Mynavi Global and Gurunavi Launch Business Partnership for Introduction and Support of Specified Skilled Workers (Food Service Sector)
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- Mynavi Global and Gurunavi Launch Business Partnership for Introduction and Support of Specified Skilled Workers (Food Service Sector)
- Mynavi Global Co., Ltd. and Gurunavi, Inc. have initiated a business partnership aimed at introducing and supporting specified skilled workers in the food service sector. Following the halt of new acceptances for Specified Skills 1 in the food service field from April 2026, this partnership will focus on the recruitment and retention support of foreign nationals residing in Japan with this status.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 9, 2026
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Mynavi Global Co., Ltd. and Gurunavi, Inc. have initiated a business partnership aimed at introducing and supporting specified skilled workers in the food service sector. Following the halt of new acceptances for Specified Skills 1 in the food service field from April 2026, this partnership will focus on the recruitment and retention support of foreign nationals residing in Japan with this status.
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- Mynavi Global and Gurunavi Launch Business Partnership for Introduction and Support of Specified Skilled Workers (Food Service Sector) (June 9, 2026), PR Times
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- June 9, 2026
Mynavi Global Co., Ltd. and Gurunavi, Inc. have initiated a business partnership aimed at introducing and supporting specified skilled workers in the food service sector. Following the halt of new acceptances for Specified Skills 1 in the food service field from April 2026, this partnership will focus on the recruitment and retention support of foreign nationals residing in Japan with this status.
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Mynavi Global Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Motoki Yuzuriha; hereinafter referred to as Mynavi Global), part of the Mynavi Group, has launched a business partnership with Gurunavi, Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Akio Sugihara; hereinafter referred to as Gurunavi) to provide introduction and retention support for specified skilled workers in the food service sector.
Following the suspension of new acceptances for Specified Skills 1 in the food service sector in April 2026, this partnership will focus on the recruitment and retention support of foreign nationals residing in Japan who hold the Specified Skills status in the food service field.
◆ Background of the Business Partnership
Amidst the chronic labor shortage in the food service industry, the acceptance limit for Specified Skills 1 in the food service sector (50,000 people) is expected to be reached, leading to the suspension of new acceptances in April 2026. In this situation, securing human resources has become a major challenge for many restaurants.
To address these challenges, Gurunavi, which operates a restaurant information site boasting approximately 540,000 listed stores (as of the end of March 2026) and provides comprehensive support for store management, is collaborating with Mynavi Global, which has strengths in supporting the recruitment of foreign nationals in the food service sector, aiming to contribute to resolving the labor shortage in the restaurant industry.
◆ Partnership Details
Under this partnership, Gurunavi will introduce clients facing labor shortages to Mynavi Global. Mynavi Global will not only introduce foreign nationals tailored to the client's needs but also provide integrated support after their employment as a registered support organization.
The individuals introduced will be foreign nationals residing in Japan with the status of residence for "Specified Skills in the Food Service Sector." While new acceptances in the food service sector are suspended, individuals already holding this status of residence can change jobs within the same field, leading to expectations of securing personnel who can be immediately effective.
◆ Recruitment Support for Foreign Nationals Based on Extensive Achievements
Recruiting specified skilled foreign workers requires understanding the system and establishing acceptance frameworks, which can be a source of anxiety for companies accepting them for the first time.
Mynavi Global has a track record of introducing approximately 7,650 foreign nationals (as of the end of March 2026). Leveraging its expertise based on these achievements and its unique analysis data on turnover trends, the company provides acceptance training and original support services for companies, thereby supporting smooth recruitment activities and retention.
※ As of the end of March 2026
About Mynavi Global:
Established: April 1, 2019; President and CEO: Motoki Yuzuriha
Location: Palace Side Building 9F, 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business Activities: Global Human Resources Business (Support services for foreign nationals to work in Japanese companies)
Mynavi Global Co., Ltd. is a specialized human resources company within the Mynavi Group focused on foreign recruitment. It supports the employment of foreign nationals, primarily from Southeast Asia, in Japanese companies, regardless of whether they reside in Japan or overseas, and provides registration support services for specified skilled foreign workers. With the mission "Walk together, push forward," the company offers not only staffing services but also operates the information website "Gaikokujin Saigyo Support Net" for foreign recruitment, conducts specialized training for foreign employment, and holds various seminars to provide comprehensive support for foreign recruitment. Additionally, it supports foreign job seekers through career guidance for international students and training courses for Specified Skills examinations.
https://mgl.mynavi.jp/
About Gurunavi:
Established: October 2, 1989; President and CEO: Akio Sugihara
Location: Hibiya Mitsui Tower 11F, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business Activities: Information service for restaurants and other establishments via personal computers and smartphones, provision of various business support services related to restaurant management, and other related businesses.
In 1996, Gurunavi launched its restaurant information website (※), establishing a dining style where people check detailed menu information and daily recommendations before visiting a restaurant. Currently, under its purpose "Connecting through food. Fulfilling people.", Gurunavi is further expanding its services as a "restaurant management support company." (※) The name was changed to "Rakuten Gurunavi" in October 2023.
https://www.gnavi.co.jp/
Contact for Inquiries:
Mynavi Global PR Planning Department; Yoneyama / Miyamoto
Email: m-g-l.pr@mynavi.jp
Tel: 03-6267-4395
Following the suspension of new acceptances for Specified Skills 1 in the food service sector in April 2026, this partnership will focus on the recruitment and retention support of foreign nationals residing in Japan who hold the Specified Skills status in the food service field.
◆ Background of the Business Partnership
Amidst the chronic labor shortage in the food service industry, the acceptance limit for Specified Skills 1 in the food service sector (50,000 people) is expected to be reached, leading to the suspension of new acceptances in April 2026. In this situation, securing human resources has become a major challenge for many restaurants.
To address these challenges, Gurunavi, which operates a restaurant information site boasting approximately 540,000 listed stores (as of the end of March 2026) and provides comprehensive support for store management, is collaborating with Mynavi Global, which has strengths in supporting the recruitment of foreign nationals in the food service sector, aiming to contribute to resolving the labor shortage in the restaurant industry.
◆ Partnership Details
Under this partnership, Gurunavi will introduce clients facing labor shortages to Mynavi Global. Mynavi Global will not only introduce foreign nationals tailored to the client's needs but also provide integrated support after their employment as a registered support organization.
The individuals introduced will be foreign nationals residing in Japan with the status of residence for "Specified Skills in the Food Service Sector." While new acceptances in the food service sector are suspended, individuals already holding this status of residence can change jobs within the same field, leading to expectations of securing personnel who can be immediately effective.
◆ Recruitment Support for Foreign Nationals Based on Extensive Achievements
Recruiting specified skilled foreign workers requires understanding the system and establishing acceptance frameworks, which can be a source of anxiety for companies accepting them for the first time.
Mynavi Global has a track record of introducing approximately 7,650 foreign nationals (as of the end of March 2026). Leveraging its expertise based on these achievements and its unique analysis data on turnover trends, the company provides acceptance training and original support services for companies, thereby supporting smooth recruitment activities and retention.
※ As of the end of March 2026
About Mynavi Global:
Established: April 1, 2019; President and CEO: Motoki Yuzuriha
Location: Palace Side Building 9F, 1-1-1 Hitotsubashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business Activities: Global Human Resources Business (Support services for foreign nationals to work in Japanese companies)
Mynavi Global Co., Ltd. is a specialized human resources company within the Mynavi Group focused on foreign recruitment. It supports the employment of foreign nationals, primarily from Southeast Asia, in Japanese companies, regardless of whether they reside in Japan or overseas, and provides registration support services for specified skilled foreign workers. With the mission "Walk together, push forward," the company offers not only staffing services but also operates the information website "Gaikokujin Saigyo Support Net" for foreign recruitment, conducts specialized training for foreign employment, and holds various seminars to provide comprehensive support for foreign recruitment. Additionally, it supports foreign job seekers through career guidance for international students and training courses for Specified Skills examinations.
https://mgl.mynavi.jp/
About Gurunavi:
Established: October 2, 1989; President and CEO: Akio Sugihara
Location: Hibiya Mitsui Tower 11F, 1-1-2 Yurakucho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
Business Activities: Information service for restaurants and other establishments via personal computers and smartphones, provision of various business support services related to restaurant management, and other related businesses.
In 1996, Gurunavi launched its restaurant information website (※), establishing a dining style where people check detailed menu information and daily recommendations before visiting a restaurant. Currently, under its purpose "Connecting through food. Fulfilling people.", Gurunavi is further expanding its services as a "restaurant management support company." (※) The name was changed to "Rakuten Gurunavi" in October 2023.
https://www.gnavi.co.jp/
Contact for Inquiries:
Mynavi Global PR Planning Department; Yoneyama / Miyamoto
Email: m-g-l.pr@mynavi.jp
Tel: 03-6267-4395
FAQ
What is the background for the suspension of new acceptances for Specified Skills (Food Service Sector)?
New acceptances for Specified Skills 1 in the food service sector will be suspended from April 2026 as the acceptance limit of 50,000 people is expected to be reached.
What kind of individuals will be introduced through this partnership?
These are foreign nationals residing in Japan with the status of residence for 'Specified Skills in the Food Service Sector.' They are eligible for job changes within the same field and are expected to be immediately effective.
What are the roles of Mynavi Global and Gurunavi in this partnership?
Gurunavi will introduce restaurants facing labor shortages to Mynavi Global, which will then provide integrated services from personnel introduction to post-employment retention support.
How will this partnership contribute to solving the labor shortage in the food service industry?
By supporting the recruitment and retention of existing specified skilled workers, it helps restaurants secure immediate personnel, contributing to the resolution of chronic labor shortages.
What is Mynavi Global's track record in support services?
Mynavi Global has a track record of introducing approximately 7,650 foreign nationals (as of the end of March 2026) and provides acceptance training and unique support services based on its expertise and analysis of turnover trends.