Otetsutabi Inc. (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Rina Nagaoka; hereinafter referred to as "Otetsutabi"), which operates "Otetsutabi," a human resource matching service that combines "helping out" and "travel," has decided and announced the winning businesses for the "1st Otetsutabi Awards," which honor businesses across the country that host "Otetsutabi" participants, in commemoration of reaching 100,000 registered users. This award is not a competition, but an initiative to express gratitude to businesses that have created wonderful encounters with participants in their respective regions, with the concept of "There are people and places you want to return to and see. A journey to find a second hometown." Under our company's philosophy of "Creating a world where truly good people, good things, and good regions across Japan are properly valued," we have selected winners from diverse perspectives, including participant satisfaction, repeat participation rates, and warm engagement within the community. "1st Otetsutabi Awards" Special Site: https://otetsutabi.com/lp/award/2026 What Otetsutabi Values (Selection Criteria) Based on our company's philosophy of "Creating a world where truly good people, good things, and good regions across Japan are properly valued," we have selected winners with the following six perspectives, prioritizing the "connections" with participants: Participant Satisfaction: We value the satisfaction and feedback participants actually feel through their "helping out" and travel experiences. Number of Hosts: We value the achievements of businesses that have attracted many participants to their regions, creating numerous connections. Acceptance of First-Time Participants: We value the creation of an environment where first-time "Otetsutabi" participants can challenge themselves with peace of mind. Repeat Hosting: We value the creation of relationships and experiences that make participants want to visit again. Local Initiatives: We value in