[wodenokoto]

There is apparently a writers cafe in Tokyo with similar concepts. You leave distractions at the door and tell staff your goal for the day and aren't allowed to leave until you've met them (with the weakest interpretation of the word "allowed").

In terms of getting away from noise pollution, I think this is more generally provided in major Asian cities through sauna and public baths.

[jakzurr]

Oh yeah, that was hilarious. But I can see some use in it. HN had quite a discussion on how the writing requirements would be enforced - I'm pretty sure a lot of it just comes down to Japanese etiquette and personal honor.

https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=31012685

Gotta be in Tokyo, though.

[wodenokoto]

Thanks for digging up the link - it was how I knew about it in the first place.

[ricardobayes]

you can even ask them to 'nudge' you i.e. ask you from time to time if you progressed