Ogi

Organized together with “Morito”, a local voluntary group in Sado Island, since 2001. They maintain
the school forest called “Furusato-no-mori Park” in Ogi town, on the southern part of the island. They
make it possible for the community to enjoy the forest in every season. They are now trying to focus on
caring for the forest in a joint effort with the community. They hope youth and foreign volunteers will
mentally and physically help to empower the area.
W: We will participate in the famous art festival “Earth Celebration” and make/sell soba (buckwheat
Japanese noodles) with the local people. We will also work in the school forests, cutting bushes and
creating recreation programs for local youth to experience the forest. And we support the local small
festival “Ogi Matsuri” as play the Japanese drums. Part of the World Tanabata Action.
S: Unique festivals in each country. Bring some info.!
A: Japanese style cottage. SB! CV
L: 300 km northeast of Tokyo. Sado Island is famous for gold and the Japanese crested ibis. Ogi is in the
southern part beside the beach, where you can enjoy fishing and the hot spring!
T: Tokyo (3.5 hours by express train/ 8 hours by highway bus. You need to arrive at Narita airport by
19:00 on Aug. 08 and can leave there after 11:00 on Sep. 02)
LA: Exchange parties, excursion, fishing, etc.
SR: Interest in nature protection & exchange with a community. Adaptability to enjoy a simple lifestyle!