tokuty Inc. Signs 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; hereinafter "Hyakujushi Bank") 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, 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 Hyakujushi Bank's corporate clients facing personnel challenges. By collaborating, 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 very honored to have signed this customer referral agreement with The Hyakujushi Bank. We intend to provide powerful support for the growth of small and medium-sized enterprises in Kagawa and the wider Shikoku region that are facing severe labor shortages. By leveraging our expertise in the recruitment and retention of foreign talent, we will realize optimal matching. We are committed to working as a team to provide consistent support from recruitment through to the employee's 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 non-desk workers. In 2021, the company launched "tokuty" (https://tokuty.jp/), a matching platform for foreign Specified Skilled Workers. The service allows companies wishing to hire Specified Skilled Workers to connect with over 390 overseas recruitment agencies partnered with tokuty, enabling the "high-quality, fast, and easy" hiring of excellent, immediate-impact foreign talent. tokuty is dedicated to contributing to regional revitalization by resolving labor shortages in areas where the decline in the working population is particularly severe. Beyond matching solutions, the company plans to expand services such as educational support 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 Workers