Kamakura Wellbeing
Global Program
Let's communicate in Japanese and English!
*An interpreter will be provided, so if you can speak either language you will be able to communicate!
Kamakura has many tourist attractions, including the natural beauty of the sea and mountains, culture, and history, but those are not the only treasures of Kamakura. This place, which has built Japan's history since ancient times, is home to many unique, enthusiastic, and interesting people! People of all ages, from students to the elderly, are also involved in social activities.
Experience the real Kamakura and connect across nationalities and generations.
Let's spend time together to enrich your life!
Karate
May 15,2025(Thursday) 9:30-11:00
Ryuinan, a subtemple of Engakuji Temple
●Meeting place: In front of the main gate of Engakuji Temple
●Address : 450 Yamanouchi, Kamakura City
●Access: 1 minute walk from Kita-Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line
●Participation fee : General 6,050 yen (tax included)
When you hear the word karate, many people may think of martial arts or combat sports, but karate is not just about learning techniques; it is also a discipline that trains the mind. Gichin Funakoshi, who built the foundations of modern karate, studied Zen at Engakuji Temple in Kamakura under the head priest Ekun Furukawa, and learned the teachings of Zen. Resonating with the Zen spirit of Kamakura, you will master the "emptiness" hidden within the forms - join us for a special experience of experiencing the Zen spirit that is the essence of karate in the natural surroundings of Engakuji Temple.
May 17,2025(Saturday) 14:30-17:00
Sustainable Town Walk
with Kamakura student group New Columbus
Around Kamakura Station
●Meeting place: Kamakura Lifelong Learning Center Kirara Kamakura Art Creation Room
●Address : 1-10-5 Komachi, Kamakura City
●Access: 5 minutes walk from the East exit of Kamakura Station on the JR Yokosuka Line
●Participation fee : Free
This "sustainable town walk" will make everyone in the town happy - you, me, and all the animals. We will walk from the area around Kamakura Station, where the atmosphere of the ancient city of Kamakura still remains, to Yuigahama Beach, the first beach in Asia to receive Blue Flag certification, while cleaning up the town.
This time, they have collaborated with New Columbus, a student group that is the pride of the Kamakura area! They will be playing a game called "SHOGO!", which they developed to make picking up trash fun, and will have fun while picking up trash.
Let's regenerate the earth in a fun, healthy way, with everyone's help! There are no borders or language barriers!
Children and adults, those familiar with Kamakura and those new to the city, those who speak Japanese and English, let's work together across barriers to make the world more beautiful!
Networking Party
May 17,2025(Saturday) 17:30-19:30
Café＆Meal MUJI Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura
●Venue: Café&Meal MUJI，Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura
●Address : Hotel Metropolitan Kamakura 1st floor 1−８−1, Komachi, Kamakura City, Kanagawa
●Access: 2min.walk from the JR Yokosuka line Kamakura station East exit
●Participation fee: General 6,050 yen (tax included；with meals and one free drink)
This is a networking party where you can gain new inspiration by connecting with the people from Kamakura with various activities and participants of the workation program.
The event will be held in a buffet style at Café&Meal MUJI, where lively conversations are sure to take place.
We are also hosting the first-ever Global Program networking party.
The feature of the event allows participants from different generations to interact.
You can join the event either after participation of the sustainable walking event or
just only attending this networking party.
Since English support will be provided as needed during the event, there is no need
to worry about the language barrier!
If you're looking to meet new people or deepen existing connections, this is a perfect opportunity to make your time in Kamakura even more fulfilling.
Let's enjoy a rich and rewarding time in Kamakura, with friends from all over the world, across different generations and nationalities!
About Kamakura Workcation Week
This is a place where companies and individuals can connect beyond boundaries to learn about sustainable actions and ways of being and practice next-generation ways of working together in order to realize a well-being society.
Each individual can take a step towards a well-being life by facing their "mental and physical health" and "purpose in life and work," connecting with peers, and putting these into practice within the local community.
Through various programs with the themes of "self-exploration," "lifelong learning," "interaction," and "co-creation,"
You can experience and learn about well-being.
You can participate in special programs exclusive to Kamakura Workcation Week and at free/trial prices
We have lots of special events planned.
