Tackling Labor Shortages in the Restaurant Industry through Foreign Talent Webinar

Webinar on Solving Labor Shortages in the Restaurant Industry!

The ongoing labor shortage in Japan's restaurant sector has reached critical levels, exacerbated by declining birth rates and an aging population. With a job-offer ratio exceeding twice the national average for other industries, restaurants are facing substantial challenges in finding and retaining staff.

To address these issues, TCJ Global Corporation, a comprehensive Japanese language education organization based in Shinjuku, Tokyo, will host a free co-sponsored webinar, "Tackling Labor Shortages in the Restaurant Industry through Foreign Talent Utilization," on October 2nd, 2025, from 1 PM to 2 PM.

Key Speakers

The webinar will feature prominent speakers from both PRONTO Corporation and TCJ Global. Junpei Matsui, the Manager of Recruitment Support in the Human Resources Department at PRONTO, will discuss real challenges faced in recruitment and share practical insights from their experience adopting foreign talent.

Furthermore, Junko Tokuda, Director of the Japanese Language Comprehensive Research Institute at TCJ Global, will provide tips on managing multinational teams and discuss educational support to ensure the integration and retention of foreign workers.

What to Expect

This interactive session aims to:

- Share current trends in the restaurant labor market and macroeconomic factors affecting employment.
- Showcase specific initiatives implemented by PRONTO Corporation to recruit, train, and retain foreign employees.
- Offer practical strategies to tackle common issues such as interview inconsistencies, early turnover, and successful management of diverse teams.

Who Should Attend?

- Organizations considering enhancing foreign talent recruitment.
- Businesses facing challenges with interview evaluations and retention of foreign hires.
- Stakeholders interested in designing effective frameworks for the recruitment and integration of foreign personnel.

Event Details

- Date and Time: October 2, 2025 (Thursday), 1 PM - 2 PM (JST)
- Format: Online (Zoom Webinar)
- Cost: Free of charge
- Registration URL: Register Here

Note: Participants will receive viewing instructions via email after registration. If you don’t receive the information or have questions, please get in touch with us. We may restrict attendance to our competitors.

Webinar Agenda

1. Opening Remarks
2. Overview of the Labor Market and Foreign Employment in the Restaurant Sector
3. PRONTO’s Strategy for Hiring Foreign Workers (Interview Format)
4. Real Techniques for Recruitment, Interviews, and Retention
5. Q&A Session

About TCJ Global

Founded in 1988, TCJ Global is a pioneering entity in Japanese language education, providing services not only to international students and residents in Japan but also supporting companies in recruiting, training, and retaining foreign talent. Our commitment lies in fostering a multicultural society by bridging foreign workers and Japanese companies.