The Guardian of Hopeful Journeys, “SHIP’S CAT,” and the Traveling Photo Contest

WeBase operates accommodation facilities in Japan. Approximately eight years after starting the business, WeBase has 5 locations nationwide, and in each location stands a giant cat statue called “SHIP’S CAT”, public art created by one of Japan’s leading contemporary artists, Mr. Yanobe .

We have continued to evolve together with “SHIP’S CAT.”
As Mr. Yanobe says, “Life is like a journey.” Given that we live in a world where the future is difficult to predict, we are excited to launch the “SHIP’S CAT” online photo contest, inviting people to come together and envision a bright, hopeful future. The theme of the photo contest is “Hope”. As a token of our gratitude, WeBase will present the winners with a unique “trip” that only WeBase can offer.

Click here for the campaign site (period: 2024/4/24-5/31 JST)
https://shipscat.we-base.jp/photocontest-english
*The website is only available in Japanese. Please use a translator.

How to participate in the “SHIP’S CAT” photo contest
1) Follow the designated account
Follow the official Instagram accounts of the accommodations you want to visit or support. Please see the campaign site for eligible accommodations. *You can follow multiple accounts.

2) Take a photo of “SHIP’S CAT”
Take a photo of SHIP’S CAT (a photo taken before the campaign is acceptable as long as it was taken by the applicants themselves).
*Please be sure to read the terms and conditions of the campaign site.

3) Post on your Instagram with the application tag, title, and a short message.
Application hashtag: #WeBase_SHIPSCAT2024
Mention the accounts followed in Step 1., Share it on your Instagram with the title of the work and your reflections on a bright and hopeful future.