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Experience Forest Creation in Urahoro, Tokachi, a Town Buzzing with Youthful Energy! A One-Week Tree Planting Work Tour
1. Urahoro, a town with all primary industries where young people thrive
2. Spend a week with nature!
3. Of course, you'll be paid properly!
4. A look at the schedule via a timetable
5. Recommended for nature and forest lovers!
Urahoro, a town with all primary industries where young people thrive
Urahoro Town is located in the Doto area of Hokkaido, midway between Obihiro and Kushiro, forming part of the Tokachi region. This community of about 4,200 people thrives on primary industries such as dairy farming, agriculture, fishing, and forestry. In particular, it is a "forest town," supported by forests that cover about 70% of its area. Furthermore, it is a town where young people are active in various fields, as represented by the "Urahoro Style" project, which nurtures children's affection for their hometown.
Spend a week with nature!
Participants in the work tour will learn the basics of forestry and experience full-scale tree planting. In the process of "afforestation," which is the cultivation of trees that will become timber in several decades, the task you will experience is "tree planting," where new trees are planted in the spring on land prepared in the fall. Through this experience, you can participate in the actual process of creating a forest. Wednesday is a day off, giving you free time to explore the charms of the surrounding town.
The "jigoshirae" (site preparation) process that takes place in the fall
Of course, you'll be paid properly!
The company was one of the first in Japan to introduce the 'Highlander,' a machine with high felling capacity that handles all processes.
As for the wages, you will be paid 10,000 yen per working day. The host company, Kitamura Ringyo Co., Ltd., aims to be "a company needed by the community and customers 100 years from now," with a mission to leave abundant resources for people's lives 50 or 100 years in the future. They are constantly taking on new challenges to pass on trees and forests to the future, blending cutting-edge technology with traditional techniques. The company is particularly focused on improving the working environment for female employees and introducing efficient tree planting technologies, shaping the future of forestry work.
A look at the schedule via a timetable
■ Day 1 16:00 - Check-in at Hahaha Hostel, free time
■ Day 2 / Day 3
6:00 - Morning briefing at Kitamura Ringyo, then tree planting work
11:00 - Lunch
12:00 - Afternoon tree planting work
16:00 - Return
■ Day 4
Day off (free time)
■ Day 5, Day 6
*Same as Day 2 and Day 3
■ Day 7
6:00 - Morning briefing, then final day of tree planting work
11:00 - Final lunch
12:00 - Work ends, clean up
17:00 - Disperse at Urahoro Station
Recommended for nature and forest lovers!
Accommodation: Hahaha Hostel
This work tour is recommended for those who love trees and plants, enjoy physical activity, and want to experience forestry before starting or changing a career. The application deadline is April 29th, so if you are interested, please apply early.
Serious Tree Planting in Urahoro! A One-Week Work Tour
■ Period: May 5 (Sun) - May 11 (Sat)
■ Fee: 3,000 yen/day × 6 nights
*Accommodation only. Meals are at your own expense.
*Accommodation: Hahaha Hostel (in Urahoro Town)
*Wages: 10,000 yen/day × 5 days paid
Click here for application details and to apply
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