Did you know that you can do a workation at "Roopt," a share house chain primarily located in Miyagi Prefecture? Roopt's share houses not only accept residents but also offer accommodation, making workations possible. They are fully equipped with power outlets and Wi-Fi, and you can work in various places according to your mood, using private rooms or community spaces.
This time, Takashi Sumida, a freelance editor residing in Ishinomaki City, Miyagi Prefecture, stayed at "Roopt Okumatsushima," a share house in Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, for a 7-night, 8-day workation. Having lived in multiple locations myself for two years and experienced workations across Japan, I felt that this workation was unique to Miyagi, unique to a share house, and unique to Roopt. I will report on the details of this workation for everyone!
Workation is a portmanteau of "work" and "vacation," referring to a work style where one lives and works in a different location than usual, aiming to enhance productivity and mental well-being for a better life. With the spread of telework due to the COVID-19 pandemic, more individuals and companies are adopting workations.
Leveraging Roopt's characteristic of being a "share house accessible from 1 day," we also accept workation stays of approximately one week. In addition to directly applying for a workation stay, those who own tokens for the DAO-type share house "Roopt Kagurazaka DAO," which started in June 2022, can use those tokens for a one-week workation stay at a Roopt share house in Miyagi Prefecture. Please see the following page for more information on the Roopt Kagurazaka DAO initiative.
This time, I did a workation at Roopt Okumatsushima, located in Shintona, Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, one of Roopt's share houses in Miyagi Prefecture. The workation along the Miyagi coast, as autumn was in full swing and getting a little chilly, was very fulfilling. Although workation facilities are increasing nationwide, examples of workations in share houses are rare, so I will write about my experience and impressions of this "share house workation" from that perspective as well!
Workation Period: November 1 (Tue) - November 8 (Tue), 2022
First, I will briefly introduce "Roopt Okumatsushima," where I stayed for a 7-night, 8-day workation this time.
It is a share house located in the western part of Higashimatsushima City, Miyagi Prefecture, about a 15-minute walk from Tona Station on the JR Senseki Line. As shown in the photos below, the building and room sizes are characteristic of this share house, with private rooms averaging 12 tatami mats. In addition to residents, it also accepts groups and families for accommodation, fostering communication not only among residents but also with others.
Click here for more information about Roopt Okumatsushima.
Now, let's get to the main topic and describe how I spent my 7-night, 8-day workation.
I arrived at Roopt Okumatsushima on the evening of the first day, so I spent the day making my bed, having dinner, and finishing up some remaining work. The residents each had different daily routines, and I didn't get to meet everyone, so I went to sleep looking forward to meeting them the next day.
The room where I stayed for a week. There was a space of similar size in front, allowing me to use the 12-tatami-mat room very spaciously.
By the morning of the second day, I had met all the residents, and the day began with conversations like, "Since we're here, why don't we all have a meal together sometime?" and "What day are you free?" I was already acquainted with the residents, so it felt like I immediately fit in, which was a pleasant moment.
On this day, I spent most of my time teleworking within the share house. For online meetings, I primarily used my private room, but when no one else was in the share house, I would also conduct online meetings or work in the living room. Just being able to work in a spacious environment, which is rare when living alone, helps me feel calm and work more efficiently.
In fact, I felt that I was more productive at Roopt Okumatsushima than usual. By the way, I also went for a run during my breaks, and the clear air made it a refreshing experience.
Many parts of Roopt Okumatsushima have been stylishly renovated, especially the kitchen design, which is so fashionable that I, being a photographer, held an impromptu photoshoot for my favorite bottle. Both the share house and the town itself have little noise, making it an environment that stimulates creativity. By the way, all the photos and videos used in this article were taken by me.
Since I was there, I decided to eat out, so I drove to "Mori no KITCHEN," a restaurant that primarily serves set meals. They also accept credit cards and electronic money, which is convenient for those who don't carry much cash. By the way, "Mori no KITCHEN" is located at the following address:
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