I often hear the nameCoworking Space.

What kind of places and people will use it?

There are still not many people who truly understand it.

 

However, in the so-called urban areas, such as Tokyo,

The number of coworking spaces is increasing.

In addition, it is expected that the number of coworking spaces will continue to increase in the future.

It is also said that awareness and the number of users will increase.

 

In this article, we will introduce the features, benefits, and

We will explain in detail the differences between shared offices.

 

■What is a coworking space?

Coworking spaces are places where you can work without having to go to the office.

It is a space where people who are able to work can share facilities.

This concept, which originated in the United States, is said to have been introduced to Japan around 2010.

 

Freelancers, entrepreneurs, and telecommuters from various professions working together

This is a work style in which you work using a coworking space.

The number of coworking spaces is increasing, especially in Tokyo.

You can see this in the table below.

Source: Urban Policy Research InstituteThe current status and development of coworking spaces in Japan"

 

In 2015, the number of coworking spaces overall was still small.

There were only about 300.

However, by 2019, the average number had increased by 2.6 times.

There are approximately 800 coworking spaces across Japan.

It can be said that we accept a variety of work styles.

 

■Why are coworking spaces increasing?

The reason why coworking spaces are on the rise is because

As mentioned above, work style plays a big role.

One thing that is changing is that.

 

The way I used to work was to go to work and work with people from the same company.

Most of the work style involved working in a shared location.

However, the Internet infrastructure has evolved dramatically,

Without having to go to the office, self-employed people and entrepreneurs can

There is less need to rent an office.

Going to work or renting an office is somewhat expensive.

This can result in waste in terms of time and cost.

 

Coworking spaces reduce costs and time waste.

It could be said to be a streamlined work style.

There are people who can work well if they have a good internet environment.

Coworking spaces are places where you can get work done quickly.

 

■What is the difference between a coworking space and a shared office?

Similar to a shared office or rental office

It seems that many people are aware of coworking spaces.

Sure, there may be some similarities, but

The biggest difference is between private rooms and shared spaces.

 

A shared office is a private office space that is shared by a designated group of people.

Rental offices are private offices that are rented on a daily basis.

Coworking spaces are not office-style

We share an open space to work.

 

Each has its own characteristics, so it is difficult to say which is better.

Coworking spaces are flexible and can accommodate a variety of work styles.

It's a space that can be accommodated.

 

 

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