Episode 73: Spreading the Word in Japan about Digital Nomad Life with Akina Shu – Part 1
Hello listeners! Welcome back for another edition of the School of Travel podcast! Today, I would like to introduce you to one of the rarest creatures you will find on the digital nomad scene—a Japanese digital nomad. Akina Shu is originally from Yokohama, Japan, and she has made it part of her mission to introduce the concept of digital nomadism to Japanese companies. Having an interest in learning English since university, Akina has also started her own podcast, Nomad University, which we have put a link to on theschooloftravels.com. Akina and I will discuss Japanese work culture and also what made her finally do that most unusual of things in a country obsessed with work: quit her job, leave the office, and get on the road. Within the first 3 months of her journey, Akina had already visited 5 continents. How did she do it? Let’s get into her story right now to find out…
What We Cover in This Episode
- How Akina started living a digital nomad lifestyle
- Akina’s background with work that led her to change her lifestyle
- The work culture in Japan, with long hours and not much time for living
- What is the culture of remote work in Japan?
- The highlights from traveling the world on the Peace Boat
- How the pandemic led Akina to start her digital nomad adventure by traveling in Japan
Meet Akina
To check out Akina’s podcast, “Nomad University,” check out her website here
To follow Akina’s adventures on Instagram, click here
To buy Akina’s book, click here
If you’d like to learn more about the Peace Boat, go here
