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One Career's Unique Sports-Based Job Fair

One Career, a leading graduate recruitment service based in Shibuya, Tokyo, is set to hold an innovative job recruitment event called "One Career Flame Job Hunting Sports Festival" at the TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO on June 1, 2026. This event caters specifically to university and graduate students graduating in 2028 who are involved in athletic organizations, offering an engaging blend of competition and networking opportunities with potential employers.

The Purpose Behind the Event

Addressing Time Constraints for Student Athletes

Students participating in athletic clubs often face significant scheduling challenges due to their training and competition commitments. As such, their available time for job hunting is often quite limited. The One Career Flame Job Hunting Sports Festival seeks to efficiently consolidate the opportunities for these student athletes to connect with numerous companies in just one day, thereby expanding their career options in a highly targeted way.

Showcasing True Potential Beyond Resumes

Traditional recruitment methods typically rely on resumes and interview formats that don’t fully capture the unique skills and strengths of student athletes, who dedicate substantial time to sports during their academic careers. By utilizing the internationally recognized TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO as a vibrant venue, the event will foster direct engagement through physical activities, effectively revealing the true competencies and charisma of student athletes that go beyond standard recruitment presentations.

Furthermore, One Career aims to facilitate a myriad of opportunities for students possessing diverse strengths to effectively connect with companies, in line with their mission: "Creating careers as unique as individuals."

Noteworthy Talk Sessions on Career Strategies

The festival will feature engaging talk sessions in a designated area within the venue, where prominent guests from the sports and business sectors will share insights on transitioning sports experience into career assets. Among the expected speakers is Yuuki Otsu, a former member of Japan's national soccer team and now CEO of ASSIST. Additional notable guests from the sports and business fields will also be featured. Announcement of speakers will follow as details are confirmed.

Three Exciting Areas of Content

The event will take place in the state-of-the-art TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, ensuring that companies directly experience the passion and individuality of the participating students. The festival consists of three distinct areas:

1. Great Sports Day Arena: In the central area, student athletes will form improvised teams to compete in four different sports. Employees from participating companies will join in as coaches and competitors, fostering valuable interaction through sport. Universities can participate as teams, and the group with the highest overall score will receive a special award.

2. Company Booth Area: Surrounding the Great Sports Day Arena, dozens of companies seeking athletic talent will host booths. Students and employers can freely engage at their convenience, allowing for limitless interactions throughout the day.

3. Talk Session Area: In addition to the keynote speakers, hiring managers and career advisors will present sessions, providing exclusive information regarding job hunting. Scheduled topics include:
- 1 PM: Seminar on early career preparation leading up to summer internships
- 2:15 PM: How athletic experience translates to business strengths, featuring Yuuki Otsu
- 3:30 PM: Comprehensive career strategies tailored for student athletes, from selecting the right company to excelling in the field
- 4:45 PM: Tips on conveying the full potential of student athletes from a hiring perspective

Event Details

• - Name: One Career Flame Job Hunting Sports Festival in TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO
• - Date: June 1, 2026, from 12 PM to 6:30 PM
• - Venue: TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO, Koto City, Aomi, Tokyo
• - Target Audience: University and graduate students graduating in 2028 with prior experience in athletic or professional teams
• - Cost: Free (pre-registration required)
• - Dress Code: Casual attire only—no suits permitted!

Participating Companies (Partial List)

Some of the notable companies expected to set up booths include:

• - Kyushu Hakuhodo Co., Ltd.
• - CyberAgent, Inc.
• - ZEAL TEAM Inc.
• - JCOM Co., Ltd.
• - All Nippon Airways Co., Ltd. (ANA)
• - TENTIAL Co., Ltd.
• - Toyota Corolla Chiba Co., Ltd.
• - Hakuhodo Inc.
• - Bandai Namco Group including Bandai Spirits
• - Hitachi, Ltd.
• - Resona Holdings, Inc., and more.

Special Guest

Shinya, a rugby comedian, will perform during the opening session and cheer for the student athletes throughout the competitions.

For students wishing to participate, registration can be completed via the following link: Sign up here

For companies interested in inquiries, please visit: Contact us here

About TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO

The TOYOTA ARENA TOKYO is a futuristic sports arena that opened in October 2025 in Koto, Tokyo, designed to host B-League's Alvark Tokyo among various other sporting and entertainment events. For more information, visit official website.

About One Career

One Career operates under the mission to "Create careers as unique as individuals" by offering a career data platform that utilizes various data sources. The company provides three principal services: the student recruitment service "One Career" (for students), the new graduate hiring service "One Career" (for companies), and employment transfer support services through "One Career Job Change".

• - Company Name: One Career, Inc.
• - Headquarters: 16th Floor, Shibuya Infost Tower, 20-1 Sakuragaoka-cho, Shibuya, Tokyo
• - Founded: August 18, 2015
• - CEO: Naoyuki Miyashita
• - Industry: Recruitment Data Platform (Support for Hiring Digital Transformation, etc.)
• - Stock Code: 4377 (Tokyo Stock Exchange Growth)
• - Corporate Website: onecareer.co.jp