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Linnas Design Inc., the company operating S-TOKYO, will host a co-living program in December at our affiliated hotel LINNAS Kanazawa in Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Prefecture. ⛄️

This is perfect for digital nomads, especially those interested in art or philosophical inquiry, or anyone wanting to experience the culture and aesthetic sensibilities of Kanazawa!

As the year draws to a close, why not spend enriching time with like-minded community members in Kanazawa—a city where aesthetics and philosophy thrive?

<Urban Retreat by LINNAS>is an urban retreat hosted by Linnas Design four times a year, lasting from one week to one month. Through co-living, you can reset your mind and body while immersing yourself in the everyday life of the city. You'll enjoy a comfortable workspace, activities that connect you to the city's charms, and encounters with like-minded people.This time, as a special project, we're collaborating with dialogue company "DANRO inc." to hold a program that will help you deepen your own "Artist of Life" through silence and questioning.

Urban Retreat -Artist of Life- by LINNAS × DANRO

Program Overview

• Title : Urban Retreat -Artist of Life- by LINNAS × DANRO

• Duration : 7 nights and 8 days (December 1st to 7th, check-out on the 8th)

• Language : English and Japanese (for domestic and international nomads)

• Accommodation : LINNAS Kanazawa

concept

The following passage is a quote from Daisetsu Suzuki, a Buddhist philosopher born in Kanazawa who is known worldwide as a Zen thinker.

The concept of this program:

Discovering and embodying inner beauty;

Cultivating an Artist of Life through experience and dialogue

Main Theme:Through experiences and dialogue in Kanazawa, a city where aesthetic sense and philosophy live on, participantswill come into contact with "expressions of beauty" and become aware of "inner beauty and aesthetic sense,"ultimately taking home this as their own way of expression and cherishing it.

Co-hosted by: DANRO.inc

With the slogan "Dialogue in everyday life, dialogue as a culture," Dialogue Company explores the wholeness of people, nature, and society, creating spaces where these relationships can circulate. They offer practical dialogue programs, DANRO CHILDREN, a project that aims to create a world where children can "advance as themselves," and interactive organizational development for corporations, among other dialogue-based businesses. In 2025, they will launch a multi-purpose community called "Dialogue, the Five Senses, and a Garden" in Ichinomiya City, Aichi Prefecture. Official website:https://danro-dialogue.com/

Image of your stay

The stay will be as follows: (The schedule is subject to change.)

Morning: Workshops, etc.

Afternoon: Optional activities

Participants will be notified of the detailed schedule separately within the closed online community.

Instructor introduction

Ms.So Sato (Facilitator for the entire program)

"I am also very happy to be able to spend time in the silence and beauty that is unique to Kanazawa in winter.Slow down a little more than usual and enjoy what comes your way .Express your inner self, sometimes delicately and sometimes dynamically.Discover the inspiration and warmth that are born from once-in-a-lifetime encounters and conversations.I look forward to sharing such moments with you all!"

Yuki Nakatani

Born in Nagasaki in 1996, traveler and artist. After graduating from university, he quit his job after two years at a company and traveled to Europe with only 6,000 yen left, surviving for four months by selling calligraphy on the streets. After returning to Japan, he self-published a book of essays titled "LOVE." He is currently traveling around the world, holding solo exhibitions and workshops in various locations, with the theme of "spreading love."

Program Content

Calligraphy ArtWorkshop: Focusing on the "line," the foundation of calligraphy, we will begin with a lesson to learn the basics of line. After that, we will express "the self as it is now" in the form of an abstract painting. Because calligraphy allows you to express your true self through the brush, we hope that this will be an opportunity for you to take a new look at yourself.

Kayo Nomura

An abstract painter born in Nagoya, he lived in various regions, including the United States, from a young age and worked for companies both in Japan and abroad before becoming a painter. His experience living in diverse cultural spheres led him to develop an interest in energy and the realm of the mind that transcends language, and he established a unique style of work that moves back and forth between words and images. He is expanding the scope of his activities to include Dialogue Drawing®, which depicts inner thoughts through dialogue, and live sessions where he draws improvised drawings accompanied by live music, creating works that capture the energy hidden in "this moment."

Program Content

• Omamori Drawing:

  Kayo Nomura will create an improvised palm-sized piece of art that will become your "lucky charm" through dialogue. This retreat will focus on and explore the inner beauty within yourself. (Approximately 15 minutes / Artwork size: 55mm x 91mm)

  

• Dialogue Drawing

  Dialogue Drawing is an art session where Nomura Kayo goes a step further than omamori drawing and engages in a dialogue, drawing your inner self live. As you delve deeper into questions such as, "What does it mean to be an artist of life?" and "What is inner beauty?", the thoughts and desires that are most important to you at the moment will transform in color and shape before your very eyes, creating a work of art just for you. We hope that even after it's completed, it will become a special piece that continues to shine in your everyday life, inspiring new discoveries every time you look at it.

  (Approximately 50 minutes required / Work size: 158mm x 227mm)

  (+11,000 yen)

Ms.Mana Tokita

Life coach. While in Sri Lanka receiving Ayurvedic treatment, he began meditating after being recommended by a doctor. After returning to Japan, he studied meditation systematically and has been hosting meditation classes irregularly since 2024. From April 2025, he will be the practical coach for the first term of the Suwaru Meditation Course Ananda Course.

Program Content: Meditation WS

This is brain and heart training that calms the mind and focuses attention on one's inner self in the present moment. While "mindfulness" refers to a state in which one sharpens the five senses and focuses on what is happening outside of oneself in the present moment, "meditation" is a method of shutting down the senses and focusing on one's inner self.Even experienced yogis find it extremely difficult to suddenly close their eyes and enter a meditative state. In this lesson, we will first use breathing techniques and stretching to align the vibrations of the space and the body, and then meditate by carefully focusing on breathing. This willgently loosen up the brains of those who are busy every day and have to focus on many things at once.

Mr.Yuki Okamoto

He is the 10th head of the Hosokawa Goryu School of Tea Ceremony and the Hosokawa MisoryūSchool of Flower Arrangement. He runs tea ceremony and flower arrangement training classes in Kyoto, Tokyo, and Nagoya. He currently has about 50 students.

He has been active both in Japan and abroad, hosting tea ceremonies at Oxford University, Osaka Castle, Heian Shrine, and other venues, creating numerous opportunities to convey the spirituality of Japanese culture. Furthermore, since 2023, he has also served as the representative of The Japonism Academy, an educational institution that promotes Japanese culture to the world, expanding his activities globally.

During lessons and events, we value a space where people can be themselves, transcending titles and roles, and provide practical learning that applies the spirit of tea ceremony and flower arrangement to everyday life.We continue to work as a bridge that opens up traditional culture to modern sensibilities and connects it to the future.

Program Content:Matchafulness

~Silence and Mindfulness for Digital Nomads~

For digital nomads, constantly on the move and immersed in a torrent of information,time to reset the mind and hone one's sensibilities is an important activity that helps restore creativity and flexibility. "Tea Battle" dates back to the Kamakura period, a traditional tasting game in which participants compare multiple matcha teas and sense the differences between them. It is said to be the precursor to the tea ceremony.What's important here isn't the "correct answer," but rather the opportunity to reflect on one's inner self with each bowl.By focusing on the aroma, taste, and color, the mind is naturally led into a meditative state.

■ What you can gain from this experience

Time to be free from information overload.　Step away from your PC or smartphone and relax your five senses in the silence of a tea room.Mindful concentration.　By focusing your attention on the bowl of tea in front of you, your concentration and creativity will increase.Sensitivity that can be applied to travel and work.　Bring back a sense of "here and now" to your daily life and regain flexibility in your work and lifestyle.

■ Schedule of the day① Short talk on the tea ceremony② Matchafulness – Tasting meditation　Slowly taste three types of matcha and sharpen your five senses as if meditating.③ Aftertaste and conversation

■ Recommended for:Always busy people looking for a habit to reset their mindsThose who want to enhance their creativity and intuition at work Thosewho want to refresh themselves meditatively while experiencing Japanese culture deeplyThose who want to gain a new perspective from a once-in-a-lifetime experience

Application requirements

• Target audience

  
  

  : Digital nomads, remote workers

  , people interested in art and philosophical inquiry

  , people who want to experience the culture and aesthetic sense of Kanazawa

  
  

• Number of participants : 20 (first come, first served)

Participation fee

The participation fee includes accommodation and program participation fees.

The price varies depending on the room type.

Example:

Booking pattern for 1 person

Double room (shared bathroom) 1 person: 64,365 yen

Double room (with shower and toilet) 1 person: 72,366 yen

Reservations for 2 people

Double room (with shower and toilet) 2 people: 109,844 yen

Triple room (can be used as twin beds / with shower and toilet) 2 people: 126,483 yen

This package includes:

accommodation fees (7 nights),

awelcome dinner (December 1st),

a Calligraphy Art Workshop (expressing your current self through calligraphy),

a Matcha-Fulness Workshop (opening your five senses and noticing the abundance that is right in front of you),

a meditation workshop (focusing your senses inward),

Omamori Drawing, Art & Dialogue (21st Century Museum of Contemporary Art & Dialogue) (experiencing various forms of beauty),

Integration Sessions 1 & 2, daily meditation and art reflection,

and a farewell dinner (December 7th)

featuring the above experiences taught by professional instructors + community access.

*The above package does not include:

Transportation to Kanazawa

Bicycle use during your stay

Regular events held at the hotel for a fee

Participation fees for city events and experiences held outside the hotel

Early application benefits

All participants who register by Sunday, November 16th will receive an original rental indoor wear createdin collaboration with #wakami, a washi notebook , and Nestwell!

This notebook is made with washi paper from Ishikawa Paper, a washi manufacturer in the Hokuriku region. It is a modern reproduction of the rare, high-quality washi paper "Torinoko," and features elegant, lustrous paper with excellent color reproduction and preservation properties, allowing it to be used as a notebook for long-term storage and to preserve writing for future generations. It can also be used during the Calligraphy Workshop or for art reflection at the end of the day. Take it home as a memento of this special week, and you can look back on your memories even after your trip. (One notebook will be given to each person.)

"nestwell" is a lifestyle brand that enriches the lives of each wearer. The name is a combination of the words "nest" (a cozy nest) and "well" (better), and is similar to the HYGGE concept of LINNAS. This indoor wear set was born from a collaboration between nestwell and LINNAS. It will enhance your morning and evening meditation time and relaxing time in your room.(Indoor wear cannot be taken home; it is available for free rental only during your stay.)

How to apply

Click the "Reserve A Stay" button on the official LINNAS Kanazawa website or the link below to select the applicable accommodation plan "Urban Retreat -Artist of Life-" and make a reservation.

https://www.chillnn.com/17815f6bb8d16f/plan/19913be91db3d9

After booking your plan, please join the online community via the external site. (This will be a Discord group.)

To join the Discord group, please visit this site.https://www.digitalnomadskanazawa.com

Q&A

Q: Is it possible to participate in the program only without staying overnight?

A: No. Only accommodation and program participation fees are sold as a set.

Q: Is it possible to book accommodation at another facility and only participate in the program?

A: No. Only those who have booked the above LINNAS Kanazawa accommodation plan can participate in the program. Only accommodation and program participation fees are sold as a set.

Q: Can I participate for fewer than 7 nights?

A: In principle, this is not possible. As this program is designed to allow for self-reflection and dialogue throughout the week, we recommend a minimum participation of 7 nights.

Q: What should I do if I want to stay for more than 7 nights?

A: You will need to make a separate reservation with a different plan. (Example: If you want to extend your stay until 12/8-10 → book "Urban Retreat -Artist of Life-" and then book the "Multiple Nights Plan" for 12/8-10.)

Q: Can I choose a start date other than December 1st?

A: Yes. To allow for flexibility in your participation dates, you can choose to start your stay from November 30th, December 1st, or December 2nd. Regardless of the date you start, you can only stay up to 7 nights with this plan. We recommend starting your stay from December 1st so that you can participate in all programs.