TOKYO, November 15. /Dunyo IA/. During a visit to Japan, a delegation from the Tashkent region led by Governor Zoyir Mirzayev held a meeting in Tokyo with Jun Kato, President of “Onodera User Run”, a company specializing in vocational training, selection, and employment of foreign nationals, reports Dunyo IA correspondent.

The talks focused on expanding bilateral cooperation, implementing joint investment and social projects, and training Uzbek specialists in line with the requirements of the Japanese labour market.

Jun Kato previously participated in a meeting during President Shavkat Mirziyoyev’s visit to the Intil educational center in Tashkent. He briefed the President on the company’s programs for providing free vocational training to Uzbek youth, upgrading their professional skills, and facilitating their subsequent employment, as well as its future plans.

The current talks marked a continuation of cooperation initiated at the level of the two countries’ leaders. Particular attention was paid to translating existing opportunities into concrete investment and social projects and expanding the geographical scope of joint activities.

Founded in Tokyo in 2016, Onodera User Run currently implements workforce training projects in the Philippines, Myanmar, Indonesia, Laos, and other countries. Its core activities include teaching foreign nationals Japanese and in-demand professional skills, preparing them for employment in Japan, and facilitating job placement.

The company’s cooperation with Uzbekistan is also progressing. In November 2025, “Our Blooming Academy Uzbekistan” opened in Tashkent, offering young people training in catering, elderly care, and driver education.

During the meeting, the parties discussed expanding this experience to the Tashkent region. In particular, they explored the possibility of establishing a specialized driver training center in the region based on the requirements of Japanese employers.

The proposed initiatives are expected to expand vocational training and employment opportunities for young people while opening new avenues for practical cooperation between Uzbekistan and Japan.