The moment when a travel scene turns into a movie
Jul 12, 2025
Travel, work, and heal. And the journey itself becomes your work.
Nowadays, there are creators all over the world who live this lifestyle.
Long before this trend spread to Japan,
There is a creator who has pioneered the expression of natural cinematic vlogs, using travel as content.
That company is Ussiy Films (Kyosuke Ushizaka), based in Fukushima.
A filmmaker who has been moving back and forth between travel and film for many years, adhering to the style of "making the journey itself into a work of art."
His motto is to "capture the atmosphere of travel as it is in the footage," and his approach of naturally connecting travel and footage has garnered a lot of sympathy.
This time, we at REGRESS empathize with his journey,
I entrusted the FELDON SHELTER roof tent and REGRESS car side tarp to them as my **travel companions**.
How did he use his gear to travel, work, and create his works?
We will introduce you to the reality.
And what supported him on this journey was his beloved FJ Cruiser.
If you are a follower who already knows him,
You'll nod in agreement and say, "This is his style."
And for those who don't know him yet,
You may find a new way to enjoy traveling in this style.
🏕️ Travel and work style
Lakesides, snowy plateaus, and quiet forest roads in Fukushima Prefecture.
Here, work and travel are not separate.
FELDON SHELTER roof tent and REGRESS car side tarp are utilized.
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📸Photoshoot (flexible, not tied to a specific time zone, but carried out within the flow of the trip)
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💻Editing (inside a tent, under a tarp, or sometimes in the car)
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📞Meetings (Work smoothly online even while traveling)
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🚐Transportation (Freely travel to the next location in my beloved FJ Cruiser)
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🌿Rest (taking time to rejuvenate your body and mind in nature is an important part of traveling)
My style is to smoothly switch between shooting, editing, traveling, resting, and working while traveling, and proceed naturally.
🎥 Example: Ussiy Films embodies "traveling filmmaking"
Ussiy Films
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Easy shooting with Sony FX3 + FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II
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Impressive aerial photography with DJI FPV drones
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Vlog-style travel documentary
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Visual expression that emphasizes the atmosphere of travel, not limited by equipment
He is a filmmaker who is adept at using
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Studio Ghibli-approved promotional video production for Aichi Prefecture
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**Working as a supporting creator for Sony's "CREATE ACTION"**
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Instagram: Approximately 20,000 people / YouTube: Approximately 100,000 people (as of July 2025)
Despite our extensive track record,
At his core, he remains committed to finding stories through his travels .
🛠️ Gear creates freedom in travel
By combining these two gears,
**"A lifestyle of working and creating art while enjoying travel"**
It's just like breathing naturally.
✅ FELDON SHELTER roof tent
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Highly weather-resistant and compact design allows for quick deployment anywhere
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Sleep, edit, and rest can all be done in one space.
✅ REGRESS Car Side Tarp
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A multi-functional space that serves as sunshade, rain shelter and work space
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Can be used for a wide range of purposes, including equipment maintenance, breaks, and simple editing.
🎬 Why the journey itself becomes part of the work
Filming, editing, meetings, travel, rest...
Every action becomes part of the scenery of the journey and blends naturally into the footage.
What you will find there is,
This is the very essence of our value: "Life is Creative Content (travel is also part of the work)."
The figure working in the tent,
Even the moment when I was preparing my equipment while drinking coffee under the tarp,
Everything is recorded as a "scene from the journey,"
Before you know it, it has become an important part of the work.
Q. Where can someone start if they want to emulate Ussiy Films' travel and work style?
A. No special preparation is required.
We recommend starting by creating an environment that will make you feel comfortable during your trip. Bring your camera with you on your trip. Of course, a smartphone will suffice.
What's important is not what you use to take the photos, but what kind of scenery you find during your trip .
From there, a natural flow of travel and work emerges.
Q. Do you have any tips for taking videos while traveling?
A. It's more important to think about "when to take a photo" than "what to take a photo."
By going with the flow of your trip and recording naturally, the atmosphere of that moment will be captured on video.
Q. Is it possible to travel and work without any equipment?
A. Yes, equipment is just a means to an end.
The essence of this style is to "continue traveling at a pace that is comfortable for you."
What you need will naturally become apparent during your journey.
About Ussiy
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Ussiy Films - Official Instagram
Share real moments that combine travel and filmmaking. Check out behind-the-scenes footage and travel stories on Instagram! -
YouTube - Ussiy Films
Vlog-style video production. Delving deep into the beautiful scenery of the trip and the creative work behind it. -
Twitter (X) - Ussiy Films
We'll share real-time updates on our travel discoveries and filmmaking progress. Check out new projects and filming moments! -
Flag Inc. (Ussiy Films official website)
Introducing the works and projects of Ussiy Films, including behind-the-scenes footage and travel experiences.
