MINORI

What MINORI does

PT Minori, operating under the Minori Group umbrella, is an Indonesia-headquartered Sending Organization (SO) and P3MI (Perusahaan Penempatan Pekerja Migran Indonesia) that recruits, trains, and places Indonesian workers in Japan through two government-licensed channels: the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP/Ginou Jisshu) under Kemnaker authorization, and the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW/Tokuteiginou) program under KP2MI authorization. Founded in 2008 in Cikarang (Kabupaten Bekasi, Jawa Barat), the company has dispatched more than 10,000 workers to Japan cumulatively and currently sends more than 2,000 per year, working with over 1,000 Japanese receiving companies across manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fishery, food processing, caregiving, and driver (truck/taxi) sectors. The company targets Indonesian nationals aged 18-39 seeking international work experience, offering Japanese wages reported at 4-6x Indonesian equivalents.

The business operates a platform-plus-subsidiaries model: PT Minori handles core manufacturing-sector placements, while specialized subsidiaries — PT Nagomi Kaigo Gakko (caregiver), PT Akari Jawa Indonesia (construction/fishery/agriculture), PT Daisan Minori Indonesia (driving school), PT Ayumi Nihonggo Gakko (Japanese language), Wahana Co. Ltd (TSK/SSW distribution), and Politeknik Takumi (continuing education) — handle dedicated verticals. The proprietary technology stack comprises the Minori Edu and JFT-Basic mobile applications for Japanese-language acquisition to JLPT N4 level within 4-5 months, an ATS-powered online registration portal at signup.minori.co.id, and the Dana Talang interest-free advance-payment system that funds trainee pre-departure costs and recovers them via post-arrival wage installments.

Revenue is generated through professional service fees charged to Japanese receiving organizations and through the Dana Talang repayment mechanism collecting installments from trainee wages after arrival in Japan. Training, dormitory, and language-school services are delivered at the integrated Cikarang campus (~7,500 sqm land, ~8,000 sqm building, 50 classrooms, ~1,000-person dormitory, with Minori Group total capacity ~1,800 across ~15,000 sqm). A Japan Branch office in Ueno, Tokyo — staffed by 6-10 Indonesian representatives distributed nationwide — provides in-country consultation and workplace-issue resolution. Minori holds ISO 9001 (Quality Management), ISO 21001 (Educational Organization Management), and ISO 27001 (Information Security Management) certifications. Leadership comprises President Director Agustinus Wahyu Widjaja and Vice President Director Kogure Nanae; the firm is privately held with no disclosed external institutional investors or public listing.

Name

MINORI

Legal name

PT Minori

Website

https://minori.co.id

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

PT Minori is an Indonesia-based, government-licensed Sending Organization and P3MI placing Indonesian workers in Japan through internship and Specified Skilled Worker programs, dispatching 2,000+ candidates annually across manufacturing, caregiving, construction, and driver sectors with 1,000+ Japanese partner companies.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

International Labor Migration Services

NAICS

Temporary Help Services (56132), Apprenticeship Training (611513), Language Schools (611630)

SIC

Services-Employment Agencies (7361), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Private Pathway & Foundation Providers (EDAIAJAB)

Keywords

• Worker placement services
• Japanese internship programs
• Labor migration services
• Skilled worker recruitment
• International workforce training

Headquarters

HQ city

Cikarang (Sukaresmi)

HQ country

Indonesia

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Sending Organization (SO) Service Fees — Japanese Internship Program: Minori earns fees as a licensed Sending Organization authorized by Kemnaker (Kementerian Tenaga Kerja) for sending Indonesian workers through the Technical Intern Training Program (TITP/Ginou Jisshu) to Japanese companies. Fees are charged to the Japanese receiving organizations or through government-approved cost-recovery arrangements with trainees via the Dana Talang repayment mechanism.
2. P3MI Service Fees — Tokuteiginou (SSW) Program: Minori earns fees as a licensed P3MI (Perusahaan Penempatan Pekerja Migran Indonesia) authorized by KP2MI for placing Indonesian workers under the Specified Skilled Worker (SSW/Tokuteiginou) visa program. The company charges service fees to Japanese employers and receives repayment through Dana Talang arrangements with placed workers.
3. Japanese Language and Pre-Departure Training Services: Minori provides Japanese language training (N4/N3/N2 levels), cultural orientation, and skills preparation to trainees as part of its integrated program. Training is provided at Minori's own facilities (approx. 8,000 sqm building on 7,500 sqm land, 50 classrooms, 1,000-person dormitory). The cost of training is covered by the Dana Talang system, with trainees repaying after they begin working in Japan.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

PT Minori is a licensed Indonesian Sending Organization (SO under Kemnaker) and P3MI (under KP2MI) that recruits, trains, and places Indonesian workers in Japan through the Technical Intern Training Program (Ginou Jisshu) and Specified Skilled Worker (Tokuteiginou/SSW) visa programs. The company delivers an end-to-end service covering free online registration, multi-stage candidate screening, Japanese language training to JLPT N4/N3/N2 levels, document processing, dormitory accommodation, pre-departure preparation, and direct matching with over 1,000 Japanese partner companies across manufacturing, construction, agriculture, fisheries, healthcare, and driving sectors. The Dana Talang program eliminates upfront cost barriers by financing all training and deployment costs, with repayment collected from trainee wages after arrival in Japan.

Product overview

MINORI (Minori Group) is a Sending Organization (SO) and P3MI (Perusahaan Penempatan Pekerja Migran Indonesia) that operates as a platform-plus-subsidiaries structure. The main company PT Minori handles manufacturing sector placements while subsidiaries focus on specialized sectors: PT Nagomi Kaigo Gakko handles caregiver/caregiving programs, PT Akari Jawa Indonesia (AJI) handles construction/fisheries/agriculture sectors, PT Daisan Minori Indonesia (DMI) operates a Driving School for driver training, and Politeknik Takumi provides higher education pathways. The portfolio is unified through shared services including the Dana Talang financing program and Japanese language learning applications (Minori Edu and JFT-Basic), supported by educational facilities covering 8,000 square meters accommodating approximately 1,000 students.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Minori Edu: Self-developed Japanese language learning application for trainees to achieve N4 level proficiency in 4-5 months
• JFT-Basic
• Dana Talang

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 10,000 people dispatched to Japan since 2008, with 2,000+ per year currently
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• ALMO-J (Association for Lean MONOZUKURI Network Japan)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 20 February 2025Minori Group and ALMO-J signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on February 20, 2025, in Cikarang. ALMO-J President Director Kojima will provide training to Minori Group students to enhance abilities and develop human resources. The MOU was signed by ALMO-J President Director Kojima, Minori Group President Director Agustinus Wahyu Widjaja, and Politeknik Takumi Director Felix Wuryo Handono. ALMO-J aims to introduce Japanese culture and share experience from Thailand and Japan globally.
• PT Daisan Minori Indonesia (DMI)coreOthers · 15 February 2025PT Daisan Minori Indonesia (DMI), a subsidiary of Minori Group, launched a Japanese-standard Driving School in Cikarang (approx. 4,500 sqm) on February 15, 2025. DMI will be the first SSW Driver Truck program operator under Minori Group, using 100% Dana Talang funding. SSW Driver Truck examination was held March 12, 2025, followed by one-month driving training with professional trainers meeting Japanese standards before departure to Japan.
• PT Astra Daihatsu MotorcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 January 2025Minori Group received a visit from PT Astra Daihatsu Motor management on January 31, 2025. The visit focused on student training program collaboration. Astra Daihatsu introduced Daihatsu School Skill Center and Daihatsu Dojo Development. Minori Group presented its company profile. Astra Daihatsu toured Minori's classrooms and dormitories, appreciating the quality training combining skills, education, and cultural values. Both sides expressed hope this meeting would be the first of many ongoing collaborations.
• PT Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indonesia (TMMIN)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 16 January 2025Minori Group received a visit from PT TMMIN and Akademi Komunitas Toyota Indonesia (AKTI) management on January 16, 2025. Discussions focused on potential synergy and collaboration in human resource development between the two companies. TMMIN was represented by Jun Sakai (Senior Project Leader) and Lian (Division Head General Affair). Minori was represented by President Director Agustinus Wahyu Widjaja and Vice President Director Kogure Nanae. TMMIN toured Minori Group facilities and expressed appreciation for operational standards and professional environment.
• Wahana Co. LtdcoreOthersWahana Co. Ltd is a TSK (Tokutei Shinkou Kumiai / Specified Skilled Worker cooperative) that distributes Tokuteiginou (SSW) workers in Japan. It is a subsidiary of Minori Group that provides training for SSW program preparation. It supports career development for trainees after completing the internship program, enabling transition to longer-term SSW visa pathways.
• PT Nagomi Kaigo GakkocoreOthersPT Nagomi Kaigo Gakko is a Minori Group subsidiary specializing in caregiver (kaigo/elderly care) internship placements to Japan. It is the first company to send caregiver trainees from Indonesia (since August 2018) and handles all aspects of healthcare sector placements including candidate screening, Japanese language training (N3/N2 level required), caregiving skills preparation, and visa processing for the healthcare sector.
• PT Akari Jawa Indonesia (AJI)coreOthersPT Akari Jawa Indonesia (AJI) is a Minori Group subsidiary focused on outdoor sectors: construction, fishery, and agriculture. AJI leverages Indonesia's potential as an agrarian and maritime nation by channeling workers into these sectors in Japan. It operates independently with its own registration platform (aji.co.id) and manages its own trainee cohort under Minori Group's umbrella.
• PT Ayumi Nihonggo GakkominorOthersPT Ayumi Nihonggo Gakko is a Minori Group subsidiary specializing in Japanese language education and training for candidates preparing for work in Japan.
• Politeknik TakumiminorOthersPoliteknik Takumi is an educational institution within Minori Group for alumni who wish to continue their studies in Cikarang. It also signed the MOU with ALMO-J for modern industrial education models aligned with Japanese standards.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• PT OS Selnajaya Indonesia: One of the largest Indonesian Sending Organizations placing workers in Japan under the TITP program. Directly comparable to Minori in business model (licensed SO, language training, placement with Japanese companies) and target customer (Indonesian candidates seeking Japan employment).
• PT Sapta Mutiara Indonesia: Licensed Indonesian P3MI placing workers in Japan and other Asian destinations. Overlaps with Minori in Japanese program placement and the broader Indonesian outbound migrant-worker funnel.
• PT Bumiputera Muda Indonesia (BMI): Established Indonesian Sending Organization with both SO and P3MI licensing for Japan-bound worker placement. Comparable end-to-end positioning — recruitment, language training, and Japanese employer matching — and similar sector mix.
• PT Indonesia Nippon: Indonesian Sending Organization focused on Japan-bound worker placement with in-house Japanese language training. Mirrors Minori's bundled recruitment-language-placement model and serves the same Indonesian-to-Japan corridor.
• PT Yatindo Mandiri Pratama: Indonesian SO and P3MI placing Indonesian workers into Japanese companies across manufacturing and services. Comparable in business model, regulatory licensing, and target candidate demographic.
• PT Atsindo Bali: Indonesian Sending Organization specializing in Japan placement with Japanese language training infrastructure. Operates a similar bundled service model from Indonesia into Japanese receiving companies, including manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
• PT IMC Pelita: Licensed Indonesian SO placing Indonesian workers in Japan across manufacturing, construction, and other sectors. Directly comparable in regulatory standing, candidate funnel, and Japanese receiving-company relationships.

Broad incumbents

• PERSOL Holdings Co., Ltd. Major Japanese staffing and HR services group operating across temporary staffing, placement, and workforce solutions. Overlaps with Minori's Japan-side receiving-company interface but operates at much larger scale across multiple staffing categories.
• Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd. Diversified Japanese HR services and information services conglomerate that operates Indeed and major staffing lines. Comparable in addressing Japan's structural labor shortage via cross-border and domestic placement, but at vastly broader scale.
• ManpowerGroup Indonesia: Global workforce solutions provider with Indonesian operations offering staffing, recruitment, and career development. Comparable in the placement-services category but serves broader client industries beyond the Indonesia-Japan corridor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Instagraminstagram.com/minoriofficial_
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/minorigroup

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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