Farm Stay Day3 -Hayabusa of Kuranda- Kuranda Koala Gardens- Sushi Train Smithfield

Layland Station Farm Stay Day 3 


They started the day with beautiful Sunrise.











Prepared breakfast


Clean up time.

Washing sheets, making bed,

Cleaning room, kitchen, bathroom, toilet...





Well done.


After bike ride experience with Jason, We had to say good bye to

Jason&Chika family.


Each kids expressed their feeling and their appreciation.

They really enjoyed farm stay, they could do many things like waking bare feet, farm experience, running around in the nature that they can't do in Fukushima.












Fukushima kids really had great time.



Thank you so much!!!




After farm stay,We visited to Hayabusa of Kuranda.

Hayabusa Ben put donation box for us and He always support our project.
We are really appreciated.










Enjoyed Busk's Japanese tea as well.


Fukushima Kids did their speech.
Thank you so much for listening.












Thank you so much for your continuous support Ben san.


We went to Kuranda Koala Gardens.

Cairns Zoo invited Fukushima kids in 2015 and 2016.
This year Fukushima kids wento to Kuranda Koala Gardens.

We really appreciated continous support.

Kids were so happy to caddle Koala.

















They could meet many Australian animal and they were so happy!

After Kuranda visit, Fukushima kids visited Sushi Train

Sushi Train Smithfield invited Fukushima kids since 2015.

They really enjoyed Sushi and Japanese food.
All staff there were very friendy and kind.
We really appreciated continous support from Sushi Train Smithfield.









Fukushima Kids expressed their appreciation.






Thank you so much Sushi Train Smithfield!!!




*Fukushima Kid's report*

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Emiru Okabe


Today, we spent the morning at the farm and passed our time in Kuranda in the afternoon.
At the farm, after having very filling ham and cheese toasties for breakfast, we made our beds and tidied up the house.

I struggled to put the bedsheets on the bed, and it reminded me how amazing my mother is as well as the significance of her presence. 
When I go back to Japan, I want to be proactive in helping mum around the house more.

Afterwards, we went driving on quad bikes around the farm.
It was really fast; speed that I would not experience in Japan. It was a bit scary but a lot of fun. Handling the bikes was quite tricky but I managed to do it with Jason’s help.
Three days at the farm were really precious.
To not have to think about radiation at all and to enjoy the nature with my whole body - it was just fantastic!

In Kuranda, we went to Ben san’s shop and enjoyed some Japanese dumpling sweets. I chose eucalyptus dumplings. It was my first time to try it. The
fragrance of eucalyptus leaves was gentle and I really liked it.
At Koala Gardens, I cuddled koala bears for the first time!!
It had some strange smell, but it was very gentle and adorable. I thought it was good to always try something new.
Other than koala, we also saw crocodiles and kangaroos.
It felt more ‘free’ than zoos in Japan and it was good to see animals that appeared relaxed!!
After this, Yuka gave me a lift to Sushi Train. There were many types of sushi there that I would not find in Japan. 

Today, I heard the phrase “we were invited” many more times than usual. I really felt grateful.



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Koki Fujita

Farm stay (Last Day) Koki Fujita

The wonderful farm stay experience is coming to an end today.

This morning, we started off with cleaning up the house. I think we all feel that we were able to cooperate better with one another since coming to the farm, and we all felt that we've grown up more.

During the last three days, I had the role of a leader and I gave it my all. I was able to do this because of support from Chika san and Jason. I'm so full of gratitude.

Drawing on the experience from the previous evening, I'm thankful to the farm stay experience which gave me an opportunity to talk about energy issues.

I felt my horizon and possibilities expand within myself.

At the same time, I feel like my aspirations have become clearer.

I LOVE FARM STAY.

In the afternoon, we visited a zoo-like place where I got to see animals that I wouldn't get to see in Japan. I was able to appreciate the wonders of animals again. I also loved the sushi in the afternoon, too. I enjoyed every bite, and every single grain of rice.

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Masato Kaneko





Today was the last day at the farm. For breakfast, we had toasted sandwiches, which were delicious. After cleaning up the house, we went on a quads bike ride. It was so much fun! Thank you so much for the opportunity!

Visiting Ben's sweet shop
We enjoyed some Japanese sweets. It was so delicious, I wish I could go and eat there again. Ken's mango hoji tea was also delicious, I'd love to have some more of it. After this, we saw some Australian animals. They were adorable.

Sushi train
I ate a lot of sushi there. In fact, I had 11 plates worth. They were so delicious. The staff there were very kind and it was a lot of fun. I ate sushi that I wouldn't find in Japan. There were many things I learnt in the last three days.

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Mito Kondo



Today was the last day at the farm. For breakfast, we had toasted sandwiches, which were very delicious. After tidying up the rooms, we went on quad bikes. It was a lot of fun! China san, Jason, Emily - thank you so much!

Ben san’s shop

At Ben san’s shop, we enjoyed some Japanese sweets. The mitarashi dango (Japanese sticky rice dumplings with sweet soy-based sauce) were delicious.
I’d love to go there again. We were also treated to mango houji tea from next door, which was delicious also. After this, we saw koala and kangaroos. They were adorable.

Sushi shop

At sushi shop, we had some Japanese food for what felt like the first time in a long while. They were delicious and I ate a lot. The staff there were very kind and we enjoyed our time there. Afterwards, I saw my host family after being away from them for three days. They were so kind and it was so good to see them again!

In Fukushima, we cannot freely touch the grass and it’s difficult to be active outdoors, but through farm stay experience we were able to do that so it was really great.

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Ririko Kanno

Today, we farewelled Chika san and Jason who have been hosting us at the farm. They fed us delicious food and took really good care of us.

In the morning, I helped out with preparing the breakfast, and I got to ride on a mountain bike. Jason drove really fast, and the breeze was really refreshing. When I tried driving by myself, I found it difficult to handle the bike. I ended up driving into a bush but Jason helped me, which was good. It was a lot of fun though.

After this, we went to a place where there are koala bears. Last time I went to a zoo with a koala bear I couldn't hold one, but this time I was able to cuddle a koala so I was really happy. I was also happy that we were able to have a photo with the koala. We later went to a sushi shop. There were sushi there that we couldn't find in Japan. They were delicious.

I was tired by the end of the day but I had a lot of fun.

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Miku Iwasaki

In the morning, I woke up at around 5am and six of us went to see the sunrise together. At first, it was pitch black and we couldn't see anything. Gradually, the sky turned lighter and the sun started to rise. 

It was so beautiful I was moved.
Afterwards, I went on quad bikes. When I went on it with Jason, it was so fast I really enjoyed it.

At about 11am, we went in a car and headed to koala garden. I cuddled a koala bear and took photos with kangaroos, which was lovely.

Afterwards, we went to Sushi Train and enjoyed eating some sushi. There were some fancy sushi that I wouldn't be able to find in Japan and I was surprised to see them.
I am quite tired today so I will go to bed early and I want to enjoy tomorrow as well.

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Manaka Mashiko




Today, we farewelled Jason, Chika-san and Emily chan, whom we spent time with at the farm. Everyday we had lovely time together such as over cooking meals together. We got to ride on Jason's mountain bike (quad bike) and drive it. I was scared to drive on it so I reached later than everyone else. In the afternoon, we went to the zoo. 

Last time when I went to another zoo, I took a picture of cuddling (the animal) so I didn't take any photo this time round. Other people commented the experience as "smelly".
For lunch, we went to eat sushi. I love udon noodles with curry sauce so I ordered it, but it was quite spicy and so we tried to eat it together, which was good. There were some interesting sushi there, which was fun to see.
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Himari Hamatsu

This morning, we cleaned the house. We all divided up the chores, which was good. We finished quicker than I thought. After this, I went on a bike ride with Jason. It was really fast but really fun.

In the afternoon, we went to sushi shop, as well as koala garden. At the Koala Gardens, I cuddled a koala bear. It was a bit smelly, but really fun. We had some sweets at Hayabusa sweet shop. I had a Japanese sweet called 'mitarashi dango', which was delicious. Later, we visited Sushi Train. There were sushi there that I have never seen before, and they were all delicious.

Today, I was reminded that all these precious experiences have been possible due to support from many people. To be able to cuddle koala is something I cannot do in Fukushima let alone Japan. Today was a really fun day.

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Thank you so much for all your support.
We really appreciated!


Layland Station Farm Stay
https://www.facebook.com/laylandstation/


Hayabusa of Kuranda
https://www.facebook.com/Hayabusa-of-Kuranda-313482745510605/

Kuranda Koala Gardens  
http://www.koalagardens.com

Sushi Train Smithfield
https://www.facebook.com/Sushi-Train-Smithfield-620364694750996/

Play Earth　Ben san 
Play Earth

Masayosan 


Yuka san

Akina Koh san Family

Fukushima Kids Refresh Camp Mareeba farm day2

ファームステイの２日目。
Day 2 of Farm Stay.

Fukushima kids decided their leader for farm stay.

They do cooking, clean up and everything during stay.


Breakfast time











After Breakfast, Let's go to farm work.

Jason explained us about job.

Firstable, 4 kids started farm work.

Other team went to buggy ride.

We climebed tree and all worked really hard!

Well done every one.

 

 

After 90min, other team came back for swap.

Second team start farm work.

 

 

It was hot and hard work.

But Famer Mike san said to kids that they did great job!

They are so happy to hear.

Also after hard work, Fukushima kids really appreciated farmer to produce food for us.

Thank you so much for great experience.

This day, Yuki, Masayo and Yuka arrived in the morning, 

Also people from Atherton area and Mt Garnet!!!

Also Akina family came to support this project from Hosham in VIC.

We are really appreciated.

After lunch, Fukushima kids did speech about Fukushima and their feeling in Japanese

This is short movie( Japanese speech)

https://www.facebook.com/maki.kitaimccarthy/videos/pcb.1523558077668479/1523551994335754/?type=3&theater
 

Local people had tears after their story and we recognize how lucky we are in Cairns.

We can walk bare feet in the nature and just enjoy nature everywhere in Cairns.

 

Fukushima kids are here for not just having good time and refresh in Cairns.

They also came here for talk about their current situation in Fukushima.So there is speech opportunity everyday. 

We wish they can share their true feeling and thought.

Then helping prepare dinner .

 

 

 

 

 

 

After prepareaion , 4 kids went to buggy ride.

 

Other 4 kids did yoga in the nature.
 

Nice and relaxing in the nature.

It was special time.

 

 

They enjoyed walking barefeet in the nature, because they can't do that in Fukushima.

Beautiful dinner.

Then Talking session for Local people.

English Speech this time.

There are many questions from local people and Fukushima kids really well.

 

 

Translated by Yuka, Photo and movie by Masayo.

Thank you so much.

Jason, Chika and Emily family Thank you so much for everything.

Thank you so much for 

all people came to listen and meet Fukushima kids, 

We really appreciated.

Malanda Organic Farmer Taka donated organic veg for Fukushima Kids.

Thank you so much! Kids really enjoyed!

One of Student Koki was really excited to share his dream " make new energy" to local people.

I am sure He will develop new energy one day! 

Kid's feed back translated by Akina.
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Masato Kaneko

Today I moved my body a lot and got tired but I had a lot of fun.

Early in the morning we were divided into two groups and first we explored the farm and later we helped to get rid of the dead leaves from the lychee trees. I had never done it in Fukushima so it was a precious experience.

After having lunch, we rode on a quod bike and moved around in a crazy speed. We went up the hill, then when we came down a fruit hit the bike and I thought I was gonna die!
And then I had a chance to drive a buggy bike. I had never drove any vehicles other than a bicycle so it was a precious experience.

At night, I gave my speech in English and I had a teacher to teach me where to improve so it was meaningful. Also it was good that I could reassure the importance of English as I speak with everyone.

There were many encounters with various people within this 3 days and we listened to various ideas of people so it was a great experience.

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Manaka Mashiko

Today, we helped a work of the farm where we stayed. First of all, my team went on a farm tour. We rode on a buggy bike and experienced the highest speed that my hat was almost blown away. I was scared at the first time but at the second time and third time, I was shouting for joy. 

After that we helped the farm work for about one hour. I climbed a tree for the first time in my life and it was very fun. It was very good for me that I could enjoy it laughing with my teammates. That was a work to remove some brownish dead leaves from lychee trees. I saw a lychee tree for the first time and I could only move my eyes but I couldn’t move my hands. I thought it was an orange tree or something at the first sight. I was overwhelmed and felt a bit dizzy.

In the evening, we did some speech in front of guests. It was my second speech so I was not too nervous to read it fluently. I had a lot of precious experiences in one day. I would like to enjoy the rest 5 days with everyone with fun.





Emiru Okabe

oday, we helped out at the farm for the whole day.
We divided up amongst ourselves in two groups. In my group, there were Koki, Masato and Manaka. On buggy car, we went to see goat shed and termite
hills.

When we milked the goats, the goats were adorable and it was therapeutic.
We also helped to prune dead branches. The task itself was simple but given the heat, I used up a lot of energy physically.

After lunch, I went on buggy cars. The speed as really fast and I felt the insects, soil and branches flying across my face.

Today, I spent the whole day in the nature. I thought that it would be lovely - even if it might be impossible now - to live a life in the nature in Fukushima, too.

After dinner, there was an opportunity for people to hear our speech.

I noticed that I paused in the wrong places, so I want to be more careful in the future.
There were many questions about Fukushima, which I was happy about.
The experience here was very precious and I felt grateful for the opportunity.

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Koki Fujita

Today there were so many first-time experience. I had so much fun that I felt like my mind was not catching up with the body.

Firstly we had the farm tour. The scenes and the smell of the farm were something we don't have in Fukushima, and when I heard the total area of the property, I was so amazed like my eye balls were gonna pop out!!

We helped to cut off some lychee tree branches which was something we cannot experience in Fukushima. Everything was exciting at the farm.

We also went around on the the crazy road with Jason and Mike and we made legend! That's one of the most memorable experience.

At night, after I finished my speech, I had an opportunity to discuss about the future energy source with Mr.Kodama, Yuka and Jason and I really enjoyed it. I was really proud that I could be part of the conversation. Through this discussion, I strongly thought I should give them back the favour by making my dream come true. To make that happen, I would like to work on the things in front of me one by one.

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Mito Kondo

Plucking lychee tree branches Today, in the morning, we plucked some dead branches off lychee trees. At
first, it was very hot and the dead branches wouldn’t come of very easily.
However, as I did more, I got more used to it. Initially, I was sweating a lot and it was tiring, but I felt a big sense of accomplishment.

Farm visit
After plucking the branches off, we went to see the farm. It was quite amazing because it was just after a snake had swallowed a chicken. I really enjoyed cuddling a baby goat. We went on a buggy car, saw a herd of goats and then fed them.

Tour, quad bikes, buggy bike and yoga After lunch, we cooked around the place on a buggy bike.
It was really fast and enjoyable. After that, we rode on quad bikes. We drove with full speed, I felt like I turned into wind!!
Finally, we did yoga. It was very calming, which was good.

Speech
In the evening, we did speech. Today, I think I spoke really well.
Compared to Fukushima, I can move around freely and the air that I breathe in is so fresh. Australia is awesome!

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岩崎未来　





Today we had a bacon and egg for breakfast. Here in farm we had all the meals outside. It was a great time, as in Fukushima we've never been able to eat outside since the earthquake.
After breakfast we helped the work to get rid of the dead leaves from the lychee tree. It was very hot and tiring but it was a good experience.

After that we had a drive on the ATV buggy. We also fed some goats on the way. It was my first time to feed goats and ride the buggy bikes so it was so much fun.
In the afternoon, we went even further on the buggy. We went up and down the steep slopes too and it was fun.

After the buggy ride we did Yoga. I could relax in the nature of Cairns so it was nice.
Before we went to bed we looked at the stars. It was the most beautiful night sky I've ever seen. Tomorrow is the last day at the farm so I want to enjoy the short time.

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Ririko Kanno

Today was the second day of the farm stay. In the morning we helped to prepare the breakfast. 

After that we were divided into two groups. My group went to get rid of the dead branches of the lychee trees. It was very hot and it was difficult to take the dead leaves off the branches. But I gradually got used to it. I was very sweaty. 

Then we went to explore the farm. After sweating a lot it was really cool to be on the buggy bike. We did things like feeding goats. They came so up close to me so I was surprised. They drove the buggy bike really fast so I felt good.

Then we did Yoga. I did it for the first time. My body is not very flexible so it wasn’t easy.
At night we had some guests so we gave our speech in English. I got very nervous. I think I went too long, but I am glad I could read it to the end.

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Himari Hanatsu



Today, we worked to remove the dead lychee leaves from morning. It was very hot and hard work, and it had been a while since we sweated a lot. However, it was so fun.
After that, we joined a tour on buggy bikes. I was lucky to see them feeding the goats milk. When I experienced feeding the goats, I felt a bit scared.
In the afternoon, we went on a spin on the buggy bikes and then did yoga outside. It was very refreshing.

It was a great experience for me to touch the environment, lying on grass and walking outside with bare feet. I really enjoyed it.
It had been ages since I helped a farm work last time because we have not been allowed to do that in Fukushima since the nuclear disasters. I had a great experience today.

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Photos 

Nick's Plc,Taka's Frm,Malanda scl,Paronella & Leyland Day1
https://www.facebook.com/pg/smilewithkids/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1354445254643081

Layland Station Farmstay - Day2
https://www.facebook.com/pg/smilewithkids/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1354450361309237



Fukushima kids really enjoyed experience in Cairns.

Thank you very much for your support.

We really appreciated.