Daiso Industries Implements Overseas Work Experience Program "DAISO Global Challenge 2026 Spring" in Malaysia

Daiso Industries Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture; Representative Director and President: Yasuji Yano) is promoting the "DAISO Global Challenge" internship program, which offers practical experience at overseas stores, logistics warehouses, and manufacturing plants. The goal is to strengthen the recruitment of global talent with an international perspective.

The "DAISO Global Challenge 2026 Spring" took place from February 22 to March 1, 2026, at the large-scale logistics facility "Malaysia GDC (Global Distribution Center)." 19 participants, including 1st to 3rd-year students and prospective employees from Kansai Gaidai University, Ritsumeikan Asia Pacific University (APU), Kanda University of International Studies, and Yamaguchi University, spent 8 days learning about management strategy and warehouse operations skills in overseas markets.

Participants experienced the "heart" of the "Malaysia GDC" through lectures and tours. They gained a sense of cost awareness and efficiency through practical warehouse tasks such as labeling, picking, and packing. They also created videos from a student perspective, aiming to standardize manuals for tasks that anyone can perform "quickly and accurately" regardless of language or experience.

Student feedback indicated a strong sense of experiencing the essence of business and a desire for global careers. Students expressed insights into the social significance of logistics and increased motivation for career development.

Comments from students included: "I realized that respecting and adapting to local culture, rather than imposing Japanese standards, is key to success (2nd year student)," "I learned the importance of steady cost awareness, such as packaging工夫 to maintain 'one-price' (3rd year student)," and "By visualizing manual tasks through videos, I felt the potential for anyone to become immediately productive and developed a proactive attitude toward improvement (1st year student)."

A report meeting was held at Kansai Gaidai University on March 25, 2026.

An "Internship Special Website" was launched on March 18, 2026, with the aim of further accelerating global expansion and strengthening the recruitment of "global talent" who possess diverse values and can take on challenges on a global stage. This website is entirely web-based, allowing participation from anywhere, and offers a wide range of multi-faceted programs that students can choose according to their interests, enabling them to feel the dynamism of the company more closely.

Diverse courses available based on interest: Various programs are prepared, allowing selection according to individual interests and majors, such as product development, store operations, and global strategy.

Easy-to-participate web-based format: The entire process, from selection to program implementation, is completed online, making it easy for those living far away or studying abroad to participate.

Program design that deepens understanding: Using actual business cases, participants can experience the scale unique to Daiso Industries, which handles over 53,000 products.

Future Developments: Daiso Industries started the "DAISO Global Challenge" in 2025. To date, 35 students have been dispatched to Malaysia and Thailand over three sessions, strengthening global talent recruitment by providing opportunities to acquire practical skills overseas. The "DAISO Global Challenge 2026 Summer" is scheduled to be held in Taiwan in August of this year.

The company will continue to strengthen its connections with excellent talent regardless of nationality through the "DAISO Global Challenge" and internship programs, actively promoting recruitment to enhance competitiveness in the global market.

About Daiso Industries Co., Ltd.: Daiso Industries operates with the corporate motto "Enriching the lives of people worldwide with one price – Impressive Price, Impressive Quality." It aims to be a global retailer originating from Japan, operating "DAISO," "Standard Products," and "THREEPPY" brands, handling approximately 53,000 products ranging from daily necessities to hobby items.

Company Overview: Company Name: Daiso Industries Co., Ltd. Representative: Yasuji Yano, Representative Director and President Location: 1-4-14 Saijo Yoshiyuki Higashi, Higashihiroshima City, Hiroshima Prefecture Established: December 1977 Capital: 2.7 billion JPY Number of Stores: 5,670 stores in 26 countries and regions, including Japan (as of February 2025) Sales: Non-consolidated 676.5 billion JPY, Consolidated 724.2 billion JPY (March 2024 - February 2025)

Related Links: Daiso Industries DAISO Official Website: https://www.daiso-sangyo.co.jp/ Daiso Industries Internship Special Website: https://daiso-recruit.com/inte