WORKCAMP PROGRAM IN JAPAN 2013

y beautiful nature. Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine, a World Heritage site, is about 40 minutes
away by car.
From JR Oda-shi station, it takes 60 min by bus to get to the Nature Museum.
URL: The Shimane Nature Museum of Mt.Sanbe (JAPANESE) http://nature-sanbe.jp/sahimel/
National Sambe Youth friendship center (JAPANAESE) http://sanbe.niye.go.jp/
Remarks:
Japanese skill (able to understand daily conversation) would be required. You are expected
to help visitors showing around the exhibits.
Since there are various duties in Sahimel, volunteers who have interests in many different
fields
and with spirits of challenge are most desirable. Volunteers who love the nature and are
eager to
experience country life are also welcome.
Homestay may be arranged (TBD). Approximately 5,000 YEN will be needed for sightseeing
a day
for the transportation fee and some entrance fee for the landmarks.
CIEEJ1320 Kaleodoscope Museum of Furano/HOKKAIDO CULT/ART
Length:
Mid July – Late August
Volunteers: 2
Age: over 18
Language: English / Japanese
Sponsor:
Kaleidoscope Museum of Furano
Terminal:
Shin-chitose international airport
Station:
Yamabe station on JR Hokkaido Nemuro line
Background:
The museum was an elementary school until recently, and then was closed after 98 years of
history. The school building is now put in reuse as Kaleidoscope Museum. The curator Mr.
Ikuya Mitsui says “kaleidoscopes are seen at their best when exhibited in an environment
old and historical. I looked for the oldest closed school in the area.” The museum shows
images on the wall projected from penlight style kaleidoscopes. “Kaleidoscope was
invented 200 years ago. This is a new type of kaleidoscope people can share joy of watching
beautiful images together. I’d like to spread this new type and hand it down to next
generations, even for another 100 years”
Work:
middle
1. Maintenance on the museum/school building (cleaning and moving equipment)
2. A guide for general visitors to the museum
3. Help to organize the activities involving the group of children (primary and
schools) from Fukushima prefecture
4. Assist in the music concert
5. Harvesting agricultural products
Accommodation: Staying in the building of the host organization/camp
Facilities and : A kitchen, bathroom and washing machine are available, and the internet is
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