WWOOF Volunteers in Japan – Development of Hotani Nature Farm
Sajó-Emília, Anna Liliána (2013)
Kajaanin ammattikorkeakoulu
2013
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013121020652
https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2013121020652
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This thesis studies the tourism aspects of volunteering, especially in Japan.
Therefore this thesis also deals with the elements of Japanese tourism, Japan as tourist destination and a specific volunteer mediating organization in Japan: the Japanese branch of Wold Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF Japan).
In the Case Study this thesis deals with Hotani Nature Farm, a Japanese organic farm. The farm is a member of WWOOF Japan since 2009. The case study researches the development of the farm during the period 2009-2013, and the relationship of the farm with WWOOFers.
To better understand the motivation and function of WWOOFers, both the farm and several of the WWOOFers at the farm were subject of a quantitative research regarding their stay at the farm. The research results reflect on the WWOOFers’ motivations regarding travelling to Japan, WWOOFing and staying at the farm. It concludes in the possible development of the farm and whether or not the WWOOFers can be considered leisure tourists.
Therefore this thesis also deals with the elements of Japanese tourism, Japan as tourist destination and a specific volunteer mediating organization in Japan: the Japanese branch of Wold Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF Japan).
In the Case Study this thesis deals with Hotani Nature Farm, a Japanese organic farm. The farm is a member of WWOOF Japan since 2009. The case study researches the development of the farm during the period 2009-2013, and the relationship of the farm with WWOOFers.
To better understand the motivation and function of WWOOFers, both the farm and several of the WWOOFers at the farm were subject of a quantitative research regarding their stay at the farm. The research results reflect on the WWOOFers’ motivations regarding travelling to Japan, WWOOFing and staying at the farm. It concludes in the possible development of the farm and whether or not the WWOOFers can be considered leisure tourists.