Kozagawa

CODE: NICE-25S-1016A

Work:

Decorating the venue with objects (such as lights and other decorations), setting up tables and chairs for the festival, Supporting local organic farming in the community

Accomodation and food

Volunteers will stay at a hostel. Volunteers will cook by themselves by turns. Smoking is not allowed.

Location and leisure

Location: It is located in Kozagawa town, Wakayama pref. Leisure: Cycling, enjoy seeing the autumn leaves that are turning colors during fall

Project hosted by

This project is actively working for SDGs 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), newly organized with the local Film Festival Committee. Since 2020, Mr. Joya, a local resident, has been organizing the film festival with the goal of revitalizing the region. There is a large rock (standing 100 meters high and 500 meters wide) in the town, and this film festival is a unique event where movies are projected onto the rock. The festival creates events that can only take place in this town, highlighting the people, nature, and culture of the area. This year marks the first international workcamp held.

Directions to meeting point

Additional comments

Study theme: Volunteers will get knowledge of history and culture of the town and have time for sharing ideas how to activate the depopulated area. Participation fee: 9,000 JPY (57 EUR by the rate on 2025 Feb. 14th) 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 (so, your fee is not used for your meals and accommodation!). Other: The film festival is held outdoors, so in case of rain, it may be postponed or canceled.