Human Academy Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Tomonobu Tanaka; hereinafter referred to as "the Company"), which operates educational businesses, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tokyo Legal Mind Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as "LEC"). Through this partnership, the two companies will combine their track record in Japanese language education, specialized know-how in legal and labor matters, and the latest AI technology to provide comprehensive support for the retention of specified skilled foreign workers. Starting in June 2026, the company will begin offering this "Specified Skilled Worker Retention Support Plan" to receiving companies nationwide.
[Key points of this matter]
● We carefully select highly adaptable personnel based on the track record of Human Academy Japanese Language School:
Leveraging the expertise of Human Academy Japanese Language School, which has produced over 30,000 graduates in its 39 years of operation, we introduce individuals with the aptitude to adapt to Japanese culture. This prevents mismatches and reduces recruitment and training costs caused by early turnover.
●Legal and labor support supervised by LEC:
Through highly specialized legal training, we standardize the management systems of receiving companies, preventing labor disputes and accidents during the hiring process.
● The integration of AI technology and online training:
Through our AI-powered Japanese conversation app "HAi-J" and online training, we provide a continuous training environment that is accessible regardless of location.
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【background】
Japan is facing a serious labor shortage, exemplified by the "2024 problem" and the "2030 problem," leading to increased expectations for utilizing foreign talent. However, on the ground, insufficient training on the receiving end, early turnover due to legal and labor deficiencies, and compliance violations are serious challenges.
A survey by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan revealed that approximately one in five (about 20%) of foreign nationals with Specified Skills Visa No. 1 leave their jobs or change jobs for personal reasons (*1), indicating that the cost of rehiring due to early departures is putting pressure on companies' operations. Furthermore, according to an announcement by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, approximately 70% (71.1%) of businesses employing foreign workers have been found to be in violation of labor standards-related laws and regulations (*2), highlighting the urgent need for businesses to update their specialized legal expertise.
In response to these market challenges, we have built upon our established "reliable talent supply capabilities" while adding new value through "standardization and implementation support for operations." To simultaneously achieve the "peace of mind" and "reduction of total cost of ownership (TCO)" that receiving companies truly desire, we have launched this service.
(source)
*1 Calculated from the Immigration Services Agency's "Publication of the Number of Foreign Residents with Specified Skills (as of the end of December 2023)" and operational status report.
*2 From the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare's "Results of Supervision and Guidance on Businesses Employing Foreign Workers (2022)"
[Product Overview]
As the market shifts its focus from "recruitment (supply)" to "long-term retention" of foreign talent, this plan provides a secure operational system based on legal compliance and a reliable training program.
We alleviate companies' concerns about whether employees will truly stay with them long-term and whether they might unintentionally violate laws and regulations, thereby achieving long-term stable employment and contributing to reduced recruitment costs.
◆ Benefits of using the "Support Plan for Retaining Specified Skilled Workers"
- Improving employee retention and preventing early turnover
Through online Japanese language training for foreign employees, AI-powered Japanese conversation apps, and career start courses, we help alleviate anxieties about working in Japan and support their long-term retention.
• Strengthening legal compliance and compliance
Through the "Foreign Employment Management Supervisor" course, operated and supervised by LEC, we support the creation of a system that allows those in charge of receiving foreign personnel to acquire appropriate legal and labor knowledge and to accept foreign talent with peace of mind.
- Audit compliance through reliable operational management
We properly record and manage the status of regular interviews and training sessions. This ensures transparency in government audits and internal reporting, contributing to strengthening corporate governance.
*The "Foreign Employment Management Supervisor" is a certification (private qualification) that was launched in October 2019 by the Foreign Employment Support Center (Japan Vocational Education Promotion Association).
As of June 1, 2026, a total of over 2,300 people, primarily professionals such as lawyers, accountants, consultants, HR managers, and managers of foreign teams, have taken the exam and completed the certification course.
■ Representative's Comment
Left: Takehiko Sorimachi, President and CEO of LEC; Right: Tomonobu Tanaka, President and CEO of our company.
Tomonobu Tanaka, Representative Director, Human Academy Co., Ltd.
Our proposal is to provide education that equips foreign talent working in various fields with the essential foundational skills necessary for working in Japan. Based on the expertise cultivated by Human Academy Japanese Language School, we provide comprehensive support, from Japanese language education to intercultural understanding and workplace understanding. We also offer training such as "Easy Japanese" for Japanese people who will be receiving foreign workers.
By combining our company's training programs with LEC's specialized legal expertise, we will enhance the psychological safety of foreign employees and revitalize internal communication. We are confident that this "training and retention" system will contribute to the vitality of companies and Japanese society as a whole in the future.
Takehiko Sorimachi, President and CEO, Tokyo Legal Mind Co., Ltd.
With the expansion of the Specified Skills Visa system, companies accepting foreign workers are required to comply with laws and regulations and manage labor practices appropriately more than ever before. LEC will directly address this challenge and contribute to the realization of a sustainable society through education and training centered on "people," such as promoting understanding of laws and regulations concerning the employment of foreign nationals, multicultural coexistence education, and support for improving the business skills of foreign workers. By combining the specialized knowledge cultivated through the operation of the private qualification "Foreign Employment Management Supervisor" and LEC's more than 45 years of experience in legal and labor education with Human Academy's know-how in Japanese language and intercultural education, we will work together to powerfully promote the creation of workplaces where foreigners and Japanese people can trust each other and work with psychological safety.
■ Details of the "Support Plan for Retaining Specified Skilled Workers"
◆Product name
Support Plan for Retaining Specified Skilled Workers
◆Provision start date
Wednesday, June 10, 2026
◆This plan applies to
Companies: Companies that employ foreign workers, or companies that are considering accepting foreign workers in the future.
Foreign workers: Those aiming to obtain a Specified Skilled Worker visa, or those who already possess a valid residence status.
◆Details of the course and support program
[For foreign employees]
Online Japanese language training:
A practical Japanese language curriculum that emphasizes on-the-job communication skills.
The Standard plan offers 36 hours, while the Pro plan offers 60 hours.
・AI Japanese conversation app "HAi-J":
An AI-powered Japanese conversation app based on the educational methods of Human Academy Japanese Language School.
Practice conversation and pronunciation anytime, anywhere, 24 hours a day. This promotes autonomous learning.
• Career Start Course in Japan (supervised by LEC):
This course comprehensively covers essential knowledge for working in Japan, including Japanese labor law, business etiquette, social insurance, and taxes.
• Regular meetings:
Our counselors regularly follow up on your mental well-being and learning progress, helping to resolve any worries or anxieties early on.
[For receiving staff]
• "Foreign Employment Management Supervisor" Course (supervised by LEC):
This program provides systematic training in immigration law, labor laws, and intercultural understanding related to the employment of foreign personnel. Through obtaining relevant qualifications, participants will prevent legal violations and create a safe environment for accepting foreign workers.
[For receiving staff]
・“Foreign Employment Manager” Course (LEC):
This program provides systematic training in immigration law, labor laws, and intercultural understanding related to the employment of foreign personnel. Through qualification acquisition, it helps prevent legal violations and creates a safe environment for accepting foreign workers.
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https://hajl.athuman.com/biz-school/ha_lec/
■Pricing Plans
① Light Plan
• For foreign employees: Career start-up courses for foreigners in Japan (provided by LEC), regular interviews (once every three months)
• For those in charge of receiving foreign workers: "Foreign Worker Employment Management Supervisor" course (for 1 person / provided by LEC)
Costs: Initial fee 55,000 yen (tax included), monthly support fee 22,000 yen (tax included) per person
② Standard Plan
• For foreign employees: Online Japanese language training (24 sessions, 90 minutes each, totaling 36 hours), AI Japanese conversation app "HAi-J", career start course for foreigners in Japan (provided by LEC), regular interviews (once every two months)
• For those in charge of receiving foreign workers: "Foreign Worker Employment Management Supervisor" course (for 2 people / provided by LEC)
Costs: Initial fee 110,000 yen (tax included), monthly support fee 27,500 yen (tax included) per person
③ Pro Plan
• For foreign employees: Online Japanese language training (40 sessions, 90 minutes each, totaling 60 hours), AI Japanese conversation app "HAi-J", career start course for foreigners in Japan (provided by LEC), and regular interviews (once a month).
• For those in charge of receiving foreign workers: "Foreign Worker Employment Management Supervisor" course (3 sessions/provided by LEC)
Costs: Initial fee 165,000 yen (tax included), monthly support fee 33,000 yen (tax included) per person
■Other expenses
Recruitment fee:
Graduates of Human Academy Japanese Language School: 385,000 yen (tax included) per person
General candidate: 330,000 yen (tax included) per person
Optional: In-house "Easy Japanese" training: 55,000 yen (tax included) per session
■ About Human Academy Japanese Language Schoolhttps://hajl.athuman.com/
Since its founding in Osaka in 1987, this institution has provided Japanese language education for foreigners for 39 years, supporting international students aiming to enter higher education institutions such as universities, graduate schools, and vocational schools in Japan. To date, it has produced over 30,000 graduates. (As of March 2026)
Furthermore, in order to retain the increasing number of foreign employees due to the globalization of companies, we also handle corporate training that improves Japanese communication skills, including business etiquette, understanding of corporate culture, and the right mindset for working, as well as the Japanese AI conversation app "HAi-J," which have received high praise from various companies.
■ About Human Academyhttps://manabu.athuman.com/
Human Academy, as an "Edutainment Company" that provides the joy of learning, has developed over 800 courses since its founding in 1985, adapting to the changing times and society. We support STEAM education, reskilling, and reskilling at all stages of life, from preschool children to junior and senior high school students, university students, working adults, and seniors.
Furthermore, we are promoting our unique "Human Academy GIGA School Concept" and have developed the learning support platform "assist." SELFing support counselors and instructors provide individualized learning support, including progress management and consultations tailored to each student's learning objectives and goals. We constantly incorporate cutting-edge educational methods and technologies, pursue the joy of learning, and provide the highest level of educational services.
■ About LEC (Tokyo Legal Mind Co., Ltd.)
About LEC (Tokyo Legal Mind Co., Ltd.)
Company Name: Tokyo Legal Mind Co., Ltd.
Representative: Takehiko Sorimachi
Founded: 1979
Business Activities: Operation of schools for various national qualifications and civil service examinations; provision of qualification and business skills training for companies; provision of employee training, SME support, and job seeker support services for public organizations; provision of on-campus courses for universities; establishment and operation of the professional graduate school "LEC Graduate School of Accounting".
URL: https://www.lec-jp.com/
Since its founding in 1979, LEC has been engaged in education and human resource development for over 45 years, starting as a training institution for professionals such as lawyers, certified public accountants, and civil servants. We support the growth of diverse individuals, from university students and working adults to job seekers, young people, seniors, and foreigners, and contribute to the creation of a better society.
LEC has adopted "nurturing human resources who will bear the responsibility for ethics and intellectual creativity in the age of AI, and training business managers who will contribute to the sustainable prosperity of humankind" as its social mission, and has established the "ESD Division" to handle adult education and organizational human resource development. (ESD is an abbreviation for Education for Sustainable Development, which refers to "education that nurtures creators of a sustainable society.")
We continue to provide lifelong learning opportunities and content through various activities, including operating schools for various national qualifications and civil service exam preparation, providing training for companies and public organizations, offering on-campus courses to universities, and running the professional graduate school "LEC Graduate School of Accounting."