Renxa Expands Multilingual Support in Japan
Renxa Inc., headquartered in Toshima, Tokyo, has recently announced significant updates to its service, "Lifestyle Advisor Global," now supporting an impressive 14 languages, including Thai and Sinhala. This expansion aims to provide smoother service experiences for foreign residents, allowing them to navigate important aspects of life in Japan in their native languages.
Language Support Update
The newly added languages—Thai and Sinhala—bring the total supported within the "Lifestyle Advisor Global" service to 14, including English, Chinese, Cantonese, Korean, Vietnamese, Hindi, Nepalese, Myanmar, Tagalog, Indonesian, Spanish, Portuguese, and now the two new additions. This enhancement is particularly timely, as Japan continues to see an increase in the foreign resident population due to labor shortages exacerbated by declining birth rates and an aging demographic.
Societal Context and Background
According to statistics from the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan's population is projected to be around 123.4 million, with a significant decline in the working-age population. As of the end of 2024, the number of foreign residents in Japan is expected to reach approximately 3.76 million, marking a record increase of 10.5% from the previous year.
In response to these demographic changes, Renxa Inc. launched "Lifestyle Advisor Global" in January 2024. The service is designed to assist foreigners relocating to Japan, offering tailored support for establishing essential services such as utilities (electricity, gas, water, and internet) in their native languages. This initiative not only addresses the immediate needs of foreign residents but also encourages their long-term accommodation and integration into Japanese society.
Growing Foreign Nationality Trends
Statistical evidence shows a significant rise in the number of Sri Lankans residing in Japan, with an increase of 35.2% compared to the previous year. Additionally, the number of Thai nationals has grown by 5.9%. These patterns have prompted Renxa to prioritize Thai and Sinhala language support, ensuring that the needs of this growing demographic are met effectively.
"Lifestyle Advisor" has been catering to resident customers undergoing relocation by facilitating the initiation of essential services, providing products, and revising their post-move lifestyles, thereby contributing to their convenience and cost savings. Renxa expects to provide services to approximately 250,000 individuals annually.
Service Overview
The "Lifestyle Advisor Global" service ensures that foreign residents in Japan can effortlessly start their lives by supporting the initiation of essential services such as electricity, gas, water, and internet in their mother tongues. This catering to multicultural needs is expected to enhance comfort and security for foreigners settling in Japan.
Future Aspirations
Renxa aims to further its multilingual support and widen the scope of their offerings, striving to create infrastructures that facilitate the integration of diverse backgrounds within Japanese society. This includes continuous efforts to address labor shortages and promote multicultural coexistence.
Company Profile
Company Name: Renxa Inc.
CEO: Koji Sakamoto
Headquarters: 3-13-3 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo
Establishment Date: April 2017
Website: Renxa Inc.