The “Kohebi” (=”little snakes”) constitutes a group of volunteers who are engaged in almost anything relating to Echigo-Tsumari, including creation and maintenance of artworks, welcoming visitors, shoveling snow, farming, and helping locals. People from different places, backgrounds, and generations meet here and work together.
The Kohebi is neither a system of internship under someone’s guidance and supervision, nor an organization with goals and regulations under a single leader. Everyone finds activities of his/her own interest from amongst diverse projects of Echigo-Tsumari and participates and holds responsibility for what he/she does.
Please check Kohebi website for further details.