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Another Works Expands with New Leadership

In a significant move to enhance its operations, Another Works, a leading company connecting individuals seeking side jobs to organizations and local governments, announced the appointment of Soichi Kobayama as Executive Officer and Head of the Public Division. This change aims to accelerate the company’s growth in addressing the increasing demand for side jobs across Japan.

Background of the Appointment

Since its establishment in May 2019, Another Works has firmly believed in the necessity of a working style that embraces multiple roles, allowing individuals to achieve various goals such as financial rewards, skill enhancement, career development, and personal fulfillment. Their core platform, the 'Side Business Cloud', successfully connects aspiring side job seekers with companies and municipalities. As of June 2026, the platform is expected to boast a talent pool of 100,000 registered users and has facilitated the introduction of side jobs in over 250 municipalities nationwide.

The current environment surrounding local governments has undergone considerable change, presenting challenges such as declining populations, labor shortages, and digital transformation (DX) efforts. In this context, the need to leverage skilled individuals engaged in side businesses has surged, making it a vital solution for municipalities seeking innovative approaches to long-standing issues.

With these developments in mind, Another Works is set to elevate its public initiatives under the leadership of Soichi Kobayama. He aims to drive the strategic advancement of the public sector and strengthen the organizational foundation to further expand the employment of individuals engaged in side jobs while contributing to solving issues faced by local governments and corporations, ultimately working towards a sustainable society.

Introducing Soichi Kobayama

Hailing from Inagi City, Tokyo, Soichi Kobayama joined Another Works in February 2021. After working in corporate sales, he played a vital role in launching the 'Side Business Cloud for Public' platform connecting aspiring side job seekers with local governments. Over the past five years, this service has been adopted by more than 250 municipalities, driving reform in public sector employment.

In May 2026, he stepped into his role as an Executive Officer at Another Works. Additionally, he serves as the head of the Public Policy and Public-Private Co-creation Unit at the General Incorporated Association for the Sharing Economy and is a co-representative of a national public-private partnership platform promoting dual-region residence policies. Since January 2025, he has been involved as an entrepreneurship leader in revitalizing the community in Atsuma Town, Hokkaido. His activities extend across sectors, fostering awareness of side businesses, dual-region residency, and the sharing economy.

Strategic Vision and Commitment

Kobayama expresses his belief in the power of side jobs to connect people with their communities. He emphasizes that individuals can now embody their love for their hometowns and cherished locations through work. This belief aligns perfectly with Another Works' mission of realizing the societal implementation of side businesses.

As he embarks on his position as Executive Officer, his commitment is to powerfully promote public initiatives that allow individuals to continuously engage with their beloved regions. This endeavor will pave the way for a mutually dependent relationship between individuals and communities, emphasizing the vital role public businesses play in society.

Career Opportunities

Another Works champions the vision of creating a society where individuals can freely pursue their aspirations without giving up on their dreams. The company aims to maximize opportunities for everyone who wishes to take on new challenges through the realm of side businesses. They invite those interested in a future where everyone can authentically engage in their careers to join them in crafting this vision.

For more information on employment opportunities, visit the official website.

About Another Works

Another Works is committed to the vision of maximizing opportunities for all individuals by fostering a society where new challenges and possibilities arise through side businesses. Through their primary service, the 'Side Business Cloud', they connect individuals, corporations, and municipalities, creating spaces where diverse people and values intersect, consequently broadening career paths and options. Another Works strives to remain a base for individuals to embark on their unique challenges without a drastic change in their current environments.

Company Overview

• - Name: Another Works Inc.
• - CEO: Naomasa Obayashi
• - Headquarters: 3rd Floor, Toranomon 40MT Building, 5-13-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo, 105-0001, Japan
• - Website: Another Works

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