WorCry Inc. to Exhibit at "Startup JAPAN 2026," an Exhibition Featuring 450 Startups
WorCry Inc. will exhibit at "Startup JAPAN 2026," a startup exhibition held on April 15-16, 2026, at Makuhari Messe. They will introduce "AOHARU Intern," a long-term internship referral service for first and second-year university students, focusing on a "stock-based recruitment" model to help startups and growing companies build future talent pipelines. The company aims to connect with hiring managers and executives to discuss solutions for recruitment and organizational challenges.
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WorCry Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shuhei Suzuki) will exhibit at "Startup JAPAN 2026," a startup exhibition where approximately 450 companies will showcase their offerings, to be held on Wednesday, April 15, and Thursday, April 16, 2026, at Makuhari Messe. At our booth, we will introduce "AOHARU Intern," a growth-support-oriented long-term internship referral service specializing in first and second-year university students. We look forward to meeting with hiring managers and executives from startups and growing companies.
■ Exhibition Background and Objectives
With the mission "Youth in 'work'," WorCry operates "AOHARU Intern," a long-term internship referral service specializing in first and second-year university students. Startups and growing companies are increasingly interested in "early engagement with students and nurturing hires," but few companies are currently taking concrete action.
The reason for exhibiting at "Startup JAPAN 2026" this time is our judgment that this event, where approximately 13,000 startup stakeholders from across the country will gather, presents the best opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with executives and HR personnel addressing hiring and organizational challenges. We are exhibiting with the aim of widely promoting the new recruitment model "stock-based recruitment" offered by AOHARU Intern to the startup community and creating encounters with companies that wish to move away from "flow-based recruitment," which is reset annually.
■ Service Introduced at the Booth: AOHARU Intern (Long-term Internship Referral)
This is a growth-support-oriented long-term internship referral service specializing in first and second-year university students. Five months after its launch, the service has achieved 2,100 registered students and 75 listed job openings, experiencing rapid growth. We support the realization of "stock-based recruitment," where students become fans of the company and grow into future full-time employees, rather than "flow-based recruitment" (reset annually). It is an optimal model for startups and growing companies seeking to improve hiring quality while reducing recruitment costs.
【Service Overview】
* Specializes in 1st-2nd year university students: Creates early touchpoints with excellent students before their job hunting phase.
* Full Agent Model: Conducts interviews with all referred students to ensure quality-focused hiring.
* Realization of Stock-based Recruitment: Continuously supports students after joining the company to build an ever-growing recruitment pipeline.
* 75 listed job openings, 2,100 registered students (as of 5 months after service launch)
■ Event Overview
Event Name: Startup JAPAN 2026
Organizer: Eight (Sansan Inc.)
Date/Time: April 15 (Wed) & 16 (Thu), 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (scheduled)
Venue: Makuhari Messe, International Exhibition Hall 7 & 8
Exhibition Scale: Approximately 450 startups and startup support companies
Expected Visitors: Approximately 13,000
Participation Method: Pre-registration required (free)
WorCry Booth Number: 15-16
【Pre-registration (Application to Attend) here】
https://eight-event.8card.net/lp/startup-japan/2026/?code=sj_sp_pk&utm_source=sp
■ Booth Visitor Benefits
Visitors to the WorCry booth (Booth No. 15-16) will be offered special limited-time recruitment plans. Please feel free to inquire with our booth staff for details.
* Preferential Plan for Long-term Intern Recruitment: You can recruit through special conditions exclusive to booth visitors. Achieve the recruitment of excellent interns at a high cost-performance ratio.
■ Exhibition Background and Objectives
With the mission "Youth in 'work'," WorCry operates "AOHARU Intern," a long-term internship referral service specializing in first and second-year university students. Startups and growing companies are increasingly interested in "early engagement with students and nurturing hires," but few companies are currently taking concrete action.
The reason for exhibiting at "Startup JAPAN 2026" this time is our judgment that this event, where approximately 13,000 startup stakeholders from across the country will gather, presents the best opportunity to engage in direct dialogue with executives and HR personnel addressing hiring and organizational challenges. We are exhibiting with the aim of widely promoting the new recruitment model "stock-based recruitment" offered by AOHARU Intern to the startup community and creating encounters with companies that wish to move away from "flow-based recruitment," which is reset annually.
■ Service Introduced at the Booth: AOHARU Intern (Long-term Internship Referral)
This is a growth-support-oriented long-term internship referral service specializing in first and second-year university students. Five months after its launch, the service has achieved 2,100 registered students and 75 listed job openings, experiencing rapid growth. We support the realization of "stock-based recruitment," where students become fans of the company and grow into future full-time employees, rather than "flow-based recruitment" (reset annually). It is an optimal model for startups and growing companies seeking to improve hiring quality while reducing recruitment costs.
【Service Overview】
* Specializes in 1st-2nd year university students: Creates early touchpoints with excellent students before their job hunting phase.
* Full Agent Model: Conducts interviews with all referred students to ensure quality-focused hiring.
* Realization of Stock-based Recruitment: Continuously supports students after joining the company to build an ever-growing recruitment pipeline.
* 75 listed job openings, 2,100 registered students (as of 5 months after service launch)
■ Event Overview
Event Name: Startup JAPAN 2026
Organizer: Eight (Sansan Inc.)
Date/Time: April 15 (Wed) & 16 (Thu), 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM (scheduled)
Venue: Makuhari Messe, International Exhibition Hall 7 & 8
Exhibition Scale: Approximately 450 startups and startup support companies
Expected Visitors: Approximately 13,000
Participation Method: Pre-registration required (free)
WorCry Booth Number: 15-16
【Pre-registration (Application to Attend) here】
https://eight-event.8card.net/lp/startup-japan/2026/?code=sj_sp_pk&utm_source=sp
■ Booth Visitor Benefits
Visitors to the WorCry booth (Booth No. 15-16) will be offered special limited-time recruitment plans. Please feel free to inquire with our booth staff for details.
* Preferential Plan for Long-term Intern Recruitment: You can recruit through special conditions exclusive to booth visitors. Achieve the recruitment of excellent interns at a high cost-performance ratio.