The world will increasingly recommend remote work.

The number of people working from home, hotels, cafes, or any preferred location without going to the office will likely increase in the future. However, wanting to work from home, being tired of going to the office, and therefore wanting remote work, is probably only about 50% of the growth stage in the future remote work culture.

Not being tied to a location means, for example, working at a hot spring or by the poolside. Doesn't it mean you can truly work from where you want to be right now, where you want to go? Working in a place where you can be more creative. Working while having more motivating experiences by your side. Or even working while traveling. That, I feel, is one of the ultimate destinations of remote work.

Amidst all this, what I've been irresistibly curious about lately is the mobile office. The concept of mobile offices has existed for quite some time, and some people are probably already practicing it, but I feel that in this day and age, the environment is finally becoming conducive for its true value to be realized. Driving your car to your favorite spot, changing locations as you please, and working while moving to the places you like best. Such a work style will surely emerge soon.

Now that the value of remote work and the diversity of work styles are gradually gaining attention, I feel that the rise of mobile workspaces will be essential in the future. This time, I will introduce several mobile office ideas based on information I found interesting online. I have a feeling that mobile workspaces have been appearing in articles more frequently lately, and it's probably not just my imagination.

The ultimate nomad!? A 'running office' that works while traveling is smart.

Article :http://isuta.jp/68600/

Currently, things like rural migration are gaining momentum, aren't they? A shift in where you live. A shift in your work environment. But I also feel that soon, lifestyles that don't fix your workplace, and lifestyles that don't fix where you live, will also gain popularity. With a mobile office or home, living in the countryside or living in the city is free as you please on any given day.

Amidst this, what appears are offices converted from trailers like these. If trailers are renovated, they can become quite beautiful and stylish, to the point where there's no inferiority in saying a room is moving. Holding meetings here is no problem. Working around a table is no problem. While living in one might be tough, the idea of a conference room or workspace moving depending on the time and situation sparks a lot of imagination when considering how it could be used.

The compact minivan 'Air Triser' from Suzuki, which becomes a lounge when parked.

Article :http://ennori.jp/3814/suzuki-unveils-air-triser

Similar to the article above, Suzuki released it, didn't they? A minivan that becomes a lounge. This is probably more for families than for work or workspace. It seems like it would be very useful for family and friends when going for a barbecue or camping. However, the design of the trailer office mentioned above looks cooler, doesn't it? (laughs) I hope Japanese companies will continue to expand cars that can utilize the interior as a workspace or living space.

The camping car 'BeauEr 3X' that transforms its interior space threefold is too cool.

Article :http://ideahack.me/article/1635

And, as a mobile workspace and living space, what you can't forget is a camper van. As you can see, it's a car that can transform to expand its living space. Amazing. Moreover, the interior is said to be divided into a "bedroom," "lounge," and "wet area (toilet, shower, kitchen)." With this, it can be used not only as a complete office but also as a living space.

And it's stylish! Camper vans from a while ago weren't really that stylish; they just gave the impression that you could live in them, but recently, attention to interior design has become more widespread. If I could work in such a mobile office, I'd probably wander around for several months. It will probably be expanded and become even more stylish in the future. It seems like two-story ones might even appear.

Recommended for autumn outdoor activities! The "connectable tent" that keeps expanding is amazing

Article :http://isuta.jp/66402/

And then, I suddenly thought. What if the above camper van was equipped with a connectable tent? Travel in a comfortable camper van, and when you want to expand your space further, pitch a tent. I think it would be nice to incorporate an outdoor lifestyle. By attaching such outdoor options to a camper van and expanding your lifestyle, I believe you can create an even more comfortable mobile workspace and living space.

I renovated a container and started a mobile stone oven pizza shop.

Article :http://news.livedoor.com/article/detail/9596130/

While exploring the possibilities of mobile workspaces, I even found an article like this. A mobile stone pot pizza shop. It seems they renovated a container. It's a common sight for restaurants to set up stalls here and there with containers, but if you're serious, even a stone pot pizza shop can be made mobile.

Come to think of it, it's good for a restaurant to have a single location, but once its name becomes known, couldn't they run mobile restaurants nationwide? Like renovating a large truck and turning the cargo bed into a restaurant. It would be good for publicity, and above all, people who can't come from far away could eat there, which I think would be quite interesting. Is it legally problematic? I don't know much about restaurants, so I can't say for sure.

Camper vans that suit the city: A modern living room on wheels.

Article :http://www.a-crafts.co.jp/works/office/o004.html

Renovation companies also renovate car interiors! I found it to be a very interesting endeavor. Moreover, the concept of designing a mobile living space for the full-fledged mobile era is also interesting. And this was a proposal from 2007, wasn't it? Renovation companies have been doing interesting things for quite some time.

Personally, I'd like to see more and more challenges like this, evolving camper vans into more stylish and comfortable spaces. To the quality of a normal, stylish room, in fact. I think stylishness that stimulates creativity is important, both as a living space and as a workspace.

Can't we get stylish camper vans in Japan?

Article :http://www.recvee.jp/01_camper/01_line/index.html

I searched while considering various factors such as stylishness, comfort as a living space, and whether it provides an environment conducive to concentration as a workspace. It was quite enjoyable. The first one I found was the modified Hiace type mentioned above. I always thought the Hiace was big, but I didn't realize it had the potential to create such a space.

Article :http://www.annex-rv.co.jp/lineup/le52.html

And one more. A camper van called LIBERTY LE. This one is sophisticated. The description says, "Travel by car for one month a year. Heavy users like that arrive here," so it must be quite fully featured. It would be fun if you could work from your favorite location while moving such a space.

The luxury of the wealthy bourgeoisie with money to spare. A moving private island, "Kokomo Ailand"

Article : http://www.gizmodo.jp/2015/10/kokomo_ailand.html

As a bonus. This must be the ultimate destination. Moving the entire island. Cars, rooms, workspaces… it's no longer at that level. Working while traveling the world on your own island. No, no, rather, if you could buy an island like this, you'd already be stepping into a dimension where working isn't necessary.

If I were to get this island, what would I use it for? Gathering venture companies and making it like "Viking of the Kings"? Like Sakai's building from the manga? Hmm, that seems problematic. Anyway, it seems not a single one has been sold yet, so if you have money to spare, please consider purchasing one.

Summary

So, from the perspective of mobile offices, I've compiled various articles. In the future, perhaps camper vans and mobile workspaces will become more stylish, sophisticated, and equipped with various functions, leading remote workers to prefer purchasing them.

Since I haven't actually tried a mobile office, I wonder about its convenience and how much freedom it truly offers. Further consideration seems necessary, but as remote work progresses in the future, perhaps more people will consider camper vans and mobile workspaces.

Today, we live in an era where there's no need to even buy a house; everything can be done through sharing. What kind of future awaits us after sharing? And how much will the concept of remote offices be demanded by the times? I'm looking forward to seeing what innovations will still emerge in this industry.