Work with Me
So, what is it like to work with me? What do I offer?
I document everyday life in the Japanese countryside—from seasonal living and community traditions to the small, human moments in between. When I collaborate with brands, I like to keep things natural, story-led, and true to the experience.
Partnership Philosophy
My content is story-first.
I integrate brands into real life — where viewers encounter them organically. Because I live in rural Japan, I tell stories from within — not as a visitor, but as a participant.
I cover, but not limited to:
Service Formats
Each partnership is customized, but may include:
Brand Partnerships
Regional Promotion Campaigns
Past Campaigns
Umaji Village Agricultural Cooperative
Campaign Goal: Brand Awareness
Deliverables: Three YouTube Videos
Results: 100,000+ views within one month for each video
Umaji Village, a rural mountain community in Kochi known for its organic yuzu production, partnered with me to create a seasonal documentary-style series showcasing countryside life, organic farming, and the people behind the industry — helping introduce international audiences to one of Japan’s most recognizable organic farming communities.
Kyoya Dye Works
Campaign Goal: Brand Awareness
Deliverables: One Instagram Reel
Results: 80,000 views within one week
Kyoya Dye Works partnered with me to introduce their traditional Japanese workwear to English-speaking audiences through lifestyle storytelling. The campaign naturally integrated their “Sappakama” pants into daily rural life in Japan — from renovation work to countryside living — helping showcase the practicality and heritage behind the brand.
Surfshark & Saily
Campaign Goal: Conversion
Deliverables: 60–90 second sponsor integrations
Results: Average 5% conversion rate
Since 2024, Surfshark and Saily have partnered with me on a series of story-driven YouTube integrations focused on travel, rural life, and renovation projects in Japan. Rather than traditional ad reads, the campaigns used natural, entertaining sponsor segments woven into the videos themselves — helping maintain viewer retention while driving strong click-throughs and conversions.
Audience Snapshot
My viewers are primarily from the US, UK, Canada, and Australia. They are curious, research-oriented, and deeply interested in Japan — whether for travel, relocation, language learning, or cultural connection.
Let’s Collaborate!
If your brand aligns with immersive storytelling and thoughtful international engagement, I would love to explore how we can work together.
Meet the Team
Maigo Mika
Founder
Moved to Japan in 2018. Worked for a creative marketing company based in Tokyo, specializing in inbound content creation, served as the English editor of the editorial team, wrote travel articles, and created social media posts for Japan-based tourism bureaus. Started a YouTube channel in 2022, which now has over 170,000 followers in two years.
