Zenken Partners with Hoshino Resorts to Enhance Language Skills for Future Employees

Zenken Partners with Hoshino Resorts for Employee Development

Zenken Corporation, headquartered in Minato, Tokyo and led by President Jun Yoshinobu Hayashi, has embarked on an initiative to provide study abroad support and corporate language training for the 2026 employment candidates of Hoshino Resorts, a renowned hotel and resort operator based in Karuizawa, Nagano. As the number of foreign tourists visiting Japan continues to rise, the need for improved language skills in the hospitality industry has become more pressing than ever.

Study Abroad Support by Zenken

With over 1,700 corporate and governmental clients served, Zenken has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality language education programs tailored to meet customer needs. Their study abroad support for Hoshino Resorts’ prospective employees began in 2014, and many candidates have successfully studied overseas through this partnership. Hoshino Resorts offers four recruitment times each year—April, June, October, and February—allowing selected candidates to choose their preferred start date. During the interim, candidates interested in gaining international exposure can utilize Zenken’s study abroad facilitation, which has proved instrumental in shaping careers for many past participants. Feedback from former study abroad students emphasizes the importance of these experiences in their professional growth.

Language Training for Corporate Candidates

In response to the growing influx of international tourists, enhancing language capabilities has emerged as a critical focus for the hospitality sector. To prepare future employees, Zenken also provides language training for candidates of Hoshino Resorts before they officially start working. A standout feature of this training is the online conversation program, “Linguage Speak,” renowned for its focused business English courses tailored for the service industry. Among them, the “Omotenashi English Conversation®” course is particularly beneficial, designed to better equip these new hires for customer interactions in hotels and tourism.

The introductory course of “Omotenashi English Conversation®” includes six parts, covering essential phrases vital for communication with foreign tourists visiting Japan. This complete one-on-one online English lesson program is useful not just for new hires but also recommended for current employees, ensuring everyone is prepared to provide outstanding service to international guests.

About Hoshino Resorts

Hoshino Resorts aims to create joyful travel experiences, offering stays tailored to diverse travel purposes and preferences. With six distinct brands that deliver extraordinary experiences—such as “Hoshinoya” providing overwhelming novelty, “Kai” promoting local attractions through hot springs, and “RISONARE” loaded with exceptional moments—Hoshino runs 73 facilities domestically and internationally (68 in Japan and 5 overseas). This initiative demonstrates Zenken’s commitment to enhancing the skillset of future employees of Hoshino Resorts, equipping them with the necessary language abilities to succeed in the hospitality field.

For more information about their tailored language training, visit Omotenashi English.