Withworks to Enter 30th Fiscal Year in July 2026

Withworks to Enter 30th Fiscal Year in July 2026

Withworks Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Daisuke Takahashi) will enter its 30th fiscal year in July 2026. Since its founding, the company has focused on supporting the creation of internal newsletters and providing communication support that connects companies with their employees. In recent years, against the backdrop of growing attention to human capital management and corporate culture development, we have expanded our business into the field of "Internal Communication (IC)." We express our sincere gratitude to our customers and all those who have supported us during this time.

To commemorate the 30th fiscal year milestone, we are fully renewing our corporate website and updating the "Internal Newsletter White Paper," which investigates the industry's reality, to "IC White Paper." Furthermore, our dedicated internal newsletter SaaS, "Shanaiho App," launched in 2017, has surpassed 160 companies in adoption, and the "Shanaiho Award," a competition for internal newsletters that began in 2002, will celebrate its 25th iteration, demonstrating our progress in step with the times.

From a "company that supports internal newsletter creation" to a "company that connects all people, information, and services related to IC," supporting communication that leads to better organizations. Withworks will continue to expand the value of IC to society as a partner supporting the development of corporate culture and the improvement of engagement.

[Table of Contents]

- The Evolution of Withworks

- Corporate Website Renewal: A Site Where Dialogue Circulates and Exploration Expands

- "Internal Newsletter White Paper" Renewed as "IC White Paper": Visualizing the Current State of IC

- Over 160 Companies Adopted, 1.3 Million Users of "Shanaiho App," Dedicated Internal Newsletter SaaS

- "Shanaiho Award" Becomes a Community Supporting the Growth of IC Professionals

- Future Outlook for Withworks

- Participation Confirmed at "AI/DX Management Issue Resolution Expo"!

The Evolution of Withworks

Our company was established in 1997 as Nana Corporate Communications, Inc., and began its journey with the creation of print internal newsletters, focusing on "internal communication" within companies. In 2002, we launched a planning competition, the predecessor to the current "Shanaiho Award," and published the "Internal Newsletter White Paper," contributing to the establishment and development of the industry's foundation.

In 2013, we changed our company name to Withworks Co., Ltd., expanding our business beyond internal newsletter creation to include IC consulting and internal newsletter/organizational diagnostics. Furthermore, in 2017, we developed the SaaS "Shanaiho App," expanding our IC support for companies through digital IC platform development and the operation of communities for practical professionals.

And in 2026, as we reach the milestone of our 30th fiscal year, we will fully launch the "Good Company Creation Comprehensive Support Business," which aims to foster employee well-being and organizational revitalization by leveraging the expertise we have cultivated. We will continue to support corporate growth as a unique professional group that supports the creation of "good companies that value people."

Corporate Website Renewal: A Site Where Dialogue Circulates and Exploration Expands

New Corporate Website Top Page

Until now, Withworks has supported organizations in various ways, including internal newsletter creation, corporate culture development,理念 (concept/philosophy) penetration, and engagement improvement. As diverse members have joined and our support areas have expanded over our 30-year history, we have continuously explored the questions: "What is a good company?" and "What can we do to achieve it?"

In this renewal, we will not only introduce our services and case studies but also share our knowledge and practices in IC, as well as Withworks' own challenges and learnings through "wis-JOURNAL." We aim to be a place where we can think about and explore "creating good companies" together, while continuously delivering information useful for corporate communication and organizational development.

We also introduce our unique Withworks members! We will deliver the latest company information and IC exploration reports.

The concept of "circulation" is embedded in the design of the new site. At Withworks, we believe that the seeds of a "good company" lie in dialogue among employees. We believe that individual thoughts and ideas are shared through dialogue, circulate from person to person, and eventually spread throughout the entire organization. We believe that the accumulation of these interactions leads to the creation of a "better company" for employees.

[Renewed Withworks Corporate Website]

https://wis-works.jp/

"Internal Newsletter White Paper" Renewed as "IC White Paper": Visualizing the Current State of IC

Enhanced to "IC White Paper" for greater usability

Withworks' "Internal Newsletter White Paper" will be renewed as "IC White Paper" starting with the 2026 edition. Previously, the "Internal Newsletter White Paper" focused on surveys of internal newsletter operations, such as operational structure, publication frequency, and KPI settings. Meanwhile, in recent years, the role of internal communication has significantly changed due to the growing interest in human capital management and engagement improvement.

In response to this trend, the "IC White Paper" will expand its research scope beyond internal newsletters to encompass all of IC. We plan to broadly investigate themes related to corporate culture and organizational development, including engagement improvement measures, communication outside of working hours, anniversary events, and the sentiment of communication between management and employees.

This white paper aims to provide hints for solving the challenges faced by corporate IC promotion managers, as well as serve as persuasive material for management to convey the importance of IC.

[Related Article] From our owned media "Shanaiho Navi"

https://shanaiho-navi.jp/archives/34756/

Over 160 Companies Adopted, 1.3 Million Users of "Shanaiho App," Dedicated Internal Newsletter SaaS

"Shanaiho App" Receives High Praise from Adopting Companies

Withworks' "Shanaiho App" was first released as a packaged product in 2017. At the time, dedicated internal newsletter apps compatible with smartphones in a package format were still rare, attracting attention from many companies as a pioneering initiative. Currently, we offer the 4th generation SaaS version, with over 160 companies adopted and user numbers exceeding 1.3 million as of 2026.

In addition to improving the speed of article distribution, "Shanaiho App" contributes to the revitalization of two-way communication connecting management, internal newsletter staff, and employees. In an era of diverse working styles, such as remote work and multi-location work, it is increasingly utilized by many companies as an IC platform that enables information sharing regardless of location or time.

Furthermore, Withworks does not simply provide the system and end there; we offer comprehensive support, including operational assistance, planning proposals, and operational support. By leveraging the knowledge gained from internal newsletter creation, we provide IC support tailored to the challenges of each company, receiving high evaluations from adopting companies. ["Shanaiho App" Service Site] https://shanaiho-app.jp/

"Shanaiho Award" Becomes a Community Supporting the Growth of IC Professionals

This Year's Awards and Networking Event to be Held on October 9 (Fri)

The "Shanaiho Award," Japan's largest internal newsletter competition, will celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026. It began in 2002 as the "National Internal Newsletter Planning Competition" and was renamed in 2016. In 2026, we received applications from a record 253 companies, with 566 proposals submitted.

This award is more than just a recognition ceremony. It aims to boost the motivation of IC professionals and improve the overall quality of internal newsletters in Japan. The judging process emphasizes the "objectives and design" of the media and proposals, evaluating initiatives that contribute to solving management issues and fostering organizational culture from multiple perspectives. All participating companies, regardless of whether they win an award, receive detailed feedback from three judges, which can be used to improve their IC strategies.

In recent years, workshops and networking events have been held alongside the awards ceremony. Through collaboration with "IC Meetup," a community launched this year to consider the ideal state of IC connecting management and the front lines, this year's "Shanaiho Award" aims to become a broader platform where IC professionals can celebrate, learn from, and inspire each other. By highlighting IC professionals and promoting the idea that "Management = IC," Withworks aims to energize Japanese companies. [About IC Meetup] https://wis-works.jp/service/ic-meetup/

Future Outlook for Withworks

In April 2026, Noriyuki Tobuchi, Professor Emeritus at Matsuyama University and a researcher in organizational development and human capital management, joined Withworks full-time. This has enabled Withworks to build a support system that incorporates "Company Health Check" and "Growth Driver Theory" in addition to the practical knowledge of IC cultivated so far. By visualizing the state of the organization and linking improvement support based on the results with IC measures, we can now provide more fundamental organizational development support.

[Press Release Regarding Prof. Tobuchi's Participation]

https://prtimes.jp/main/html/rd/p/000000033.000011829.html

Moving forward, we will identify companies' challenges and strengths starting with "Company Health Check," and support "good company creation" nationwide through organizational improvement based on "Growth Driver Theory" and IC practices. Our future vision is to foster the growth of both employees and organizations, and to increase the number of good companies throughout Japan.

Participation Confirmed at "AI/DX Management Issue Resolution Expo"!

We will be exhibiting at the "AI/DX Management Issue Resolution Expo," which will be held for the first time from July 29 (Wed) to 31 (Fri), 2026, at Ariake GYM-EX. At our booth, we will introduce solutions that support "good company creation" by visualizing organizational status through "Company Health Check" and "Growth Driver Theory." ["AI/DX Management Issue Resolution Expo" Official Website] https://ex.ipros.jp/expo/iprosai/business-challenges

Withworks Co., Ltd. Overview

Company Name: Withworks Co., Ltd.

Location: 160-0022

Shinjuku Kato Building 5F, 1-26-6 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo

Established: July 1997

Capital: 23 million yen

Number of Employees: 36 (as of the end of June 2026)

Chairman and Representative Director: Tomonori Maeda

President and Representative Director: Daisuke Takahashi

HP: https://wis-works.jp/

Main Business Activities

- Planning and production of various internal newsletters

(Print, Web, App, Video, etc.)

- "Shanaiho App" SaaS, a dedicated system for internal newsletters

- Various internal communication consulting services

(Internal newsletter diagnostics/analysis, mission formulation, various surveys, overall design, effectiveness measurement)

- Organizer of "Shanaiho Award" (held annually)

- Internal Newsletter Research Institute

(Holds internal newsletter seminars, operates "Shanaiho Navi," publishes "Internal Newsletter White Paper," develops various products, etc.)

Track Record: 2,000 companies

Includes involvement in internal newsletter production, "Shanaiho Award," internal newsletter seminars, and internal communication consulting.