Meiko Career Partners Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Takuya Nakagawa) announced that its online Japanese learning tool "Japany" for foreign workers in Japan has been selected as an eligible tool for the "Digitalization and AI Introduction Subsidy 2026," a project promoted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to support the digitalization and AI adoption of small and medium-sized enterprises.

What is the Digitalization and AI Introduction Subsidy 2026?

The Digitalization and AI Introduction Subsidy 2026 is a system that supports the introduction of IT tools aimed at improving the labor productivity of SMEs, promoting operational efficiency and DX, implementing cybersecurity measures, and responding to the invoice system.

When small and medium-sized enterprises and small businesses introduce "Japany" and are approved for the Digitalization and AI Introduction Subsidy, they can receive a subsidy of up to 50% of the introduction costs, up to a maximum of 1.5 million yen.

"Japany" is a Japanese e-learning platform that supports the retention, success, and career advancement of foreign talent. It allows users to complete necessary learning for working in Japan, such as Japanese conversation and exam preparation (Japanese Language Proficiency Test and Specified Skilled Worker Test Type 1 and 2), all within one app. Company representatives can efficiently manage learning by checking learners' study time and test results from the administrator screen.

Five Strengths of "Japany"

① Comprehensive JLPT and various exam preparation content for technical intern trainees and specified skilled workers.

It provides one-stop learning support for foreign talent entering Japan on technical intern visas or specified skilled worker visas, helping them adapt to life and work in Japan and succeed long-term. In addition to Japanese conversation courses for smooth employment and Japanese culture and etiquette courses, it offers courses for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and Specified Skilled Worker Test Type 2, which are necessary for visa changes.

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: Partnership
  • Dates in source: 2026
  • Products / services: Japany