After graduating from university, Sho Fukuda joined Pasona Inc. First, he engaged in sales of HR services such as temporary staffing, mainly for financial institutions in Tokyo. He then transferred to a regional branch as a sales manager, being responsible for HR services such as temporary staffing as well as sales proposals for outsourcing services for the prefecture. He was awarded MVP of the Sales Branch for the first half of 2017. He then returned to Tokyo as a sales manager for financial institutions, and then transferred to the Cabinet Office to as a policy researcher in the Gender Equality Bureau. He engaged in a wide variety of activities, including policy implementation, research, and statistical surveys. After returning from the Cabinet Office, he moved to Awaji Island and was appointed as the head of a new department that envision the future of Awaji.
[Awaji Future Design Division]
Our mission is to globalize Awaji Island with an eye on the 2025 Osaka Expo by cooperating with international organizations, universities, etc. and attracting tourists from around the globe. The division has about 15 members, including global talent from over 4 countries. Our many diverse projects involve working with different internal departments and external agencies.
[Global Business Division]The Global Business Division provides global recruiting and HR management services for international business customers, plans and facilitates career support events, and runs global marketing campaigns in relation to these services, among other services.
【AwajiFuture Design Division】
・Help to plan and facilitate events for Japanese students, entrepreneurs, and resort customers
・Help foster cooperation with social media influencers
【Global Business Division】
・Create & post contents for our social media accounts (Facebook, etc.)
・Create banner designs with Canva
・Help to plan, prepare, & run career events for foreign nationals and Japanese companies
・Help to plan, prepare, & run projects to increase international tourism to Awaji Island
From early June to end of September, 2025 (adjustable at the discretion of the organisation)
The Digital Marketing Division manages social media accounts for the Awaji Island Resort and different Pasona Group group companies. Next to creating promotional images and videos for social media channels, the team creates multilingual blog posts about travel in Japan, and and works with international influencers to increase contents’ reach.
From early June to end of September, 2025 (adjustable at the discretion of the organisation)
The architecture team of the Architectural & Design Unit creates concepts and initial layouts/floor plans for upcoming construction projects in close communication with company executives, architectural bureaus, and construction companies. Other work includes conceptualizing interior designs, creating 3D models, and documenting existing facilities for future reference.
The design team creates promotional images, videos, and websites for existing resort facilities and upcoming projects featuring 3D models created by the architecture team.
From early June to end of September, 2025 (adjustable at the discretion of the organisation)