Thank you for taking the time to read this. My name is Hachi, and I joined the company in April 2024. On my days off, I practice Tsugaru shamisen (a traditional Japanese stringed instrument). It’s an unexpectedly powerful instrument where the body of the guitar acts as a drum, and you strike it with a bachi (Japanese drumstick). My teacher is in a band called KUNI-KEN, which has performed at the Japan Expo in France. I wish to perform internationally someday too.
While working abroad is still a bit out of reach for me, I will be participating in a concert organized by my current school next year. If you don’t touch your instrument for at least a little bit every day, before you know it, you’ll lose your ability to play. So I practice everyday quietly in the middle of the night.
Participating in a shamisen mini-recital I’ll also be taking part here a bit
Why I joined the company:
After working in administrative roles for a long time, I became interested in programming when I learned about automating simple tasks using Excel VBA. I studied Java for six months through vocational training and then joined Dandelions. The deciding factor for me was the presence of employees from different nationalities. While I love Japan, I wanted to experience working in a more international environment though while still residing in Japan.
My thoughts after joining:
It’s been six months since I joined, and although there have been challenges along the way, I’m just now starting to hit my stride. There are still many things that I want to improve on, but every day is fulfilling as I interact with customers and master new skills. We have companywide get-together events every month and recently, we even went on a company trip to Fukuoka. Conversations about cultural differences between Japan and other countries are always lively. I am looking forward to growing further and doing even more in the future.
Hi everyone! This is “Gabimaru”, and I joined the company this year August. Today it’s my turn to write our company’s blog. Hope you enjoy it!
A Day In The Zoo!
I had the opportunity to visit the Higashiyama Park zoo with two coworkers on a company-organized trip to help us get to know each other better. Even though the summer days are getting hotter, we managed to walk around the entire zoo. Our main mission was to find one of the lions sponsored by our company.
Our company is sponsoring the lion!
As an animal lover
As someone who just love animals, I got specially distracted by other animals that caught our attention, like the seals, elephants and the red panda. I have two Labradors in my home country; they look just like seals. Please wait until my next blog, where I will introduce them.
Despite the heat, this visit was much better than my previous experience at the zoo, where there were too many people to properly enjoy the animals. This time, with fewer visitors due to the extreme heat, I was able to get a good look at the red panda and a beautiful black jaguar with striking patterns on its fur. The black jaguar looked like a big, playful cat while scratching a tree with its sharp claws.
Before coming back home, we also went up the tower at Higashiyama Zoo. Since I’m actually afraid of heights, it was a bit scary, but I still enjoyed the view.
One of my hobbies is shopping for clothes in second-hand stores, and for this occasion, I decided to wear an animal-printed shirt that I had never worn before because it’s a bit flashy. It seemed perfect for a day at the zoo. It was amusing to see my coworkers dressed more casually and relaxed, different from the usual work attire. We looked good, and I think we made a great group.
Lastly, I must say that my favorite animals of the day were the seals. There were different sizes and colors, and they looked so happy sliding around in the water.
The floor was slippery as there was no water
Overview
I had a great time with my new colleagues, and I feel like our personalities click well. We enjoy talking, sharing opinions, and laughing together. I feel like we could become good friends. It’s reassuring to know that, as newcomers, we can support each other when work gets tough, although so far, everything has been going great.
I hope we can have more outings like this and strengthen the bonds with the whole team.
Break time with my souvenir plushie
That’s all for today! Thank you for reading and stay tuned for the next blog update.
Just spent an incredible day at Higashiyama Zoo with my two new coworkers! It was scorching hot, but that didn’t stop us from exploring everything the zoo had to offer. We saw so many amazing animals, from majestic lions to playful monkeys and even some exotic birds. The heat made it a bit of a challenge, but we powered through, bonding over our shared love of wildlife and the occasional ice cream break.
Spirit Animal
Lion
We had the incredible opportunity to meet a majestic lion, sponsored by our company. This sponsorship isn’t just about supporting wildlife; I believe it’s also deeply connected to our commitment to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). By contributing to the preservation of endangered species and their habitats I think Dandelions is trying promoting biodiversity and ensuring that future generations can experience the wonders of nature. From my experience this involvement reflects the dedication to responsible business practices and environmental stewardship.
On top of the world
The highlight had to be the breathtaking view from the Higashiyama Sky Tower. You could see the whole city stretched out before us—truly stunning! It was a perfect moment to relax and appreciate the day.
Thoughts
Spending time together outside of work really helped us strengthen our relationships and build team spirit. I’m so glad we had this experience—it’s days like this that make you realize how important it is to connect with the people you work with. Spending the day together helped us bond in a way that only shared experiences can. We laughed, learned more about each other, and left feeling like a stronger team. It’s amazing how a fun day out can boost team spirit and strengthen relationships. Looking forward to more adventures together!
Hi! This is ‘ HelloHa ‘! Today I would like to talk about a trip I took to Higashiyama Zoo with my fellow new employees.
Today we went to The HigashiYama Zoo, Yayyy!!
We gathered at the zoo’s main gate at 10:00 a.m., looking forward to today’s adventure. Our first stop was the rhino exhibit area. Surprise and excitement mixed together as soon as we saw the giant rhinos cooling off in the water. The rhinoceros was soaking in the water and closing its eyes, as if it were enjoying a moment of bliss. Just watching them made us feel relaxed.
Next, we went to the otter area. The otters were really energetic, spinning around in the water and playing with each other. Their lively movements naturally brought smiles to everyone’s faces. The sight of the otters bouncing around was so innocent that it made our hearts skip a beat just to watch them.
When we moved to the seal area, we were greeted by graceful swimming seals. They looked at us with their curious eyes as they peeked out of the water. Their adorable appearance made us shout “Cute! I couldn’t help but exclaim, “They are so cute! The graceful swimming of the seals was a moment that soothed my heart.
Next, we headed to the lion exhibit, where majestic lions were making their presence known. Their majestic appearance was breathtaking, and I naturally stood taller as I stood in front of the lions. We all took pictures in front of the (Dande) Lions.
We also looked around at other animals such as gorillas, flamingos, and black leopards. All the animals are so unique that you never get tired of looking at them. In particular, the serious expression on the gorilla’s face and the flamboyant appearance of the flamingos are worth seeing.
And when I climbed up the tower, the view was mind-blowing. The view from the tower was just spectacular, and the city of Nagoya was spread out. I think Nagoya, which I just moved to, is really beautiful. I am sure the night view of Nagoya will also be colorful and fascinating.
After finishing our visit to the zoo, we stopped by a souvenir store. The store was filled with animal-themed goods, all of which were cute and fun to choose from. I got a stuffed rabbit! We each found an item that we liked, and it was a heart-warming moment.
Finally, as I look back at the many pictures I took throughout the zoo, I realize that today’s adventure was truly amazing. Although it was a hot day, it made our interaction with the animals even more enjoyable and gave us many memorable experiences. We left the zoo with smiles on everyone’s faces and a great feeling that today’s adventure had been a wonderful one.
Hello everyone! This is Junpei from the second unit. We are once again fortunate to have welcomed three new employees to Dandelions Co., Ltd. this year. This time, we will introduce the new employee welcome party held in April.
First, a toast!! ~ pleasant conversation
The welcome party started with a toast signal from the organizer.
Many of our members work at our clients’ offices due to work circumstances, so we had a great time talking about our recent activities and hobbies, even though we don’t usually see each other.
New employee greetings
As the atmosphere started to heat up, we asked the new employees to introduce themselves.
The three new employees were of various nationalities and backgrounds, and although they were nervous, they talked about themselves.
L-kun from China, who loves GundamL-kun from Vietnam, who loves traveling and has visited various parts of JapanK-san, who changed jobs from a different industry and has a lot of work experience
Summary The new employees seemed nervous at first, but as the conversation progressed, their tension gradually eased, and it was a very enjoyable welcome party. In fact, Dandelions is planning on welcoming new members in the future, and we hope to provide an opportunity like this for them to deepen their friendships (and drink) when they do.
This blog will continue to introduce various in-house recreational activities, so please look forward to the next article!
