Introduction

Hello! My name is Ren.M from the Project Promotion Group at KINTO Technologies. My main role is to develop the front-end of KINTO ONE (Used Car). In this article, rather than talking about technical stuff, I would like to tell you about our company’s in-house activities!

Target audience of this article

• People who are interested in in-house club activities
• People who feel there is not enough communication between employees

What are our in-house club activities?

Our company fosters a culture of club activities, with a variety of in-house clubs, including a futsal club, a golf club, and more! Each club has its own dedicated channel on Slack, making it easy for anyone to join or participate at their discretion. In fact, some members enjoy being part of multiple clubs!
I’m a member of the basketball club, which rents a gymnasium near the office for practice sessions lasting about three hours each evening. While gymnasium availability is determined by a lottery system, we consistently play every month without fail.
To ensure smooth operations, we have volunteers who take on various responsibilities, including:

• Booking the gymnasium each month
• Handling payment for its usage
• Managing club expenses

These tasks are shared among members on a volunteer basis.

Once our reservation is confirmed, we announce it on Slack and invite participants! It depends on the day, but we usually have around ten participants joining us!

Activity Scene

What I have gained through club activities

A refreshing break

Our company is home to many engineers, and pretty much all of them do desk jobs. Also, because I sometimes work from home, no matter how hard I try, I am prone to not getting enough exercise. Participating in club activities provides me with a vital opportunity to exercise, refreshing both my mind and body. I find myself getting really passionate during practice, but I always make a conscious effort to avoid injury while having fun!

More interaction with employees from other departments

I believe this is one of the greatest strengths of our club activities. With employees from various departments participating, it provides a unique opportunity to connect with colleagues you don’t typically work with. In meetings, having prior relationships formed through club activities can facilitate smoother collaboration, as participants are not just strangers meeting for the first time. Additionally, I hope these activities help new employees feel more at home within our company

Conclusion

I hope this gives you a glimpse into what our club activities look like. I think in-house club activities are a positive culture that allows employees to refresh themselves while deepening their friendships! If you join our company, I encourage you to engage with colleagues through these activities! There are also many other articles about them on the Tech Blog, so please take a look if you're interested!