"Take a Step Forward with Unfounded Confidence" - Kohei Uchimura's Words to Joycal Japan's New Employees
Former professional gymnast Kohei Uchimura delivered a special message to Joycal Japan's new employees at their 2026 entrance ceremony, drawing parallels with his memories of the Great East Japan Earthquake.
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- 📰 Published: April 3, 2026 at 01:30
Joycal Japan Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo / Representative Director and CEO: Yukio Hayakawa, hereinafter: Joycal Japan) held its 2026 entrance ceremony for new employees on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Kohei Uchimura, a former professional gymnast with whom the company has a sponsorship agreement, also participated in the ceremony and delivered a special message to the new employees.
■Comments for the Entrance Ceremony｜Special Guest Kohei Uchimura
Congratulations on joining the company. During my active career, Joycal Japan sponsored me, and after my retirement, I've been involved in activities to convey to new employees that the motivation and mindset I had when aiming for the world's best during my active career can also be applied to business.
I also remember joining a sports club 15 years ago and having an entrance ceremony, but at that time, there was the Great East Japan Earthquake, and the ceremony was postponed for about two months. What I felt then was uncertainty about whether I should continue gymnastics, or if there would even be competitions. I was fumbling in the dark, not knowing anything. This is almost the same situation you all are in now. You probably don't have a clear picture of how you will develop after joining the company or what kind of work you will do.
In such a situation, since you are still young, you probably have what I call "unfounded confidence." You are at an age where you are somehow brimming with confidence, so I believe it is extremely important to have the courage to take a step forward with that unfounded confidence. I hope you will channel this energy, which only comes out when you are young, into your work after joining the company and do your best. I also want to provide as much support as I can, so please count on me.
■Comments for the Entrance Ceremony｜Yukio Hayakawa, Representative Director and CEO, Joycal Japan Co., Ltd.
Thank you very much for choosing Joycal Japan from among many companies. And congratulations on joining the company.
Today, we have Kohei Uchimura here. Please go home and proudly tell your parents and friends about this. We will also have a meal together later.
We have approximately 550加盟店 (member stores) nationwide, and over 90% of them are located in local and rural areas. In urban areas, people can live without cars. But it's different in rural areas. Life is impossible without a car. Our mission is to support small and medium-sized enterprises that sustain these local communities so that they can continue sustainable management. We want to solve this together with all of you from now on. Starting today, you are working adults. Let's work together and do our best.
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■Company Overview
Since its establishment in 2005, Joycal has supported people's lives and local communities through cars, in collaboration with auto repair shops nationwide in Japan. Under the mission of "A handle of hope for every hand," we aim to realize a society where everyone can choose their own future.
Our slogan is "Everyone □□□□□ a car. That blank is your future."
We continue to provide choices that support the next step, with cars as the core.
Trade Name: Joycal Japan Co., Ltd.
Representative: Yukio Hayakawa, Representative Director and CEO
Location: Hibiya Park Front 18F, 2-1-6 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
URL: [Corporate Site]https://joycal.co.jp/
[Service Site]https://joycal.jp/
FAQ
When was Joycal Japan's entrance ceremony held?
It was held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
What message did Kohei Uchimura deliver?
He shared his experiences from the Great East Japan Earthquake and emphasized the importance of "taking a step forward with unfounded confidence."
What is Joycal Japan's business about?
Joycal Japan collaborates with auto repair shops nationwide to support people's lives and local communities through cars.