2026年 JETプログラムキャリアフェア
JET Programme Career Fair
JET Programme Career Fairs

Connecting JET Programme Participants with Japanese companies!

The JET Programme Career Fair is a matching event that connects JET Programme participants who want to continue working in Japan with Japanese companies who are interested in hiring global personnel.

For Companies
For JET Programme
participants

JET Programme Participants Active in Japan - Global possibilities. My possibilities.

Introducing three former JET Programme Participants who are further developing their careers at Mercari, inc., Square Enix Co.,Ltd., and the Osaka Convention & Tourism Bureau. Please check out the video to get an idea of the possibilities for JET alumni!

JET Programme Participants Active in Japan - Global possibilities. My possibilities.

We have created a video showcasing three former JETs and their amazing career paths post JET, ranging from positions at Mercari and Square Enix to the Osaka Tourism Bureau.
Make sure to check it out before attending the Career Fair!

The video is currently only available in Japanese. English subtitles are coming soon.

Event Outline

JET Programme Career Fair (Osaka)

Date
14 February, 2026 (Sat)
Time
13:00～16:00
Format
In person
Location
Mydome Osaka 3F Exhibition Hall(E) 2-5 Honmachibashi, Chuo-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
Number of exhibitors
About 50 companies
Number of participants
About 200 people

JET Programme Career Fair (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

―For companies―

● What is the JET Programme?

The Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme is administered through the collaboration of Japan’s local government authorities, the Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications (MIC), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT), and the Council of Local Authorities for International Relations (CLAIR).

Aiming primarily to promote grassroots internationalisation at the local level, the JET Programme invites young college graduates from around the world to participate in internationalisation initiatives and be involved in foreign language education at Japan’s local government offices, boards of education, elementary schools, junior high schools, and senior high schools.

The JET Programme has received high acclaim both domestically and overseas, and is one of the world’s largest international exchange programmes.

● JET Programme Positions

Assistant Language Teacher (ALT)

These participants teach foreign languages at elementary, junior, and senior high schools. (5,418 participants).*

Coordinator for International Relations (CIR)

These participants are responsible for translation/interpretation and international exchange event planning and implementation
(503 participants).*

Sports Exchange Advisor (SEA)

These participants coach and promote internationalisation through the universal language of sports
(12 participants).*

*Number of participants as of 1 July, 2025 (5,933 participants in total).

● The Strengths of JET Programme Participants

JET Programme Participants are experienced at working in a Japanese environment and understand Japanese work culture well
Many JET Programme participants have high Japanese language skills.
JET Programme participants have excellent cross-cultural planning and project management skills, with the ability to create promotional materials which resonate with diverse groups
As assistant teachers, ALTs have excellent communication skills and understand the importance of good presentation
All participants have flexible personalities as they work on various projects and handle a variety of challenging tasks
JET Programme participants are self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously
Many participants have gained a wide variety of professional experience before joining the JET Programme

For more information, visit the JET Programme website.
http://jetprogramme.org/en/