[Business Trip Report] Infrastructure Engineer Visits Shikoku Office (Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture)

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in November 2023a one-week (Monday to Friday) business trip to the Shikoku officeI went on

Our company, Beyond,a Shikoku office in Ikeda-cho, Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecturehastrips to this location are very casual, and I wanted to let everyone know about that, so I picked up my keyboard to write this.

So, I don't feel intimidated"This is exactly what happened in real life,"DiaryCasual business trip reportWe will send you the following

The original purpose of the business trip

The infrastructure engineers in the System Solutions Departmentrelationships with members of the Shikoku officeoften make regular business trips to deepen their

I've never been there before, so it feels like my turn has finally come

On the morning of departure, board the express bus

There is a convenient direct express bus route from Umeda to Miyoshi City, Tokushima Prefecture, where our Shikoku office is located.(Convenient)

I got up early on the day and boarded the bus (with four rows of seats) at the Hankyu Sanban-gai Bus Terminal in Umeda

Taking a break at the service area

The travel time is approximately 3 hours and 50 minutes, with a short break at Murozu PA (Awaji City, Hyogo Prefecture) along the way

Although I didn't capture it in a photo, the PA is located on the coastal side of Awaji Island, so the view is amazing

I like taking breaks at SA because I get excited by the unfamiliar air and unfamiliar scenery

Awa Ikeda Bus Terminal

It is a 4-minute walk from JR Awa-Ikeda Station and you can get off at the Awa-Ikeda Bus Terminal (last stop) located in front of Miyoshi City Hall

Ikeda-cho in Miyoshi City is a riverside town nestled between mountains, and is a region rich in nature where you can feel the presence of mountains and rivers, something you don't often see in the city

By the way, the shopping center at the back, Frespo Awa Ikeda (including a supermarket and restaurants), is a very convenient place to buy food and drinks for your accommodation or for lunch

Shikoku Office (formerly Masaumi Ryokan)

is about a 4-minute walk from the Awa Ikeda Bus TerminalThe former Seikai Ryokan (old building), which houses the Shikoku office,.

It looks exactly like an inn, so at first glance it doesn't look like a satellite office building

This old building is quite retro,retaining the exterior and interior of the original inn, giving it a charming atmosphere.

There is also a Beyond sign installed

If you are visiting, please use this as a landmark and enter with confidence. (There is a dedicated call bell for the Beyond Shikoku office in the entrance.)

Inside the Shikoku office

For more information on the interior of the Shikoku office, please see the Shikoku office introduction article below, which provides a detailed introduction

There is also a video, so if you want to learn more about our Shikoku office, this article is perfect for you!

Is this an office?! Beyond's Shikoku office was better than I imagined

Started working at the Shikoku office

Like the Osaka office, we have a free address system, and the displays and other equipment at the Shikoku office are basically the same as those at other locations

Therefore,I can perform my duties without any particular inconvenience.

The retro Western-style room is set entirely within the confines of a traditional Japanese inn, and its size is just right.My impression is that it's a quiet and cozy environment, much like a cozy coffee shop.

Our offices are connected via online video conferencing, so we can communicate with the Osaka office not only by chat but also verbally

Accommodation and Nightlife in Miyoshi City (Ikeda Town)

For this business trip, I will be staying at a lodging facility located in the shopping district in front of JR Awa Ikeda Station, about a 5-minute walk from the Shikoku office

This area boasts a truly old-fashioned,retro public bathhouse (with sauna, cold plunge pool, and PayPay payment options), and a large number of snack bars, creating a charming townscape that evokes the Showa era.

Also, as you can see faintly on the right side of the photo, the streetlights in the park are a pale pink color for some reason. Moreover, the light from the streetlights is very strong, which results in a very glossy look

Because of that, it has a very unique atmosphere, and when combined with the Showa-era townscape, itgives you a feeling of being in a different world, which is really enjoyable.

Food situation during business trips

We deepened our friendships by going to lunch with members of the Shikoku office and having dinner together in the evening

Of course, this doesn't happen every day, so there are days when I go out to eat alone or spend time relaxing at my accommodation

I ate out a lot during my business trip, so it was a week that delighted my taste buds

The week ends and we head home

On the last day, I took the 5 PM busstraight home.
The convenience store in front of the station was convenient for buying souvenirs (but be aware that it closes at 8 PM).

What did you do during your business trip?

There are basically no instructions to "do this" while on a business trip!

essentiallybe performing the same tasks as you would when working at the Osaka office.

I also developed strong relationships with members of the Shikoku office, but there's no need to worry about being forced to go out drinking every day

lastly

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So, I'm wondering, "Is this article... really in demand...?" but I hope itgives you a realistic sense of the flow and atmosphere of a business trip!

To be honest, it was a week that provided me with a different kind of stimulation than usual and gave me a break

Good things about business trips

The author is workingFun chatWe deepened our interactions with members of the Shikoku office through business meetings and lunches

As a result, communication has become much easier compared to before the business trip, andcollaboration between us on our respective tasks has become much smootherI feel that

We are also looking for people who want to work in our Shikoku office!

This concludes my casual business trip report, but I will also make an announcement at the end

Beyond is looking for people to work with us

https://recruit.beyondjapan.com/entry

also recruiting people who would like to work at our Shikoku office, so if you are interested, please feel free to apply.

Infrastructure Engineer (Shikoku, System Solutions Department)