—Could you tell me about your background and work experience?

Absolutely. I was born in the UK, but moved to Seattle about 23 years ago. After working at Microsoft for about 10 years, I also worked at other companies like Amazon. Currently, I work for a non-profit organization called Code.org. This organization has about 130 employees, mainly living in various cities across the United States. We all work remotely, including myself.

—What does Code.org do, and what is your role?

Code.org teaches computer science in schools around the world. My role is to work with schools worldwide to implement programs. It's very rewarding to see students learning by actually using our products. I'm also partnering with an organization called "Minna no Code" (Everyone's Code) to introduce computer science education to schools in Japan.

—What were your reasons for deciding to work at S-TOKYO while you were in Tokyo?

I'm staying in a small hotel in Asakusa, but it's getting boring, so I was looking for a co-working space nearby. I learned about S-TOKYO from an article in "Digital Nomad Asia," and it seemed like a good option because it's close to Asakusa, so I chose it.

—What did you do during your stay in Japan?

I stayed in Japan for a total of three weeks. For the first week, I explored Tokyo with my family. During the second week, I enjoyed cycling in Gunma Prefecture. The third week was spent enjoying the culture while working remotely in Tokyo before returning home.

—Do you have any memorable experiences or favorite spots from your time in Japan?

My wife is Japanese, so I've been to Japan many times. But it was great to come back after the pandemic. One particularly wonderful memory from this trip was being able to revisit a charming French restaurant called "Canard" in Shinjuku. The Japanese female owner serves authentic French cuisine, the kind she used to cook for her husband during their 40 years of marriage. It's a small place, but the food and atmosphere are superb!

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Comments from community curators

Thank you Simon for coming to S-TOKYO, and thank you for participating in Wednesday's Weekly Free Beer! I'd never heard of Canard before, but after hearing about it, I really want to go! And I was so happy you gave me that cool Code sticker ✨ I'll cherish it.

When you return to Tokyo, please be sure to use S-TOKYO! We'll be waiting for your return 😊

Thank you so much!

S-TOKYO Chichi