Timee

⏱️ Japan’s answer to labour shortage

Tokyo-based startup Timee is becoming essential for Japan’s service economy, connecting businesses with workers willing to take on short-term shifts at short notice.

⚠️ The problem: Japan’s aging population and tourism boom have left restaurants, retailers, and logistics companies struggling to fill shifts. Traditional hiring is slow, inflexible, and costly — especially for hourly work.

💡 The solution: Founded by Ryohei Ogura, Timee allows businesses to post shifts that workers can accept instantly through an app, with no interviews or long-term contracts. The platform handles matching, payments, and scheduling.

🔜 Expansion: Widely adopted across hospitality and retail, Timee is scaling nationwide as labour shortages intensify.