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Pricing
Every additional week is + 390 USD.
From the 10th week only + 350 USD/week
About Program
Immerse in rural Japanese culture on scenically beautiful Sado Island, protect the endangered Crested Ibis, Japan's iconic bird, and conserve the agricultural heritage of terraced rice fields set up during the Edo Period in this program from World Unite!
You will join other international volunteers at the Mother Nature Conservation Camp Sado Island/Japan, and stay on the grounds of the beautiful historic Koninji Temple where you will help to maintain the temple and its gardens.
You will encounter various conservation activities, especially for the protection of the Crested Ibis, collecting herbs in the forest for herbal blends, bamboo workshops with school children, maintenance of the biotope of Iwakubi, and various farming activities.
If you enjoy nature, and are interested in the traditions of Japan, this is your program!
We can supply the Residence Track for Corona Safety which you need to submit with your application!
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Program Highlights
- A very rare opportunity to experience rural Japanese culture.
- Sado Island is one of the most beautiful nature spots of Japan.
- You will stay on the grounds of the beautiful historic Koninji Temple
- Help to conserve Japan's iconic bird, the Crested Ibis.
- Professional guidance by a biologist.
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Location
Throughout Japan, you will see the confluence of traditional and modern. Whether you are traveling to one of the many metropolitan cities or meandering through the country side, there will be traditional pieces of art and architecture surrounded by modern technology, transportation and architecture.
