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CLAIR hosts career fairs for JET participants in major cities in Japan to respond to both the interests of JET Programme participants seeking employment in Japan and Japanese companies/organisations seeking multilingual, global personnel.
JET Programme Career Fairs are held by CLAIR annually between February and March. In addition, CLAIR supports other local governments in hosting career fairs for local companies, JET participants, and study abroad students.
As participation is voluntary, each participant must bear travel, accommodation, and other related costs of attending the career fair on their own. In addition, each JET participant who wishes to attend the career fair must obtain permission from their contracting organisation so that it does not interfere with their work duties.As a general rule, only JET participants in their final year of the Programme (participants who have submitted their reappointment paperwork indicating that they do not request reappointment) may participate. Former JET participants residing in Japan may also participate.
About the 2026 JET Programme Career Fairs
Osaka
- Date
14 February, 2026 (Sat)
- Time
13:00～16:00
- Format
In person
- Location
Mydome Osaka Exhibition Hall E 2-5, Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka
- Number of exhibitors
About 50 companies
- Number of participants
About 200 people
Tokyo
- Date
22 February, 2026 (Sun)
- Time
13:00～17:00
- Format
In person
- Location
Tokyo Ryutsu Center Second Exhibition Hall, F Hall 6-1-1, Heiwajima, Ota-ku, Tokyo
- Number of exhibitors
About 100 companies
- Number of participants
About 300 people
Companies at Past JET Career Fairs
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| Greater Tokyo | Osaka | Fukuoka | Online | |
| 2025 | Greater Tokyo | Osaka | ー | ー |
| 2024 | Greater Tokyo | Osaka | ー | Online |
| 2023 | Greater Tokyo | Osaka | ー | Online |
| 2022 | ー | ー | ー | Online |
| 2021 | ー | ー | ー | Online |
| 2020 | Greater Tokyo | Osaka | ー | ー |
| 2019 | Greater Tokyo | Osaka | Fukuoka | ー |
| 2017 | Greater Tokyo | Osaka | ー | ー |
| 2016 | Greater Tokyo | Osaka | ー | ー |
Testimonials
I joined Nisshin Global Corporation after interning with them through the JET Programme Internship. Now, I participate in the JET Programme Career Fair each year not only as a former JET, but also as a company representative. The Career Fair is a fantastic opportunity for JETs to explore the wide range of career paths available and to connect with companies that truly value their unique skills and international perspective. I highly encourage any JETs considering a future in Japan to take full advantage of this event!
Former ALT Brett Huestis
Company：Nisshin Global Corporation
Prefectures：Hyogo Prefecture
I joined the JET Program as the first participant from Chile, where I had the chance to connect my country’s culture with Japan’s. When I was getting closer to finishing my last year in JET, I was initially nervous about job hunting in Japan as a native Spanish speaker, as I felt there weren’t that many opportunities. However, through the Career Fair, I was able to find a company that valued my skills and background. Now, I work using both English and Japanese and even get to use Spanish with some of my colleagues. I hope my story gives other non-native English-speaking JETs hope too!
Former CIR Catalina Ferdanda Saravia Silva
Company：Shahani Associates Ltd.
Prefectures：Miyagi Prefecture
JET Programme Participants Active in Japan
JET Programme participants are highly sought after by companies who are looking to hire foreign workers from within Japan. This video highlights former JETs as cultural ambassadors that are excellent at communication, flexible, and well versed in Japanese culture and way of life. Please check it out!
JET Programme Participants Active in Japan
