In October 2025, Tomizawa Shouten held a career seminar at Yokohama Sweets & Cafe College for students aspiring to work in the confectionery and bread-making industry.
The theme was " Today's choices determine tomorrow's capabilities ." Students about to start job hunting received real information about the industry and career strategies to help them realize their dreams.

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■Instructor introduction

The speaker was Shuichi Sato, Director of Shouten
Director Sato has been involved in management in the food industry both in Japan and overseas, and currently serves as a director of Tomizawa Shouten . Drawing on his experience gained on the global stage, he spoke passionately from a management perspective about the appeal of the industry and the mindset required to work, with a focus on the messages "What is a career?" and "Salary is not the only reward."

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■Seminar content

• ● Confectionery and bread making is a combination of "science" and "art"
• ● Career development and the importance of motivation and learning
• ● A new value system: "Salary is not the only reward"
• ● "Are only large companies good places to work?" Perspectives on choosing a workplace
• ● Preparation and mental preparation necessary to aim for independence

Rather than simply providing information, we delivered messages that supported the future of each and every student.

■ Student comments (excerpts)

— "The words 'love is necessary for work' struck a chord with me. It made me realize once again the importance of working with a sense of purpose and love."
— "I was surprised to hear that salary isn't the only reward. I would like to view learning and experience as rewards and choose an environment where I can grow."
— "I was impressed by the talk that a career is about leaving the path you have walked in a positive form for your juniors. That's the kind of career I would like to build."
— "The perspective that confectionery and bread making are a 'science' + 'art' was refreshing. It made me want to deepen my knowledge and hone my skills."
— "I learned about the preparations and mindset necessary to aim for independence, and my future goals have become clearer."

We have received comments such as:

　
　Tomizawa Shouten will continue to provide career development support and practical learning opportunities to students aspiring to work in the confectionery and bakery industry. We will continue to strengthen our ties with schools and contribute to the development of human resources who will lead the industry in the future.

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▶ To all school officials

Tomizawa Shouten holds seminars nationwide to support the careers of students aiming to enter the confectionery and bakery industry. We will
propose a program tailored to your school's students, focusing on the themes of "career development," "latest industry information," and "important things to know when working

If you are a school that would like to hold a seminar, please contact us.
📩 recruit@tomizawa.co.jp