Supporting International Employees and Employers in Tokyo
When expectations aren’t clear,
let’s talk them through.
Through ongoing dialogue in English and Japanese, we help international employees and employers clarify expectations, improve communication and work through concerns about work and everyday life.
We also support managers, HR and general affairs teams.
Are You Facing Any of These Challenges?
01 Are Work Expectations Being Clearly Communicated?
Employees and managers may have different understandings of instructions, responsibilities, and performance expectations.
02 Are Managers, HR, and General Affairs Teams Spending Too Much Time Handling Employee Concerns?
In addition to their regular duties, they may be handling questions about daily life and family matters, leaving less time for their core responsibilities.
03 Do International Employees Have Someone to Turn to After Joining or Relocating to Japan?
Once initial relocation procedures are completed, employees may lack ongoing support or opportunities to discuss their concerns.
Two Dedicated Partners, Providing Ongoing Support
Two dedicated partners who provide support in both English and Japanese work closely with international employees and their employers, building trusted relationships through ongoing dialogue.
Hidemi Otaguro (Demi)
Over 30 years of experience in English language education, interpreting, translation, and corporate operations. Drawing on her experience living and raising children overseas, she helps address challenges arising from language and cultural differences.
Toshio Otaguro (Toshi)
43 years at Honda, including overseas assignments. Drawing on his experience in corporate operations, talent development, and training, he supports mutual understanding between international employees and their employers.
For Companies Supporting
International Employees and Their Families
Based in Ikejiri-Ohashi, Tokyo, Meguro Canvas provides ongoing support tailored to international employees and their families. We work closely with HR, general affairs, managers, and other company representatives to address challenges and provide support suited to each company's needs.
Practical Japanese for Work
We provide practical Japanese language and conversation practice tailored to real workplace situations, including understanding instructions, asking questions, reporting progress, and participating in meetings.
Daily Life Support for Work
We help employees and their families address concerns about daily life, children's education, and family matters, so they can feel more settled and focus on their work.
Workplace Culture & Aligning Expectations
We help employees and employers clarify unspoken expectations and communication differences through dialogue, fostering mutual understanding.
A Second Home in Tokyo
Meguro Canvas is a Tokyo-based support partner for international employees and the companies that employ them.
We help both sides navigate workplace communication, cultural differences, and challenges in everyday life through ongoing dialogue in English and Japanese.
By building relationships where people feel comfortable speaking openly, we aim to become a trusted “Second Home” for international employees and a reliable partner for their employers.
Let's Talk About Your Challenges
Tell us about the challenges your organization is facing.
Together, we'll identify concerns related to HR, general affairs, and workplace management, and explore how Meguro Canvas can help.
We also welcome inquiries from recruitment agencies and potential business partners.