I believe Ubigi has unlimited data eSIM, no idea about throttling tho

Has anyone here tried renting a van and working from it?
I'm coming over at the end of this month for a telemark event but then I'm thinking I'll just work from the van and go to different ski resorts.

I did but not in the winter and not in Japan lol

Just ended up sending to a friend 😂

It’s super easy to send stuff to convenience stores as pickup locations. Just did it in Kyoto.

I did that too, super nice.

Any recommendations of a nice but also budget capsule hotel in Osaka?

How are you navigating around Japan, are you learning Japanese with any apps or tools?

Navigate: just use Google maps.

Google Lens is good too translate writings.

A bit of Japanese ofc helps.

Definitely watch a few videos explaining the metro system. Will save you a shitload of confusion and time.

Hi! I'm getting ready for a 6 March arrival in Japan. I'll be starting off with 41 days in Osaka. Will anyone be in Osaka/Kyoto from 6 March - 16 April? It's my first time in Asia and I'd love to meet other nomads for coffee or lunch.

Google maps works well most of the citis and towns in Japan. Only when you are around very remote area, you may not be able to get the latest info of transportation etc.. And most of the foreignes can survive with translation apps for restaurants and day to day life here in Osaka.

Anyone in Sapporo rn?

Anyone up for / planning to ski in Hakkuba this month? I'll be there 21st - 27th if anyone's up for meeting up there

does anyone know of a good podcast and/or video studio in tokyo i could rent out for a day? thanks! :)

Is anyone in Fukuoka currently?

Osaka, but in Hiroshima from 27th

Hi all, anyone happens to be in Niseko in the first week of March? My friend and I plan to combine skiing with working from there so we are happy to team up :)

Arriving tomorrow in Osaka for several days is there anyone there?)

hklzlfgdcttq I'm still here in Osaka

Whats your plans? I’m planing to explore city and visit some places.

I came back from some tourism so the next period will be causual work

It works reasonably well for metro stuff. But it sometimes doesn't see some trains like Shinkansen. Always better to check official sights if you are planning on travelling far.

Im in Tokyo for a couple of days if anyone is in the area and wants to meetup for a chat, coffee or beer.

I’m in Osaka for the next month, if anyone is keen to meetup let me know 🥳🍻

Running a few min late to the thing tonight at Commissary (assuming I got the time zone and such right)

Super cool ! Did you drop a beginners tutorial for people that just want to start the digital nomad but are a bit lost ?

Is now a good time to spend 2-4 weeks in Japan? (First time). I heard of overtourism recently, makes me worry

It’s probably too cold right now. Look up when the cherry blossoms are set to bloom and go then. It will be overtouristed but it’s so nice that it’s worth it.

Anyone in Japan Tokyo attending the crypto fin tech conference? I'll be there from tomorrow. Would be nice to meet a fellow nomad ☺️

its a bit chilly right now but not so bad, shouldn’t be a deal breaker by any means

Over-tourism is 100 percent dependent on where you are. I just spent 6 months in Japan (over the past 8) and barely saw tourists. As long as you avoid certain neighborhoods in Tokyo, Kyoto, Hiroshima, Osaka, etc, you'll barely see them outside of the train stations and airports. Sure, if you chill in Namba, Shibuya, Naoshima, Miyajima, or Central Kyoto, they are everywhere...but outside of that it is quite empty. It's a big country.

is anyone in tokyo currently and wants to grab some drinks?

Hi everyone, I visit Tokyo for 3 weeks this month. Does anyone have good recommendations for places to visit? A food tour and a few art installations are i the my list so far

Anyone going to the World Expo in April?

I'm coming back to Tokyou from Hakuba. Will be there for the week. if you are still here I'd be up for a meetup. 🙂

Naoshima (touristy but ok) and Teshima (has one great museum). Both are nice if you can avoid the crowds.

I’d like to take say 2 weeks to do a solo nature-retreat somewhere in Japan (ideally south), does anybody have recommendations? I’m thinking like renting a small room in a rural place near a forest / nature, to be offline for a while. Not thinking expensive yoga retreats etc. Thanks for any ideas

I really liked Unzen-Amakusa National Park, Aso-Kuju National Park and Kirishima Kinkowan National Park. Mnt Aso really reminded me of back home. When I went, I did it by bus/train, for a 2 week off-grid travel I'd probably do all three in a van. Have fun.

Check the mount Aso area...accessible by one (really cool) sightseeing train from Kumamoto

Hey everyone, I am planning to stay 6 months in Toyko from July to December this year.

So my question is, how is the nomad community in Tokyo?

My last place was Gran Canaria and I have to say the nomad community there is just fantastic. Dozens of groups for all kinds of activities, social events every day etc.

I am asking because I heard that its easy to get lonely in Tokyo as Nomad and a vibrant community would be really important for me ;)

vpyskdafk I'm hoping to go if I can stay in Japan for another month. I already checked out the new (Expo) transit station

thanks for the recommendations!

Anybody still skiing in Hakusan Ichorino?

Hey nomads, just arrived in Japan, do you have any recommendations for a one or two months stay in Tokyo in a digital nomad share house ?

https://www.outsite.co/coliving-in/tokyo

Aw, for a second I thought Outsite actually opened a Tokyo space : (

Not available in Tokyo yet, another reco ? 👀

Bi there! I am in Kyoto right now. I am open to explore the city in a company of smart and easygoing people 👍

curious too

Hey nomads! Does anyone work from Shibaya or any other central district tomorrow? I would love to grab a coffee and chat

Any good cafes in Osaka to get some work done? Not there myself right now, asking for my brother.

What did you decide to to? 🙂

Hi Guys,
I am planning a trip to Japan in june and would like some recommendations of places.

The suggestions i see online feel regular or more like default. I am looking for unique or hidden places.
I like cars, techno msic, clubs and bars and food. Also an anime fan.

Any advice or suggesttions, i would appreciate.

Its my first time going there or traveling.
Would also love to meet people who can speak english and show me around

My spouse taught English in Japan for years, and travelled around a bunch. Their absolute favorite place was Gujo Hachiman, in Gifu prefecture (Gifu was their favorite region. I've only been to tokyo region and kyoto myself).

It's a small mountain town with a river running through it, mostly populated by young folks who left, got an education, and chose to come back because they love their home. Spouse hung out often in a coffee shop run by a pro snowboarder who spoke english. Many of said young folks speak english pretty alright, but it's definitely a less "typical" touristy area. There's beautiful shrines and a castle, too, and creeks with fish alongside cobblestone roads.

That said, many japanese tourists visit in a specific week for the annual dance festival that lasts all night long, lol. (Mid July) My introverted spouse avoided that part, it does get crowded then.

Returning to Gujo Hachiman is currently at the top of the list for honeymoon adventure ideas. Main downside is one might have to take a bus to get there, I don't think a trainline goes there yet. (But that helps keep it off the radar a bit, probably)

I would love a place like that. I dont want to visit the typical tourist places.I feel they will be packed. Gujo sounds like a place i would like to go and relax. Knowing that they also speak english pretty good is very encouraging.

Thinking of renting a car for out of town trips but using a bus is also a good idea.

Thank you so much

Good people, help me out here. We're thinking of going to Japan with our kids and are looking for some kind of school/camp options for them during the day. Does anyone have any experience in this area?

This Kurzgesagt video says Japan has 10 million unoccupied houses in rural areas!

Yes but they’re falling apart aren’t they? You can buy some of them for a $1. There’s been a few foreigners who’ve done it and filmed the process

Yeah it's pretty much buying the land and likely tearing down and rebuilding. Which...if one can afford that, it's pretty tempting if one wants some quiet japanese village life

I think the houses need to be rebuilt every 15 years and this fact makes Japan the only country in the world where real estate loses value.

Hello, what s the city in Japan with the best quality price to visit for 2 weeks?

Just stayed in a pretty amazing hidden gem in Shizuoka. Ideal for nomads who want a traditional but luxurious hotel in a remote nature feeling, with arts and crafts to explore.

Izumigaya Craft Inn Waraku and it's restored village area.

Depends on time of year and what you are interested in, but Kanazawa, Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Naha, and Osaka/Nara are all good values (compared to Tokyo/Kyoto). From each of these cities you can take lots of easy day trips to nature/hiking/temples or other cities. All have a good amount of accomodation options. All have great food. Aside from certain neighborhoods in Osaka and the immediate Deer Park area in Nara, all are a bit less touristy than Kyoto/Tokyo.

Hi there
Been hearing that traveling to japan isn’t a good idea in June but not getting a solid reason. Any idea why June isn’t a good month and who has been there in june?

I was in (mostly) Tokyo through the whole of summer (June-August) and it's just very hot and humid, unless you go to a high altitude in northern Japan. Air conditioning is expensive there and can be uncommon. Be prepared to wear lots of light linens and sweat a whole lot. I spent a lot of time at various beaches. The upside is summer fireworks festivals are everywhere, and that's fun. Just sweaty.

Also, minor risk of typhoons, I suppose.

It's rainy, humid, and hot. If you can handle Thailand on a typical day it's fine but a lot of foreign tourists are shocked. FWIW both Sapporo and Fukuoka have very large, air conditioned, underground shopping areas that mitigate this a bit. Tokyo too, obviously.

I’m coming from a place with 29C on the lowest and 78% humidity
So i guess weather there would be better

I agree, just spend a month at Futrworks coworking, it is the best coworking I've been in in my life. And it was totally free to use for me. Should check it out if you are in Osaka

Yeah, I didn't mind Japan in the summer myself - I just feel like a lot of foreigners expect California and get surprised that Tokyo is very firmly subtropical 😁

Korea and Japan have swampy summers. Not my thing at all but some people like it.

Anyone in Tokyo want to meet up or cowork next Tuesday or Wednesday?

Temperature and UV, we experienced mostly 45c ++ and UV index upwards of 13

Considering I’m from Norway and I’m used the cold, just staying functional in that climate was challenging

Interesting and Curious why was the coworking free for you

Last year was crazy. The hot weather started in May and lasted until the beginning of November. Osaka was still regularly 33C during the first two weeks in Nov with zero clouds so the sun was extra brutal.

wow, i flew back in September
Would have expected Nov to be a bit more comfortable

Osaka is a heat sink. There was some ball of super hot water off the coast last year that created abnormally hot temps well into early Nov. And the air is clean so the sun is even more intense.

Hallo, planning a trip to Japan (Kyoto and maybe north island) mid-may. Any recs or tips? (first time)

Maybe start with any questions you have, basic tips can be found easily on Youtube.

I’m from Bali, currently in Osaka 🔜 Tokyo for a few weeks

Yeah, depends on what kind of experience you want. Do you like mountains or beaches? Nightclubs or peace and quiet? Want to experience traditional culture or prefer ultra modern vibes?