Six guesthouses in Nara, a popular tourist spot and ancient capital in western Japan, are renting out their guestrooms and communal spaces to local "telework refugees" who are unable to secure a quiet working environment at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.The rental service, launched in mid-May, is a way to counter plunging tourist demand due to the pandemic.All rooms available in the service have internet access. They come in various types and sizes, including a traditional Japanese room with a green screen for use in setting up a virtual background for videoconferences.Some facilities …READ FULL ARTICLE
