The Zeal Job Fair '27: A Significant Recruitment Event
On February 10th and 11th, 2026, the bustling city of Tokyo played host to the "Zeal Job Fair '27," an expansive recruiting event organized by Zeal Communications. This event specifically targeted students graduating in 2027 and presented them with an excellent opportunity to connect with prospective employers ahead of the upcoming job application period.
Held at the Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center in Hamamatsucho, the fair attracted approximately 900 students over the two days. This impressive turnout not only indicated the enthusiasm of the students but also showcased the level of interest from companies eager to engage with fresh talent.
Event Highlights
The job fair stood out with its extensive participation, featuring 149 companies over the two-day event. Here are some notable statistics from the fair:
- - Total Student Attendance: Approximately 900 students (total for both days)
- - Number of Participating Companies: 149 (combined total)
- - Average Number of Students per Company: Approximately 35.6
- - Maximum Attendance per Company: 117 students
These numbers reflect the fair's success in fostering direct interactions between students and companies, especially crucial as many firms are gearing up to initiate the hiring process soon.
Overview of the Event
- - Event Name: Zeal Job Fair '27 (Tokyo)
- - Dates: February 10, 2026 (Tuesday) and February 11, 2026 (Wednesday, Public Holiday)
- - Time: 12:30 PM - 5:00 PM
- - Location: Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Trade Center Hamamatsucho (Minato-ku, Tokyo)
Participating Companies
Some of the renowned companies that participated include:
- - Seven-Eleven Japan Co., Ltd.
- - Tokyo Metropolitan Police Department
- - Tokyo Fire Department
- - Nomura Real Estate Partners, Inc.
- - Open House Group, Inc.
- - Bic Camera Inc.
- - Zensho Global Restaurants Holdings Co., Ltd.
- - FOOD & LIFE COMPANIES
- - Puma Japan K.K.
- - Japan Theme Park Development Co., Ltd.
- - ALSOK, Inc.
- - Mikihouse Co., Ltd.
- - And many others, totaling 149 companies.
Positive Feedback from Companies
Following the event, a survey conducted among participating companies revealed high levels of satisfaction, with over 80% expressing positive feedback regarding overall satisfaction and operational support. Companies highlighted the fair as an invaluable chance to meet students and noted the proactive attitudes many attendees exhibited when learning about different industries.
One participating company stated, "Compared to previous large-scale and matching events, we observed that this year's students were particularly eager to engage with firms from unfamiliar industries." Another remarked, "With proper guidance to the booths, we ended up connecting with more students than we initially anticipated."
About Zeal Job Fair
The Zeal Job Fair is part of a series of in-person recruitment events organized by Zeal Communications aimed at enhancing mutual understanding between companies and students through real-life conversations. In response to the evolving landscape of early and extended new graduate recruitment activities, the company is committed to offering multiple event types that cater to different hiring targets and challenges.
In the previous year's events targeted at 2026 graduates, Zeal conducted 93 events across the nation, welcoming a cumulative total of approximately 5,500 students. For the upcoming 2027 and 2028 graduates, Zeal aims to exceed these numbers with even larger-scale events across various locations.
Contact Information
For inquiries related to event participation and recruitment support, feel free to reach out through the contact form on their website.
Company Details:
- - Name: Zeal Communications, Inc.
- - Headquarters: 3-26-20 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo, 4th & 5th Floors, Kanden Real Estate Shibuya Building
- - CEO: Shinya Yabusaki
- - Services: New graduate recruitment, mid-career and recent graduate recruitment, event planning and operation for graduates, media services, and new business development.
- - Website: zeal-c.jp