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Iโm looking to take a trip to Japan and am considering a month in Osaka.
There are a few co-working spaces appearing online:
There are also some very old articles out there from 2012.
But most of the information online seems very dated and as a non-Japanese speaker, itโs tricky to figure out whatโs current, without emailing each of them via Facebook and trying to narrow down the list.
Anyone have any recent experiences or recommendations?
Thanks guys! Iโd been researching a bunch of stuff over the last few weeks and ended up opting for Osaka in the end for a longer stay, with 2 weeks in Tokyo.
As you say, itโs tricky and expensive to find co-working spaces, but I was a little bit worried about the ergonomics of cafe spaces and since I end up needing to make quite a lot of Skype calls, wasnโt so sure about how well that would work.
Anyway, a little bit of home-working from an AirBnb in Tokyo (avoiding co-working costs) and then grabbing a co-working spot in Osaka looks like it should work out quite nicely. Kyoto would have been lovely but I canโt quite justify the high prices. Looks like Osaka might be a nice compromise.
Thanks again for the tips! It was definitely useful 
I know youโre looking for coworking places, but Iโd like to add to kathrynohโs cafe suggestion. But for Internet access, I almost always had to use a pocket wifi device or have one as back up. Some cafeโs had slow wifi, or required a Japanese phone number to register, or didnโt have wifi at all.
Like kaythrynoh mentioned, in Kyoto, I checked out a internet/manga cafe once with private booths but they allowed smoking, so I couldnโt stay to work. But, if there are non-smoking ones they do seem like good places to really focus.
I donโt have any Osaka recommendations because I only stayed there for two days and didnโt work. But, in Kyoto I went to Mos Cafe (the link goes to Google Maps) multiple times and found that the 2nd floor is a good place to work. However, I did have to used my AirBnBโs pocket wifi for Internet access.
(Unlike kathrynoh, I would choose Kyoto over Osaka but thatโs not too relevant here haha 
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I used a coworking space in Osaka last year but I forget the name of it, sorry. I didnโt find it that great anyway. It has the feeling of working in a public library which made me think why didnโt I just go to to a library and use the space for free! It seemed more of a space for students to use for study.
If spaces only have information in Japanese, Iโd think they are unlikely to have English speaking staff available which could be an issue. When if you figure out the info on the site using a translator, what are you doing to do when you get there and have to speak to people in person.
Btw are you looking in Osaka or Kyoto? Most of your links seem to be for Kyoto.
Oh, rubbish. Thatโs what happen when you try to plan and research around about 3 different cities at once. Iโd actually found some workable options in Osaka but Kyoto was the one I was struggling with!
The Terminalโ just confirmed to say that they are still operating, so thatโs one option in Kyoto now. Although Iโm struggling to find decent Kyoto accommodation options via AirBnb that fit my budget and arenโt miles away from co-working, so I might yet end up switching back to looking around Osaka.
Iโm more concerned about good wifi and a proper desk than I am about super energetic networking and community, since I wonโt be travelling alone. iโd heard the same elsewhere about the language barrier but I was hoping that with pocket wifi in tow for Google Translate, thereโll be a way to hack through it.
If you donโt need all the functionality of a coworking space, you might get by with using cafes. Japan has a very strong working in cafes culture. Itโs common for people to sit at a table for hours working, studying, sleeping. A lot of the cafes are very quiet and secure. Seriously, people will walk in, put their wallet or phone on a table to secure it then go order! Iโd never do that myself, only takes one bad one for it to become and issue.
The only issues I had with cafes were finding somewhere with good ergonomics for working long periods and ones with power outlets. If youโre a non-smoker and smoking bothers you, might be worth doing a check for that. A lot of places donโt have any barrier between smoking and non-smoking sections although most upmarket cafes now are non-smoking or just have a smoking booth.
You might get by with google translate although if you arenโt actually coworking, all you are really getting for your dayโs fees is a work space and bad coffee
Another option in Japan is using internet/manga cafes. You get your own private booth with a desk and computer chair usually. Some of them have convoluted sign in processes but you can usually by-pass that if you let them know you are using your own laptop. The places are usually dark and cave-like though, lighting in your booth but dark everywhere else. You do usually get unlimited soft drinks, bad machine coffee and sometimes even snacks for the price.
Iโd go Osaka over Kyoto, but thatโs my personal preference. Most tourists overlook Osaka, except for the big ticket attractions (eg. Universal Studios) in favour of the traditional style of Kyoto but I find Kyoto a bit boring. How many temples do you want to look at? Osaka has a much better energy, I find. Also, awesome food. Itโs also cheaper because it doesnโt have the tourist appeal.
Winter is coming and Iโm feeling the ache of travelling after being stuck in the same place since the Pandemic started. Wondering if anyone is travelling right now? If so, where are you currently located and how is the situation where you are?
Hello World!
I'm an experienced Digital Nomad and after being in Lockdown in Bangkok and Germany for one year I would like to team up with someone to visit a new place. Or just doing some exchange about what destinations would be interesting currently.
I take the virus seriously and still I think we can still be able to take our life in our own hands. So I'm aiming for cities/countries which are not in full lockdown, are not too complicated about immigration (I'm looking at you Thailand, your state quarantine costs like 1k USD and is basically a prison) and is also rather safe regarding the virus. I tend to stick for rather big cities and like culture. I'm not a beach or nature person. I'm pretty flexible about the money topic.
I am new to working out of coworking spaces. My business entails a lot of video conferences. I haven't chosen a specific coworking space yet but generally, what are the potential solutions for this? I have a microphone and headphones but still fell like it may be inconsiderate to take the calls anywhere in the coworking space. For a solo person, what are some general solutions? Are there usually options to rent a private room by the hour with just enough room to set up my microphone and laptop? Sidenote: any coworking space recommendations in Florianapolis, Brazil would also be appreciated. Thanks in advance!
I will be traveling/working through Mexico with my dog February to April. My plan is to stay in Sayulita for about 2-4 weeks, then travel south along the cost.
Is there anyone who wants to share an airbnb apartment? I was thinking of renting a private villa, but because these are large and have multiple rooms, I was wondering if there are fellow nomads wanting to share? Iโm open to other locations as well (Puerto Vallerta, Oaxaca, and everything in between these two locations.
I'm thinking about taking a sailing (yachting) course in the Mediterranean Sea this coming September or October. Thus far from my research, it seems that most courses are held in locations with not many digital nomads. My thinking is that it would be more fun to go to a place with like-minded people. Therefore, I'm wondering if anyone else is interested in taking a sailing course in the Mediterranean this fall? If not, do you know a location that offers good sailing courses, where there is also many digital nomads / nomad infrastructure?
Iโm a big believer in co-living but Iโm finding hard to find all the options available in different cities.
I have found the major players like Roam, The Collective, and WeLive but havenโt found many others.
Has anyone seen a list or should I start making one?
Hey guys, this was my first year as a Canadian nomad.
As far as I know of, Canadians donโt pay taxes if they do not live in the country for 6 months.
But Iโd like to talk to an accountant or someone who does Canadian taxes specifically for expats and nomads to get clear on the rules and for help on my return coming up.
Does anyone know someone who specializes in Canada who can help? Iโve seen plenty of US recommendations but none for us canucks.
Thanks guys!
Any long terms Project Fi users cancelled?
Planning on being outside of the US for a year or more and disappointed to just discover their โtermination for excessive international roamingโ fine print (similar to T-Mobileโs) as follows:
โThe Services must be primarily used in the United States and are not intended for extended international use. Further, the Services are designed for use predominantly within our network. If your usage outside our network is excessive, abnormally high, or cause us to incur too much cost, we may, at our option and sole discretion, suspend your Project Fi account, terminate your service, or limit your use of roaming.โ
Iโm looking to spend 1-3 months in Alicante or Valencia this fall and would like to take a Spanish class there.
Hi,
My name is Nick,currently living in Australia and looking at moving to Shikoku next year to live for a couple of years.My wife is Japanese,but I dont speak much though I have lived in Tokyo for some years previously.
Any advice on best areas to look at would be greatly appreciated ,
Thanks in advance
Nick
What are the most comfortable and affordable coworking places in Amsterdam?
I donโt like noisy cafes and high prices of Spaces.
Everything is in the title.
Iโm working on a big project so I will need fast internet (>15 mbps).
If itโs close to the beach, it would be even better.
Thanks !!
Would you recommend โWork Zoneโ http://www.oficinasplaya.com over Nest?
Do you have other coworking spaces there you would recommend?
And where is a good place to stay (i.e. coliving)?
Heyo folks! The idea to open up an own coworking space in Malaysia has been on my mind for quite a while and I would like to reach out on foreigners being a business owner/co working space owner in Malaysia, there are a lot of questions that would follow up but most importantly is to reach out to someone with experience.
Ideally would be someone who runs a coworking space in Malaysia, second best would be to just come in touch with a foreign business owner in Malaysia.
Cheers
Yamin
We just finished our first stint around South East Asia and somehow survived 3 days of way too many flights, leaving me to feel like death.
Too much shitty airplane food, not enough sleep, big time difference from Mexico to SEA.
Anyone have tips to prevent that more in the future (aside from better flight plans)? More importantly, how do I recover faster from this horror?
The ideal bank will have an easy on-boarding as a European student studying and living in Sweden for a year and is merciful when it comes to sending GBP into the account.
Can anybody recommend a good Swedish bank? 
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/vermont-pay-10-000-move-110056645.html
Hello All,
Saw Vermont rolled out an incentive to get more remote workers to live there, Does anyone plan on applying and If so why? Reason Iโm asking is I work for an organization in Tulsa, Ok that wants to also bring in Nomads, and would love to hear your thoughts on what such a plan should look like
Any help would be Awesome!
Ben
Any recommendations for a coworking spot in Merida, MX? Iโll be staying in the Centro zone for most of July. Thanks in advance!
Anyone know a good hairdresser in Amsterdam? Looking for something reasonably to the center!
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