Co-creating the future
of local Japan.
“Tadaima” means I’m home.
A one-month coliving programme in Shimoda, Japan, where global citizens and local neighbours build friendships that bring you back. You don’t visit Shimoda. You live here, even for a while.
At a glance
- Programme
- Oct 25 (Sun) – Nov 22 (Sun), 2026
29 days - Main events
- Nov 5 (Thu) – Nov 8 (Sun)
Free & open to everyone - Where
- Shimoda, Shizuoka — 2.5h from Tokyo by train
- Membership
- $399 1 Month · $299 2 Weeks
Not a one-time event —
a community people come back to.
Coliving, coworking and weekly gatherings continue all year. Community managers are on the ground every season, not just during the programme. Whatever month you land, someone will be here to welcome you home.
Glocal Community in Shimoda
People who remember you
Monthly BBQ Nights with Haren, Wednesday potlucks with locals, Social Fridays. Every week you sit down with neighbours, shop owners and fellow nomads. By week two you are not a visitor — you are someone they remember.
A role, not just a stay
Run a workshop for local high-school students. Share your expertise with a regional business. Join an ocean-cleanup day. The role you take on here is usually what becomes the reason to come back.
A town that keeps going
15+ countries in one coastal town, and a calendar that does not stop when the programme ends. Come in November or come in February — the community is the same either way.
Four days when the whole town, and the whole world in it, comes together.
Free and open to everyone. No membership needed.
Academic Day
“Local Questions, Global Connections”. A workshop centred on Tomas Nilsson of Linnaeus University (Sweden), where researchers from Japan and abroad examine Shimoda and southern Izu as a leading case of regional revitalisation.
Free & openTo be announced
A special day is in the works — details coming very soon. Save the date.
Announcement comingTADAIMA Mirai Kaigi 2026
A dialogue-driven pitch event where international remote workers, students, researchers and local practitioners from across Japan take the stage to discuss the future of their regions. Followed by an informal dinner with local specialities (at your own cost).
Free & openWorld Culture Festival
A festival created together by everyone — visiting nomads, Shimoda students, families and local residents share the music, games and traditions of their own countries. Food stalls at your own cost.
Free & openSpecial nights, pop-up coworking, excursions and everything else through the month sit on one page. See the full schedule →
A DJ party in a cave bar. Yes, an actual cave.
Open to everyone. Members, visitors, and anyone who wants a night around music.
DJ Party
A cave bar in Shimoda, food and drinks, and a DJ. It is also Elena & Kiki’s birthday — and you are invited to that part too.
Tickets coming soon
Shimoda — TADAIMA 2025
DJ Pleasure
DJ Pleasure (Yutaka Miyazaki) is a DJ based in Shimoda, Japan, with a sound centered around Balearic music. DJing since 1999, he performed in Ibiza in 2026 and is now a professional DJ member of Kiki Events Ibiza and a Resident DJ on Ibiza Stardust Radio.
- Since
- 1999
- Sound
- Balearic
- Ibiza
- Professional DJ member of Kiki Events Ibiza
- Radio
- Resident DJ on Ibiza Stardust Radio
- Mixes
- mixcloud.com/djpleasure_
- @djpleasure_
No requests — the night is his to shape. Though every so often, someone wants a record badly enough that it turns up anyway. We have never been able to explain this.
Everyone is welcome. Members belong.
The main events are open to everyone. Membership is a reserved seat at every table — and a role in the community.
| What’s on | Everyone | Members |
|---|---|---|
| Main events — Nov 5–8 | ||
| Academic Day — “Local Questions, Global Connections”Nov 5 (Thu) · with Tomas Nilsson, Linnaeus University (Sweden) · for researchers & academics | Free | Free |
| TADAIMA Mirai Kaigi 2026Nov 7 (Sat) · pitch & discussion — nomads, students, researchers, local practitioners · details | Free | Free |
| World Culture FestivalNov 8 (Sun) · share music & traditions from your country — food stalls at your own cost · details | Free | Free |
| After-event gatheringsinformal dinners following the main events · food & drinks at your own cost | Own cost | Own cost |
| Open community — join anytime | ||
| Social FridayEntry fee only — you order and pay for your own food and drinks on top | Entry fee + own cost | Entry included + own cost |
| Potluck Dinnerevery Wednesday · Entry fee only — everyone also brings a dish or a drink to share | Entry fee + a dish | Entry included + a dish |
| BBQ Night with Harenevery month · Nov 13 is TAKOYAKI Night — everyone around one hot plate, turning takoyaki until they are round · ticket covers the food | Ticketed | Ticketed |
| IZU DAO local community activities | IZU Point | IZU Point |
| Pop-up Coworkingfree at most venues, some charge a small fee | Own cost | Included |
| Ryosenji Temple ceremony & Aquarium backstage tourheld twice during the programme | Ticketed | Included |
| Members only | ||
| Welcome Party & Farewell Partymeals included | — | Included |
| Community excursionsevery other week · paid per trip | — | Ticketed |
| Family Check-inweekly check-in with our Chief Happiness Manager — how last week went, what you are doing this week | — | Included |
| Special night — ticketed for all | ||
| DJ PartyNov 10 (Tue) | Ticketed | Ticketed |
“+ own cost” means the entry fee and your food and drinks are separate: you order and pay for what you have. Lunches and dining out are always at your own cost. Welcome and Farewell Party meals are included for members, for parties held during your membership window.
When you are ready, there is a place in Shimoda waiting for you.
Recommended
1 Month Member
$399USD / person
Oct 25 – Nov 22, 2026 · 29 days
- Before you land — online meetup & housing support
- At every table — Welcome & Farewell Party (meals included), weekly Potluck Dinner
- Your Shimoda — Family Check-in (how last week went, what you are doing this week), Ryosenji Temple ceremony (held twice) & Aquarium backstage tour, pop-up coworking (included) & community excursions (ticketed)
- Your role — Skill Share, dialogue with local high-schoolers, and the World Culture Festival as a co-creator, not an attendee
- Members channel · TADAIMA T-shirt · Okaeri perk
- 1 Month only — lead a high-school seminar, join a local business project, co-plan the World Culture Festival — shape the programme, not only the day
Accommodation arranged separately. Most 1 Month members stay at Kazemachi coliving (16 rooms incl. doubles — 24h coworking included). Book directly with Kazemachi; rooms fill early. Or arrange your own from ¥90,000/month. Transport not included.
2 Weeks Member
$299USD / person
Any 2-week window within Oct 25 – Nov 22
- Before you land — online meetup & housing support
- At every table — Welcome or Farewell Party, whichever falls in your window (meals included), weekly Potluck Dinner
- Your Shimoda — Family Check-in (how last week went, what you are doing this week), Ryosenji Temple ceremony (held twice) & Aquarium backstage tour, pop-up coworking (included) & community excursions (ticketed)
- Your role — Skill Share, dialogue with local high-schoolers, and the World Culture Festival as a co-creator, not an attendee
- Members channel · TADAIMA T-shirt · Okaeri perk
Accommodation arranged separately — guesthouses and private rentals from ¥60,000 / 2 weeks. Coworking is included if you stay at Kazemachi coliving; otherwise contracted separately (from ¥6,000/month). Transport not included.
You can jump in for a single day.
The four main days in November are free and open to everyone, and the community keeps running all year — Social Friday, potlucks, pop-up coworking. Come for one day, or for one evening.
Payment is by card at checkout. Cancellation, refund and seller information: Legal Notice. Accommodation and transport are arranged and paid separately.
The second edition, in numbers.
A snapshot of 2025 — and the reason 2026 is bigger.
Everyone said they would come back.
Nineteen people answered the 2025 survey. Every one of them said yes to “would you like to visit Shimoda again?”. Here is why, in their words.
“Shimoda is super beautiful with nature all around. The programme was full of fun activities but I didn’t feel pressure to join — I like having the option, and also being able to work when I have to.”
“The energy of all the crews, and the deep connection with local people. The memories we created together were so incredible that I want to come back and visit you guys.”
“In the end it’s mostly about the people — organisers, locals, nomads. What impressed me most was the team, who put a huge effort into making it all happen.”
“An incredible array of talks, subjects, people and combined passions coming together. The community and friend-making side of it was very strong.”
TADAIMA 2025 post-programme survey, November–December 2025. 19 responses; 16 rated the experience 4 out of 4 and 3 rated it 3 out of 4; 100% answered yes to “would you like to visit Shimoda again?”. Quotes lightly edited for length.
TADAIMA family members.
Want to get to know the locals and make the most of Izu? Start with these six.
Elena
Elena Tsukada
Organizer & Founder
Founded ELENTO LLC in 2020 after a global PR agency career. Board member of the Japan Digital Nomad Association. Co-founder of Digital Nomads Tokyo and TADAIMA SHIMODA.
“The people — friends who face forward with me, and the warmth of being gently watched over.”
Haren
Haren Tambi
Digital Nomad Attraction Coordinator, Shimoda City / Chief of Happiness
Creates spaces where remote workers don’t just stay — they thrive. Curates events, conversations and cultural experiences that turn strangers into chosen families.
“It’s super chill yet beautiful.”
Maru
Chiaki Yasumaru
Happiness Manager
Two-region living coordinator for Shimoda. Loves creating connections online and offline to make every place feel like home. And yes — she makes great takoyaki.
“A beautiful sea, mountains, hot springs, a cozy town, and warm people.”
Bayashi
Koki Wakabayashi
Local Friends
Born and raised in Shimoda. Working in PR and marketing, bridging Shimoda with the world through TADAIMA SHIMODA. Can’t wait to meet you in his hometown.
“The sea, hot springs, cozy cafes, and above all — the community of warm people.”
Kiki
KIKI FUKAI
SELF-DECLARED AMBASSADOR OF SHIMODA / CHIEF OF SUNSHINE
A personal branding coach who has travelled to more than 60 countries. After producing events for the Tokyo Olympic Games, she now teaches creators and entrepreneurs to build an honest personal brand with nothing but a smartphone. Nobody appointed her ambassador. She simply started telling the world about Shimoda and never stopped.
“People + Nature”
Ume chan
NAOKI UMEDA
FATHER OF SHIMODA / KING OF THE PRINCIPALITY OF WAREHOUSE
A local guy in his fifties, running a consulting business and a warehouse that hosts community projects — and, since 2024, a nation. Five minutes from central Shimoda, his warehouse declared independence as the Principality of Warehouse. He is its King. It is self-declared. He is entirely serious about it.
“Local snacks.”
Where Japan first opened its doors to the world — and is opening them again.
A coastal city on the Izu Peninsula, two and a half hours from Tokyo by Limited Express Odoriko. Commodore Perry’s Black Ships arrived here in 1854. Nine beaches with clear water, tattoo-friendly onsen, and fish straight off the boat.
Beyond attending, there are more ways to be part of TADAIMA.
Speaker
Share ideas or host workshops and cultural sessions. Free pass, promotion and a special dinner while co-creating the future with us.
Volunteer
Help with events, cultural exchange and community support. Connect with locals and nomads — no perfect language skills needed.
Sponsor
Reach a global audience of digital nomads, entrepreneurs and changemakers. Join us after the success of 2024 and 2025.
Run with the city, the prefecture, and twenty local partners.
Supported by Shimoda City, Shizuoka Bank and Izukyu Corporation. Run with the Japan Digital Nomad Association, Kazemachi LLC and WITH A TREE — plus the guesthouses, schools, businesses and volunteers who make the month happen.
Media partners
Before you book.
How do I get to Shimoda?
Direct from Tokyo Station on the JR Limited Express Odoriko to Izukyu-Shimoda — around 2 hours 45 minutes, no changes. From Haneda or Narita, take the airport train to Tokyo or Shinagawa and join the same line. If you prefer the Shinkansen, ride to Atami and change to the Izukyu Line (about 1 hour 20 minutes from Atami). Central Shimoda is walkable, and buses and taxis cover the last stretch to most accommodation. More about the town: Where is Shimoda →
Who can apply?
Anyone with an interest in global–local collaboration — digital nomads, remote workers, entrepreneurs, community leaders, creatives and volunteers. No nationality or profession restrictions.
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No. The programme runs in both English and Japanese, with interpretation support. Just bring an open heart and a willingness to connect.
Is accommodation included?
No — you book your own accommodation, so you can choose what fits you best. Most 1 Month members stay at Kazemachi coliving (16 rooms including doubles, booked directly with Kazemachi — coworking included). Guesthouses and private rentals are also available from ¥60,000 / 2 weeks or ¥90,000 / month. All members receive housing support in the welcome guide before arrival.
What is the estimated average monthly cost for a stay?
The average range is between ¥250,000 and ¥500,000, including accommodation and the programme pass. Costs vary with your choice of accommodation and the season, but most participants find this sufficient to balance a focused work environment with meaningful connections to the local community.
What’s the difference between 1 Month and 2 Weeks?
Both memberships include the same community life — parties, potlucks, check-ins, pop-up coworking. 1 Month adds the deeper roles: leading a high-school seminar, joining a local business project, co-creating the World Culture Festival.
Not ready to book? Join the community first.
Weekly dinners in Shimoda, nomads passing through, local events that never make it to Instagram. The TADAIMA community keeps going all year — join the WhatsApp group to stay close to the people and the place, even before your first visit.
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