Encouraging Student Aspirations: Another Works Hosts High School Visit

Embracing the Future: Another Works Hosts Fukuoka Women's Commercial High School Visit

On October 27, 2025, Another Works, a Tokyo-based company pioneering a multi-employment matching platform known as "Fukugyo Cloud," welcomed students from Fukuoka Women's Commercial High School located in Nakagawa City, Fukuoka Prefecture. This visit was part of the students' school trip, aimed at encouraging their future career aspirations.

Background of the Visit

As Japan faces challenges like declining birthrates, an aging population, and the collapse of lifetime employment, the landscape of work is changing at an unprecedented pace. The importance of career education has never been more significant. According to a survey conducted by the National Youth Education Promotion Organization in June 2023, Japanese high school students perceive "work" and "employment" mainly as a means of living or social obligation, with a higher percentage compared to their peers in the United States, China, and South Korea.

Since its founding in May 2019, Another Works has been a staunch advocate for the value of having multiple engagements, beyond just a primary job, encompassing financial rewards, skill enhancement, career development, and personal fulfillment. The company has steadily promoted a multi-employment culture across Japan. Its flagship service, "Fukugyo Cloud," has seen significant growth in just seven years, with a cumulative registration of 100,000 talents and partnerships with 2,500 companies and 250 municipalities by November 2025.

In light of these societal changes, Another Works believes it is crucial for young people to be aware of diverse career options early on. By recognizing the possibilities of working styles such as multi-employment during their middle and high school years, students can significantly expand their future career challenges and opportunities.

To concretely implement its vision of "maximizing opportunities for everyone who seeks to challenge themselves," Another Works organized company visits for middle and high school students. These visits are designed to convey the joy of working, the breadth of career choices, and the potential that multi-employment can offer. Through presentations by the CEO and workshops with employees, the company provides students with opportunities to think actively about their future prospects and encourages them to embrace challenges.

Structure of the Company Visit

The visit included various activities centered around themes essential for high school students to actively design their careers:
1. Presentation by CEO Mr. Naomasa Obayashi
2. Workplace tour and employee interviews
3. Roundtable discussion with young employees

Highlights of the Visit

During the visit, the students engaged in several insightful activities that opened their eyes to the realities of the working world. The presentation by Mr. Obayashi inspired students by sharing his career journey, while the workplace tour allowed students to observe and interact with employees in a dynamic environment. The roundtable provided a platform for students to discuss their aspirations directly with young professionals, fostering meaningful conversations about career paths.

Profiles of the Speakers

Naomasa Obayashi - CEO of Another Works

A graduate of Waseda University, Mr. Obayashi began his career at the Pasona Group, later contributing to the launch of new businesses at Visional Inc. In 2019, he founded Another Works, creating Japan's first comprehensive multi-employment matching platform, "Fukugyo Cloud". Under his leadership, the company has supported multi-employment recruitment for over 2,500 companies and 250 municipalities, with 100,000 registered job seekers.

Eiko Kuroda - Head Office of Another Works

Ms. Kuroda joined Another Works as its first back-office employee during her university studies. After receiving an annual excellence award, she joined the company full-time. She produces a popular YouTube channel and serves as a career lecturer at over 20 schools, actively engaging with the next generation of professionals.

About Fukuoka Women's Commercial High School

- Name: Fukuoka Women's Commercial High School
- Location: 1-4-1 Katanakaminami, Nakagawa City, Fukuoka 811-1203
- URL: Fukuoka Women's Commercial High School

About Another Works

Another Works is an IT venture creating a new standard for working through multi-employment. With the main focus on the "Fukugyo Cloud" platform, the company aims to normalize multi-employment as a viable career path. At the heart of its mission is the vision to create a culture and infrastructure that allows everyone to challenge themselves without major disruption to their lives.

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