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Timee's Initiative to Aid Rice Milling Factories

In response to the rising prices and supply shortage of rice, Timee Co., Ltd. has launched a new initiative to support rice milling factories throughout Japan. The program will temporarily waive service fees for its labor-matching service, known as "Timee," to address the urgent labor shortage in these factories.

Background on the Rice Supply Problem

Japan is currently facing challenges related to rice supply due to soaring prices and dwindling stocks. As part of the government’s strategy, rice reserves have begun to be sold through designated retailers, marking a significant step in managing the crisis. While the government is releasing its stockpiled rice, rice milling factories have reported overwhelming demand for their processing services, which has created bottlenecks in production.

In light of these developments, Timee aims to facilitate a swift supply of government-stocked rice to consumers. By optimizing the use of spot work through its platform, the company hopes to alleviate the human resources constraints faced by these essential businesses.

How Timee's Service Works

From November 2023, Timee has established a dedicated agricultural team to enhance the utilization of spot work within the agricultural sector. The platform will feature various job opportunities related to rice milling, including tasks such as feeding brown rice into milling machines, bagging processed rice, and managing shipment operations. Positive feedback from rice factories utilizing Timee indicates features of the service such as flexibility in labor and increased production efficiency. One factory reported, "By leveraging spot work, we have alleviated the burdens we faced, and experienced workers quickly adapted to our needs, improving productivity."

Details of the Initiative

The free service fee initiative will cover rice milling factories nationwide.

Free Service Fee Period:
From June 1, 2025, to December 31, 2025.

Eligible Businesses:
All rice milling factories across Japan.

Types of Jobs Covered:
Rice processing-related job postings.

Application Process

Entities interested in taking part in this initiative can apply within the specified period. To register, please provide the following information via email to seimai@timee.co.jp:

• - Company Name
• - Factory Name
• - Contact Person's Name
• - Contact Email Address
• - Phone Number

Application Period:
From June 5, 2025, to December 15, 2025.

Important Notes

• - The application period and eligibility may change based on circumstances.
• - Standard fees for worker payments and related expenses will apply as usual.
• - Existing clients currently using Timee for rice milling operations can also apply for this initiative.
• - Eligibility for the free service fee will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by Timee.

Company Overview

Timee Co., Ltd., founded in August 2017, is headquartered at 1-5-2 Higashi-Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, on the 35th floor of the Shiodome City Center. For more details about Timee, visit Timee Corporate Site or Timee Lab. This initiative not only serves to connect overworked rice milling factories with available labor but is also instrumental in tackling the national rice shortage, ensuring a more stable supply for consumers across the country.