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Urgent Seminar for the Food and Service Industries

In response to the unprecedented situation regarding the foreign talent capacity limit in Japan's food industry, Linc Corporation organized an urgent online seminar titled "Strategies to Create a Sustainable Organization Amid the Reached Upper Limit for Foreign Talent in Food Industry." This event took place from April 6 to 8, 2026, attracting numerous human resources and talent development professionals from leading food service chains and renowned service companies across Japan. The high level of interest in this unusual circumstance highlighted the urgent need for strategic planning in the industry.

Background of the Seminar

The backdrop to this seminar was the announcement from Japan's Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries and the Immigration Services Agency concerning the anticipated reach of the upper limit for foreign workers in the specified skilled field of food service (expected to be 50,000 individuals). As of April 13, 2026, there will be a temporary suspension of the issuance of certificates of eligibility for foreign workers, effectively halting new recruitment from overseas. This has had a significant impact on the staffing plans of numerous food service operators.

To tackle the 'Food Industry Shock of 2026,' Linc took the initiative to present new strategies centered around retaining existing staff, transitioning them to Specified Skills Visa Type 2, and attracting domestic talent.

Participant Feedback: Over 90% Satisfaction

Post-seminar surveys revealed that over 90% of participants responded with either 'satisfied’ or 'very satisfied,' showcasing the seminar's effectiveness in addressing their concerns. Specific areas of high interest included:

• - Future Projections: Changes in the market due to policy modifications and insights toward 2028.
• - Strategic Proposals: Concrete policies and mindsets that receiving companies should adopt in light of halted new recruitment.
• - Current Analysis: The latest data and facts concerning the specified skilled talent in the food industry.

Comments from Participants:

• - “Early information and future projections were incredibly insightful, aiding us in planning appropriate measures moving forward.” (HR officer, major food service group)
• - “This helped reinforce the importance of support with career foresight. Our company will work on developing a learning plan for obtaining Visa Type 2.” (HR officer, service industry)
• - “In light of the capacity limit, I urgently want to seek individual advice regarding our hiring plans and retention strategies.” (Recruitment manager, food chain)

Ongoing Support Following the Seminar

In light of the seminar’s success, Linc will continue to provide support in the following areas:

1. Distribution of Seminar Materials: Specific countermeasures summarized from the seminar will be distributed to interested companies.
2. Individual Consulting on Capacity Limit Measures: Solutions will be offered using Linc’s AI platform and expert knowledge for specific challenges, such as transitioning existing staff to Visa Type 2 or efficiently reaching out to domestic talent.

Linc is positioned to guide businesses through this transition, evolving the specified skilled system from merely a means of filling workforce gaps to fostering core talent and cultivating a diverse and inclusive multicultural society.

Upcoming Event Announcement: Urgent Seminar on April 20

In response to the capacity limit situation within the specified skilled food sector, Linc believes it is crucial for companies to shift their focus from quantity in hiring to nurturing an organizational culture where foreign talent feels welcomed and can achieve mutual growth. To facilitate this change, a special urgent seminar will be held on April 20, focusing on "Creating a Resilient Organization: Learning from the Plan-Do-See Method to Establish Unique Competitive Advantages".

Key Points of the Upcoming Event:

• - Retention as a Survival Strategy: With new recruitment being restricted, employee turnover poses a direct risk to business continuity. We will discuss the importance of developing a welcoming structure and culture to overcome policy changes.
• - Real-Time Discussions Post-New Announcement: Insights on current situations and strategies for action will be relayed promptly after the Immigration Agency’s announcement.
• - Practical Examples from Expert Speaker: Kazuhiro Mihara will share practical insights based on his experiences in creating robust organizations, thus emphasizing actionable strategies over theoretical discussions.

Event Details:

• - Title: Creating a Resilient Organization: Learning from Plan-Do-See to Build Unique Competitive Advantages
• - Date and Time: April 20, 2026, from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM (seminar and networking session)
• - Format: Offline event
• - Location: 3F Kōei Building, 1-7-4 Uchikanda, Chiyoda, Tokyo
• - Registration Details: Seminar Registration Link

About Linc Corporation

Linc Corporation aims to maximize the sentiment of "I’m glad I came to Japan" by constructing a comprehensive platform that uses technology and data to support foreign talent throughout their employment and settlement processes. We pursue a service design that enhances matching accuracy with repeated use, covering all business processes tailored to each company. In a Japan confronting significant demographic shifts, we are committed to creating a society where anyone, regardless of nationality, can chase their dreams.

Contact Information:

For further inquiries, please reach out to the Linc Corporation PR team at [email protected].