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" (Baitoru.com), and is registered with the Japan Anniversary Association. August 10th is also the day President Tomita Hideki named the site "Baitoru.com."

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), and the day the site was named
• 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

A Name Born from "Baito" and "Battle"

According to the official site, in 2002, when the site was launched, it had not yet been named when it was decided to display the site name on a corner post at one of Japan's largest martial arts events. In the rush to come up with a name, "Baitoru" was born by combining "baito" (part-time job information) with "batoru," the Japanese pronunciation of "battle."

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.