The Future of Housework: Highlights from Taskaji's Expo 2025 Event

On October 26, 2025, Taskaji Inc., headquartered in Minato, Tokyo, hosted its annual event, "The Future of Housework Expo 2025," aiming to support housekeepers registered on their platform and promote collaboration with partner companies.

The newly rebranded event, previously known as "Taskaji-san Festival," brought together housekeepers, partner companies, and various speakers to share knowledge and foster professional growth.

Purpose and Background of the Event

Taskaji has connected over 150,000 clients with approximately 5,000 housekeepers through its innovative matching platform. CEO Sachiko Wada emphasized during her speech that housekeeping is not just a task but a creative profession that supports individuals’ daily lives, highlighting the potential for providing added value beyond traditional housekeeping roles.

The event showcased collaborative efforts with partnering companies like House Foods and Osaka Gas, highlighted Taskaji's media presence, funding initiatives from companies like the Long-Term Construction Group and House Foods, and the announcement of a new initiative called 'Taskaji Research Institute.' This institute aims to leverage data assets and insights to create data analysis frameworks utilizing AI technology.

Taskaji-san Awards 2025

A highlight of the event was the "Taskaji-san Awards," which honors exemplary housekeepers based on client evaluations and performance metrics. This year’s awardees included:

- Newcomer Award: pilinacafe, hoick
- Excellence Award: Kappi, Nagahiro
- MVP: Araki

Araki made headlines as the first male recipient in the award's 11-year history, reflecting an expanding environment where professionals of any gender can thrive. The awards serve as a testament to the depth of skills possessed by Taskaji’s community and are a cornerstone of Taskaji’s collaborative projects with corporations.

Collaboration Programs with Partner Companies

This year's expo featured tangible programs developed in collaboration with partner companies. Some initiatives included:

- Osaka Gas: A tasting booth for their "FitDish" product focused on innovative cooking solutions.

- Attendees had the opportunity to sample and provide feedback, highlighting aspects such as taste and convenience.

- House Foods: Conducted a product sampling survey with items like "Stew Mix" and "Fully Ripe Tomato Hayashi" where housekeepers prepared and shared their experiences, providing valuable insights for future product development.

The interactions between product representatives and housekeepers created an engaging environment, fostering constructive feedback that can shape future products.

Career Development Workshops

Among the various sessions was a self-management workshop led by career coach Etsuko Kanekae, where participants used a Mandala chart to articulate actions necessary for continuous professional development as housekeepers. This engaged session helped housekeepers identify strengths and areas for improvement, ultimately contributing to the ongoing enhancement of service quality.

Special Session Featuring Former Morning Musume Member Rika Ishikawa

A special talk featured former Morning Musume member Rika Ishikawa, who engaged in a dialogue with CEO Wada about self-promotion and career development, emphasizing the importance of choosing how to present oneself in the professional world. Her insights were invaluable to housekeepers, who must continually build trust and express their value to clients.

Achievements and Future Outlook

The "Future of Housework Expo 2025" successfully concluded as a vital platform for updating the motivations and aspirations of housekeepers within Taskaji’s community. Taskaji remains dedicated to enhancing its matching platform services while leveraging data and insights from everyday household activities to foster new opportunities and collaborations within the home care sector.

Mark your calendar; the next "Future of Housework Expo 2026" is scheduled for November 2026, with applications for partner companies set to open around June of the same year. Taskaji Research Institute continues to actively engage with businesses, facilitating collaborations that utilize insights from the diverse Taskaji community.

For inquiries regarding the Taskaji Research Institute or more information about partnering opportunities, please visit Taskaji Research Institute.