08  AGRI, ENVI  1 vol.
	Host organization is Aruking-club, an NPO, working on the theme of “making good relationship between nature and 
	human beings”.  Their aim is to make people know different face of nature… beautiful nature, strong nature, strict 
	nature and generous nature.  As a bridge between people and nature, they organize a lot of outdoor activities, like 2
	 weeks summer camp for kids, nature walking, nature watching, outdoor sports, etc.  Also they have organic 
	vegetable fields and domestic animals (cow, sheep, etc).  They run it and also make opportunities for people to 
	experience agriculture.  In addition, they have a lodge and camp site and host a lot of people through a year.
	W: Working in the organic farm, taking care of domestic animals, supporting to organize outdoor 
	activities and summer camps, cleaning and maintaining the lodge and its area.
	A: Single room of lodge.  Cooked by yourself with other volunteers.  Pocket money is not decided yet.
	S: Interesting program for nature camp, family camp, etc. Bring some info.
	L: North of Tokyo.  About 150 km of Tokyo.  81% of the village is occupied by the forest and there are 5 
	clean rivers are going through.  Aruking club is very isolated but in very beautiful area.
	T: From Tokyo, about 2 hours by train & bus
	SR: ASIAN VOLUNTEER ONLY.  Speaking some Japanese and some English.  Strong interests and 
	motivation working in nature.  Willing to stay in the isolated area.
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	Alliance	Japan	NICE/LM07	AG/AGRI	01.04.2008	01.09.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/LM07  Kikuya  (Ehime)   3 months from Apr. Jul. Sep.  AGRI, ARTS  2 vols.
	The host organization is, Kikuya Community Group, which local young people formed to think of the 
	future of their small village.  Ikata town is famous for Oranges and the main industry of the town has 
	been making oranges.  But the town has been facing the depopulation, lack of workers and ageing 
	society since most of young people leave the town.  So, the number of abandoned orange farm is 
	increasing and the town is losing its tradition, life, custom and scenery.  The group is strongly hoping to 
	host volunteers and working together to animate the town and revive orange farms.
	W: Helping orange farm (harvesting, taking care of trees, etc. this is a main work), organizing culture, 
	language class for local people and kids, supporting old people who live in alone (being with them, 
	talking with them), organizing new activities to animate the town (planning & organizing activities)
	S: Organic farming and rural development. Bring some info.!
	A: Volunteers house.  Single room.  Cooked by yourselves.  Pocket money is 20,000 yen/ month.
	L: The town is located in Satamisaki Peninsula in Ehime prefecture.  It is surrounded by the sea, so 
	fishing is also famous as well as oranges.  There are only 30 houses in this community.
	T: Matsuyama. From Matsuyama, about 2 hours by train and bus
	SR : Speaking good Japanese, strong motivation for the host.  Respecting local custom and life.  Open mind and 
	flexibility is important.
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	Network	Country	Camp code	Type	Date start	Date finish	Age limit
	Alliance	Japan	NICE/MWC01	ENVI	20.07.2008	11.10.2008	18+
	description
	NICE/MWC01  Onuma  (Hokkaido)  20/07-11/10  ENVI  4
	Organized together with Onuma Milestone 22, a new local NGO made by President of Fishermen’s 
	Cooperative and Director of international exchange association since 04.  Though Onuma lake has been 
	a popular tourism spot for a long time because of its beautiful scenery, it has been polluted by over use of 
	agricultural chemicals in cattle farming and erosion from abandoned forests with non-native trees.  
	President of Cooperative has bought a forest and wants to revive it to original nature with native trees!
	W: We will cut alien trees and planting native trees to create better forest around the lake.  As raising 
	awareness of locals is important, we will also work along the lake by putting stones, check the 
	pollution and making charcoals to purify the water.  Also, volunteers will organize environmental 
	activities to involve local people in this lake conservation movement.
	S: The future plan of beautiful lakes and sister lakes in the world.  Bring some info of lake conservation!
	A: A house near the lake. SB!  CV
	L: South of Hokkaido island, in a national park near Hakodate city which is famous for romantic view
	  in the night, especially for sweet couples!  
	T: Sapporo (3 hours by express train).  From Tokyo, 10 hours by bullet train or 30 hours by ship.
	LA: Excursion, exchange parties, home-stay, farming experience, school visit, sports, etc.
	SR : Motivation to actively work in the forests and with local people!
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