[Aichi Prefecture, Nagoya City] Challenging the AI Era with "Human Sensitivity." Order-made K-UNO Co., Ltd. Achieves "White Company Certification (Silver)" with Flexible Work System and Ideological Education for "Order-made Work Styles."

The General Incorporated Foundation Japan Next Generation Enterprise Promotion Organization (commonly known as: White Foundation, Location: Osaka City, Osaka Prefecture, Representative Director: Sho Iwamoto) newly granted White Company Certification to K-UNO Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture, Representative Director: Koichi Aoki) as of June 1, 2026.

This certification was awarded in recognition of the company's "flexible work styles exceeding the Child Care and Family Care Leave Act (custom-designed work based on individual circumstances, remote work, short-time work, etc.)," "human resource development that permeates the entire company with its ideology," "a healthy work environment with minimal long working hours and appropriate management of overtime within legal standards," and its highly unique order-made business model, which were highly evaluated against the foundation's strict screening criteria covering 70 items.

Company Information: K-UNO Co., Ltd.

About White Company Certification

The "White Company Certification" operated by the White Foundation is the only comprehensive corporate evaluation system in Japan (※1).

(※1) Based on our own research of major corporate evaluation and certification systems in Japan (as of June 2026)

This certification targets "companies that are supported by families and society and should be passed on to the next generation," not just "companies that are not black companies."

It comprehensively evaluates based on strict screening criteria covering 70 items, including business model, human resource development, flexible work styles, diversity, health management, and labor law compliance. As of June 2026, a cumulative total of 676 companies have obtained this certification.

As a result of the screening, the White Foundation certified K-UNO Co., Ltd. with the [Silver Rank] as of June 1, 2026.

Background of Certification

In addition to its highly unique order-made business model, the company has established an excellent organizational foundation, including flexible system designs that exceed the Child Care and Family Care Leave Act, the active participation of diverse human resources including female managers, and a healthy work environment with minimal long working hours. The commitment to providing 100% satisfaction to each individual holds very high social value.

On the other hand, it is also true that "retention of young employees and stabilization of the organization" to maximize the utilization of training investment is the top priority issue going forward. The company is not turning away from this challenge and is working to strengthen post-assignment follow-up and on-site management. The White Foundation has comprehensively and highly evaluated the company's sincere attitude towards gradually and steadily improving its organizational state, building upon its solid strengths.

Towards an Environment Where Each Employee Can Take Pride and Continue to Grow

The company upholds the PURPOSE of "continuously delivering special inspiration and joy to customers through order-made products" and the VISION of "creating a new culture of order-made."

We believe that the source of inspiration for our customers lies in an organization where our diverse employees, who work together, can take pride and be active for a long time.

We aim to be a "company that values people" where everyone involved in design, production, and sales can continue to grow with peace of mind.

Building on Solid Strengths - "Future Initiatives" for the Challenge of Young Employee Retention

While building on the strengths recognized by the certification, the company will proceed with its improvement plan to strengthen young employee retention and on-site management.

Going forward, the company will aim for organizational stabilization by sequentially implementing measures such as establishing hierarchical and role-based curricula that clarify target goals (by when, what skills, what stance), introducing new internal surveys/questionnaires for continuous monitoring of engagement, and systematizing health management.

This certification acquisition is proof of practicing sustainable management that allows the company and the region to grow together by establishing an "environment where employees can continue to work with peace of mind while growing."

White Company Certification supports K-UNO Co., Ltd.'s "desire to provide 100% satisfaction to each individual" and its challenges.

Company Overview

Company Name: K-UNO Co., Ltd.

Headquarters Location: 3-9 Nekoto-dori, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture

Representative: Koichi Aoki

Year Established: March 29, 1991 (Founded 1981)

HP: https://www.k-uno.co.jp/

Business Description: Manufacturing and sales of jewelry and watches, order-made, remodeling, repairs

Company Information (K-UNO Co., Ltd.)

What is White Company Certification?

Creating a Society Where "Work" is Enjoyable

White Company Certification is a third-party certification system issued by the White Foundation (General Incorporated Foundation Japan Next Generation Enterprise Promotion Organization). The "White Company" defined by the White Foundation refers not to a "company that is not a black company" as commonly understood, but to a "company that is supported by families and society and should be passed on to the next generation."

Based on the certification criteria, companies where employees' families can say, "It's great that you're working for a good company," are certified as "White Companies." Furthermore, it promotes an environment where all working people can leverage their individuality and characteristics to achieve vibrant and creative work styles, aiming to realize a society where "work" is enjoyable.

Japan's Only "Comprehensive Evaluation Certification"

Through surveys of over 1,000 companies, 70 questions for corporate white-collarization were created. These questions are divided into 7 categories to confirm the presence of corporate initiatives and grant certification.

White Company Certification is not limited to a single initiative but comprehensively evaluates and judges HR systems and corporate initiatives. This is the only certifying organization in Japan that conducts this certification.

As of June 2026, a cumulative total of 676 companies have obtained certification.

[Screening Criteria] Business Model/Productivity, Flexible Work Styles, Health Management, Human Resource Development/Work Engagement, Diversity & Inclusion, Risk Management, Labor Law Compliance

Details of White Company Certification