【SEKIYA RESORT】Signs Internship Agreement with Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia
SEKIYA RESORT, based in Beppu, Oita Prefecture, has signed an industry-academia collaboration internship agreement with Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) to foster internationally-minded human resources. This initiative aims to provide students with practical learning opportunities in Japanese hospitality, deepen their multicultural understanding, and develop global tourism professionals.
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SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Beppu City, Oita Prefecture) has signed an industry-academia collaboration internship agreement with Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI) with the aim of developing international human resources who connect local communities with the world.
In Beppu, an international tourist city visited by tourists from all over the world, the values and communication required in the accommodation industry are becoming increasingly diverse. This initiative aims to create opportunities for students to practically learn about the Japanese accommodation industry and the culture of "omotenashi" (hospitality), while deepening their multicultural understanding and fostering tourism professionals with an international perspective.
■ Promoting Tourism Human Resource Development from Beppu to the World
This agreement was signed on May 5, 2026, and is scheduled to be implemented for the period from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028. The target students are those with a certain level of Japanese language proficiency who aim to build a career leveraging their learning in the future.
The internship provides practical learning opportunities across a wide range of tasks involved in hotel and ryokan operations. In addition to on-site work such as restaurant service and room cleaning, the program aims to provide comprehensive experience necessary for the accommodation industry, including communication in Japanese, and understanding unique Japanese hospitality and culture. It also aims to create opportunities for students to experience local culture and Japanese life firsthand, thereby cultivating multicultural understanding and a global sensibility.
■ Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Highly Evaluated in the Field of Education
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), headquartered in Bandung, West Java, is the only national education university in Indonesia. Established in 1954, it has continued to develop as a comprehensive university with a wide range of fields including mathematics, engineering, economics, business, and arts, primarily focusing on education. It is highly regarded as one of the top universities in Indonesia in the field of education and is actively engaged in Japanese language education and international exchange. In particular, its Japanese Language Education Department has a history of over 60 years and has extensive experience in exchanges with Japanese universities and companies. Its graduates are active in diverse fields, including Japanese language education, interpretation/translation, Japanese companies, and government-related organizations.
■ Aiming for an Environment Where Diverse Values Can Learn from Each Other
At SEKIYA RESORT, we value creating an environment where individuals with diverse values and cultural backgrounds can learn from each other. Through this initiative, we aim not only for students to deepen their understanding of the Japanese accommodation industry and local culture but also for our staff to have learning opportunities by being exposed to new values and cultures. As an inn that connects local communities with the world, we will continue to promote the development of internationally-minded tourism professionals and the creation of exchange opportunities through ongoing internship placements. Furthermore, by fostering the hospitality industry as not just a "workplace" but also a "learning place," we aim to contribute to the future of regional tourism.
SEKIYA RESORT Official Website: https://www.sekiyaresort.jp/
■ About SEKIYA RESORT
GALLERIA MIDOBARU, Terrace Midobaru, Bettei Haruki
SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd. is based on a hospitality business with over 120 years of history in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. Under the philosophy of "Brightening the world and people through travel," it operates ryokan and hotels and develops new businesses.
Representative Director Taichiro Hayashi has pioneered the creation of inns that are not bound by the conventional framework of hot spring ryokans. He opened the designer ryokan "Bettei Haruki" in Beppu, establishing a new style of accommodation. Since joining, he has grown sales by over 30 times, creating new value in the region.
Currently, SEKIYA RESORT operates three facilities in Beppu City: "Bettei Haruki," "Terrace Midobaru," and "GALLERIA MIDOBARU." Each facility has a different concept and is highly supported by many guests. "GALLERIA MIDOBARU" has received domestic and international design awards, and "Terrace Midobaru" was selected as the top among approximately 1500 companies nationwide in the "5th Ryokan Koshien Grand Prix."
Furthermore, the company has been selected as a Best Company in the "Great Place to Work® Institute Japan's Best Workplaces Ranking."
In addition, we are engaged in new businesses such as the development, sales, and operation of the hotel condominium "100-Year Villa™" series, challenging to expand the value of travel itself.
Moving forward, Sekiya Resort will continue to grow with the region, aiming to create value that brightens people and the world through travel.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd.
Representative: Taichiro Hayashi
Headquarters Address: 5-57 Hottacho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, 874-0831, Japan
Established: June 8, 1965
Business Activities: Ryokan/hotel operation, Real estate, Ownership and management of ryokan/hotels, Aquaculture, Catering
In Beppu, an international tourist city visited by tourists from all over the world, the values and communication required in the accommodation industry are becoming increasingly diverse. This initiative aims to create opportunities for students to practically learn about the Japanese accommodation industry and the culture of "omotenashi" (hospitality), while deepening their multicultural understanding and fostering tourism professionals with an international perspective.
■ Promoting Tourism Human Resource Development from Beppu to the World
This agreement was signed on May 5, 2026, and is scheduled to be implemented for the period from February 1, 2027, to January 31, 2028. The target students are those with a certain level of Japanese language proficiency who aim to build a career leveraging their learning in the future.
The internship provides practical learning opportunities across a wide range of tasks involved in hotel and ryokan operations. In addition to on-site work such as restaurant service and room cleaning, the program aims to provide comprehensive experience necessary for the accommodation industry, including communication in Japanese, and understanding unique Japanese hospitality and culture. It also aims to create opportunities for students to experience local culture and Japanese life firsthand, thereby cultivating multicultural understanding and a global sensibility.
■ Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), Highly Evaluated in the Field of Education
Universitas Pendidikan Indonesia (UPI), headquartered in Bandung, West Java, is the only national education university in Indonesia. Established in 1954, it has continued to develop as a comprehensive university with a wide range of fields including mathematics, engineering, economics, business, and arts, primarily focusing on education. It is highly regarded as one of the top universities in Indonesia in the field of education and is actively engaged in Japanese language education and international exchange. In particular, its Japanese Language Education Department has a history of over 60 years and has extensive experience in exchanges with Japanese universities and companies. Its graduates are active in diverse fields, including Japanese language education, interpretation/translation, Japanese companies, and government-related organizations.
■ Aiming for an Environment Where Diverse Values Can Learn from Each Other
At SEKIYA RESORT, we value creating an environment where individuals with diverse values and cultural backgrounds can learn from each other. Through this initiative, we aim not only for students to deepen their understanding of the Japanese accommodation industry and local culture but also for our staff to have learning opportunities by being exposed to new values and cultures. As an inn that connects local communities with the world, we will continue to promote the development of internationally-minded tourism professionals and the creation of exchange opportunities through ongoing internship placements. Furthermore, by fostering the hospitality industry as not just a "workplace" but also a "learning place," we aim to contribute to the future of regional tourism.
SEKIYA RESORT Official Website: https://www.sekiyaresort.jp/
■ About SEKIYA RESORT
GALLERIA MIDOBARU, Terrace Midobaru, Bettei Haruki
SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd. is based on a hospitality business with over 120 years of history in Beppu City, Oita Prefecture. Under the philosophy of "Brightening the world and people through travel," it operates ryokan and hotels and develops new businesses.
Representative Director Taichiro Hayashi has pioneered the creation of inns that are not bound by the conventional framework of hot spring ryokans. He opened the designer ryokan "Bettei Haruki" in Beppu, establishing a new style of accommodation. Since joining, he has grown sales by over 30 times, creating new value in the region.
Currently, SEKIYA RESORT operates three facilities in Beppu City: "Bettei Haruki," "Terrace Midobaru," and "GALLERIA MIDOBARU." Each facility has a different concept and is highly supported by many guests. "GALLERIA MIDOBARU" has received domestic and international design awards, and "Terrace Midobaru" was selected as the top among approximately 1500 companies nationwide in the "5th Ryokan Koshien Grand Prix."
Furthermore, the company has been selected as a Best Company in the "Great Place to Work® Institute Japan's Best Workplaces Ranking."
In addition, we are engaged in new businesses such as the development, sales, and operation of the hotel condominium "100-Year Villa™" series, challenging to expand the value of travel itself.
Moving forward, Sekiya Resort will continue to grow with the region, aiming to create value that brightens people and the world through travel.
■ Company Profile
Company Name: SEKIYA RESORT Co., Ltd.
Representative: Taichiro Hayashi
Headquarters Address: 5-57 Hottacho, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture, 874-0831, Japan
Established: June 8, 1965
Business Activities: Ryokan/hotel operation, Real estate, Ownership and management of ryokan/hotels, Aquaculture, Catering