Coliving Program to Connect Digital Nomads and Locals This November in Japan to Kick off in Shimoda
SHIMODA, JAPAN —ELENTO LLC will host TADAIMA 2025, a one-month co-living and co-creating residency program inviting digital nomads, local changemakers, and community leaders to explore new models of revitalization in rural regions.
Held in the coastal city of Shimoda, Japan from November 2–30, 2025, the program includes a main conference “TADAIMA Mirai Kaigi” from November 12 to 14. This initiative goes beyond surface-level cultural exchange to foster long-term,‘glocal’ collaboration exploring the positive impact to locals for the future through dialogue and shared living.
Applications are now open for participants, speakers for workshops and volunteers.
Head over to https://tadaima-japan.jp/ for more details
Event Background
As Japan faces a declining birthrate and aging population, the concentration of people and resources in the Tokyo metropolitan area continues to accelerate. Meanwhile, rural communities are experiencing a shrinking population of local leaders and a range of social and economic challenges, including economic decline.
Attracting “border-crossing” individuals—such as digital nomads, remote workers, and entrepreneurs— to the rural communities has emerged as one potential strategy to address these issues.
This need for the entry points of meaningful connection has been widely recognized in local revitalization efforts in Japan, and is also highlighted as a key concept in national-level surveys. Moreover, these challenges are not unique to Japan. Communities around the world face similar barriers when trying to collaborate across cultures and perspectives.
TADAIMA 2025 responds to these challenges by designing a program that moves beyond surface-level “cultural exchange,” centering instead on deep empathy and co-created futures through dialogue and shared living.
Program Overview
Dates: November 2 (Sun) – 30 (Sun), 2025
Main Week: November 11 (Tue) – 17 (Mon)
TADAIMA Mirai Kaigi (Conference): November 12–14
Niijima Island Field Trip: November 15–16
Topic: Co-creating Futures: Global Talent Meets Local Communities
Location: Around Shimoda City (including Niijima Island)
Participation Fee: $181~
Details: https://tadaima-japan.jp/events/tadaima-shimoda-2025/
Note: Participation fees vary depending on the program contents. Travel costs not included; program content subject to change.
Who Is This Program For:
Those who want to engage with local communities while staying connected to the world
Digital nomads seeking meaningful ways to connect with locals
Individuals interested in collaboration between international talent and local communities
Anyone curious about the digital nomad lifestyle
Featured Program Highlights
1."Building Bridges: East Meets West Harmony Workshops" (Nov 2–8)
Led by Yeji Cheon (Seoul Nooks, Korea)
Kick off your month-long Shimoda coliving with workshops that create deep connections from day one. Through cross-cultural respect, conflict transformation, and Nonviolent Communication, both international nomads and Japanese locals build the foundation for a meaningful month together.
Yeji establishes the harmonious groundwork that makes your entire Shimoda experience more connected and transformative.
2."TADAIMA Mirai Kaigi (Conference) " (Nov 12–14)
Local residents, digital nomads, government officials, and local changemakers from around the world will gather to explore how border-crossing talent and local communities can co-create the future of local communities.
The conference will examine models of collaboration across diverse cultures and values, creating a space for mutual learning and shared vision-building.
Throughout the three days, participants will take part in networking sessions designed to foster meaningful connections that transcend language, nationality, and cultural background.
The program will be conducted in both English and Japanese.
Venue: Shimoda City and surrounding locations
Keynote Talks
“The Potential of Digital Nomads in Tourism”
by Orly T. Darnayla（Digital Nomads Association Philippines)
“How Global Talent and Startups Can Spark Local Innovation”
by John Ho (Alt Chiang Mai)
“Rethinking Rural Education Through Global–Local Collaboration”
by Mashio Yamamoto & Stefan Mihaylov (Waspect Co., Ltd.)
“Revitalizing Rural Japan from a Global Perspective”
by Max Forrest (Wayfinder LLC)
About ELENTO LLC
Founded in 2020 in Shimoda, Shizuoka Prefecture—historically recognized as a “City of Opening”—ELENTO LLC is a glocal communication agency dedicated to connecting Japan’s regional communities with the world. Through PR, promotion, and a city-commissioned digital nomad exchange program called “TADAIMA SHIMODA,” ELENTO strives to build global friendships and expand Japan’s “kankeijinko”, community supporters.
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