A workcation at Akame 48 Waterfalls Campground

A workcation… while listening to the sounds of water

Recently, the concept of “workcation” has become popular (for those unfamiliar with the term, it is a made-up word that combines “work” and “vacation”). Since I’ve been feeling pressed for time at work these days, I wanted to see what a workcation was like. And it just so happens that I learned about the “telework plan” offered by Akame 48 Waterfalls Campground, located in Nabari, Mie Prefecture.

Leisurely work in the great outdoors. What a great idea!
Inspired by this concept, I immediately booked a reservation, and decided to use my paid vacation time to experience a “workcation” using the “telework plan”.

On the day of my workcation, it rained.
For me, in my current state, maybe I can relax more on a rainy day than in sunny weather, so it turns out that maybe wet conditions were just the right situation…

9:00 AM

I arrived at Akame 48 Waterfalls Campground. After finishing my check-in procedures, I was shown to my bungalow.

My room was a stylish and quiet space. I marveled and imagined how I could be so blessed to work in a place like this, but first, I laid down on the couch, and leisurely stretched out. I felt so comfortable I could have fallen asleep right there, but first, I needed to finish my work…

11:00 AM

I quietly went to work. All I could hear from inside my room was the sounds of the flowing waters. Outside, I could see the lush plants and trees and the river… Working in an environment like this, I found myself able to increase my concentration, and made even greater progress in my work than I could have ever imagined!

NOON

After working intently, before I knew it, it was now noon! I was told that bento boxes had been delivered to the administration building, so I went to get my lunch. A nice perk of the telework plan at Akame 48 Waterfalls Campground is that lunches are included.

1:00 PM

Since this was a workcation, I decided to start enjoying my vacation portion, and so I decided to lie down on the couch and read a book while listening to some music. This wasn’t an office, nor was it my home. It was a special environment where I could happily relax, and luxuriously spend my time.

2:00 PM

I went back to work. Thanks to my refreshing break, I could feel ideas bubbling in my brain that would normally never occur to me. I’d love to take a break and go on a workcation at least once a month.

3:00 PM

Snack time!
In order to fully enjoy these moments of happiness, I brought my own desserts, because I love sweet confectioneries! I can’t stop enjoying moments like this

5:00 PM

The workcation comes to an end!
I finished all of my work, got to enjoy some private time, and spent a thoroughly fulfilling day.

5:30 PM

And now to top off the day! I went to a local hot spring and soothed my tired body. Sometimes, it’s nice to have an out-of-the-ordinary experience like this.

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