Agricultural Industry-Specialized Job Site "Yasai Job" Opens on June 29

Agricultural Research Institute Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture; President & CEO: Hiroshi Horiuchi; hereinafter "Agricultural Research Institute"), which operates "Farmers' Direct Sales Outlets" at supermarkets primarily in urban areas nationwide, with the vision of "realizing sustainable agriculture and enriching consumers' lives," announces that its subsidiary, Yasai Job Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo; President: Yuki Hida; hereinafter "Yasai Job"), will officially launch its agriculture-specialized job listing website "Yasai Job" on Monday, June 29, 2026.

Visit the Yasai Job job listing site here

"Yasai Job" comprehensively covers job openings across the entire agricultural industry—from production to processing, distribution, and sales—directly connecting producers and agricultural businesses nationwide with job seekers.

To commemorate the launch, a campaign offering completely free job posting for the first three months will begin on the same day.

Overview of the "Yasai Job" Service

Yasai Job Co., Ltd. was established in September 2024 as a 100% subsidiary of Agricultural Research Institute Co., Ltd., dedicated exclusively to human resources services for the agricultural industry.

The company supports recruitment across all sectors and job types involved in the agricultural supply chain—from producers and fertilizer manufacturers to agricultural machinery makers, fresh produce trading companies, food processors, markets, wholesalers, and supermarkets—covering the journey "from field to table."

The company offers two main services:

1 Recruitment Introduction Service

A fully success-fee-based service where agricultural industry-specialized consultants support companies, producers, and job seekers throughout the hiring and onboarding process at no cost. Through targeted marketing and outreach exclusively to job seekers interested in the agricultural sector, the service introduces highly motivated candidates.

2 Job Listing Website "Yasai Job" (launching today)

A platform where job seekers can search and apply independently. Listings are created by consultants with deep expertise in the agricultural industry, highlighting detailed job descriptions and unique workplace appeals from an on-site perspective.

Since its founding, Yasai Job has attracted over 2,000 job seekers interested in the agricultural industry and has supported hiring across the entire agricultural value chain—including farming, fresh produce distribution, food processing, and logistics.

Key features include the introduction of a "pre-employment trial work program" and comprehensive mindset support for job seekers, with a strong focus on reducing early resignations—a persistent challenge in the agricultural industry.

Background Behind Launching the Job Listing Website

According to a survey by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, Japan's agricultural workforce is simultaneously declining and aging, making the securing of next-generation workers an urgent industry-wide challenge.

In response, Yasai Job has previously provided recruitment support to producers and agricultural businesses through its specialized recruitment introduction service.

Through this support, the severity of the challenge—"difficulty in employee retention even when hiring succeeds"—became evident. The agricultural industry has unique work styles and cultures, and mismatches between pre-hiring expectations and post-hiring realities often lead to early resignations. To address this, Yasai Job has centered its recruitment service on initiatives like the "pre-employment trial work program" and mindset training to help job seekers thrive long-term in the industry.

However, the recruitment introduction model has inherent limitations—because consultants act as intermediaries, the number of businesses and job seekers that can be supported is naturally capped. To meet the hiring needs of more producers and companies and to expand access for job seekers interested in the agricultural industry, Yasai Job is now launching its job listing website as the next step.

Key Features of the "Yasai Job" Job Listing Website

1. Fully Specialized in the Agricultural Industry

Covers all sectors and job types involved in the agricultural supply chain—from producers, fresh produce trading companies, food processors, agricultural machinery manufacturers, markets, wholesalers, and supermarkets—spanning the journey "from field to table." Targeted marketing and outreach to job seekers interested in the agricultural industry help connect businesses with highly motivated candidates.

2. Visualizing Workplace "Culture"

Beyond basic salary and conditions, job listings richly feature photos and descriptions highlighting dedication to crops, the founder's vision, and workplace atmosphere, thoroughly preventing mismatches before applications.

3. Support for Diverse Employment Types

Listings include full-time, contract, part-time, and temporary positions, as well as agriculture-specific roles such as "short-term seasonal (spot) jobs" and "weekend-only side jobs or dual employment."

4. Integration with Google for Jobs

Listed jobs will also be syndicated to Google for Jobs, maximizing visibility to job seekers.

5. Nationwide Coverage

Serving areas from Hokkaido to Kyushu and Okinawa. At launch, the site features over 100 job listings, offering abundant choices.

Launch Commemoration Campaign: "First 3 Months Free of Charge"

To celebrate the website launch, Yasai Job will offer a campaign providing completely free job postings for the first three months to first-time users—producers and agricultural businesses. There are no additional fees regardless of the number of listings or job types.

● Eligibility: First-time users (producers and agricultural industry-related businesses)

● Offer: Completely free job postings for 3 months (no additional fees)

● End Date: Undetermined (no first-come, first-served limitation)

Standard fees are:

Full-time positions: from ¥35,000 (excluding tax) per month

Part-time/Temporary positions: from ¥15,000 (excluding tax) per month

We encourage you to take advantage of this opportunity.

▼ Campaign Application and Inquiries

https://share-na2.hsforms.com/19CWceWZERQeDHjjrE2HPgwsd4xh

TEL: 03-6555-0183 (main line)

MAIL: info@yasaijob.com

Comment from Yuki Hida, President & CEO, Yasai Job Co., Ltd.

"We believe Yasai Job's mission is to prevent post-hiring mismatches and ensure employee retention by truly understanding the realities of the agricultural industry.

Having directly engaged with producers, distributors, and retailers, we launched this service with deep on-site knowledge. The agricultural industry offers diverse careers, each with its own appeal and required commitment—insights we believe we can honestly convey because of our background.

Through the launch of this job listing website, we aim to reach even more job seekers with this information and further expand effective hiring matches within the agricultural industry."

Company Overview: Yasai Job Co., Ltd.

Headquarters: 8F, NT Building, 1-47-1 Oi, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo (within Agricultural Research Institute Tokyo Sales Office)

http://site.yasaijob.com/

President & CEO: Yuki Hida

Established: September 2024

Licensed Private Employment Agency License Number: 27-Yu-304663

Company Overview

Agricultural Research Institute Co., Ltd.

99-12 Kuroda, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture 640-8341, Teramoto Building II, 4F

URL: https://nousouken.co.jp/

With the vision of "realizing sustainable agriculture and enriching consumers' lives," Agricultural Research Institute is a leading direct-produce distribution company aiming to create systems that ensure agriculture endures in Japan and globally. By directly connecting approximately 10,000 producers and around 2,000 retail stores—primarily in urban areas—via IT platforms for information, logistics, and payments, the company operates the "Farmers' Direct Sales Outlets" initiative, enabling farm-to-table sales at urban supermarkets, and the "Direct-From-Farm" initiative, branding agricultural products for sale in supermarkets.

Media Inquiries

Public Relations Department, Planning & Management Division, Agricultural Research Institute Co., Ltd.

99-12 Kuroda, Wakayama City, Wakayama Prefecture 640-8341, Teramoto Building II, 4F

TEL: 073-497-7077 Mail: pr@nousouken.jp