Satoshi Sorata of Polus Co., Ltd. Selected for Reiwa 7 'Sainokuni Youth Meister' by Saitama Prefecture ~Recognized for High Spreadsheet Skills (Abilympics Gold Medal) and Contribution to Group Accounting~
Satoshi Sorata, an accounting staff member at Polus Group, was awarded the 'Sainokuni Youth Meister' by Saitama Prefecture. He won a gold medal at the National Abilympics and is the first non-carpentry employee from the group to receive this honor.
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We are pleased to announce that Satoshi Sorata, an employee of Polus Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Koshigaya City, Saitama Prefecture; Representative Director: Kojiro Nakauchi) of the Polus Group, has been commended by Saitama Prefecture as a Reiwa 7 (2025) 'Sainokuni Youth Meister'.
This selection as the 'Sainokuni Youth Meister' is due to Satoshi Sorata, who was chosen as a Reiwa 7 Sainokuni Youth Meister, winning the gold medal in the 'Spreadsheet' competition at the '45th National Abilympics (National Skill Competitions for People with Disabilities held from October 17 to 19, 2025)', and because his accurate business execution based on deep understanding as a person in charge of accounting for the Polus Group was recognized as a role model for other young skilled workers.
For the Polus Group, this is the first time someone has been selected as a 'Sainokuni Youth Meister' in a profession other than carpentry.
What is the [Sainokuni Youth Meister Commendation]?
It is a system in which the governor commends young skilled workers under the age of 30 working or studying in Saitama Prefecture who have excellent skills and are recognized as role models for other young skilled workers in their work performance, daily life, etc.
● Recommendation Criteria for Candidates for Commendation (Excerpt)
- Must be working or studying in Saitama Prefecture and be under 30 years of age as of April 1 of the year of commendation.
- For professions specified in the 'Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Materials' occupational divisions, occupational classifications, and professions, those who have a skill test of grade 1 or single grade or higher, or those who have engaged in a profession requiring that skill for 2 years or more after passing the grade 2 skill test.
- For professions specified in the 'Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Occupational Divisions, Occupational Classifications and Professions', those who participated as a Saitama Prefecture team member in the Skills Grand Prix, National Skills Competition, or National Abilympics, and achieved a gold, silver, or bronze medal.
Saitama Prefecture Sainokuni Youth Meister Commendation HP:
https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0811/shigoto/sangyo/gino/takumi/senen/index.html
Polus Group Official HP: https://www.polus.co.jp/
Polus Group News Release List: https://www.polus.co.jp/news/?
This selection as the 'Sainokuni Youth Meister' is due to Satoshi Sorata, who was chosen as a Reiwa 7 Sainokuni Youth Meister, winning the gold medal in the 'Spreadsheet' competition at the '45th National Abilympics (National Skill Competitions for People with Disabilities held from October 17 to 19, 2025)', and because his accurate business execution based on deep understanding as a person in charge of accounting for the Polus Group was recognized as a role model for other young skilled workers.
For the Polus Group, this is the first time someone has been selected as a 'Sainokuni Youth Meister' in a profession other than carpentry.
What is the [Sainokuni Youth Meister Commendation]?
It is a system in which the governor commends young skilled workers under the age of 30 working or studying in Saitama Prefecture who have excellent skills and are recognized as role models for other young skilled workers in their work performance, daily life, etc.
● Recommendation Criteria for Candidates for Commendation (Excerpt)
- Must be working or studying in Saitama Prefecture and be under 30 years of age as of April 1 of the year of commendation.
- For professions specified in the 'Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Materials' occupational divisions, occupational classifications, and professions, those who have a skill test of grade 1 or single grade or higher, or those who have engaged in a profession requiring that skill for 2 years or more after passing the grade 2 skill test.
- For professions specified in the 'Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare Occupational Divisions, Occupational Classifications and Professions', those who participated as a Saitama Prefecture team member in the Skills Grand Prix, National Skills Competition, or National Abilympics, and achieved a gold, silver, or bronze medal.
Saitama Prefecture Sainokuni Youth Meister Commendation HP:
https://www.pref.saitama.lg.jp/a0811/shigoto/sangyo/gino/takumi/senen/index.html
Polus Group Official HP: https://www.polus.co.jp/
Polus Group News Release List: https://www.polus.co.jp/news/?