Cross-border EC Operator BE FORWARD Holds 2026 Graduate Entrance Ceremony
BE FORWARD Co., Ltd. held its 2026 new graduate entrance ceremony on April 1, 2026, at Roppongi Midtown, welcoming a record-high 10 new employees. The company highlighted its commitment to course-specific hiring and diversity.
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BE FORWARD Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Hironobu Yamakawa; EC site: https://www.beforward.jp/; hereinafter "the Company") held its 2026 entrance ceremony at Roppongi Midtown on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
The Company held the 2026 new graduate entrance ceremony at a special venue within Roppongi Midtown on Monday, April 1, 2026, welcoming a record 10 new employees. At the ceremony, Representative Director Yamakawa delivered a message of welcome and encouragement to the new employees, sharing the spirit of "moving forward" that represents the company name, along with the growth strategy and vision as a global EC platform company. As the Company promotes business expansion and the strengthening of its management foundation, it has been stepping up recruitment with the aim of early development of core personnel. The number of new graduate employees has further increased from 8 in the previous year, marking the third consecutive year of growth.
Placement Policy and Diversity
The Company has introduced a "course-specific hiring" system that allows students to start the career they desire upon joining. By respecting individual preferences and aptitudes and narrowing down the business areas and job types for initial assignment, the Company prevents mismatches and creates an environment where employees can maximize their individuality and abilities. Furthermore, the Company promotes diversity hiring regardless of nationality, gender, language, or culture, and a multinational recruitment profile is a feature even among new graduates.
Representative Director Hironobu Yamakawa Encourages New Employees
During the ceremony, Yamakawa offered heartfelt words of encouragement: "When I joined a company as a new employee 33 years ago, rather than trying to become a big shot, I swore to myself to provide the work I was given faster, more accurately, and in a way that would delight customers more than anyone else. For all of you who have joined us, I want you to not just let each day pass by, but to always have a challenging spirit to try at least one thing a day that is different from others. Also, I believe that those who cannot think about the happiness of the people around them cannot be happy themselves, so please do at least one thing today to make someone happy. I hope that you will constantly think about how you can bring joy to the people around you—your parents, siblings, friends, and the peers next to you today—and act upon it daily."
The Company held the 2026 new graduate entrance ceremony at a special venue within Roppongi Midtown on Monday, April 1, 2026, welcoming a record 10 new employees. At the ceremony, Representative Director Yamakawa delivered a message of welcome and encouragement to the new employees, sharing the spirit of "moving forward" that represents the company name, along with the growth strategy and vision as a global EC platform company. As the Company promotes business expansion and the strengthening of its management foundation, it has been stepping up recruitment with the aim of early development of core personnel. The number of new graduate employees has further increased from 8 in the previous year, marking the third consecutive year of growth.
Placement Policy and Diversity
The Company has introduced a "course-specific hiring" system that allows students to start the career they desire upon joining. By respecting individual preferences and aptitudes and narrowing down the business areas and job types for initial assignment, the Company prevents mismatches and creates an environment where employees can maximize their individuality and abilities. Furthermore, the Company promotes diversity hiring regardless of nationality, gender, language, or culture, and a multinational recruitment profile is a feature even among new graduates.
Representative Director Hironobu Yamakawa Encourages New Employees
During the ceremony, Yamakawa offered heartfelt words of encouragement: "When I joined a company as a new employee 33 years ago, rather than trying to become a big shot, I swore to myself to provide the work I was given faster, more accurately, and in a way that would delight customers more than anyone else. For all of you who have joined us, I want you to not just let each day pass by, but to always have a challenging spirit to try at least one thing a day that is different from others. Also, I believe that those who cannot think about the happiness of the people around them cannot be happy themselves, so please do at least one thing today to make someone happy. I hope that you will constantly think about how you can bring joy to the people around you—your parents, siblings, friends, and the peers next to you today—and act upon it daily."