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Launch of the 'Timeless Teams Award' in Aomori

On March 21, 2026, Invision Inc., headquartered in Meguro, Tokyo, announced the introduction of the 'Timeless Teams Award' focused on companies within Aomori Prefecture. This award aims to recognize and celebrate organizations that embody the spirit and philosophy worthy of passing down for generations. The official website for submitting entries, which will be entirely recommended by peers, was also launched on this day.

Purpose of the Award

The 'Timeless Teams Award' seeks to honor Japan's cultural assets — teams that transcend time and generations. Across the country, there exist many companies that have built trust over the years through traditional techniques and community-oriented management, as well as innovative businesses aiming to usher transformative values. It is the dedicated teams, united beyond age, gender, or specialization, that will carry forth the future of these 'national treasures.' This award is the only one in Japan that acknowledges the embodiment of the philosophy of such teams and endeavors to spread the value of collective strength to society.

About Invision Inc.

Invision's mission is to 'shape ideas into reality — nurturing cool teams for future generations.' Currently, only 6% of working adults in Japan feel happy at work, a figure that has stagnantly persisted for over a decade. In a world where the sense of purpose often feels lost amidst self-centered and blame-oriented work ethics, finding great information about 'work-life balance' is becoming increasingly common. Meanwhile, many local small and medium enterprises continue to face critical challenges related to recruitment and survival.

Japan holds the highest number of enterprises in the world that have been in operation for over a century. Through an 18-year history in the HR industry, Invision has recognized that the core of a company's longevity rests upon the 'values passed down from predecessors to successors.' The driving force behind this is the presence of 'cool adults' who maintain pure curiosity while contributing to society. These individuals form 'cool teams' that aspire to deliver their legacy for the next 100 years. Thus, Invision's mission is to cultivate more of these adults who feel the satisfaction of work.

In pursuit of this goal, Invision has partnered with local newspapers across 20 cities nationwide since 2020 to support the recruitment and organizational development of regional companies. The 'Timeless Teams Award' is one of the initiatives arising from this commitment.

Partnership with Daily Tohoku

Aomori Prefecture faces several challenges, including the outflow of young talent to other regions, lack of corporate recognition, preconceived notions about wages, and insufficient successors. Youths often migrate to Tokyo or surrounding cities after graduation or for employment, and this trend remains strong. Yet, Aomori is home to many established companies that are deeply intertwined with the local culture, passing their principles and pride through generations, with ongoing initiatives to balance tradition and innovation.

One such company is the Daily Tohoku Newspaper, which has built ties with local businesses. Following their partnership with Invision in February 2024, they are now entering the HR sector. This year marks their 80th anniversary, with the theme 'Connecting the region, connecting hearts, guiding futures.' Together, they hope to share the genuine stories of exceptional local enterprises established for future generations.

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Award Overview

Schedule

• - Official Site Launch: March 21, 2026
• - Application Period: June 30, 2026 - July 31, 2026
• - Selection Period: July 31, 2026 - October 31, 2026
• - Award Ceremony: February 11, 2027

Eligibility*

• - To be announced*

Selection Criteria

1. Embodiment of management philosophy
2. Integration of philosophy in services/products
3. Financial and management health
4. Difficulty of imitation
5. Unique systems/cultures
6. Labor productivity
7. Contribution to local employment (more than 30 employees)
8. Fostering strong human connections through business

Award Benefits

• - Featured top interview article in the newspaper
• - Top interview article on the special website
• - TV commercial logo promotion
• - Recognition logo
• - Special loan arrangement of ¥_____.

For further details, please visit the official site: Timeless Teams Award

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About Invision Inc.

• - Company Name: Invision Inc.
• - Representative: Seigo Yoshida
• - Headquarters: 1-3-7 Kamimeguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0051, Japan
• - Fukuoka Office: 1-4-1 Tenjin, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka 810-0001, Japan
• - Established: 2008
• - Business Operations: Recruitment marketing, regional revitalization, HR tech, media business
• - Website: Invision