Pasona's Initiative for Enhancing Foreign Talent Recruitment
In a groundbreaking move to strengthen Japan’s international competitiveness, Pasona Inc. has been entrusted by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry to execute a project aimed at expanding the acceptance of highly skilled foreign professionals. This initiative includes an online briefing session beginning on May 27, allowing companies interested in recruiting talented foreign workers, especially those in the IT and AI sectors, to participate.
Objectives of the Project
The main goal of this initiative is to promote the hiring of outstanding foreign professionals, regardless of language or region. The focus is on conducting internships for exceptional IT and AI talent from various countries, while also providing opportunities for diverse foreign personnel across multiple sectors.
Two job fairs will be organized in Mongolia and Indonesia as part of this project, presenting a significant opportunity for Japanese companies to engage with skilled workers ready to contribute to their organizations.
Overview of the Online Briefing Session
The online briefing is crafted for companies interested in hiring international talent and will include case studies and individual consultation opportunities for attendees. Companies looking to expand their business overseas or enhance their workforce with foreign talents are encouraged to register.
Internship Details
- - Implementation Period: October 31 (Fri) to December 15 (Mon)
- - Location: Within private sector companies in Japan
- - Target Audience:
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Companies: Japanese firms wanting to host internships for English-speaking talents in the IT and AI fields.
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Interns: Students proficient in English from Global South countries studying IT and AI.
- - Method: Face-to-face internships in Japan (participants will be invited to Japan).
Job Fair Details
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Mongolia: October 18, 2025 (Sat)
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Indonesia: November 29, 2025 (Sat)
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Mongolia: Ulaanbaatar
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Indonesia: Jakarta
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Companies: Japanese firms interested in hiring skilled foreign workers from Mongolia or Indonesia.
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Talents: Skilled foreign professionals residing in Mongolia and Indonesia who are eager to work in Japan.
- - Method: Face-to-face job fairs conducted at local venues.
Upcoming Briefing Sessions
Dates & Times:
- - May 29 (Thu) 14:00 - 15:30
- - June 12 (Thu) 10:00 - 11:30
- - June 24 (Tue) 14:00 - 15:30
- - Format: Online via Microsoft Teams
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Contents:
- Opening remarks (approx. 5 mins)
- Strategies for hiring international IT and AI talent
- Presentation of case studies
- Overview of the project
- Q&A session
- Individual consultations
- - Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
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Registration link:
Register Here
Upcoming Job Fair Briefing Sessions
Dates & Times:
- - May 27 (Tue) 14:00 - 15:30
- - June 19 (Thu) 14:00 - 15:30
- - Format: Online via Microsoft Teams
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Contents:
- Opening remarks
- Overview of the local job markets
- Explanation of job fair details
- Q&A session
- Presentation of case studies
- Closing remarks
- Individual consultations
- - Fee: Free (Pre-registration required)
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Registration link:
Register Here
Important Notes
Companies can apply to this program even if they do not attend the online briefing sessions. For further inquiries or requests for project details, please contact:
Contact Information
Global South IT/AI Engineer Internship Management Office JAPAN JOB FAIR 2025
- - Telephone: 050-5482-6928
- - Email: [email protected]
- - Contacts: Kanazawa, Wakamura, Kawabata (Japanese and English support available)
The initiative taken by Pasona aims to not only fill the gaps within the Japanese workforce but also to foster a diverse and skilled labor environment by encouraging foreign talent to join the Japanese business landscape.