【Applications Open】Nagasaki Nomad Residency 2026 ── Live Where Histories Cross

Live Where Histories Cross

Many visitors come to Japan expecting differences — in culture, language, and rhythm. In Nagasaki, they find echoes of shared pasts. From Portuguese ships to British missionaries, from Dutch merchants to Vietnamese exchanges — the threads of their home countries have already touched this land.

Through this program, we invite participants to connect the dots — to see Nagasaki as a place where history, identity, and future possibilities intertwine.

In January 2026, The New York Times named Nagasaki #17 on its "52 Places to Go in 2026" list, citing the city's layered history and renewed urban infrastructure. The Nagasaki Nomad Residency runs in dialogue with that moment, giving working professionals a deliberate month inside the place itself — and a chance to leave something useful behind.

A Contribution-Based Residency & Who We Are Looking For

The Nagasaki Nomad Residency is a one-month, in-person, contribution-based program. Each applicant proposes what they will bring to Nagasaki — a content creation, a workshop, a documentary, strategic advice for a local business, or a session with students.

To build a meaningful cohort, we are specifically looking for professionals who are:

Eager to Share Expertise: You have a track record of sharing your professional skills and knowledge with others.
Action-Oriented: You're ready to support the local community throughout the month, delivering at least one concrete session, workshop, or project while staying open to sharing your expertise throughout activities.
Community-Minded: You value collaborative environments and are excited to connect deeply with both international peers and Japanese local hosts.

Selection turns on the quality of your proposed contribution, your professional projects, and your overall fit with our local hosts.

Meet Your 2026 Community Manager Hosts

Two outstanding 2025 participants return as Community Manager hosts for the 2026 cohort, co-designing the program and leading the bridging work between international participants and the Japanese host community.

Lígia Gomes (Portugal) — Former General Manager at Remote Year. As a 2025 participant, her posts on the historic ties between Portugal and Nagasaki resonated widely across her network.
Samanta Berga (Latvia) — Entrepreneur and experience designer. She extended her stay last year to deepen relationships with local entrepreneurs in Nagasaki.

Key Details

Dates: Check-in on October 18, 2026 (Sun) ｜ Program runs from October 19 to November 14 ｜ Check-out on November 15 (Sun).
Duration: One month.
Capacity: 20 participants (at least 2/3 international).
Covered by the Program: Accommodation, in-prefecture transportation for one group trip, and access to designated coworking spaces.
At Participant Expense: International flights, daily meals, optional cultural activities, and a deposit of 250 euros. (Self-funded extensions are available before, during, and after the program.)

How to Apply

Applications officially open today, Wednesday, July 1, 2026.

Application Deadline: Friday, July 31 (23:59 GMT+9, JST)

As a valued subscriber to our newsletter, you can access the application form directly via the link below. Selection is rolling, and the final cohort will be confirmed by mid-August. All applicants will receive a response.

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Over the next three weeks, our newsletter will share more program details, insights into the contribution model, and selection criteria. We look forward to reading your proposals.

Digital Nomad Nagasaki Team