In 2025, Another Works Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo, Representative Director: Naotomo Obayashi), which operates the multi-job matching platform “multi-job cloud”, held a lecture event titled “Takashi Toritani’s thoughts on sports and a happy life” in Miyake-cho, Isogi-gun, Nara Prefecture, inviting former professional baseball player Takashi Toritani. This event was held as part of efforts to revitalize the region and promote wellbeing based on a public-private partnership agreement concluded between Miyake Town and Another Works.
In Japanese society, the elderly, aged 65 and over, currently account for 29.1%* of the total population, and multilayered issues have surfaced, including population decline and aging, a decline in the workforce, and widening health disparities, especially in rural areas. With limited administrative resources, how to support the mental and physical health and well-being (a state of physical, mental, and social fulfillment) of all generations has become an important theme that will determine the future of the region.
Furthermore, in recent years, there has been a reduction in extracurricular activities at schools, fewer opportunities for exercise, and a weakening of ties within the local community, and there is a need to create an environment in which each resident can “live a healthy life in their own way.” Among these, sports are attracting attention as an effective approach to addressing these social issues, and are expected to have multifaceted effects, such as promoting physical health, as well as intergenerational interactions, a sense of community unity, and fostering self-esteem.
Therefore, Miyake Town and Another works held a lecture event with the theme of sports and wellbeing based on the public-private partnership agreement they have entered into since 2020. By welcoming Mr. Takashi Toritani, who has been active in the professional baseball world for many years and has given courage to many people, as a guest, we aimed to raise awareness of health and provide an opportunity for each town resident to reconsider their own “happy lives”.
*Source: Cabinet Office “White Paper on Aging Society 2020 (full version)”
Approximately 300 people attended on the day, more than expected, and people of all ages listened to the lecture by former professional baseball player Takashi Toritani. In his lecture, Mr. Toritani shared his unique experiences and messages such as “Every day’s accumulation creates a life” and “It’s when times are tough that you face yourself”, and the participants listened with nods of agreement. At the question corner after the lecture, there were many questions about baseball and health habits. Participants expressed many impressions and impressions gained through the lectures.
“From Mr. Toritani’s story, I learned once again the importance of continuing.I want to change my mindset from today.” (Male in his 30s)
“It was a valuable opportunity for the children to hear real stories. I think it will be an opportunity for families to start playing sports.” (Female in her 40s)
“The phrase ‘lifelong challenge’ stuck with me. I also want to choose my own life.” (Female in her 20s)
Born June 26, 1981 in Tokyo. At Seibo Gakuen (Saitama), he participated in Koshien in the summer of his third year. He went on to Waseda University, and in the spring of his second year won the Triple Crown at Tokyo 6 Universities. Joined Hanshin as an free draft pick in 2003. In 2020, he transferred to Chiba Lotte and played an active role, retiring from active duty in 2021. Achieved the feat of playing in 1939 consecutive games. His 667 consecutive full-inning appearances rank fifth all-time. Currently, he is active in a wide range of TV and variety programs as a baseball commentator and baseball critic.
Graduated from Waseda University. After joining Pasona Group as a new graduate, he launched a new business at Visional Co., Ltd., and then founded Another works Co., Ltd. in 2019. Developed the industry’s first comprehensive matching platform, “Multiple Business Cloud,” which connects individuals who want to work multiple jobs with companies and local governments. Supported multi-worker recruitment for over 2,500 companies and 250 local governments, with 100,000 applicants registered for multi-work. Served as an entrepreneur mentor in multiple local governments including Tokyo.
We are an IT venture company that creates the forefront of work styles through “multiple work”. Through our main business, the multi-job matching platform “multi-job cloud,” we aim to make “multi-job” the norm in society, which allows us to achieve multiple goals such as skill improvement, career advancement, and self-fulfillment, as well as side jobs for the purpose of extra income.
VISION: In order to “maximize the opportunities for everyone who takes on challenges,” we will create a culture and infrastructure that allows anyone to take on challenges in multiple jobs at the moment they want to do so, without making major changes to their environment.
Company name: Another works Co., Ltd.
Representative Director: Naotomo Obayashi
Head office location: 3rd floor, Toranomon 40MT Building, 5-13-1 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0001
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