Recruitment of up to 10 pairs of "VANkation" monitors using a van with a work room on the cargo bed in Himeshima, Oita Prefecture (until 10/7)
From October 13 (Thursday) ~ December 17 (Saturday), Oita Prefecture is looking for up to 10 groups of out-of-prefecture monitors to experience the new work style "VANkation" proposed in Himeshima Village, a remote island on the second half of the country. The application period is until Friday, October 7th. The project is handled by Himeshima Ecotourism.
"VANkation" is a coined word that combines "VAN LIFE" and "workation". It is a style in which you put your office on the back of a van and work wherever you want, at any time you want. Monitor participants spend their time on a workcation while going around the island.
As a general rule, the number of monitoring days is 2 nights and 3 days. The organizers have prepared model courses for "work-oriented," "sightseeing-oriented," and "camping." In fact, participants can come up with their own plans.
The monitor organizers provide van rental (insurance included), accommodation (breakfast and dinner included), camping ingredients, equipment, etc. You are responsible for the round-trip transportation from your home to Himeshima Port (there is a separate subsidy system of up to 15,000 yen). The van used is an AT vehicle (2-seater).
The maximum number of participants must be 20 years old or older (license holders) and participate in the survey. In the case of two people, one person is the license holder. Answer questionnaires and disseminate information on SNS. To apply, Himeshima Ecotourism official website From. After the application deadline (October 7), you will be notified of the result.
Himeshima Village is a remote island with a circumference of 17 km and a population of about 1,800 located in the Suo-nada waters 5 km north of the Kunisaki Peninsula in Oita Prefecture at the western end of the Seto Inland Sea. The main industries are coastal fishing and car shrimp farming. Currently, under the "Himejima IT Island Concept," we are focusing on attracting IT companies and human resources by developing co-working spaces, optical fiber high-speed networks, and WiFi.
