30s Business Owner Daiki Yoshimoto Receives National Decoration "Konju Hosho" for Donating 5 Million Yen to Naruto University of Education

Daiki Yoshimoto, Representative Director of ZitzGen Inc.

ZitzGen Inc. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Daiki Yoshimoto) announces that its Representative Director, Daiki Yoshimoto, has been awarded the national decoration "Konju Hosho" as of June 27, Reiwa 8 (2026), for his personal donation of 5 million yen to the National University Corporation Naruto University of Education.

This award was published in the Official Gazette on July 9, Reiwa 8 (2026).

This recognition is for his social contribution to the field of education and is noteworthy as an example from a business owner in his 30s.

Award Overview

In 2025, Daiki Yoshimoto, Representative Director of ZitzGen Inc., personally donated 5 million yen to the National University Corporation Naruto University of Education as educational support for his hometown.

Through this donation, he received the Konju Hosho on June 27, Reiwa 8 (2026), and it was published in the Official Gazette on July 9, Reiwa 8 (2026).

The donation was awarded following a recommendation from the university.

Naruto University of Education

Background of the Donation

Yoshimoto is from Takashima, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture,

and is a graduate of Naruto Nishi Elementary School and Naruto University of Education Affiliated Junior High School.

Naruto University of Education is located in Takashima and is the parent institution of his alma mater, Naruto University of Education Affiliated Junior High School.

This donation was made as a gesture of gratitude for the educational lineage.

Furthermore, based on the belief that "human resources are the essence of corporate competitiveness, and education is their source,"

he made this donation with the aim of contributing to the development of the local educational environment.

The donated funds are planned to be used for the educational and research activities, as well as facility improvements, of Naruto University of Education.

About the Konju Hosho

The Konju Hosho is a national decoration awarded to individuals or corporations who donate private assets for the public good,

and it is conferred in the name of His Majesty the Emperor.

It honors actions that contribute to the development of society in fields such as education, culture, welfare, and healthcare.

In this case, the award was given for contributions to the field of education.

Representative's Comment

"I want to become a link in the 'educational lineage' that nurtured me, and expand the possibilities for the next generation."

"The education, environment, and encounters I received in my hometown of Takashima, and at Naruto University of Education Affiliated Junior High School, shaped me and gave me the courage and ability to take on challenges.

Therefore, this donation was not a matter of 'giving back after succeeding,' but a very natural choice to 'continue the legacy of the place that nurtured me.'

I am convinced that education is the most essential and never-betraying investment for broadening future choices.

In management, 'people' are the most uncertain factor, but at the same time, they are what can maximize potential.

Receiving the Konju Hosho is merely a milestone.

Transforming the 'ability to earn' into the 'ability to improve society.'

That is the responsibility that managers and leaders must fulfill from now on.

I will continue to strive for essential value return to society through my business, driven by the passion to maximize the potential of the next generation, in return for the precious educational lineage that nurtured me."

Future Plans

A ceremony for the conferment of this award is scheduled to be held at Naruto University of Education,

and interviews with the press will be possible on that day.

Daiki Yoshimoto Profile

Representative Director, President & CEO, ZitzGen Inc.

Born in Takashima, Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture. Graduate of Naruto Nishi Elementary School and Naruto University of Education Affiliated Junior High School.

Joined Funai Consulting Inc. as a new graduate and received the Most Outstanding Newcomer Award.

Promoted to Chief Management Consultant at the fastest pace in the company's history.

Subsequently, joined the strategic consulting division of Sigmaxis, where he was involved in formulating management strategies and business reforms for large corporations.

Founded ZitzGen Inc. in 2019.

With a strength in integrated management support across four domains: business, organization, human resources, and finance, the company has achieved seven consecutive years of revenue growth and profitability since its founding.

In 2025, he personally donated 5 million yen to Naruto University of Education for educational support in his hometown.

In 2026, his achievements were recognized with the Konju Hosho.

Company Overview

Company Name: ZitzGen Inc.

Location: Nihonbashi-hakozaki-cho, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

Established: January 11, 2019

Capital: 100 million yen

Representative: Daiki Yoshimoto, Representative Director

Business Activities: Management strategy consulting for small and medium-sized enterprises

URL: https://zitzgen.com

Contact Information

ZitzGen Inc. Corporate Headquarters

E-mail: [email protected]

TEL: 03-6663-9906