Kuriyama Jidosha Kogyo Strengthens Childcare Support: Introducing 'No Overtime Day' to Achieve 'Kurumin' Certification

There is a company strengthening its initiatives to support the balance between childcare and work.

Kuriyama Jidosha Kogyo Co., Ltd. (President: Tomohiro Kuriyama, hereafter Kuriyama Jidosha Kogyo), with bases in Tokyo, Chiba, and Kanagawa, is promoting these efforts. The company sells, buys, rents used trucks, and sells parts, aiming for a sustainable society by providing eco-friendly vehicles and promoting recycling.

### Formulated Action Plan to Achieve 'Kurumin' Certification To further promote a workplace environment where balancing childcare and work is easy, Kuriyama Jidosha Kogyo has formulated an action plan to obtain the 'Kurumin Mark' (Certification for Childcare Support Companies).

The Kurumin Mark is a system certified by the Minister of Health, Labour and Welfare for companies actively engaged in childcare support under the Act on Advancement of Measures to Support Raising Next-Generation Children.

The company positions this initiative not just as a goal to obtain certification, but as part of creating an environment where each employee can continue to work with peace of mind.

### Introducing 'No Overtime Day' from April 1, 2026 As a specific initiative, a 'No Overtime Day' will be introduced starting April 1, 2026.

Starting from this date, which is also the company's founding anniversary, the goal is for each employee to review how they work and raise awareness of working efficiently within limited time.

Through this initiative, the company will promote an environment where it is easier to secure time for childcare, family life, and self-improvement.

### Strengthening Awareness of Support Systems for a Secure Working Environment The company has established systems to support the balance between work and family, such as childcare leave, shortened working hours, and overtime restrictions.

In this initiative, the company will strengthen internal awareness of these systems to ensure an environment where everyone can use them with peace of mind.

### Background of Paternal Leave and a Culture of Mutual Aid The company already has a track record of male employees taking childcare leave, and many employees return to work after maternity or childcare leave. One characteristic of the company is the large number of employees working while balancing childcare and work.

Furthermore, a culture of mutual aid through daily communication is rooted, such as employees exchanging information about childcare and sharing hand-me-down children's goods.

This culture serves as the foundation that naturally encourages the use of these systems.

### Promoting Childcare Support from Both Systemic and Cultural Aspects The company emphasizes not only the development of systems but also the cultivation of a culture where employees support each other.

By operating the systems in a practical way rather than just as a formality, the company aims to realize a workplace environment that is easy to work in.

### Comment from the Representative Director and President 'At Kuriyama Jidosha Kogyo, we value creating an environment where employees can naturally support each other, in addition to establishing systems to support the balance between childcare and work.'

Through the efforts to obtain the Kurumin certification, the company aims to realize a better workplace environment and the growth of its employees.