Japan foreign labor recruitment initiatives

Japan is implementing various strategies to address labor shortages and a shrinking domestic workforce by recruiting foreign talent. Efforts range from large-scale international recruitment to localized support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

On a broader scale, Japanese organizations are expanding recruitment through regional job fairs. In Aichi Prefecture, the ‘Aichi Foreign Student Festa 2027’ aims to connect international students with businesses in the Chubu region. Additionally, the ‘ASEAN CAREER FAIR with JAPAN 2027’ is scheduled for February 2027 in Singapore, targeting students and young professionals from the ASEAN region to secure specialized and multilingual human resources.

At the regional level, seminars are being organized to assist SMEs with human resource strategies. In Saga Prefecture, an online seminar will focus on improving job postings and employee retention. In Hyogo Prefecture, sessions are being held to support the ‘Hyogo Global Talent Active Company Certification System,’ featuring case studies on improving working environments and career advancement for international employees.