1. Summary: Providing support in the affected areas of reconstruction by the force of the international
volunteers!
2. Background: Organized together with some local groups. A giant earthquake occurred in the Tohoku area on
the 11th Mar. that caused unprecedented damage. 80% of the houses were damaged in
Rikuzen-takata and so many people still have to be living in the temporary houses. We have the
special workcamps in Tohoku area for reconstruction work with over 350 vols. (over 3000 vols. x
days) including international ones since 2011 Apr. that did great work! But we still need a lot of
vol. and plan to continue for 10 years!
3. Work: We may be divided into a few groups, help local fisherman and farmers, people damaged by the
tsunami such as reclaim, cutting grass and harvesting as well as organize some activities for the
kids in the temporary houses and do anything else needed.
4. Accommodation: Local Temple house. Simple self-catering. Meals will be cooked by volunteers by turns. Sleeing
bag is necessary. Share room.
5. Study theme: Disaster area visit and getting know the disaster damage prevention
6. Other activities: Local exchange party
7. Location: South east edge of Iwate prefecture (very near from Miyagi). Forestry, agriculture and fishing
are used to be the main industry, but were severely damaged and may take several years to be
rehabilitated. From Tokyo, 7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus
8. Terminal: Tokyo (7 hours by bullet train or 10 hours by bus. You need to arrive at Narita airport by 19:00 on
the 1 day before the first day and can leave there after 19:00 on last day.)
9. Requirement: High motivation to work for disaster area and respect to the local culture and way of the local
organization! Motivation letter is required. Not have any criminal or sexual or physical abuse
record!
10. Participation fee: No fee
11. Language: Camp language is English, but knowledge in Japanese is welcome.
12. Other. None