Nagamasa Partners with Indonesia's Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha for Talent Development

Nagamasa Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Yachiyo City, Chiba Prefecture; Representative Director: Masahiro Nagashima) held a special lecture at Indonesia's state-run Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha (Undiksha) on May 4, 2026. On the same day, the company reached a partnership agreement with the university to supply students with advanced Japanese language skills to Japan through Nagamasa and its affiliated sending organization, PT Masa Jaya Pasifik. The company provides Japanese education that extends to cross-cultural understanding, supporting career development that leverages individual strengths.

Background and Challenges: Resolving the Mismatch for Highly Skilled Japanese Speakers

Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha's Japanese Language Education Program (PBJ) provides high-level instruction. However, the university raised concerns that students, despite having high-level Japanese skills, were often placed in jobs, such as line work, that did not consider their individual strengths or aptitudes.

Nagamasa's group of Japanese language schools conducts education that delves into the 'cultural differences' between Japan and Indonesia, beyond mere language instruction. After the university experienced the group's educational approach during the special lecture, both parties aligned their policies, leading to this partnership.

Special Lecture: Explaining Work Culture and Time Management

On May 4, 2026, Representative Nagashima held a special lecture at Undiksha for second-semester students titled 'Work Culture in Indonesia and Japan and Career Readiness Development.'

He discussed differences in work environments based on cultural backgrounds. Specifically, he explained the differences between the flexible 'Jam Karet' (rubber time) in Indonesia and the Japanese value of punctuality, which emphasizes acting 10 minutes early to avoid lateness, as well as topics related to religion and relationship building.

Future Developments: Supplying Talent to Japan through Nagamasa Group

Through this agreement, Nagamasa will collaborate with Universitas Pendidikan Ganesha to supply excellent talent to Japan via its group sending organization (P3MI), PT Masa Jaya Pasifik. Beyond the Specified Skilled Worker visa, the company aims to contribute to sustainable career formation and the development of both nations by providing diverse placement support for visas such as 'Technology, Humanities, and International Services,' matching students with Japanese companies where they can best utilize their strengths.