Agricultural Internship | Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms

Obubu's Internship

Obubu’s Japanese Tea Agricultural Internship

Kyoto Obubu Tea Farms is an agricultural social enterprise. We want to use our tea to contribute to society and spread our passion for tea around the world. We are looking for passionate individuals who love tea and wish to improve their knowledge and understanding of Japanese tea and culture. Our programme offers a unique opportunity to connect with people from all over the world, to gain intercultural experiences and build meaningful relationships.

Get your hands dirty during the busy tea harvesting season while farming on Obubu’s local tea fields together with Obubu’s president, Akki-san. You’ll learn the “why” and “how” of tea cultivation. This grained knowledge helps you to comprehend tea processing techniques which are experienced as well. From the moment you arrive at Obubu Tea Farms, you will learn to appreciate tea as a artisan craft.

In addition with the enjoyment of drinking fine tea together with other interns and getting a bigger picture of tea in a cultural perspective, Obubu’s Japanese tea farming internship is an A to Z experience, from cultivation to consumption, bush to cup.

Besides the intensive physical farming practises, you are expected to integrate your knowledge and techniques about cultivation and processing. Being self-motivated and an energetic person are very important. Having detailed conversations with all collaborators and inserting your perspective is one of the best parts about being here. You will have the opportunity to interact with our Japanese employees, farmers and local community members. You will experience Japanese culture firsthand through events, social interaction, and daily living.

: Interns relaxing at Obubu House.

: Our first agricultural intern, Tobi!

: Interns working in the tea fields.

: Wazuka town.

: Harvesting tea leaves.

: Spring tea fields at dawn

: One bud, two leaves. Perfect for high-quality Japanese tea!

: Japanese intern Moe, harvesting bancha in early April

Obubu farming interns will be expected to be involved in the following:

Culture du thé
Tea processing
Événements communautaires
Gestion du programme
Entretien ménager

Nous recherchons des personnes prêtes à s'immerger dans une culture différente, avec une sensibilité culturelle et un esprit ouvert. La maîtrise de l'anglais est indispensable et une conversation en japonais serait préférable pour le stage. Vous devez faire preuve de patience face aux barrières linguistiques et vivre dans une ville agricole paisible.

Internship Duration and Application Deadline

This internship program is not currently accepting any applications. However, we encourage you to apply for the Japanese Tea Internship where you can experience the magic of Wazuka!

For a more details about our Agricultural Internship Program check out our video below, featuring our very first agricultural intern, Tobi!

CLAUSE DE NON-RESPONSABILITÉ : Vivre et travailler dans la petite ville de Wazuka peut être très différent de ce à quoi vous êtes habitué. Si vous ne parlez pas japonais, il y aura des barrières linguistiques qui nécessiteront de la patience et de la compréhension. Si vous souhaitez travailler dans les champs, vous devez être physiquement apte et comprendre que les conditions peuvent être loin d'être confortables (temps chaud et humide en été, machines lourdes, animaux sauvages, etc.) En remplissant ce formulaire de candidature, vous reconnaissez ces facteurs dans l'expérience et confirmez que vous êtes apte et capable pour le travail.