Surprise for New Hires: Comedy Duo 'Katsumi❤︎Sayuri' Appears at NOBUTA GROUP's Entrance Ceremony
Nobuta Enterprise held a surprise event at its April 1, 2026 entrance ceremony, inviting the comedy duo 'Katsumi❤︎Sayuri' to turn the anxiety felt by over 90% of new employees into laughter and convey a spirit of resilience.
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Nobuta Enterprise Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Osaka; President & CEO: Nobuhiro Nobuta; URL: https://www.nobuta123.co.jp), a comprehensive entertainment business, welcomed the comedy duo 'Katsumi❤︎Sayuri' as surprise guests at its entrance ceremony held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. We are pleased to report on the event, where a tense atmosphere was instantly transformed into smiles.
■ Background and a Look at the Modern Entrance Ceremony in 'Numbers'
In recent years, a survey on the level of tension on the first day of work revealed that approximately 91.8% of new employees feel 'extreme tension and anxiety' (Mynavi's 2025-2026 Analysis of New Employee Mindsets).
Furthermore, the 'communication gap' between the management layer born around 1979 (the 'Ice Age' generation) and new employees born in the 2000s (Gen Z) has become a recognized issue.
Based on this, our company believed that the attitude of 'Katsumi❤︎Sayuri,' who have overcome numerous adversities with incredible brightness, is the 'strongest career education' we could offer our new employees. Thus, we secretly proceeded with this surprise plan for the entrance ceremony.
■ At the Event: A 'Bo-yo-yo~n!' Echoes Through the Silent Hall
Following the solemn address by the President & CEO, music suddenly filled the venue, and 'Katsumi❤︎Sayuri' appeared from the back of the guest seating. As the duo ran through the aisles waving their hands, passing by new employees who were frozen in astonishment, the venue erupted in a storm of laughter.
New employees were seen laughing and nodding along to Katsumi's passionate stories about the importance of continuing to challenge oneself without fear of failure, and to Sayuri's message on the strength of always keeping a smile.
■ Comments from New Employees
'I had been so nervous and anxious that my hands wouldn't stop sweating, but thanks to the energy they gave me, all my worries are gone, and now I feel like I can take on anything!'
~A gift for the first day of a professional career: the indomitable spirit to 'turn adversity into laughter'~
The surprise event concluded as a great success.
【Entrance Ceremony Overview】
Date & Time: Wednesday, April 1, 2026, 12:45-13:45
Location: Rihga Royal Hotel Osaka Vignette Collection
New Employees: 49 total (Breakdown: Amusement Business 47, Sports Business 1, Spa Business 1)
FAQ
What was the purpose of this surprise event?
The goal was to ease the extreme tension and anxiety felt by about 90% of new employees and to support their first step into the professional world by conveying a spirit of turning adversity into laughter.
Why was the comedy duo 'Katsumi❤︎Sayuri' chosen?
Their attitude of overcoming numerous hardships with incredible positivity was considered the 'ultimate career education' to gift to the new employees.
What kind of business does Nobuta Enterprise Co., Ltd. operate?
Based in Osaka, it operates a diverse range of entertainment businesses, with the core being the management of '123' pachinko halls, alongside sports and spa businesses.