Japan Knowledge Space Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tatsukuni Matsuoka; hereinafter "the Company"), which develops system development and various IT solutions, has introduced a new welfare system, the "Childcare Support Subsidy System" and the "Meat Reward Subscription Service," effective April 1, 2026, to further deepen its investment in employee health and life support.

This release reports on the outline of the new systems, as well as the Company's multifaceted food education support cultivated to date, its achievements in promoting male parental leave, and the overall picture of its more than 70 types of welfare benefits.

Childcare Support Subsidy System: An Effective Approach to Declining Birthrate and Soaring Prices, and its Psychological Effects

The Company implemented the new "Childcare Support Subsidy System" on April 1, 2026. This system provides a gift card worth 100,000 yen per child born to an employee's family.

・Why a "gift card (100,000 yen)" instead of "cash"?

Cash payments risk being mixed into daily living expenses and unconsciously consumed. A 100,000 yen gift card, while retaining freedom of use, functions psychologically as a separate "special money." This allows employees and their families to invest funds without guilt in "purchasing special items for children" or "rewards for themselves (such as purchasing time-saving home appliances or using housekeeping services)." As a result, this gift card goes beyond mere economic assistance and directly leads to stimulating return-to-work motivation and strengthening long-term engagement.

Economic Outcomes and Reduction of Cognitive Load: "Total Food Support" Designing Household "Fixed Costs"

In conjunction with this new development, the Company has newly introduced the "Meat Reward Subscription Service" as the culmination of its "food education support," which has been promoted under the philosophy that "the health of working people is a future created by management."

・New System "Meat Reward Subscription Service" and "Full Course Food" Support

In 2026, in response to the soaring food prices that continue to burden household budgets, this system was realized through a partnership with "Nikuya Oishi," a long-established butcher shop with 55 years of history, as direct support for daily life. Selected domestic brand meat (2.3kg to 3.2kg) is delivered to employees' homes once every three months, with the full cost borne by the company. This, combined with the already implemented "Rice Purchase Subsidy," "Irregular Vegetable Subscription Service," and "Ticket Restaurant," completes the "Total Food Support" system, where the company supports all major ingredients for family dining tables.

【Japan Knowledge Space "Full Course Food" Support Details】

・Meat Reward Subscription Service (NEW)

Content: Delivery of up to 3.2kg of domestic brand meat to home once every 3 months

Effect: Company bears full cost of high-end food purchases and delivery fees

・Rice Purchase Subsidy System

Content: Purchase subsidy up to 10,000 yen

Effect: Significant reduction in staple food costs

・Irregular Vegetable Subscription Delivery

Content: Delivery of 1 box (approx. 5kg) of fresh vegetables to home every month

Effect: Savings on vegetable purchases and stable nutritional balance

・Ticket Restaurant

Content: Meal subsidy usable at convenience stores and restaurants

Effect: Reduced burden of eating out and lunch expenses

The system of automatic regular delivery of staple food (rice), side dishes (vegetables), and main dishes (meat) to the home eliminates "decision fatigue" from daily menu planning and shopping, improving QOL (Quality of Life). This unique meal support system has been highly evaluated, leading the Company to receive the first certification (one of 333 corporations nationwide) for "Excellent Food Education Practice Corporation 2026" promoted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.

From 67% to 100% Male Parental Leave Acquisition Rate: Ensuring "Psychological Safety" to Transform Japan's Working Environment

The Company aims for a society where both genders can raise children and has built a solid track record in promoting male employees' parental leave, not just as a slogan. As of March 2025, the male parental leave acquisition rate has reached 67%, and the Company has obtained Bronze certification as a "TOKYO Papa Ikukyu Promotion Company" certified by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government. To prevent the system from becoming a mere formality, meticulous communication design has been implemented, including setting up consultation desks, disseminating "Work-Life Balance Declarations" from management, and sharing "real voices" through internal bulletin boards. As a result of these multifaceted approaches, the Company has seen male employees take long-term parental leave of "6 months." The next goal is to achieve a 100% acquisition rate for "Gold certification." Furthermore, the Company has also obtained the highest rank, three-star certification, in the "Osaka City Women's Empowerment Leading Company" program, recognizing its efforts to create an environment where both genders can thrive for a long time.

"The Health of Working People is a Future Created by Management": Over 70 Types of Welfare Benefits

Underlying these advanced childcare and food education support initiatives is the Company's firm corporate philosophy: "The health of working people is truly a future created by management." The Company has drastically cut back-office costs and directly returned those resources to employee salaries and welfare benefits.

Currently, the Company offers over 70 types of comprehensive support programs.

【Main Welfare Support Categories】

・Advanced Medical Care and Prevention

Main systems: Health check-up optional examination/re-examination subsidy, women's disease check-up subsidy, cancer countermeasures, online gynecology consultation

Purpose and Insight: Strengthening early detection of diseases and secondary prevention. Supporting women's unique health issues with free gynecological consultations and provision of low-dose birth control pills.

・Sleep and Rest Support

Main systems: Sleep analysis medical, custom-made pillow provision, sleep clinic visit subsidy

Purpose and Insight: Unraveling potential sleep disorder risks and strongly preventing mental health issues.

・Learning and Skill Development Environment

Main systems: Udemy course system, O'Reilly course system, full book purchase subsidy, free AWS development environment, scholarship repayment proxy system

Purpose and Insight: Eliminating barriers to self-learning, preventing financial hardship for young employees, and strongly supporting "the ability to keep learning."

・Work-Life Support

Main systems: Flower gift system, resort stay system, paid leave in 1-hour increments

Purpose and Insight: Company directly supports gratitude to family. Flexible response to sudden childcare needs.

・Asset Building and Post-Retirement

Main systems: Retirement allowance system, defined benefit pension, asset management insurance room (free FP consultation)

Purpose and Insight: Building a post-retirement livelihood and supporting the improvement of long-term asset formation literacy.

This health management approach has been highly evaluated, earning numerous external certifications such as four consecutive years of "Certified Health & Productivity Management Organization (Bright 500)" and "White Company Certification Platinum."

Participation in "Children's Smile Movement" and Social Contribution

Participating in the "Children's Smile Movement" promoted by the Tokyo Metropolitan Government and acting as a "Children-Centered Support Supporter," the Company continuously supports "Children's Cafeteria Support Projects" implemented by local governments. Utilizing hometown tax donations and other means, the Company directly delivers local rice and fresh vegetables to children's cafeterias.

Future Outlook

The "Childcare Support Subsidy System" and "Meat Reward Subscription Service," which began on April 1, 2026, are expressions of the Company's determination to support employees throughout their lives, from childbirth and childcare to daily meals and physical and mental health. Japan Knowledge Space Co., Ltd. will continue to pursue a sustainable working environment that overturns the conventional wisdom of the existing IT industry and strive to create an environment where society as a whole can raise children with peace of mind.

Company Name: Japan Knowledge Space Co., Ltd.

Location: Le Graciel BLDG.1 3F, 6-20-1 Shinbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Representative: Tatsukuni Matsuoka, Representative Director

Established: April 1, 2014

Business Activities: System Development

Company URL: https://www.jpn-ks.co.jp/

List of Welfare Benefits: https://www.jpn-ks.co.jp/welfare/

SDGs Initiatives: https://www.jpn-ks.co.jp/sdgs/

【Contact for this matter】

Japan Knowledge Space Co., Ltd.

General Affairs Department, Human Resources Section

Contact Person: Yusuke Kubo

Phone: 03-6689-8174

Email: jinji@jpn-ks.co.jp

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