Eleven companies from industries facing severe labor shortages—including hospitality, airports, nursing care, logistics, and bus—come together at ISI Career and Language Academy.
GLOBAL REACH, an international talent recruitment service operated by WEWORLD Inc. (Head Office: Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo; CEO: Masaaki Ogino), will host the “WEWORLD CAREER EXPO,” a career event for international talent, over two days on June 25 and 26, 2026. The event aims to facilitate meaningful face-to-face connections and successful matches between companies actively seeking for employees and international talents, including students from the ISI Japanese Language School Group—recognized as Japan’s largest Japanese language school group by international student enrollment（※） —as well as students enrolled at universities and vocational schools across Japan.
※Based on internal research using data from the Association for the Promotion of Japanese Language Education
What is 「WEWORLD CAREER EXPO」?
The WEWORLD CAREER EXPO is a career event designed to connect talent with employment opportunities, hosted by GLOBAL REACH, an international talent recruitment service operated by the WEWORLD Group, which has the largest international student enrollment in Japan.
Primarily designed for students from ISI Japanese Language School under the WEWORLD Group, the event provides an opportunity for participants to experience the entire recruitment process—from learning about companies to participating in interviews. The event was held four times in 2025, bringing together more than 2,100 international students and approximately 70 companies.
About the Event
| Date and Time | June 25, 2026 (Thu), 10:00 AM ~ 3:00 PM Company Information Session (Company Presentations・Career Consultation Booths) June 26, 2026 (Fri), 10:00 ~ 3:00 PM Interview Session (First-round interview with matched candidates) |
| Venue | ISI Career and Language Academy, Takadanobaba (Takadanobaba, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) |
| Expected Industries | 11 companies from industries including hospitality, airports, nursing care, logistics, and bus (all recruiting under the Specified Skilled Worker or Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services Visa categories). |
| Eligible Participants | Students from schools within the WEWORLD Group (including ISI Japanese Language School), as well as international students enrolled at universities, vocational schools, and Japanese language schools |
For Companies Interested in Recruiting at the Event (Free of Charge)
https://www.weworld.co.jp/recruitment/event/
For Students and International Talent Interested in Participating
https://gr.weworld.co.jp/news/2026-6-25-26-weworld-career-expo/
Background and Market Trends: Shifts in the Specified Skilled Worker Market
Labor shortages in Japan have become a significant structural issue, with the number of foreign residents holding Specified Skilled Worker status reaching approximately 390,000 as of March 2026—the highest level on record, according to the Immigration Services Agency of Japan. The Japanese government has projected the acceptance of a total of 820,000 foreign workers across all sectors between April 2024 and 2029, with demand expected to continue growing in the coming years.
In industries represented at this event—including hospitality, nursing care, and logistics—demand for talent remains high, and employment opportunities for international talent continue to expand across a wide range of fields. Interest among students in pursuing careers in these industries is also growing steadily.
Meanwhile, following the temporary suspension of new admissions under the Specified Skilled Worker Visa (i) in the food service industry in April 2026 （※） , many students who had initially planned to pursue careers in the industry are now exploring opportunities in other fields, broadening their career options during the job hunting process.
In response to these changes, GLOBAL REACH has been strengthening its efforts to help students gain a deeper understanding of various industries, including hosting industry specific seminars for students at ISI Japanese Language School within the Group.
（※Based on an announcement by the Immigration Services Agency of Japan and the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on March 27, 2026)
【GLOBAL REACH Service Overview】
A comprehensive recruitment platform for international talent, operated by WEWORLD, the group behind ISI Japanese Language School—Japan’s largest Japanese language school group—which has developed and supported more than 50,000 global talent.
Supported by a strong educational foundation through its own universities and Japanese language schools, the platform provides one-stop support—from highly skilled professionals to specified skilled workers—covering everything from recruitment planning and visa support to onboarding support. Through the Group’s integrated approach combining education, recruitment, and support services, it creates sustainable talent matches that directly contribute to business growth.
For Companies Interested in Registering:
https://www.weworld.co.jp/recruitment/lp/index.html
For Job Seekers:
https://gr.weworld.co.jp/