Tsuga GR | NICE-24S-0725B | 2024-07-25 - 2024-08-01 | CULT | Age: 16 - 99

Organized with the Yamato Traditional Fishing Weir Preservation Association. The first-class river Enogawa, also known as Chugoku Taro, flows through the Tsuga area of Misato. This is the only area of the Gouno River where a fishing method called fish weir fishing still exists, and the co-organizing organizations are keen to preserve this fish weir fishing for the next generation, so they set up a new preservation association in 2020 . And as a form of preserving the weirs, they aim to create a tourist weir where people can experience fish weir fishing and river games on the Gouno River. The weirs are involved in a variety of activities. We would like to make the weir a force for continuity by getting more and more people, not only from the local area, but also from outside the town, county and country, to get involved with the weir. This year s project is a joint project with Fukuoka Prefecture. Japanese participants will include seven high school students from Fukuoka Prefecture and NICE staff.

Work: 1) Weir construction for the traditional fishing method weir fishing on the river. 2) Environmental improvement around fish weirs for sightseeing weir fishing. 3) Sharing and exchanging national cultures with local residents, groups and children. etc.

Accomodation and food: Accommodation is located near project site. Room facilities (wifi, kitchen, washing machine, bath, toilet, fridge).

Location: MisatoTownShimaneprefecture

Location and Leisure: The Gouno River is the largest river in the Chugoku region, flowing from Mt. Asa in Hiroshima Pre.. It flows from Hiroshima Pre. to Shimane Pre., then northwards through the Chugoku Mountains, before changing course in Misato Town and emptying into the Sea of Japan. Tsuga area of Misato, where the activities take place, is in the lower reaches of the river. Sight seeing like World Heritage Site "Iwami Ginzan Silver Mine", Izumo Taisha shrine.

Airport: OSA

Train/Bus station: The nearest int l airport is Kansai (Osaka). From Osaka to the meeting point in Shimane, it will take 6.5 hours by bus. You are recommended to arrive at Kansai one day before workcamp starts. Hiroshima airport is also available, it takes about 4 hours to the meeting point.

Requirements: People who can communicate in the community, young and old, men and women, and who are flexible in tackling different activities. 9,000 JPY (55 EUR by the rate on 2023 Nov. 18th) of "NICE Volunteers" fee need to be paid in advance either by Card or PayPal. This is used for the project preparation/ coordination such as the transportation of the camp leaders while the meals and the accommodation are provided by the local host by free.

Language: eng

Extra Fee: 9000 JPY

Learn about traditional Japanese fishing methods.