JR Hakata City Introduces Scholarship Repayment Support System

JR Hakata City introduced a "Scholarship Repayment Support System" from October 2025 to reduce the financial burden on employees and secure and retain talent that supports the company's growth. This system is operated for all employees and will be announced from April 2026, as it will also apply to new graduates joining the company from April 2026 onwards. In recent years, the number of students using scholarships at universities has increased, and it has become common to continue repayments for a long period. Considering this situation, the company believes it is important to reduce the financial burden on employees and create an environment where they can continue to work with peace of mind, thus introducing this system. 1. Eligible recipients: All employees currently repaying scholarships, including new graduates and mid-career hires. 2. Support amount: Up to 1.8 million JPY (15,000 JPY/month, for a maximum of 10 years). *This support payment will be treated as salary and subject to income tax. *The lending institution and repayment method for scholarships are not questioned. *Details of the system's conditions will be operated based on internal regulations. Through this system, the company is committed to developing an attractive working environment, strengthening its system for welcoming new colleagues amidst intensifying recruitment competition, and promoting employee retention. [JR Hakata City Co., Ltd. Company Profile] Headquarters: 12F Shiyo Hakata Chuo Bldg., 7-21 Hakataekichuogai, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. Established: April 2, 1973. Representative: Seiji Akagi. Business: Real estate (operation and development of large commercial facilities). Company URL: https://www.jrhakatacity.com/corp/