hi. welcome.
the kigouya purpose: to be the kind of people that we ourselves want to meet when we travel to a foreign country.
straight to the point: we want you to have a good time here in japan.
we are involved in a variety of different things in the kansai area and with this website we try to cover it all to the best of our ability. the pages are consistently updated (some areas more than others), so please do check back often.
the content of the kigouya website is divided into sections.
this is the top page of the main section.
below are links & short explanations for each of the other sections.
notice that you will find a series of links at the top of every page (including this one!). the links are different depending on the section of the site you happen to be viewing. it is from there that you can access the various photo galleries.
for example, the photo galleries that the link above leads to show the simple beauty of the kansai area. the pictures really speak thousands of words--please do check them out. photo galleries in the other sections show our events & activities, our house, our parties, and whatever else comes in front of our lens.
so, there you go. that’s all there is to it. feel free to jump around.
we host events & activities all around the kansai area throughout the year.
an event is usually an overnite camping trip or onsen trip, up into the mountains as well as down to the beaches.
an activity is something you can do in a day or less, like games, bbqs, swimming, sightseeing, etc.
oh yes, and home & garden parties, too (see next section).
the event schedule is semi-regularly updated so it is important to check back sometimes for changes, especially if you’re interested in a particular event.
we ask for your understanding & cooperation:
we host events & activities not as a business but as a hobby. we simply enjoy getting all kinds of people together and getting out in nature whenever possible--and japan has great nature!
you are invited to come along with us to share in the experience. therefore it is important to keep in mind that we consider the many people who join our events to be participants, not customers or guests. we are all in it together with joint responsibility, creating moments & memories that benefit everyone involved. on some occasions you may be asked to sign a waiver to that effect.
home & garden parties
we host western-style home & garden parties five times a year at our place in habikino (just south of osaka city). on the 1st sunday of even-numbered months (feb, apr, jun, oct, dec) everyone & anyone are invited to experience this unique opportunity to see life from the inside here in japan (reservation by email is necessary).
whether you’re new to japan or an old-timer, the parties are great for meeting new folks as well as for the all-important networking that is a major constituent of success in japan. of course the main draw is tomoko’s excellent cooking. every party features a variety of food from a variety of cultures. please do check it out.
japan is infamous for confined living spaces and over the years we who are kigouya have experienced our share of tiny, cramped apartments just like most others. however, in 2007, thanks to the generosity of the murakamis, we moved into habikino house and ever since have been fortunate to have enough space to host others comfortably. when we redesigned the house we intended it to be much more than just our living space. so it doubles and triples as an indoor/outdoor event space and a b & b (see below). please do come & join us, and bring your friends & family as well. many photos are available in the habikino house section of the website.
tomoko is a certified yoga therapy instructor and we are very involved in yoga in the kansai area, including impromptu yoga sessions at our camps. in this section is info about yoga workshops and yoga lessons under the name yoga house samadhi asoka. at the moment information is in japanese only, but please check the photos and send us email if you’d like more info.
are you coming to the kansai area anytime in the near future? for a great opportunity to experience home life in the osaka area, please check out the b & b link right away.
by the way, our version of b & b stands for ‘bed & booze’ so we encourage you to take care of breakfast on your own. our rates are modest for all that you get, which includes our knowledge, information & connections. this part of the website is currently under construction, so for the time being it’s okay to contact us by email with your requests.
couchsurfers no doubt will be interested as well.
for highly accurate translation from japanese to english, go straight to eigouwa.
team translation is our unique method & results are guaranteed. proofreading & copywriting are also available. fees are very reasonable and work is competitively priced. contact us for more info.
to be included for opportunities to earn money just for being who you are, please check out the clique link right away. we spend time & effort seeking ways to connect foreigners with a number of different clients.
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