Enrise Solutions Co., Ltd. Opens New Base in Niigata City

Enrise Solutions Co., Ltd., which handles the IT business of Enrise Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Group CEO: Katsuhiro Ago), which develops its business centered on DX, opened a base office in Niigata City on July 1, 2026. The establishment of this base will be driven by employees originally from Niigata Prefecture and Niigata City. Through the creation of locally rooted employment and the promotion of U-turn and I-turn migration, we aim to create an environment where local youth can build careers in the IT industry and contribute to solving the IT human resource challenges in the region.

Background of Establishment

Our company is celebrating its 13th year and has grown to over 200 employees. Meanwhile, our previous bases of operation have been concentrated in the Tokyo metropolitan area, and in recent years, opportunities for employees living in rural areas to participate in projects using remote work have been increasing. We have been considering regional expansion for a new growth phase.

Upon receiving an opportunity from Niigata Prefecture and Niigata City, we reviewed our internal structure and discovered that we have multiple employees from Niigata Prefecture with management experience. Leveraging the strength of personnel who understand regional issues to lead the establishment of the base, we decided to open an office in Niigata City.

Challenges Facing Niigata and Our Aims for Regional Contribution

Niigata Prefecture continues to face the following structural challenges:

There is a continuous outflow of population to the Tokyo metropolitan area, particularly among young people, making it difficult to secure human resources to support regional industries.

In addition to the concentration of IT-related companies in the Tokyo metropolitan area, the wage gap between local companies and those in the Tokyo metropolitan area affects the choices of individuals considering U-turn or I-turn migration.

While the foundation for training IT personnel is in place, with multiple universities and information technology vocational schools in the prefecture, there are not enough employment opportunities or career development platforms for individuals to thrive within the region.

By establishing a system to promote commissioned projects at the Niigata base in addition to remote support for Tokyo metropolitan area projects, we will create employment in Niigata while maintaining compensation levels comparable to the Tokyo metropolitan area. We will address the challenges faced by "young people who want to work in Niigata but are concerned about salary levels and career development" and promote the creation of an environment where they can build careers locally.

Regional Retention Type Niigata Hiring → Project Experience at Niigata Base → Regional Retention U-Turn Type Niigata Hiring → Accumulation of Experience in Tokyo Metropolitan Area Projects → U-Turn and Retention in Niigata I-Turn Type (Migration Promotion) Tokyo Metropolitan Area Hiring → Accumulation of Experience in Tokyo Metropolitan Area Projects → Project Experience at Niigata Base → Migration and Retention in Niigata

Through these diverse career paths, we aim to build a new human resource circulation model where IT professionals can take root in the region and continue to be active.

Overview of Niigata Base

Name Enrise Solutions Co., Ltd. Niigata Office

Location 1-3-1 Higashi-Odori, Chuo-ku, Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture, INPEX Niigata Building 4F

Access 2 minutes walk from JR Niigata Station

Opening Date July 1, 2026

Business Activities IT Solution Business, Contract IT Services, IT Engineering Services

Structure Starting with several staff members including the base manager, with plans for gradual expansion

Office / WorkspaceOffice / Training Room

Office / Free SpaceOffice / Meeting Room

Building / Common Floor 1Building / Common Floor 2Building / Common Floor 3Building / Exterior

Contribution to the Local Community

1 Employment Creation and Promotion of U-turn/I-turn Migration

By actively hiring residents of Niigata and those wishing to U-turn or I-turn, and by offering compensation and diverse career opportunities comparable to the Tokyo metropolitan area, we will broaden the options for young people who "want to work locally" and support their retention in the region.

2 Providing an Educational Environment to Foster "Technical Skills" and "Human Skills"

Under our mission "ENGINEER RISE, ENGINEER SOLUTIONS," we will establish an education and training system that allows engineers hired in Niigata to grow in both technical and human skills. We will provide an environment where they can build careers locally while engaging in large-scale projects in the Tokyo metropolitan area.

3 Building a Circulation Model for Regional IT Human Resources

In collaboration with local educational institutions and government bodies, we will promote the creation of a system where engineers who have gained skills in the Tokyo metropolitan area after graduation can return to Niigata and be active. We aim to promote the retention of IT human resources in the region and realize a sustainable human resource circulation model.

4 Contribution to Regional DX through Collaboration with Government

In cooperation with the industrial promotion policies of Niigata Prefecture and Niigata City, we will support the digitalization and DX promotion of the region. Through continuous dialogue with government bodies, we aim for sustainable base operations rooted in the region.

Structure Promoted by Local Members

In conjunction with the industrial promotion policies of Niigata Prefecture and Niigata City, the individuals promoting this expansion into Niigata are all employees originally from Niigata. Members who deeply understand the region's culture and challenges will take the lead, working in collaboration with government bodies, educational institutions, and local companies to build a sustainable base rooted in the region.

Business General Manager: Originally from Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. Possesses over 20 years of experience in the IT industry and IT services sector, with management experience in a wide range of areas including business strategy, sales, recruitment, human resource development, and M&A. Has led business growth as a responsible manager for businesses worth approximately 20 billion yen in the human resources and IT services industries. Will oversee the business strategy and organizational management of the Niigata base, utilizing extensive experience and broad knowledge.

Base Promotion Manager:

Originally from Niigata City, Niigata Prefecture. An engineer with over 25 years of experience in the IT industry and holds the international qualification PMP (Project Management Professional). Has managed projects of various scales, from large to medium, and has successfully led numerous projects. Will lead the establishment and project promotion of the Niigata base, leveraging extensive field experience and advanced management skills.

Message from Business General Manager

In my career in the IT and human resources service industries, I have been involved in business operations and organizational development, and have experienced the establishment of many regional bases. Through this experience, I have strongly realized that the success of a base is determined not only by policies, location, or systems, but also by the thoughts and passion of each employee who wants to "energize this region."

The establishment of the Niigata base this time was realized through the initiative of employees from Niigata who have a strong desire to contribute to the region's future. I am confident that by having members with a passion for the region take the lead, we can build a sustainable base rooted in the region. Furthermore, the disparity in salary levels between rural areas and the Tokyo metropolitan area, and the outflow of young people to the Tokyo metropolitan area, are common issues nationwide, not just in Niigata. We will build a model in Niigata that balances compensation comparable to the Tokyo metropolitan area with diverse career opportunities, creating an environment where individuals can continue to grow while staying in the region.

I believe that succeeding with this initiative in Niigata will serve as a new model case for solving the challenges faced by rural areas and can be developed into a system applicable to other regions across Japan.

With pride in our hometown, Niigata, we will create a new step forward for regional revitalization from Niigata, together with the people of the region.

Enrise Solutions Co., Ltd. Executive Officer / COO Kotaro Shimizu

Message from Base Promotion Manager

"There are certainly talented individuals and passionate young people in Niigata. On the other hand, the environment where they can utilize their abilities in the region and continue to challenge and grow is not yet sufficient. As our mission 'ENGINEER RISE, ENGINEER SOLUTIONS' indicates, we believe that the growth of each individual engineer leads to the resolution of social issues. With gratitude and pride for Niigata, where I was born and raised, I will dedicate myself to creating an environment where individuals who will shape the region's future can challenge themselves and thrive locally."

Enrise Solutions Co., Ltd. Niigata Base Promotion Manager Takashi Watanabe

Company Profile

Company Name Enrise Solutions Co., Ltd.

Location SK Building, 1-43-7 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo

Management Structure Katsuhiro Ago Representative Director / CEO

Kotaro Shimizu Executive Officer / COO

Founded August 22, 2012

Established December 20, 2019

Business Activities IT Infrastructure Solutions

URL https://enrise-sol.co.jp