TVer Implements 'Minna no Shajoku' Famous Restaurant Canteen Service 5 Days a Week: Boosting Internal Communication and Integration for Mid-Career Hires
TVer Inc. has introduced 'Minna no Shajoku,' a service providing famous restaurant meals in the office, five days a week. This initiative aims to foster organizational unity and enhance communication among its staff, 80% of whom are mid-career hires.
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Minna no Shajoku Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director & CEO: Takehito Saito) has launched its 'Minna no Shajoku' service five days a week at TVer Inc. (TVer). An interview article detailing the background and employee response to the implementation has also been released.
With approximately 80% of TVer's workforce consisting of mid-career hires, the company faced challenges in building cross-departmental connections and a sense of unity as members from diverse backgrounds increased. To create an environment that 'makes employees want to come to the office' in their new space, they adopted 'Minna no Shajoku.' Despite a general policy of coming into the office three days a week, the introduction of the service has led to an increase in employees coming in four to five days a week, and it has become common to see mid-career hires bonding naturally over lunch.
Interview Article URL: https://minshoku.jp/case/tver/
### Background: Strengthening Cross-Departmental Connections
In their old office, teams were spread across three different floors, limiting opportunities for members of different departments to meet. With 80% of the staff being mid-career hires and new members joining every month, highly specialized roles often led to work being completed within individual teams, making it difficult for natural cross-departmental connections to form.
### Changes After Implementation: Spontaneous Daily Communication Sparked by Lunch
For TVer, where hiring occurs monthly, the service has proven effective not only in activating communication among existing staff but also in helping new employees integrate into the organization. President Oba, who eats at the canteen alongside employees in the same line, spoke about the benefits of the 'famous restaurant canteen.'
**Comment from Hiroshi Oba, Representative Director & President of TVer Inc.:**
'I enjoy it every day. Food is a universal topic of conversation regardless of age or department. By creating a space where various people are nearby, communication has expanded tremendously. No task at TVer can be done alone. Sales, engineering, marketing—everything is based on teamwork. That’s why I believe building face-to-face relationships directly links to business efficiency.'
**Comment from Hiroki Shima, General Affairs Department, Corporate Division, TVer Inc.:**
'While standing in line for the buffet, the person in front of you isn't necessarily someone you know. Striking up a conversation and ending up eating together—spontaneous communication happens very naturally. Even though our policy is three days a week in the office, it feels like more people are coming in four or five days. Seeing mid-career cohorts gathered around lunch was very rewarding from a management perspective. I think the tension of jumping into a new environment is softened in that space.'
### Providing Famous Flavors While Minimizing Employee Cost
'Minna no Shajoku' can be provided as a corporate benefit where the company subsidizes part of the lunch cost. At TVer, based on President Oba's own intention, they have realized a canteen that offers the tastes of famous, sought-after restaurants while keeping the cost to employees low.
### What is 'Minna no Shajoku'?
'Minna no Shajoku' is a service that allows companies to introduce meals from famous restaurants that always have lines—such as those with Tabelog scores of 3.7 or higher or those listed in the 'Top 100'—as their own staff canteen. It can be easily introduced from once a week, and since the restaurant and menu change each time based on frequency of use, employees never get bored. Employees can enjoy hot, buffet-style meals for just 500 yen per meal. The service aims to solve the 'lunch refugee' problem in offices and provide an enjoyable lunch experience of 'eating from the same pot,' contributing to organizational unity and the office experience.
Contact: https://minshoku.jp/contact/
### Minna no Shajoku Inc. Company Overview
- **Company Name:** Minna no Shajoku Inc.
- **Representative:** Takehito Saito, Representative Director & CEO
- **Established:** June 19, 2024
- **Capital:** 171,100,000 yen (including capital reserve)
- **Business:** Planning and operation of 'Minna no Shajoku' famous restaurant canteen service
- **Location:** 11F KDX Toranomon 1-chome Bldg, 1-10-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
- **HP:** https://minshoku.jp/lp02/
With approximately 80% of TVer's workforce consisting of mid-career hires, the company faced challenges in building cross-departmental connections and a sense of unity as members from diverse backgrounds increased. To create an environment that 'makes employees want to come to the office' in their new space, they adopted 'Minna no Shajoku.' Despite a general policy of coming into the office three days a week, the introduction of the service has led to an increase in employees coming in four to five days a week, and it has become common to see mid-career hires bonding naturally over lunch.
Interview Article URL: https://minshoku.jp/case/tver/
### Background: Strengthening Cross-Departmental Connections
In their old office, teams were spread across three different floors, limiting opportunities for members of different departments to meet. With 80% of the staff being mid-career hires and new members joining every month, highly specialized roles often led to work being completed within individual teams, making it difficult for natural cross-departmental connections to form.
### Changes After Implementation: Spontaneous Daily Communication Sparked by Lunch
For TVer, where hiring occurs monthly, the service has proven effective not only in activating communication among existing staff but also in helping new employees integrate into the organization. President Oba, who eats at the canteen alongside employees in the same line, spoke about the benefits of the 'famous restaurant canteen.'
**Comment from Hiroshi Oba, Representative Director & President of TVer Inc.:**
'I enjoy it every day. Food is a universal topic of conversation regardless of age or department. By creating a space where various people are nearby, communication has expanded tremendously. No task at TVer can be done alone. Sales, engineering, marketing—everything is based on teamwork. That’s why I believe building face-to-face relationships directly links to business efficiency.'
**Comment from Hiroki Shima, General Affairs Department, Corporate Division, TVer Inc.:**
'While standing in line for the buffet, the person in front of you isn't necessarily someone you know. Striking up a conversation and ending up eating together—spontaneous communication happens very naturally. Even though our policy is three days a week in the office, it feels like more people are coming in four or five days. Seeing mid-career cohorts gathered around lunch was very rewarding from a management perspective. I think the tension of jumping into a new environment is softened in that space.'
### Providing Famous Flavors While Minimizing Employee Cost
'Minna no Shajoku' can be provided as a corporate benefit where the company subsidizes part of the lunch cost. At TVer, based on President Oba's own intention, they have realized a canteen that offers the tastes of famous, sought-after restaurants while keeping the cost to employees low.
### What is 'Minna no Shajoku'?
'Minna no Shajoku' is a service that allows companies to introduce meals from famous restaurants that always have lines—such as those with Tabelog scores of 3.7 or higher or those listed in the 'Top 100'—as their own staff canteen. It can be easily introduced from once a week, and since the restaurant and menu change each time based on frequency of use, employees never get bored. Employees can enjoy hot, buffet-style meals for just 500 yen per meal. The service aims to solve the 'lunch refugee' problem in offices and provide an enjoyable lunch experience of 'eating from the same pot,' contributing to organizational unity and the office experience.
Contact: https://minshoku.jp/contact/
### Minna no Shajoku Inc. Company Overview
- **Company Name:** Minna no Shajoku Inc.
- **Representative:** Takehito Saito, Representative Director & CEO
- **Established:** June 19, 2024
- **Capital:** 171,100,000 yen (including capital reserve)
- **Business:** Planning and operation of 'Minna no Shajoku' famous restaurant canteen service
- **Location:** 11F KDX Toranomon 1-chome Bldg, 1-10-5 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
- **HP:** https://minshoku.jp/lp02/