SAGOJO
Platform connecting travelers with companies for work opportunities.
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SAGOJO operates an online platform that matches travelers with companies and local governments, enabling individuals to work while traveling. Founded in December 2015 by Takuya Shin and Takashi Suga, the Tokyo-based company aims to create a new style of travel and work. Shin, the CEO, started a travel web magazine after a trip to Asia and later worked as an editor before establishing SAGOJO. Suga, a co-founder and director, traveled the world for a year and a half after graduating from university and working at a bookstore before joining SAGOJO to handle business development.
The company's primary service, the SAGOJO platform, allows businesses and municipalities to post jobs and projects that travelers can undertake in exchange for rewards. These rewards can be monetary or non-monetary, such as free accommodation, local products, or unique experiences. The platform targets companies facing labor shortages and local governments seeking to increase their non-resident population and promote tourism. Travelers, in turn, can use their skills in areas like content creation, photography, or specific trades to fund their journeys and engage more deeply with local communities. The business model includes a monthly subscription fee for companies to post jobs and manage hiring on the platform.
SAGOJO has expanded its offerings to include several specialized services. 'TENJIKU' is a service that provides free lodging at community-based hubs across Japan in exchange for travelers helping with local tasks, fostering a deeper connection between the visitor and the region. The 'SAGOJO School' aims to equip travelers with relevant skills for this new work-travel lifestyle. Additionally, the company facilitates influencer marketing, content production, and community building projects, leveraging its network of skilled travelers. SAGOJO has raised approximately $1.22 million in funding through several rounds, with investors including Sumitomo Mitsui Marine Capital and Nippon Steel Kowa Real Estate.
Keywords: traveler recruitment, work while traveling, regional revitalization, human capital services, gig economy, travel tech, skill-based travel, content creation, influencer marketing, Japanese startups, HR tech, matching platform, tourism promotion, remote work, community building, TENJIKU, SAGOJO School, freelance travel, digital nomad jobs, local government collaboration