Ishizaka Sangyo participates in the Digital Agency’s “Model Use Case Demonstration Experiment for the Realization of the Trusted Web”

Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Miyoshi-machi, Saitama Prefecture; Representative Director: Noriko Ishizaka; hereinafter, “Ishizaka Sangyo”), a consortium consisting of PitPa Inc. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tatsuya Ishibe; hereinafter, “PitPa”) and Force Valley Concierge Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Yohei Shibasaki; hereinafter, “Force Valley”), has been commissioned by the Digital Agency to participate in a demonstration experiment (hereinafter, “the Demonstration Experiment”) related to the issuance of employment history certificates for foreign employees as part of the “Use Case Demonstration Project for the

Realization of the Trusted Web in the FY2022 Supplementary Budget” (*1) conducted by Toppan Printing Co., Ltd. This project is designed to provide individuals with digital certificates that can be verified for authenticity regardless of country of origin, corresponding to the return flow of foreign assets (before entering Japan, residing in Japan, and after returning to Japan). In this demonstration experiment, digital employment history certificates will be issued to foreign employees working in Japan, enhancing the authenticity and credibility of their careers.

*1 For more information on TrustedWeb, please refer to the “Trusted Web White Paper ver. 2.0” published by the Trusted Web Promotion Council in August 2022. ( https://trustedweb.go.jp/ )



Overview of the Digital Certificate Awarding Ceremony

: 1. Date:
Monday, October 2, 2023, 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM.

2. Location:
Naya Saryo MEGURU,
157-1 Shimotomi, Tokorozawa City, Saitama Prefecture.
https://www.ishizaka-farm.co.jp/access/

3. Overview of the “2025 Graduate Top Management Seminar”
: Through the “Zero Waste Design” initiative, we recycle resources produced by the earth and minimize waste. How can we apply our past experience and values ​​to Ishizaka Sangyo’s current and future initiatives? The representative of Ishizaka Sangyo will discuss various aspects through a dialogue with new graduates from the 2024 Business Global Graduate Program from around the world.

Program
1: Panel discussion (Noriko Ishizaka, CEO of Ishizaka Sangyo x new employees/official applicants graduating in 2024) [
Schools from which new employees/official applicants graduating in 2024 graduated] Utsunomiya University/Sophia University/Soka University/Tama Art University/Tokyo University of Technology/Japan Foreign Language College/Hokkaido University Graduate School/Fukushima University/Ferris University/Rikkyo University/Ajou University (South Korea)/Kuala Lumpur IPROM University (Malaysia)/National Research Graduate School (Russia)/Nanzan University/University of Pune (India)/Manipal University (India)
2: Digital certificate presentation ceremony (Noriko Ishizaka, CEO of Ishizaka Sangyo / messages from the Digital Agency Demonstration Project Consortium)
3: Commemorative photo shoot For

other　media interview applications, please contact us below.
[Inquiries] Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd. Contact: Yumiko Endo, HR Management Promotion Department,
Phone: 049-259-5800 (Main), Email: y.endo@ishizaka-group.co.jp.


Background to Participating in this Project (From Noriko Ishizaka, Representative Director of Ishizaka Sangyo)
: As the world works toward a sustainable society, Ishizaka Sangyo, as a “circulation design company,” is engaged in waste resource recycling projects, Satoyama revitalization projects, and experiential environmental education programs

that explore the circular economy. Our mission is “Living Beautifully with Nature,” aiming for cyclical coexistence with all living things on Earth, and our vision is “Zero Waste Design.” To achieve this, we believe it is necessary to share a global perspective and diverse values ​​while advancing our business. Therefore, we are recruiting talent from around the world from 2022 to 2023. We received applications from 14 countries, and were able to hire five foreign talent (new graduates) from four countries.

However, the working environment for foreign talent in Japan is far from ideal. The problem is that they have no proof of their status other than a visa or passport. If that’s the case, we at Ishizaka Sangyo thought we could help solve that problem first. That’s why we decided to participate in this project. We will

welcome them with the Japanese spirit of hospitality and create bonds that transcend national borders. In this way, we will create an environment where they can work with peace of mind, while supporting the career development that only Ishizaka Sangyo can provide.



Overview of the Demonstration Project
■ Use Case Name: Cross-border personal information distribution system for overseas human resource repatriation
・An overview document is available at the following link.
*For details: https://www.toppan.co.jp/biz/social/trusted_web2023_koubo.html
■Goal:
・Creating a human resource repatriation ecosystem that allows for third-party verification even across borders
– Building and disseminating a cross-border certification system for education, employment, and skills
■Certificates covered in this demonstration experiment:
・Employment history certificate
– A digital certificate listing an employee’s department, job, activities, and achievements
*For this demonstration, Visa prepaid cards will be distributed as a benefit to employees who hold this digital certificate at a later date.
■Target recipients
・Employees who have received job offers and are scheduled to join the company, as well as new employees, for a total of 11 people
■Date of Implementation: October 2, 2023
■Implementation Structure:
Participating companies in the demonstration experiment: Ishizaka Sangyo Co., Ltd.
Consortium companies: PitPa Inc., Force Valley Concierge Co., Ltd.
Commissioned companies: Naitei Bridge Co., Ltd., Nepalese NPO Idea Studio Nepal
Collaborating companies: Nepalese government agencies, Nepalese higher education institutions
Sponsoring company: Kyash Co., Ltd. (planned)

Through this demonstration experiment, we will create a working and living environment in Japan where foreign employees can develop their careers with peace of mind, as well as opportunities for local interaction, and contribute to sustainable career support and resolving social issues surrounding foreign human resources.

Examples of career certificates issued:

About PitPa, Inc.
[Company Overview]
PitPa, Inc.
Headquarters: Shibuya Parco DG Building, 15-1 Udagawacho, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0042
Representative: President and CEO Tatsuya Ishibe
Date of Establishment: May 2, 2018
Capital: 50 million yen
Official Website: https://pitpa.jp/
Main Business Activities:
Podcast production, marketing support
, human resources services utilizing NFT/VC “sakazuki” ( https://sakazuki.xyz/ )

About Force Valley Concierge, Inc. Force
Valley Concierge, Inc. operates a global recruitment support business under the brand name “Connect Job,” connecting talent and companies around the world. Its proprietary database contains approximately 400,000 talents from 186 countries and regions, and it has a track record of doing business with approximately 400 companies, primarily major Japanese global companies and IT companies, as well as regional and small businesses. We are also expanding our services in the SaaS field, launching “Connect Job WORKERS,” an online matching platform for specific skilled workers, in April 2021, and “Connect Study ABROAD,” an online matching platform for international students, in November. We have also been commissioned by government ministries and local governments, including the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, Tokyo, Okinawa Prefecture, Toyama Prefecture, Shizuoka Prefecture, and Nagano Prefecture. We welcome talented people from countries with a shortage of jobs to Japan, where there is a serious labor shortage, and contribute to solving social problems around the world through the power of business.
▶Official website: https://www.4th-valley.com/