tokuty Inc. Enters into a Customer Referral Agreement with The Hyakujushi Bank, Ltd.!

tokuty Inc. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Naosuke Sugihara) is pleased to announce that it has entered into a business partnership (customer referral agreement) with The Hyakujushi Bank, Ltd. (Headquarters: Takamatsu City, Kagawa Prefecture; President: Masashi Mori) to support regional companies struggling with labor shortages.

Background of the Partnership

In the Shikoku and Setouchi regions, including Kagawa Prefecture, labor shortages caused by a declining working-age population have become a critical management issue hindering the sustainable growth of regional businesses.

As a regional financial institution, The Hyakujushi Bank is strengthening its "comprehensive consulting functions," actively working to solve the diverse challenges faced by its corporate clients beyond mere financial support.

Meanwhile, labor shortages are becoming increasingly severe nationwide. There is an urgent need to secure immediate-impact personnel, particularly in industries such as food and beverage, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, logistics, and nursing care. In these sectors, the utilization of "Specified Skilled Worker" talent is attracting attention as a major solution.

Through this partnership, tokuty will introduce its matching platform, "tokuty," to The Hyakujushi Bank's corporate clients facing personnel challenges. By working together, both companies aim to strongly support corporate talent acquisition and contribute to the sustainable development of the regional economy and regional revitalization.

Comment from tokuty Representative, Naosuke Sugihara

"I am deeply honored to have concluded this customer referral agreement with The Hyakujushi Bank. For small and medium-sized enterprises in Kagawa and across Shikoku facing severe labor shortages, we intend to leverage our expertise in recruiting and retaining foreign talent to achieve optimal matching and provide powerful support for their growth. We are committed to working as one to support everything from recruitment to long-term success, contributing to the further development of the Kagawa and Shikoku economies."

■ About tokuty

Established in August 2018, tokuty Inc. is a BtoBtoC global startup that provides recruitment and labor management services for foreign personnel, primarily focusing on non-desk workers. In 2021, the company launched "tokuty" (https://tokuty.jp/), a matching platform for foreign "Specified Skilled Worker" talent. The service allows companies seeking to hire Specified Skilled Workers to connect with over 390 overseas recruitment agencies on the platform, enabling them to hire high-quality, immediate-impact foreign talent "efficiently, quickly, and easily." tokuty is dedicated to contributing to regional revitalization by resolving labor shortages in areas where the population decline is particularly severe. Beyond matching solutions, the company plans to expand its services, including educational offerings, to reduce stress for both foreign residents and employers. In the future, the company aims to expand overseas to become a hub connecting Japan and Asia through human resources.

■ Company Overview

Company Name: tokuty Inc.

Representative: Naosuke Sugihara, Representative Director

Address: 2F International Hamamatsucho Building, 1-9-18 Kaigan, Minato-ku, Tokyo

Established: August 2018

Business Description: Matching platform for foreign Specified Skilled Worker talent, etc.