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Mitsuba Group Awarded 'Great Place to Work' Certification

Mitsuba Group, consisting of various entities such as judicial scriveners, land and house investigators, and administrative scriveners, has recently earned recognition from Great Place To Work® Institute Japan as a company where employees find meaningful work. The group is headquartered in Minato, Tokyo and led by President Seiji Miyagi. This recognition comes as a result of their commitment to fostering an environment that supports professional growth, flexible work styles, and health management.

Redefining Professional Workplace

Mitsuba Group aims to utilize the expertise of legal professionals in their mission: "To provide people with a sense of security in their daily lives, acting as the legal infrastructure of society." Their work goes beyond mere procedural assistance; they strive to eliminate invisible anxieties faced by individuals and corporations, effectively delivering peace of mind throughout daily life.

The mission of maintaining this legal infrastructure is not only significant to society at large but also brings a considerable sense of pride and fulfillment to their members.

To continue fulfilling this mission, Mitsuba Group has reformulated its traditional approaches within the legal profession, establishing a variety of systems that support individual growth and diverse lifestyles. It is this cultural ethos and commitment that led to their recent certification.

About 'Great Place to Work' Certification

The 'Great Place to Work' certification is a globally recognized standard evaluating companies based on employee surveys targeting areas such as trust, respect, fairness, pride, and sense of community. Applied in roughly 150 countries, this certification serves as an international benchmark for enhancing corporate brand value and for disclosing human capital in recruitment and investor relations.

Highly Rated Aspects

Mitsuba Group received high marks particularly in three areas:

• - Safety and hygiene in the work environment
• - Availability of well-equipped facilities
• - Promotion of work-life balance

Insights from President Miyagi

President Seiji Miyagi expressed his pride in the recent certification, stating:

"We are honored to be recognized as a Great Place to Work. We have dedicated ourselves to creating a supportive environment for individual growth and diverse work styles, uninfluenced by traditional frameworks in the legal industry. This certification reflects the positive values we uphold as a company."

Mitsuba Group aims to continue paving new paths in the legal profession while fostering a sense of value in work for its members, under the guiding principle of "creating a future that benefits society, individuals, and the organization alike."

Initiatives Supporting Employee Satisfaction

Mitsuba Group is committed to creating an environment where each member can proactively design their career while ensuring long-term employment satisfaction. Their foundational initiatives are centered around four pillars:
1. Career Development Support: The firm offers various systems to support members pursuing qualifications such as judicial scriveners, including study spaces and rewards for passing exams. They provide additional benefits such as book purchase subsidies and e-learning, facilitating skill enhancement. The company has implemented structured training combining foundational education with on-the-job training (OJT), enabling individuals without prior legal knowledge to gain skills and thrive in practical roles.
2. Flexible Work Styles and Work-Life Balance: The company grants more than 120 holidays annually, with a typical average of 8.5 days of paid leave, and average overtime of only 13 hours per month as of January 2025. They prioritize team-based responsibilities, making planned vacations easier for members. Additionally, they have unique programs, such as a flexible working hours system and the Siesta system, allowing employees to extend their lunch breaks by up to two hours, optimizing the work experience.
3. Promoting Health Management: Mitsuba Group considers the health of its employees a crucial asset, engaging in company-wide health management initiatives. They have been recognized consecutively for six years as a 'Health Management Excellent Corporation,' providing financial support for preventive healthcare measures such as screenings for breast and cervical cancer, as well as flu vaccinations for interested personnel. The company aims not only at daily comfort but also at the long-term well-being of its workforce.
4. Creating an Inclusive Workplace: The group aspires to be an organization where anyone, regardless of gender or life stage, can thrive. Recognized as a company promoting women’s empowerment, they have achieved a female managerial ratio of over 40% and a 100% leave acquisition rate for both genders, solidifying their support for career continuity and progression.

Future Prospects and Recruitment Information

Mitsuba Group aims to establish an environment where every member can define their career path autonomously and grow.

• - Pursue a career that perfects specialization as a qualified professional.
• - Enhance management skills and lead teams to success.
• - Broaden practical abilities as a player in the field.

Every journey is supported fully with passion for growth. Judicial scriveners, land and house investigators, administrative scriveners, and paralegals work collaboratively, applying their strengths. By actively adopting AI and technology, they aim to streamline processes, enriching not only operational efficiency but also the overall value of work, fostering collective growth.

Mitsuba Group seeks individuals who resonate with their guiding ethos—"Creating a future that benefits society, individuals, and organizations alike." Applicants who reflect these ideals are welcomed with open arms.

About Mitsuba Group

Mitsuba Group is a comprehensive legal services group comprising organizations such as judicial scriveners, land and house investigators, and administrative scriveners, along with a consulting corporation. The group is comprised of approximately 280 staff members, providing services that span from real estate registration, corporate legal affairs, and commercial registration to inheritance, family trust, debt relief, surveying, and permits. With a mission founded on providing legal infrastructure to support a secure daily life for people, they have established a nationwide presence with offices in Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, and Okinawa, ensuring a wide array of services tailored to client needs.

Mitsuba Group Overview

• - Group Name: Mitsuba Group
• - Group President: Seiji Miyagi
• - Locations: Sapporo, Sendai, Tokyo, Nagoya, Osaka, Hiroshima, Fukuoka, Okinawa
• - Employees: 280 (as of January 2025)
• - Company Website: mitsubagroup.co.jp
• - Recruitment Site: recruit.mitsubagroup.co.jp

Mitsuba Group Entities:

• - Mitsuba Judicial Scriveners Group
• - MITSUBA GROUP Judicial Scriveners
• - Mitsuba Land and House Investigators Group
• - Mitsuba Administrative Scriveners Group
• - Mitsuba Group, Inc.