Why has "women's issues" always been put on the back burner?

Working is living. The reality of us who stand on the front lines.

"Why do you continue that work?" Have you ever been asked such a question and found yourself unable to put it into words? For a living, for job satisfaction, for a sense of responsibility — there must be many reasons, but the daily work on-site cannot be described in simple terms. In various fields... Work that involves physical labor, is time-sensitive, and sometimes takes place in harsh environments, is often broadly categorized as "looks tough" or "seems hard." However, we ourselves who work in these environments definitely feel a sense of pride and accomplishment unique to those workplaces. Working on-site also means supporting someone's life. Things that last, things that keep moving, things that are used as a matter of course. The moment you realize your work is behind these things, work stops being mere labor. Even if no one praises you, and no one sees you, the fact that your accumulated efforts drive society remains unchanged. On the other hand, women working on-site often bear extra burdens outside of work. Glances, stereotypes, unconscious boundaries. The phrase "You're amazing for a woman" can sometimes leave a strange feeling, even though it's meant as a compliment. We are not seeking special treatment. We simply want to work as professionals, under the same standards. We wish for an environment where our work itself is evaluated. What Koai values is the idea that "working on-site = one way of life." While the reasons for choosing a job vary for each person, the resolve to work on-site and the accumulated experience are by no means trivial. To you, who are heading to the site today. That choice is not just to meet someone's expectations; it is also about building your own life. We want to fully affirm that.