Would you like to do some forest growing in Hokkaido this spring? We are pleased to introduce a one-week part-time tree-planting tour to nurture forests in the town of Urahoro, Tokachi. If you love nature and forests and want to work in them, this is the perfect program for you.

Urahoro Town is located in eastern Hokkaido, between Obihiro and Kushiro, and forms part of the Tokachi area. With a population of approximately 4200, the community is home to a thriving primary industry of dairy farming, agriculture, fishing, and forestry. The forestry industry in particular is supported by the forests that cover about 70% of the town's area, making it a "forest town. In addition, the town's young people are active in various fields, as exemplified by the "Uraboro Style" project to nurture children's love for their hometown.

Participants in the part-time tour learn the basics of forestry and experience authentic tree-planting work. In the process of "afforestation," which is the cultivation of trees that will become timber decades later, new trees are planted in the spring on land prepared in the fall, which is the "afforestation" work that you will experience. By the way, Wednesdays are closed and free time, so you can use this opportunity to learn about the charms of the town and its surroundings.

Jigoshirae (preparation of the ground)" held in the fall

We were the first in Japan to introduce the "Highlander," which is equipped with high felling power and can handle all processes.

Wages are paid at 10,000 yen per working day. The host company, Kitamura Forestry Co., Ltd. aims to be "a company that will be needed by the community and customers 100 years from now," and its mission is to leave rich resources for people's lives 50 to 100 years from now. While fusing cutting-edge technology with traditional techniques, we take on the challenge of new initiatives every day to hand over trees and forests to the future. We are particularly focused on improving the work environment for female employees and introducing more efficient afforestation techniques, shaping the future of afforestation work.

■Day 1 16:00- Check-in at Hahaha Hostel, free time

Day 2 / Day 3
6:00- Morning meeting at Kitamura Forestry, then tree planting
11:00- Lunch
12:00- Afternoon tree planting
16:00- Return home

Day 4
Good night (free time)

Day 5 and 6
Same as days 2 and 3

Day 7
6:00- After morning meeting, final day of tree planting
11:00- Final lunch
12:00- Finish work and clean up
17:00- Dismissal at Urahoro Station

Lodging at Hahaha Hostel

This part-time tour is recommended for those who like trees and plants, enjoy physical activity, and would also like to experience forestry once before finding a job or changing careers. The application deadline is April 29, so if you are interested, please apply as soon as possible.