Yoyogi (Tokyo, Japan)

I go to the office about twice a week because I want to get out of the office a little. In terms of production alone, I can get more done at home, but going to the office allows me to communicate with people, and there are some things that can only be done in the office, so I try to strike a balance.

My children are now in junior high and elementary school, so I don't have to pick them up or drop them off, and on days when I'm at home, I do a little housework in the morning and then get to work, and then I stop work at 6pm to have dinner with my family, and then I start on any remaining work I have.
When I have a lot of meetings on days when I work from home, it can be stressful as they overlap with my family's schedules, but generally, full flextime and teleworking allow me to spend more time with my family, which is a big help.

What I like about working in Yoyogi is that there are delicious things to eat. I often buy coffee at FarmMart & Friends, and I also get to try donuts that are currently in development. Also, although I don't attend often, I can enjoy delicious food at Izakaya Monosus (a social gathering held once a month in the office, where members of the MONOSUS Food Research Association show off their cooking skills).
(As of October 2024)

Now I go to the office three times a week, starting work at around 10:30 and leaving the office between 4:30 and 5:00 pm to pick up my children from daycare. Before, we would all go to lunch together when I came to the office, but now that everyone is working from home, I often eat the leftovers from my children's lunches at my desk. This means I end up staying at my desk all day, so I often go out to buy donuts and coffee to refresh myself.

Although the commute takes time, I can do various research while I'm on the train. When I'm at home, I worry about things at home, but when I go to work, I forget about home and have the feeling that it's my own time. I can meet new people, chat and have fun. It's a little, but I think that's good, so I go to work.

However, since I have to do a bit of work when I get home, dinner ends up being late and my kids go to bed late, so my current goal is to start my mornings earlier and create a better rhythm for my life.
(As of October 2024)

Many tasks at the headquarters can only be done in the office, so I go to the office four days a week and work from home once a week. I'm not particularly good at mornings, so I often come to the office a little later. I generally work according to the calendar, but if there's an event I want to attend on a weekday, I'll come to the office on the weekend instead, or I might take a break or leave early. Of course, work takes priority, but I can adjust my schedule if I ask in advance, so I use full flextime to work flexibly. I can decide my own time to come to work, and I can walk from the station through the quiet residential area of ​​Yoyogi, so commuting isn't too difficult.

When I first came to the Yoyogi office, I thought it didn't feel like an office. The smell of wood left a strong impression. I also like the sunlight that comes in. It has completely changed my image of an office. Also, the FarmMart & Friends that we operate is located in front of the office, so I think it's great for both employees and users to be able to see what kind of people come and how they use the facility.

I've been thinking vaguely about moving somewhere in the future, and recently I moved to Kamiyama for two weeks using the satellite work system. I'm also interested in the process of creating a satellite office in Kyoto. If I can find a place I want to live and balance it with my work, that would be nice.
（2024年10月時点）

The shop is closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays, and I work from Friday to Tuesday. I'm at the shop from 10am before the store opens, and close at 6:30pm, so I'm there until about 7pm. If I have any administrative work to do, I do it before or after that, and usually get home around 9pm. Sometimes I go home and cook dinner. Even if I'm tired, I sometimes think I'll try some of the vegetables that have arrived at the store and cook them.

Originally, I was always going around other stores, including Kudan Shokudo, so I didn't come to Yoyogi very often. Since I came to FarmMart, there's always someone in the office, so I can say hello, and they come to buy donuts and coffee, so I've been able to communicate more with my coworkers. I've also had more opportunities to talk directly with customers, looking for souvenirs together, and saying a few words to people with small children, like "Good luck today." I've also made a lot of connections with local regulars. I also have a connection with the neighbors, exchanging donuts and bread with Shiomi, the bakery next door, and holding a Christmas workshop at Kazoku no Atelier.

As for the location, I like the Yoyogi atmosphere, as it's not too crowded and just the right amount. I'm having fun now.
(As of October 2024)