Mirai-ga-Kyouki Lab to Pay Up to 1 Million Yen in First Month to New Recruits from FY2027

Mirai-ga-Kyouki Lab Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Jinnan, Shibuya-ku; CEO: Kengo Saito), which operates 'RINKAN', a select shop specializing in the purchase and sale of street and designer brands, will introduce a new salary system targeting new recruits joining in FY2027. The total payout for the first month will be up to 1 million yen. In addition, the company will implement a base pay increase for existing employees, aiming for a workplace where all staff can thrive through both compensation and growth opportunities.

### Background of the Initiative

For many years, the apparel industry has faced the challenge of low wage levels compared to other sectors. In a domestic labor market where labor shortages are becoming severe, securing excellent talent has become a management issue directly linked to a company's sustainable growth. Meanwhile, the reuse market continues to expand against the backdrop of rising sustainability awareness and the spread of vintage/archive culture. The company's business is expected to see further expansion, and it aims to grow from its current 22 stores across 3 brands to 30 stores from FY2026 onwards.

With the acceleration of store opening plans, the development of next-generation leaders to manage each store has become an urgent task. The company decided to introduce this system to strengthen the human resource foundation supporting business growth. The increase in the first-month payout for new graduates is expected to be a strong draw in acquiring talent with high motivation and ability.

The company emphasizes granting discretion to encourage growth. By establishing a system for early career advancement through a self-nomination process and enhancing the work environment in terms of both salary and growth opportunities, the company aims to create a rewarding workplace. Furthermore, to prevent a wage gap with new recruits, a base pay increase will be implemented for existing employees. Through this reform, the company aims to become a leading example of treatment reform in the industry by improving motivation and the overall organization, ensuring employees receive fair compensation.

### Overview of the Up to 1 Million Yen Payout System

Target: New recruits joining in April 2027

Amount:

**Before Revision:**
Monthly salary: 270,000 yen + Housing allowance: 30,000 yen
Total: 300,000 yen + Transportation (up to 30,000 yen)

**After Revision:**
Monthly salary: 320,000 yen + Signing bonus: 650,000 yen + Housing allowance: 10,000 or 30,000 yen (30k for within 5km from workplace, 10k otherwise)
Total: 970,000 to 1,000,000 yen

### Systems and Environment Supporting Young Talent Growth

The company values the ideas of 'challenges from a young age' and 'rewarding those who produce results.' It has built mechanisms for early career advancement, such as the 'Sudden Manager System,' where young employees are given authority. Under this system, based on self-nomination, it is possible to hold a store manager position as early as the first year of joining.

After assessing the suitability of self-nominated employees, the company provides training and practical experience to enhance their skills gradually. In this way, it actively provides opportunities for those who intend to take on challenges and supports growth through practice.

The company also emphasizes balancing high wage levels with a healthy work environment. Its average monthly overtime is 4.2 hours, significantly below the industry average. It continuously works to secure annual holidays and promote paid leave, fostering a workplace where employees can perform at their best while maintaining physical and mental health.

Thanks to these efforts, the retention rate for new graduates has remained high at over 85% for the past three years.

### Future Outlook

CEO Kengo Saito commented on this initiative:

'I want to dispel the image that the apparel industry is low-earning, has a lot of overtime, and is tough. We want to take the lead as a role model for apparel companies and improve the image of the entire industry. As a future goal, we have set an average annual income of 10 million yen for all employees and are making steady progress toward realizing it. We will also promote a comfortable work environment through holiday systems and overtime reduction, aiming for sustainable business expansion and long-term retention of talent as a company that balances compensation and growth opportunities.'