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JETRO Online Corporate Fair Winter 2026

Starting from January 26, 2026, Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) will host the "JETRO Online Corporate Fair Winter 2026," a key event aimed at connecting international students and Japanese companies. This event, which runs until January 28, 2026, has become one of the largest job fairs in Japan specifically for foreign students and Japanese language learners abroad.

With participation from approximately 90 companies across 29 prefectures in Japan, the fair will provide extensive online opportunities for foreign talent seeking careers in Japan. Company presentations will be conducted in both Japanese and English, with the first two days featuring 80 companies presenting in Japanese, and the final day dedicated to 10 companies showcasing in English. This marks the conclusion of JETRO's online corporate fairs for the current fiscal year, emphasizing the importance of foreign talent to the Japanese economy. We encourage supporters of international students in domestic universities to introduce this event to potential candidates.

This year marks the sixth iteration of the JETRO Online Corporate Fair. Feedback from participating firms has been overwhelmingly positive, with many reporting successful encounters with skilled foreign professionals, exceeding their expectations in terms of applications received, and gaining valuable insights into the recruitment of international talent. The high demand for foreign workers was evident in the previous JETRO event, held in October 2025, which yielded numerous successful hiring outcomes. JETRO is committed to fostering the growth of both foreign talent and Japanese companies through such initiatives and supportive frameworks.

Featured Companies

The fair will host a diverse range of companies across several sectors, including:

• - Logistics firms that have developed pioneering palletizing robots.
• - Apparel companies with over 60 foreign employees from ten different countries, enhancing their global reach.
• - Food manufacturers with nearly a century of history.
• - Businesses specializing in electronic components with 90% of their sales coming from overseas markets.
• - Leading asphalt plant companies in Japan.

Among the sectors represented, manufacturing accounts for half of the participating firms, followed by construction, ICT, e-commerce retail, technical services, education, and logistics. The percentage of job offers in technical roles is significant, constituting 66% of available positions, while sales roles account for 12%.

Specific job openings for participants may include:

• - IT companies: System Engineers, IT Consultants, etc.
• - Food manufacturers: Overseas Sales, Social Media Management, Product Development, etc.
• - Manufacturing firms: Product Development, Overseas Sales, Mechanical/Control Design Engineers, Software Engineers, Production Management, etc.
• - Service Sector: Web Design, Marketing, etc.

While many companies seek Japanese language proficiency, there is a growing number of firms emphasizing support for post-hire language training and positions available in English.

Event Details

• - Organizer: Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO)
• - Co-organizers: Supported by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare, and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
• - Special Website: JETRO Online Corporate Fair 2026 Winter
• - Schedule:

- Live Streaming: January 26, 2026 - January 28, 2026, 10:00 AM - 5:30 PM
- Archived Streaming: January 30, 2026 - February 10, 2026

• - Languages: Japanese and English
• - Participating Companies: 90 (planned)
• - Participants: Expected 2,000 international students currently enrolled in universities inside and outside Japan, primarily those graduating in March 2026, as well as some recent graduates.
• - Participation Fee: Free.

JETRO continues to be a vital resource for Japanese companies seeking to recruit and support talented foreign professionals, bridging gaps and fostering innovation for a competitive future.