The inspiration came from aligning our vision with that of Mr. Miyake, the chairperson.
I run a human resource service business specializing in the Philippines. During my work, I heard from a government official in the Philippines that "Japan is not very skilled at utilizing talented foreign professionals." In many countries, it’s common for Filipinos to hold managerial positions outside their home country. I thought, if we could make that possible in Japan, it would be amazing, which led to the establishment of SACHI.

The most challenging part of starting SACHI was securing teachers. We prioritized the philosophy of "helping talented foreign individuals excel in ways that match their abilities." This mindset meant that, regardless of teaching methods or backgrounds, all teachers needed to share the same commitment. It was challenging to find such teachers because this type of school had never existed before.

Exactly. Professor Miyatani’s research theme aligned perfectly with our vision, and we felt strongly that we had to ask for their involvement.

I’ve always felt uneasy about Japan’s approach of "bringing in foreigners only when there’s a labor shortage" or "preferring to hire Japanese nationals when available." That mindset is a waste. If someone is talented and communicates effectively, they should be considered for important positions, regardless of their nationality.

We are in an era of diversification. Even if employers are predominantly Japanese, there’s a growing chance that customers will be international. Proactively hiring international students can serve as an entry point for embracing multiculturalism. By incorporating new perspectives, companies may even achieve innovations. We aim to develop in collaboration with corporations.

When I was in high school, I heard the phrase, "Education is the most important factor for the development of people and nations." This has become my motto, and I hope SACHI can bring it to life.

The content of our classes significantly changes depending on whether the goal after graduation is employment or further education.
Japanese language schools that aim for university entrance typically focus on classes designed to achieve high scores in entrance exams. At SACHI, our goal is employment, so we focus on teaching not for high test scores, but for smooth communication with Japanese people and acquiring the skills needed to excel in Japanese society.

Another key point is the selection criteria for our Japanese language instructors. While having an impressive background is wonderful, we place greater importance on whether they share our vision. Are they truly committed to supporting international students? Can they guide students while respecting their genuine aspirations?

SACHI, in terms of its people, systems, and facilities, is a Japanese language school with the goal of enabling international students to fully excel in society after graduation.

Globally, Japanese workplaces are said to offer many growth opportunities, as they have a culture of learning while working.

For instance, during downtime, employees in other countries might engage in casual chats. In Japan, however, they often look for other tasks to help with. It’s not that chatting is bad; rather, it reflects a mindset of considering how to make others more comfortable. Over time, being trained in such behavior in the workplace makes it second nature, even in daily life.

That’s right. It might sound grandiose to say we cultivate humanity, but we aim to develop individuals capable of management. For this, we include tasks focused on communication, such as presentations and discussions. We want to nurture a mindset where individuals can aim higher, regardless of their profession.

We’d like to actively use the discussion space for interactions with companies. It can create opportunities for students to learn what companies are looking for in candidates, and for companies to understand what international students think and are capable of doing. We hope to support companies that perceive hiring foreign talent as a challenge.

As long as they are truly determined to excel in Japan, we will provide full support regardless of the career path they choose. Since I work in foreigner support, I’d love to actively hire our graduates myself! (laughs)

In the future, there will likely be a shortage of Japanese language teachers. Therefore, we actively hire not only experienced and accomplished teachers but also younger ones.
As long as we share the same vision, students, teachers, and SACHI can grow and evolve together. This ensures that international students have "a place where they can work hard toward their true goals" for years to come.
 
In this era that values diversity, Japanese language education is also undergoing a transformation. We will wholeheartedly support the aspirations of our international students, so please feel confident in joining SACHI.