Baitoru Day

What Is Baitoru Day?

August 10th is "Baitoru Day" in Japan. The date comes from a wordplay on "ba(8)-i(1)-to(0)-ru" (part-time job site), and it was established by dip Corporation, operator of the part-time job listing site "Baitoru."

A Job-Site Holiday That Champions the Value of Work

Baitoru Day expresses gratitude and support for everyone who contributes to society through part-time work.

• Origin: a wordplay matching the numbers "8, 1, 0" to the sounds "ba, i, to, ru" (Baitoru)
• Purpose: to support people working part-time jobs and energize the job-listing industry as a whole
• Its social significance: part-time work has become a familiar way to earn income for students, homemakers, seniors, and many others

The Diversifying Nature of Part-Time Work

In recent years, part-time work styles have diversified, from one-off gigs that fill spare time to holding multiple jobs at once. Job-listing sites play a role in meeting these varied needs.

Tips for Marking This Day

• Give yourself or someone close to you credit for working hard at a part-time job
• Look into new part-time opportunities or ways to build skills
• Take a fresh look at how you use job-listing sites
• Reflect on memories from your first part-time job

Each Individual's Hard Work Supports Society

People working part-time jobs quietly support countless workplaces behind the scenes. August 10th is a day to feel renewed respect for the value of work.