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Workcation
MEET UP

What is Workcation MEET UP?

The Japan Workation Association, a general incorporated association, holds "Workcation MEET UP" as a networking event for workcation lovers and people interested in workcation, tailored to the needs of the whole country. Now that it is easier to meet in person, we have received voices from all over the country saying that people interested in workcation want to "interact and connect with each other," so we have held the event in various regions.

The 11th event will be held in Kamakura. Kamakura is about an hour by train from central Tokyo, but is surrounded by the natural beauty of the sea and mountains, has a rich history and culture, and is a treasure trove of unique human resources. We will be promoting exchanges under the theme of "well-being working styles."

Please see here for past events.

If you are only participating in the evening social gathering, please complete the registration here.

*Tickets must be purchased by Japan Workation Association members who wish to participate in the evening social gathering only.

*If you wish to participate in other programs such as Mokumoku Work, please purchase a Kamakura Workation WEEK Participation Pass.

Flow of the day

Part 1: Working hard at Ankokuronji Temple

Why not do some "Temple Work" at Ankokuronji Temple, a historic temple founded in 1253 (Kencho 5) by Saint Nichiren? The venue, Kannon-do, is a comfortable facility with air conditioning and heating. You can experience work time that is unique to a temple, such as taking a walk in the temple grounds, which are beautiful in every season, or listening carefully to the sound of the bells that can be heard from time to time.

○Time : 9:00-12:00 (free entry and exit)

Location : Ankokuronji Temple Kannon Hall

4-4-18 Omachi, Kamakura City

Access : 15 minutes on foot from JR/Enoden Kamakura Station

Take the Keikyu Bus Kama 30 bound for Zushi Station via Nagoshi or Kama 31 bound for Midorigaoka Iriguchi. Get off at "Nagoshi" and walk for about 3 minutes.

○ Facility usage fee : 750 yen/hour → 50% off with coupon from the droppin app (375 yen/hour)

* Please pay on the day using the Droppin app.

Capacity : 15 people

Recommended Programs (optional)

8:30-9:00 Morning chanting @Angokuronji Temple Main Hall

This is a training to calm the mind by experiencing both active meditation (chanting the daimoku) and still meditation. It will prepare you for a calm start to your day.

Recommended Programs (optional)

12:30-13:30 Lunch social gathering @bistro.plat

We will provide an explanation on how to participate in Kamakura Workation Week, hand over your pass, and have fun interacting with other participants.

Part 2: Working hard at Inamuragasaki and Shichirigahama

ThinkSpace Kamakura

ThinkSpace Kamakura is a co-working space renovated from an old house with a hearth located 10 minutes from Kamakura Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway, at the foot of a valley rich in nature, along the Otonashi River. Recommended for those who want to concentrate in a quiet environment. Inamuragasaki Beach, where you can enjoy beautiful sunsets, is also nearby.

○Time : 14:00-17:00 (free entry and exit)

Location : ThinkSpace Kamakura

2-10-21 Inamuragasaki, Kamakura City

Access : 5 minutes on foot from Inamuragasaki Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway

○ Facility usage fee : 660 yen/hour

→50% OFF with coupon from the droppin app (330 yen/hour)

*Please pay on the day using the Droppin app.

Capacity : 10 people

Seaside Place-making Mobility

This is a special program where you can work quietly in a specially-built mobility space at the Shichirigahama Beach Parking Lot (Kamakura side) on the seafront. On a clear day, you can enjoy a spectacular view of Mt. Fuji and Enoshima, and spend time chatting while looking out at the sea or working in an open environment.

○Time : 14:30-17:30 (application required)

Location : Shichirigahama Beach Parking Lot (Kamakura side)

2-1-12 Shichirigahama Higashi, Kamakura City

Access : 6 minutes on foot from Shichirigahama Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway

○Facility usage fee : Free

*Please help us by filling out this survey.

Capacity : 10 people

Recommended Programs (optional)

14:45-15:25 / 15:35-16:15 Career coaching @ThinkSpace Kamakura

We will engage in dialogue to help you feel a little better about your issues, whether it be to increase your self-awareness (values, skills, experience), decide on the direction of your future career, discuss internal transfers, promotions, job changes, side jobs, going independent, or worries about interpersonal relationships within the company, while valuing not only the left brain (thinking) but also the right brain (emotions).

Recommended Programs (optional)

17:00-17:40 Get rid of stiff muscles! Free your smile! Wellinpic! @Inamuragasaki Park

While enjoying the beautiful scenery, why not relax your overworked body with some gentle sports (including habu and mongoose, bunny bunny, etc.), laugh away your fatigue, and improve your well-being both physically and mentally?

Recommended Programs (optional)

17:50-18:10 Sunset Meditation @Inamuragasaki Park

At the end of the day, let's join in some meditation while watching the sunset by the sea. (In case of rain, the session will be held at ThinkSpace Kamakura)

Part 3: Workcation MEET UP Kamakura Exchange Meeting

Enjoy the evening socializing while immersing yourself in a resort atmosphere at a coastal restaurant overlooking Enoshima and Mt. Fuji! Beautiful scenery, delicious oriental cuisine, and fun conversation with friends... it's the ultimate luxurious experience.

○Time: 18:30-20:30

Location: Ninai

1-16-13 Inamuragasaki, Kamakura City

Access: 3 minutes on foot from Inamuragasaki Station on the Enoshima Electric Railway

Participation fee: 5,500 yen (Kamakura Workcation Week participation pass 3,300 yen + program participation fee 2,200 yen)

*If you are participating in the networking event (lunch/dinner) for the second or subsequent time, the program participation fee will be 4,950 yen.

How to participate

❶Purchase a Kamakura Workcation Week Pass

No plans available

Once there are plans available for purchase, you'll see them here.

❷Apply for Mokumoku Work

[5/17 9:00] Working at Ankokuronji Temple
[5/17 9:00] Working at Ankokuronji Temple
May 17, 2024, 9:00 AM
Ankokuronji Temple Kannon Hall
[5/17 14:00] Working at ThinkSpace Kamakura
[5/17 14:00] Working at ThinkSpace Kamakura
May 17, 2024, 2:00 PM
ThinkSpace Kamakura
[5/17 14:30] Working at Hitomachi Lab Kamakura Shichirigahama
[5/17 14:30] Working at Hitomachi Lab Kamakura Shichirigahama
May 17, 2024, 2:30 PM
Shichirigahama Beach Parking Lot (Kamakura side)

*Please pay facility usage fees on-site using the droppin app. (Angokuronji Temple, ThinkSpace Kamakura)

*If you would like a workspace other than the above, please see here .

❹Apply for optional programs

[5/17 8:30] Nichiren sect meditation experience: Morning chanting
[5/17 8:30] Nichiren sect meditation experience: Morning chanting
May 17, 2024, 8:30 AM
Ankokuronji Temple Main Hall
[5/17 12:30] Lunchtime social gathering
[5/17 12:30] Lunchtime social gathering
May 17, 2024, 12:30 PM
bistro.plat
[5/17 14:45] Career coaching [individual session]
[5/17 14:45] Career coaching [individual session]
May 17, 2024, 2:45 PM
ThinkSpace Kamakura
[5/17 17:00] Get rid of stiffness! Free your smile! Wellinpic!
[5/17 17:00] Get rid of stiffness! Free your smile! Wellinpic!
May 17, 2024, 5:00 PM
Inamuragasaki Park (ThinkSpace Kamakura in case of rain)
[5/17 17:50] Sunset Meditation
[5/17 17:50] Sunset Meditation
May 17, 2024, 5:50 PM
Inamuragasaki Park (ThinkSpace Kamakura in case of rain)

Organized by: Japan Workation Association, Kanto Branch Co-organized by: Kamakura Workation WEEK

■Points to note when participating in the networking event
The purpose of this event is to deepen connections between people. We will establish rules so that everyone can participate comfortably. Please note that by applying to participate in this event, you are deemed to have agreed to the rules. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.

■What is the Japan Workation Association (general incorporated association)?
The essence of workation is "a way to change location to live and work in a rich way"
The Japan Workation Association, a general incorporated association, sees remote work and workation as one way to realize a rich lifestyle for individuals, and has the vision of "part of realizing a rich work and lifestyle through remote work and workation" and "regional co-creation through new work and lifestyle." Together with everyone involved with our association, we aim to create a society in Japan and around the world where people can realize a rich lifestyle.

For details about the Japan Workation Association, click here
Headquarters: Shimogyo Ward, Kyoto City

■We are looking forward to the participation of the following people
・Make workation friends and exchange information! People who want to get together and make connections through workation ・People who want to make workation friends (office workers, business owners, freelancers, and students are all welcome!)
・Positive people, future-oriented people ・People who want to start workcation ・People from various other regions who want to connect with workers mainly in the Kanto region ・People who want to think up their own ideas in coworking *We are expecting people of a wide range of ages to gather, from their 20s to their 60s.

■Prohibited acts
We strongly discourage anyone who falls under any of the following categories from participating, as this may go against the purpose of the event.
・Acts related to soliciting or advertising for network businesses or multi-level marketing ・Acts related to soliciting or advertising for futures trading ・Acts related to soliciting for political, religious or ideological organizations ・Those who primarily engage in the display and sale of luxury items such as suits, jewelry, paintings, furs, etc. ・Those whose purpose is to pry into or collect personal information ・Those who are otherwise deemed unsuitable for participation by the Association

■Please observe basic etiquette.
・Forceful solicitation and nuisance behavior are strictly prohibited. If such behavior occurs during the networking event, you will be asked to leave. If a complaint is later filed with the Association about solicitation or nuisance behavior, not only the individual but also the organization (company) to which they belong will be refused participation in future planned events. Whether or not an act constitutes a nuisance will be determined by the judgment of the person being solicited.

■ In case of cancellation
・If you need to cancel your participation in the event due to unavoidable reasons, please send a message to the organizer here .
If you contact us at least two days before the event, we will refund the full amount. If you cancel the day before, you will be charged a cancellation fee of 50%, and if you cancel on the day, you will be charged a cancellation fee of 100%.

*If you pay by bank transfer, bank transfer fees will not be refunded.

■ Disclaimer
- Payment will be required before participating in the event, but no refunds will be given once you have entered the event.
・We shall not be held responsible for any damages incurred through any of the various events.
・We may, out of necessity, suspend, cancel, or change the content of various events without prior notice. In that event, we shall not be liable for any damages resulting from these actions.

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