Japanet Group Holds 2026 Entrance Ceremony: New Employees Make Live TV Debut to 'Deliver Emotion' with New Determination
Japanet Group welcomed 45 new employees for fiscal 2026, including its first-ever global hires of 3 engineers from India. The ceremony featured unique traditions like live TV shopping appearances on the first day, emphasizing the company's focus on direct customer connection and its commitment to Nagasaki's regional revitalization.
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Japanet Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Sasebo, Nagasaki; President & CEO: Akito Takata) held its entrance ceremony for the 2026 fiscal year today. This year, 45 new employees joined the company, starting their professional lives in Sasebo, Nagasaki.
As a long-standing tradition for their first day of work, the 45 new recruits made their debut on Japanet's live TV shopping broadcast to introduce themselves. In the afternoon, they experienced the company's business first-hand by seeing off passengers departing from Sasebo on a Japanet Cruise. In a historic first for the company's 40-year history, Japanet conducted global recruitment alongside its domestic hiring, bringing on board three engineers from India. With the youthful energy of these highly educated individuals from India, a global IT powerhouse, Japanet aims to strengthen its system development capabilities.
After completing basic training and a temporary assignment period, the 45 recruits will formally take up their positions through a process tailored to their career routes, which includes 'Placement Presentations' to CEO Takata and personal 'Declarations of Determination.'
■ Excerpt from the New Employee Pledge (Representative: Keito Tsuji)
'Born and raised in Nagasaki, I was deeply moved by the sight of the entire city uniting in excitement during the final home game of V-Varen Nagasaki last year. From today, as a member of the Japanet Group, I will shift from being someone who receives emotion to someone who delivers it. Although there may be difficult times, I promise that all of us here today will grow into professionals who work with integrity and earn the trust of those around us.'
【 New Employee Survey 】
■ 'Why did you choose Japanet? What was the deciding factor?'
- 'With Nagasaki entering a period of transformation, I felt a strong desire to be part of the Nagasaki Stadium City development and make the entire city overflow with entertainment.' (General Staff, Regional Creation Nagasaki)
- 'I was attracted to the environment where an engineer can be involved from upstream to downstream. I thought it would be rewarding to see customers actually use the systems and apps I create.' (Specialized Staff)
- 'The feedback I received after every interview made me feel they truly care about students even after the job offer. I realized this company values its people.' (General Staff, Japanet Tourism)
■ 'What kind of work do you want to do, and how do you want to excel?'
- 'I want to engage in product procurement and planning for the e-commerce business. I want to be like an advisor who stays close to the customers.' (Group General Staff)
- 'Nagasaki Stadium City is a huge presence for us locals. I want to enrich the events there to make it a place visitors want to return to, thereby boosting Nagasaki prefecture.' (General Staff, Regional Creation Nagasaki)
- 'I want to support travel through the cruise business. I want to make the once-in-a-lifetime experience of a cruise something wonderful.' (General Staff, Japanet Tourism)
- 'I aim to provide service at the call center that satisfies even more customers, building trust through personalized responses.' (General Staff, Japanet Communications)
- 'I want to challenge myself to drive operational efficiency through the automation of internal systems. Using programming and modern automation technologies, I want to support the speed of business expansion.' (Specialized Staff)
— Training System After Joining —
Japanet offers multiple career paths so that everyone can work with a sense of purpose. After joining, employees undergo about two months of group training and a ten-month instructor system to learn the necessary skills and mindsets.
— Japanet's 'Work Style and Personnel System' —
Japanet Group values an environment where every employee can work vibrantly in good mental and physical health. The company emphasizes productivity, with rules like 'No Meeting Time' to enhance efficiency within limited hours. It strives to expand systems that allow for long-term career success while maintaining business speed and work-life balance.
As a long-standing tradition for their first day of work, the 45 new recruits made their debut on Japanet's live TV shopping broadcast to introduce themselves. In the afternoon, they experienced the company's business first-hand by seeing off passengers departing from Sasebo on a Japanet Cruise. In a historic first for the company's 40-year history, Japanet conducted global recruitment alongside its domestic hiring, bringing on board three engineers from India. With the youthful energy of these highly educated individuals from India, a global IT powerhouse, Japanet aims to strengthen its system development capabilities.
After completing basic training and a temporary assignment period, the 45 recruits will formally take up their positions through a process tailored to their career routes, which includes 'Placement Presentations' to CEO Takata and personal 'Declarations of Determination.'
■ Excerpt from the New Employee Pledge (Representative: Keito Tsuji)
'Born and raised in Nagasaki, I was deeply moved by the sight of the entire city uniting in excitement during the final home game of V-Varen Nagasaki last year. From today, as a member of the Japanet Group, I will shift from being someone who receives emotion to someone who delivers it. Although there may be difficult times, I promise that all of us here today will grow into professionals who work with integrity and earn the trust of those around us.'
【 New Employee Survey 】
■ 'Why did you choose Japanet? What was the deciding factor?'
- 'With Nagasaki entering a period of transformation, I felt a strong desire to be part of the Nagasaki Stadium City development and make the entire city overflow with entertainment.' (General Staff, Regional Creation Nagasaki)
- 'I was attracted to the environment where an engineer can be involved from upstream to downstream. I thought it would be rewarding to see customers actually use the systems and apps I create.' (Specialized Staff)
- 'The feedback I received after every interview made me feel they truly care about students even after the job offer. I realized this company values its people.' (General Staff, Japanet Tourism)
■ 'What kind of work do you want to do, and how do you want to excel?'
- 'I want to engage in product procurement and planning for the e-commerce business. I want to be like an advisor who stays close to the customers.' (Group General Staff)
- 'Nagasaki Stadium City is a huge presence for us locals. I want to enrich the events there to make it a place visitors want to return to, thereby boosting Nagasaki prefecture.' (General Staff, Regional Creation Nagasaki)
- 'I want to support travel through the cruise business. I want to make the once-in-a-lifetime experience of a cruise something wonderful.' (General Staff, Japanet Tourism)
- 'I aim to provide service at the call center that satisfies even more customers, building trust through personalized responses.' (General Staff, Japanet Communications)
- 'I want to challenge myself to drive operational efficiency through the automation of internal systems. Using programming and modern automation technologies, I want to support the speed of business expansion.' (Specialized Staff)
— Training System After Joining —
Japanet offers multiple career paths so that everyone can work with a sense of purpose. After joining, employees undergo about two months of group training and a ten-month instructor system to learn the necessary skills and mindsets.
— Japanet's 'Work Style and Personnel System' —
Japanet Group values an environment where every employee can work vibrantly in good mental and physical health. The company emphasizes productivity, with rules like 'No Meeting Time' to enhance efficiency within limited hours. It strives to expand systems that allow for long-term career success while maintaining business speed and work-life balance.
FAQ
What is the most significant feature of the 2026 entrance ceremony?
The highlights include the first-ever global recruitment (3 Indian engineers) in the company's 40-year history and the unique hands-on training of appearing on live TV on the first day.
Why did Japanet recruit engineers from India?
To strengthen its in-house system development and support business expansion by leveraging highly educated young talent from the IT powerhouse, India.
What were the main reasons new employees chose Japanet?
Key reasons include contributing to regional projects like Nagasaki Stadium City, the end-to-end engineering environment, and the caring recruitment process.