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Nurturing the Culinary Future at Hiramatsu

On April 6, 2026, Hiramatsu Co., Ltd., headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, held an entrance ceremony at Ristorante Aso in Daikanyama, welcoming 88 new employees. Recognizing the urgent need for talent in the culinary sector, Hiramatsu has embraced the mission of nurturing the next generation of professionals while emphasizing its commitment to human capital as the core of its management philosophy.

Facing Challenges in the Culinary Industry

The food service industry is currently grappling with a significant shortage of manpower, a trend that has become increasingly evident in the restaurant sector. The number of culinary license issuances has plummeted from 42,522 in 2009 to around 23,790 in 2023, signifying a nearly 40% decrease in aspiring chefs. This reduction has stirred fears about the preservation of Japan's richly developed food culture, which could be jeopardized by a diminishing workforce.

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