Practices and effects of Workcation in the regional perspectives

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to examine the current state and challenges of workcation in Japan. At first, a survey of local governments working to promote workcation was conducted to understand the current state. Secondly, the details of the measures to promote the workcation were analyzed using the examples of Tatsuno Town and Iijima Town in Nagano Prefecture, which were consistent with the purpose and effect of the promotion. As a result, local governments are promoting workcation for various purposes, but only temporary events and assistance have been implemented. In the case analysis, companies mainly use workcation for training, and while workcation centered on work rather than vacation was carried out, new networks inside and outside the region were formed.