Run across Japan together, let's hit the road and tell the story.
Spend three months traveling across Honshu, visiting campgrounds and events, and sharing the trailer and everyday life — this is “USHI JAPAN JOURNEY.” We're looking for crew to travel with us.
Our founder built his own foundation through travel and study abroad. This project is about making it “your turn” next.
Why this project matters to us
- The moments you step into worlds you normally couldn't.
- The moments, in the middle of work or travel, when you notice the warmth of human connection.
- And the moments you realize that working is far more interesting than you expected.
Relief Inc. / CEO Kenjiro Sakamoto
What the travel crew does
1 | Travel Japan with the trailer
- Drive across Honshu in a company car plus USHI trailer (about three months)
- Follow a planned route of campgrounds, events, and sightseeing spots while flexibly adjusting for weather and conditions
2 | Create and post daily SNS content
- Shoot the journey in photos and video
- Edit short videos/stories on your phone and on the go
- Aim for one post per day, sharing both the “look” and the “real”
3 | On-site promotion and sales
- Welcome visitors at campgrounds and event venues
- Introduce Ushi Outdoors and the USHI trailer with simple pitches
- Share information and contacts with interested people (contracts/invoicing handled by HQ)
A day in the journey (model case)
One example of what a day could look like. We'll adapt to the route, weather, and event schedule.
The actual schedule will change based on travel, weather, and on-site conditions.
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07:00Wake up at the campsite or rest area. Stretch and review the route.
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07:30Make camp breakfast and film it. Even breakfast becomes content.
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09:00Start driving. Capture driving scenes where the scenery is great.
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11:00Break at a roadside station/SA. Jot ideas and organize assets.
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12:00Edit time. Cut and assemble that day's short video/photos on your phone.
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13:00Back on the road. If there's a detour spot, shoot it and keep moving.
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15:00Arrive. Shoot the best cuts of the USHI trailer and scenery.
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16:00Set up and prep for display. Eat. Capture behind-the-scenes moments too.
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18:00Edit and post the day's highlights. Quick reflection.
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22:00Sleep. Check the next day's weather and route, then rest.
Who we're looking for
Must-haves
- In your 20s–40s
- Hold a regular driver's license and are comfortable driving
- Have camping experience (no need to be hardcore)
- Okay with SNS posting and appearing on camera
- Legally able to work in Japan
Nice-to-haves
- Post regularly on Instagram or TikTok
- Experience or strong interest in editing short videos on a phone
- Experience in customer service, event ops, or sales
- Ready to commit to the full three-month caravan
- Used to long drives and sleeping in the car
Likely mismatches
- Really struggle with long drives or sleeping in the car
- Strong resistance to showing your face or posting on SNS
- Get extremely stressed by schedule changes or travel hiccups
- Current health/fitness makes a three-month run difficult
In short, we hope for people who can enjoy a bit of chaos and find both travel and work fun.
Which of these “travel skills” do you have?
Tell us the ones that fit you when you apply. The team will be excited to hear.
If even one of these feels like “me,” this journey probably fits you. Skills level up after we start—that's the default.
Project terms
- Role
- USHI JAPAN Crew (promotional staff)
- Contract
- Contractor
- Period
- May-jul 2025 (3 months)
- Compensation
- JPY 300,000 per month (contractor fee, tax included)
- Working hours
- Approx. 8 hours/day including driving, shooting, editing, and on-site support (varies by day)
- Travel & expenses
- Gas, highway tolls, and lodging such as campgrounds/RV parks are covered by HQ. Food is basically self-paid (we'll align on shoots/expenses separately).
- Insurance & safety
- We plan to enroll in contractor insurance; vehicles carry full optional coverage. We'll avoid unreasonable night drives and design safe-first schedules. Routes will change promptly for bad weather or disasters.
Documents needed to apply
1) Resume (required)
Any format is fine as long as we see your basic profile. Please include your SNS accounts. If they're private, make them viewable during screening. *We don't ask for a specific platform; Instagram/TikTok/YouTube etc. are all okay.2) Work history (required)
Employment type doesn't matter—full-time, part-time, freelance, volunteer, etc.3) Motivation report (A4, required)
On about one A4 page, please cover these three points:- How you want to live your life going forward
- What you aim to achieve in these three months
- What value you think you can provide as a crew member
Format is free (essay or bullet points are both okay), but please write in your own words.
[Important] No AI text generators Please do not use AI text generators such as ChatGPT when writing your motivation report. Light support like spellcheck is fine, but the writing itself should be your own. We'll talk about the report directly during interviews.
How to apply
- Apply via form Enter the required fields and attach your resume, work history, and motivation report (A4).
- Document screening We'll review your documents and public SNS accounts to gauge fit with this project. Those who pass will receive the next step via email.
- Online briefing We'll share the background, overall flow, working image, prep list, and answer questions online.
- Online interview (1-2 times) Based on your motivation report, we'll talk about your experiences, values, and what you want to bring to this journey.
- Finalize member -> Contract -> Prep for departure After selection, we'll sign the contractor agreement, share the packing list and detailed schedule, and prep for launch.
*The selection flow may change depending on project progress.
About the operator and brand
Relief Inc.
- Location
- 21F JP Tower Nagoya, 1-1-1 Meieki, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya, Aichi 450-6321
- Business
- Import/sales of outdoor goods, back-office support, content development
- CEO
- Kenjiro Sakamoto
- Web
- https://re-lief-inc.com
Ushi Outdoors
Ushi Outdoors is a U.S.-born outdoor brand. Centered on the rugged, compact "USHI Chuck" trailer, we create gear that lets you play hard outdoors. USHI Outdoors Japan localizes that world for Japan and is the official partner importing, selling, and promoting the camping trailer line.- Ushi Outdoors Japan
- https://ushioutdoorsjapan.com/
- @ushi_outdoors_japan
- Ushi Outdoors (USA)
- https://ushioutdoors.com/
- Instagram (USA)
- @ushi_outdoors
Where do you want to go?
With USHI, you can go wherever we feel is right. Make these three months your own turning point.
Enter the journey*We do not respond to project-related questions, except for media inquiries. *Questions about the position will be addressed after document screening during the briefing. *Applications are limited to individuals aligned with this project. We decline inquiries from ad agencies, PR firms, and other third parties.
