Japan is quickly becoming a hotspot for digital nomads, offering a unique mix of vibrant cities, tranquil islands, and rich cultural experiences.
From coliving retreats and networking summits to creative festivals and workations, autumn 2025 is packed with events designed to connect nomads, locals, and innovators.
Whether you're seeking inspiration, community, or adventure, Japan has something special in store for you. Have a look at what's going on.
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🇯🇵 Shibuya Digital Nomad Program in Tokyo, Japan
Shibuya Startup Support’s “Digital Nomad Program” offers a month-long coworking and community experience, running September 1–30, 2025, in the heart of Shibuya, Tokyo. Participants receive complimentary access to the Shibuya Bridge coworking space, curated startup events, and an exclusive WhatsApp group for networking with like-minded remote professionals.
This program is open to overseas residents and is not a visa. It’s designed to help you hit the ground running in Tokyo’s vibrant startup scene.
Whether you’re looking to test Tokyo as your next remote-work hub or simply expand your international network, the Shibuya Digital Nomad Program provides the structure and community to make the most of your stay. Be sure to secure your spot early—places are limited, and applications are open exclusively to those living outside Japan.
🇯🇵 Colive Fukuoka 2025
For the entire month of October, Colive Fukuoka transforms Japan’s startup hub into a living lab of coliving, culture, and collaboration: 100+ seminars, ramen tech tours, and a Digital Nomad Summit included.
Only 30 coliving rooms are available for a full-month stay. Book early if you want a tatami mat for your mastermind sessions.
🇯🇵 Goto Island
Discover a six-day digital nomad retreat (Oct 15–20, 2025) in Japan’s enchanting Goto Islands, where lush landscapes inspired Studio Ghibli’s most iconic scenes. This serene getaway invites you to unplug, recharge, and savor authentic local connection with stargazing, ocean adventures, and communal meals.
This is more than a remote-work escape—it’s a chance to immerse in a storybook landscape, forge connections over local meals and starlit talks, and let nature stir your creativity. If you crave quiet adventure with a dash of community, the Goto Islands offer an unforgettable island retreat.
🇯🇵 Hiroshima Setouchi Nomad Fest
Hiroshima Setouchi Nomad Fest 2025 invites digital nomads to slow down, reflect, and truly feel Hiroshima—through immersive urban and nature phases from October 18 to November 5. The event blends local cultural experiences, workshops, and networking in vibrant Hiroshima City with serene remote work and wellness in the Setouchi Islands.
This festival blends work, culture, and connection in a way that lets you experience Japan far beyond the usual travel routes.
🇯🇵 Co-Lab Hakuba
CO‑LAB HAKUBA Summit 2025 invites digital nomads to embark on a 10‑day mountain retreat in Hakuba Village from October 25 to November 3. Set amid alpine landscapes, this gathering blends wellness, outdoor adventure, and travel‑industry networking for a truly energizing work‑meet‑play experience.
This is your invitation to reset your rhythm under mountain skies, mix productivity with fresh alpine air, and connect with fellow travelers and industry leaders at elevation. If you’re seeking clarity, creativity, and community wrapped in nature, this summit offers a revitalizing autumn escape in the Northern Alps of Japan.
🇯🇵 Tadaima Shimoda
TADAIMA Shimoda 2025 invites digital nomads to a full-month coliving and co-creation program in the scenic Izu Peninsula. From November 2-30, and especially during the Main Week (November 11-17), participants blend workshops, local immersion, and cultural connection in a coastal town designed for belonging.
The event blends international perspectives with Japanese culture, creating a unique space where innovation meets tradition. If you’re looking for collaboration, cultural depth, and a truly immersive experience, Shimoda is the place to be.
🇯🇵 Nomad Resort Okinawa
Discover Nomad Resort Okinawa 2025, the ultimate island retreat where digital nomads, creators, and entrepreneurs gather for two weeks of nature, community, and creative rebooting. Set against Okinawa’s legendary beaches and lush forests, this immersive program blends culture, wellness, and collaboration into one regenerative nomad experience. Embrace the spirit of Yuimaru, a circle of giving, and find your place where work and wonder meet.
This isn’t just another remote-work getaway—it’s a thoughtfully crafted nomad ecosystem grounded in sustainability, connection, and cultural immersion in one of the world’s healthiest regions.
Sarah Kuhlemann
Sarah Kuhlemann
