New Initiative in Osaka: Exploring Self-Understanding for Career Success
In a pioneering effort to support job seekers in Osaka, Jikorikai Inc., a psychological technology venture based in Shibuya, Tokyo, has unveiled a special video featuring CEO Kazuya Abe. This video focuses on the critical role that self-understanding plays in making informed career choices. Available from August 7, 2025, on the Osaka Prefecture's job support portal, "OSAKA Shigoto Field," this offering represents the first of its kind within the platform's member-exclusive section.
"OSAKA Shigoto Field" serves as a comprehensive employment support hub, open to all who aspire to work, regardless of age or situation. The site is rich with resources, including seminars on self-analysis, skill enhancement, interview preparation, career counseling, and networking opportunities. Now, with the addition of Abe's video, individuals navigating the job market can gain positive insights to help them tackle their career concerns.
Many people face challenges such as uncertainty about what they want to do or which career paths suit them best. Jikorikai aims to provide a launchpad for deeper reflection, fostering a better understanding of one’s self that can ultimately guide job seekers towards fulfilling career journeys.
Video Details
- - Location: Member section of the "OSAKA Shigoto Field" website
- - Access Requirements: Registration on the site is mandatory
- - Availability: From August 7, 2025, to approximately the end of March 2026
- - Duration: About 18 minutes
- - Title of the Video: "Articulating My Uniqueness: The Importance of Self-Understanding in Employment and Career Transitions"
Upcoming Online Seminar
In conjunction with this video release, an online seminar focusing on self-understanding is scheduled for October 2, 2025. This session will precede the "Naitei Express," a company briefing event set for October 15 in Osaka. During this live broadcast, CEO Kazuya Abe will delve into topics not fully covered in the video, emphasizing practical methods to deepen self-understanding and leverage it in job searching.
- - Date and Time: October 2, 2025, from 10:30 AM to 11:30 AM
- - Seminar Title: "Finding Your Uniqueness to Choose the Right Company"
- - Content: Aimed at those struggling to establish a clear direction for their job search, the seminar will feature discussions and activities geared towards helping participants express their individuality and connect with companies and positions that resonate with their true selves.
- - Target Audience: Open to all registered members of "OSAKA Shigoto Field"
Insights from CEO Kazuya Abe
Kazuya Abe expresses the significance of self-understanding in shaping one's career and life. He notes that many individuals mistakenly believe they know themselves well, yet struggle to articulate their strengths and core values effectively. Understanding oneself is essential, and he sees this initiative as a vital step toward fostering comprehensive self-awareness among job seekers.
"I am thrilled to provide our members with insights into the importance of self-understanding through this official employment support platform in Osaka. I hope to inspire as many individuals as possible to find jobs and working styles that are true reflections of themselves, encouraging them to envision a positive future through enhanced self-awareness," says Abe.
About Jikorikai Inc.
Founded with the vision to create a society where individuals can thrive doing what they love, Jikorikai Inc. is committed to resolving social challenges through scientific self-understanding. Targeting educational norms, the company aspires to make self-understanding as fundamental as subjects like language and math. Their personalized self-understanding programs have engaged over 6,500 participants by combining unique methods with one-on-one sessions and LINE support to help individuals discover their true passions.
Jikorikai’s founder has authored popular books on discovering passions and talents, contributing to over 550,000 copies sold worldwide, and promoting self-understanding methodologies globally.
To learn more about Jikorikai Inc. and explore their offerings, visit their
official website.