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Reelu's Innovative Staffing Solution: Multilingual Support in Just One Hour

The rapidly growing demand for multilingual staff has led to the recent launch of a new planning service by Reelu, a company specializing in multilingual spot work staffing based in Minato, Tokyo. With this service, clients can now organize the deployment of English and Chinese-speaking personnel in as little as one hour, catering to a variety of short-term needs in tourism, transport, and event support. This service is particularly timely given the explosion of inbound tourism in Japan, projected to reach 39 million visitors by April 2025.

Background of the Tourism Surge

According to the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO), the influx of foreign visitors to Japan is expected to peak significantly, estimating the total for 2025 to reach approximately 40.2 million. With predictions estimating that by 2030 visitors could rise to 60 million, the urgency for businesses to adapt and respond to this demand is paramount. The Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism has set an ambitious goal of 150 trillion yen in travel spending by these tourists. As this market continues to expand, so too does the need for businesses in hospitality, transport, and retail sectors to consider flexible staffing options, particularly for short-term multilingual roles.

The Challenges Businesses Face

Currently, many travel agencies and operators find themselves in situations where key staff members are diverted from their main responsibilities. They are sent to fulfill duties like welcoming guests at airports or providing assistance to foreign tourists—all for just a few hours of work.

Examples include:

• - Meet and greet services with name boards at the airport
• - Supporting visitors with ticket handovers or guidance through domestic and international transfers

These tasks can burden full-time employees and lead to productivity inefficiencies, especially as the anticipated increase in tourists looms large. In this light, implementing a more flexible staffing solution is vital for operational sustainability.

Reelu's New One-Hour Booking Platform

Reelu has traditionally focused on daily job postings; however, the recent update allows job postings and matching from just one hour. This shift enables businesses to tap into skilled, on-demand multilingual personnel for short gigs, something conventional staffing agencies typically find challenging.

Potential Use Cases

• - Delivery support for international guests staying at a hotel
• - Airport welcome services including name boards and limousine escorts
• - Event assistance at museums or sumo matches, such as ticket handover and crowd management
• - Accompanying tourists during airport transfers
• - Train boarding support at major stations
• - Conducting street interviews with inbound travelers
• - Assisting with research or survey staff requirements

This flexibility promises to resolve conflicts between operational needs and staff availability while enhancing service quality for Japanese visitors.

Immediate Staffing Solutions from Reelu

As a specialized matching service for multilingual personnel, Reelu addresses a broad spectrum of realms such as tourism, transportation, retail, medical, and public services. Businesses can arrange for staff in under an hour, with video profiles ensuring that clients can verify language abilities and service aptitude in advance to avoid mismatches. Inquiries regarding varied use cases are also welcome through their contact form.

Service Adoption and Pricing

The service can be accessed by companies in the inbound tourism sector shortly after an initial onboarding session. Pricing varies based on employee skills and job responsibilities, ranging from 1,200 to 6,000 yen per hour (excluding taxes and travel expenses). Notably, the minimum wage is set at 2,400 yen per hour for one-hour bookings. Reelu has already implemented its services across various sectors, confirming a matching rate of 97.3% as of May 2025, including urgent requests during peak times where staffing needs are required with little notice. Business feedback reflects satisfaction at being able to reliably increase staff levels as needed.

A Voice for the Future of Work

Reelu's CEO, Tamayo Konno, emphasizes the pressing need for short-term multilingual staffing. The company continues to evolve its services to meet these demands while supporting a diverse workforce and flexible working styles.

Company Overview

• - Company Name: Reelu, Inc.
• - Location: 8F Aoyama Tower Place, 8-4-14 Akasaka, Minato, Tokyo
• - Established: April 1, 2022
• - CEO: Tamayo Konno
• - Website: Reelu Corporate

This innovative step by Reelu not only acknowledges current market demands but also positions them as a proactive player in the rapidly evolving landscape of travel and accommodation services.