I tried out the popular "workation": A new way of working that considers work-life balance

What is "workation," the new way of working that's gaining attention after the increasingly common practice of "telework"?
You want to escape your monotonous daily routine and experience new excitement. Furthermore, given the current situation, you can't travel, let alone hang out with friends. The same old routines keep you thinking in a stagnant way, and many people feel this way... This is a significant issue for businesspeople, as it can lead to a lack of new ideas and irritation over the smallest of comments or actions from others, which is no good!

If you're one of those people, we recommend you try "workation," a work style that combines work and vacation, a style that's become a hot topic recently. This is a workstyle concept where you can work freely and refreshed in an extraordinary space that is different from your usual one. It seems that many people gain new insights and perspectives from this.

In today's world, where keywords like diversity and work-life balance are often mentioned, it is one of the workstyles that we should keep in mind, so we couldn't help but try it out. So this time, a woman who loves fashion and is highly sensitive to trends, works in brand planning at an apparel company, tried out "workation" while staying at a hotel in Tokyo for two days and one night.

【11:30 AM】Let's go on a workcation!

Bag ¥47,300 (Gianni Chiarini)
Try a two-day, one-night workcation near Tokyo! My goal this time was to clear my mind from the frustrations of work. I started replying to emails that had piled up, and before I knew it, it was time to leave. I need to get ready quickly! So, I've decided on this Gianni Chiarini bag as my workation companion. It has plenty of storage space, and can easily fit a laptop! It also has a small pocket on the outside, so it's very convenient for quickly taking out small items like a smartphone or commuter pass. Let's get going.

【12:30 PM】Lunch in a relaxed atmosphere!

Tumbler ¥3,300 (Kinto), Blanket 35,200 yen (Fisba), Cut and sewn top 8,910 yen (Base Range), Bustier 20,900 yen (Holiday), Other staff personal items
We've arrived close to the hotel where we'll be staying! It's lunchtime before check-in. Today, we're enjoying lunch outside, like a light picnic. My all-time favorite sandwich tastes even better than usual. I brought the coffee in a tumbler, so it's kept warm perfectly. I can enjoy it at a comfortable temperature even in the cold season. I'm glad I remembered to bring a blanket.

【2:00 PM】Check into the hotel!

Hand Cream ¥1,980 (Molton Brown), Jumpsuit 25,300 yen, Cut and sew 14,850 yen (Base Range), other staff personal items
I arrived at the hotel in Tokyo where I'm staying! My heart is excited and thrilled by this extraordinary feeling. The idea of being able to work in such a wonderful space is enough to make me excited. I'm already feeling like this workation is at its best! First, I change into some comfortable clothes to relax my mind and switch my mind into work mode. My routine is to apply hand cream before starting my afternoon work. Refresh with your favorite citrus scent!