Name: Nomad Experience: Season 1
Start: 2026-02-02
End: 2026-02-27
Location: Shimoda

Nomad Experience: Season 1 is a continuation of the one-month “test-living” program that places you in Shimoda, Japan’s historic gateway. Nomad Experience is a one-month program designed for anyone wanting to try living in Japan while exploring cross-border remote work. Participants spend four weeks in the coastal city of Shimoda, engaging with the local community and immersing themselves in authentic Japanese culture and daily life.

The program centers on 63 hours of hands-on workshops where you can test out 10 different remote professions, from digital marketing to web development and video editing. Rather than focusing on traditional classroom learning, the workshops encourage discovery through doing, letting you decide which career paths spark your interest based on real-world experience. English is the main language used, and no Japanese skills are required to participate, though basic words will help you connect with locals.

Nomad Experience provides support for both the lifestyle and professional aspects of nomadic living. Services include online prep sessions, practical lectures on landing gigs, assistance with accommodation and insurance, and community events connecting current and former participants. Surrounded by mountains and beaches, you'll enjoy a unique blend of nature, history, and welcoming people—all meant to help you reflect, connect, and try out remote living in Japan.

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Organized by Nomadnia

Nomadnia runs international nomad experiences worldwide, offering a one-month overseas workshop where participants can try out ten different nomad-friendly remote careers. The aim is to help digital nomads make informed career choices through hands-on experience, focusing on jobs that allow quick earning potential.

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