Osaka Prefecture and official employment centers in Japan are offering a series of free support programs, seminars, and job fairs in late 2026 to help international students secure employment. Funded partly by the Global Human Resources Development Fund, these public events cover specialized topics ranging from engineering advice to company tours and large-scale interview sessions. International students enrolled in technical schools, universities, or graduate programs, as well as recent graduates, can take advantage of these local opportunities to build careers in Japan.
What public employment seminars are available in Osaka in late 2026?
Osaka Prefecture organizes targeted orientation sessions and skill-building workshops tailored to international students. On November 5, 2026, a specialized seminar focused on science and engineering students took place to assist technical candidates. Upcoming events include an interaction session with alumni (OB/OG) on November 27, 2026, giving candidates a direct way to hear experiences from former international students now working in Japan.
Earlier in the 2026 fiscal year, Osaka hosted various practical sessions. These included general job guidance on May 1, 2026, business Japanese language courses running across five Fridays from May 8 to June 5, 2026, and Chinese-language job guidance on May 11, 2026. Further workshops were held in June 2026 covering English job guidance (June 10), company selection and life orientation (June 13), a company visit tour (June 26), and AI-based strategies for entry sheets and interviews (June 27). During autumn 2026, additional programs addressed career strategies in Chinese (September 28), general autumn job guidance (October 8), internship preparation (October 21), interview techniques (October 27), and Chinese-language guidance (October 30).
How can international students visit local Japanese companies?
Osaka Prefecture and the Consortium for Supporting International Students' Employment (SUCCESS) located at Kansai University are co-organizing a company visit tour on Tuesday, December 15, 2026, from 12:00 to 18:00. This free event gives international students from vocational schools, universities, and graduate schools direct insight into regional manufacturing and corporate operations.
Participants will visit the Rinku Factory of Chiyoda Kogyo Co., Ltd. (Chiyoda Kucho Kiki Co., Ltd.) in Sennan City. The company manufactures functional components, piping, and pressure vessels for air conditioning equipment, operating three domestic plants alongside global bases in Asia, India, and Europe. The itinerary includes a company overview, an industry research lecture by Keisuke Yoshida of TRACE-CAREER Co., Ltd., a factory and office tour, and a dialogue meeting. Attendees can choose to meet at either Kansai University Umeda Campus or near Sakai-higashi Station, with chartered bus transportation provided to the factory. The tour is capped at 20 participants on a first-come, first-served basis, and applications must be submitted online by Wednesday, December 9, 2026.
What job interview fairs are scheduled in Osaka in late 2026?
Public employment institutions offer multiple interview events in Osaka for students seeking post-graduation work status or part-time positions.
Kinki Region International Student Job Interview Fair 2026 Autumn
Co-hosted by labor bureaus across Osaka, Kyoto, Shiga, Hyogo, Nara, and Wakayama alongside the Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners and Hello Work, the Kinki Region Fair takes place on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, from 12:00 to 17:00 (reception open from 11:45 to 15:30). Held at the OMM 2nd Floor Exhibition Hall in Chuo Ward, Osaka, the fair features approximately 90 participating firms. Eligible attendees include 2026 graduates from graduate schools, universities, junior colleges, technical colleges, or vocational schools, individuals within three years of graduation, and Japanese language school students holding overseas higher education degrees.
Osaka Foreign Employment Service Center Job Interview Fair
Held at the Hankyu Grand Building 16th Floor in Kita Ward, Osaka, this event spans four days: December 14, 15, 16, and 18, 2026, from 13:00 to 17:00 daily. Up to 12 companies will participate, with a maximum of three companies per day offering positions such as system engineers, construction managers, sales staff, and interpreters. Applicants graduating in 2026 or within three years of graduation may submit one application per company.
Mini Interview Sessions
The Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners also hosts smaller recruitment sessions:
- Toho Building Management Co., Ltd.: November 20, 2026 (13:00–17:00) for morning part-time cleaning roles requiring N3/N4 Japanese and Nepali or Burmese.
- Art Setting Delivery Co., Ltd.: November 25, 2026 (13:00–17:00) offering part-time delivery assistant roles (N5+ Japanese) and office staff roles (N3+ Japanese).
- Lighthouse Co., Ltd.: December 9, 2026 (13:00–17:00) hiring full-time yakiniku restaurant staff (Matsusaka Beef Yakiniku M) requiring N3 Japanese and English or Chinese, open also to Specified Skilled Worker visa holders.
Please note that visa requirements and residence status changes depend on individual circumstances, so candidates should verify specific eligibility details with official government channels or immigration authorities.
Finding a place to stay
When planning your job search or moving to Osaka or Tokyo for interviews, arranging temporary accommodation early is essential. Many newcomers stay in a furnished monthly apartment first while attending job fairs or completing company screening processes before securing permanent housing. OHAYO Stay offers furnished monthly apartments and rooms in Tokyo, making it easy to establish a temporary base without long-term commitments. Most homes have a minimum stay of 30 nights, and the monthly price includes electricity, gas, water, and Wi-Fi. Booking is completed online using a passport or ID and a credit card, eliminating the need for a Japanese guarantor, key money, or agency fees.