YNP

Growing up in a single-parent household, I have always witnessed my mother working hard. That’s why I decided I wanted to create a company that focuses on the way women work. I aim to support working women by considering work-life balance and providing a conducive environment for them. Other than that, I have a vision of supporting individuals with no prior experience by hiring and training them in the IT industry, in order to broaden their future opportunities and expand the horizons of the field.

I was born in a famous hot spring town in Shizuoka Prefecture, surrounded by nature with mountains, rivers, and eel pies. I had a fairly typical student life during junior and senior high school, and then I went on to a university in Tokyo. While in university, I spent my days socializing and indulging in some drinks. However, during the job hunting process, I came to the realization that I couldn’t write a single word for my self-introduction. This prompted me to create business cards through the university co-op and set a goal to exchange business cards with 200 professionals. Through interactions with entrepreneurs I met at networking events, I learned how inexperienced and unskilled I was. I felt that I needed to take action, not only for myself but also to provide for my precious family. Subsequently, I received a job offer from a company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. However, I impetuously declined it during a drinking session with the chairman of a global enterprise group that was expanding to 30 countries. I then made the decision to move to Hong Kong, as it seemed more intriguing over there. In Hong Kong, despite my English being at a basic level, I was introduced to a translation job and utilized Google Translate. The result was losing the job in just three days. I had no funds for a return flight, and I genuinely felt it was a matter of life and death if I couldn’t find work there. So, I embarked on my second job search in Hong Kong, and I proved that with determination, one can overcome language barriers. Despite the challenges of living in Hong Kong, where I had no acquaintances and struggled to communicate effectively, I had some tough experiences, such as my apartment key breaking, spending a night in a park without electricity, and being mistakenly identified as a smuggler and almost apprehended. These experiences helped me develop a strong mental attitude, and I returned to Japan one year later. Afterward, I worked in real estate sales, dealing with seasoned professionals from the real estate bubble era, before making a career change to YNP. Currently, I work as CFO.

I was born in 1996 in Fukuoka Prefecture. Raised by my carefree and lively mother, we moved more than 10 times, leading to eventful and tumultuous days. Nevertheless, I had enjoyable days. Upon entering junior high school, my younger brother and sister were born, and as I took care of them and started preparing meals, my interest in cooking began to grow. I decided I wanted to work at a Japanese café and went for an interview, where I was surprisingly hired. However, when I started working, I found myself as a chef in a traditional kaiseki restaurant. In the male-dominated and demanding world of cooking, I worked for three years and obtained a chef’s license. However, with thoughts of a long-term future, I made a career change to the IT industry. During an interview with YNP, I shared my past experiences, and I was fortunate to be hired. It was a spontaneous decision to change careers, but even though I’m busy, I find my work enjoyable, and I’m glad I joined the company!