When I was 15, I left home to attend a prestigious high school in another prefecture, driven by the desire to reach new heights in handball. I joined the team as a key player for one of the nation's top contenders, aiming for a national championship. Yet, I found myself in an unfamiliar city where I knew no one, and the language and customs were different. I still vividly remember being filled with more overwhelming anxiety than excitement. Fortunately, I was eventually able to stand on the podium with my teammates as national champions. However, what has stayed with me all these years is not the medal I received, but the memories of those days spent building a foundation from scratch in a foreign land.
Because of that experience, I understand all too well the mix of hope and anxiety felt by our clients when they stand in a foreign city for the first time, suitcase in hand.
Japan is currently at a major crossroads. Amidst a deepening decline in the birthrate and a labor shortage, this country needs new friends from around the world more than ever before. Whether for study, work, or a new life, the doors to Japan are indeed opening. However, I feel we have yet to fully address the challenge of dispelling the anxiety many feel upon arrival: "Can I put down roots and live with peace of mind in this country?"
The starting point for solving this challenge is a "home." I believe that only when people have a place where they can live with peace of mind can they truly study, work, and integrate into society in a foreign land. Language barriers, unfamiliar rules, guarantor requirements, and different lifestyle habits—each of these seemingly minor hurdles can shut those coming from abroad out of that sense of "security." The role we must play at Konyo Management is to clear these hurdles for our clients, one by one. From finding a home to setting up utilities, procuring furniture and appliances, arranging insurance, moving, and even providing employment support, we provide consistent, end-to-end assistance for those starting their lives in an unfamiliar place. By doing so, we enable our clients to settle in as quickly as possible and focus on their dreams and studies. I believe this is the shortest path to naturally integrating into life and society in Japan.
Furthermore, I believe this work is not just for our clients. For those coming from overseas, it is the first step toward living and working in Japan with peace of mind. And for Japan, facing a declining birthrate and labor shortage, it is an invaluable source of vitality to weave our future. Realizing a world where we accept each other and live together—that is the reason Konyo exists. Hearing a client say, "I'm glad I chose Konyo," or a business partner say, "I'm glad we teamed up with Konyo," is our greatest honor.
I have always likened our company, Konyo, to a single leaf-shaped boat. We carry clients from all over the world on this boat, ensuring they reach a comfortable and secure life. Our management philosophy, "The world is a single leaf-shaped boat," embodies this sentiment. "If you're going to do it, aim to be the best"—this creed, cultivated through handball, is the origin of our company's founding. And every one of our employees shares this same conviction.
People who have crossed distant seas can live with peace of mind in this country. That peace of mind will eventually return to the future of this nation. Please, cross the sea on the Konyo boat. Let us build a rich life together.
Representative Director
Kaiki Chiba
千葉 かいき
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