Scenes from the event venue
At Waseda University, which boasts the largest number of international students in Japan with 6,137 (as of November 1, 2025), many Waseda students aspire to work globally in the future. Career Center holds a variety of career-related events to help students, not just international students, develop a global perspective on their post-graduation career options.
The first half of this article introduces our "Getting to Know Foreign Companies" series, which we conduct annually in collaboration with foreign chambers of commerce in Japan. This is essential content for anyone who wants to work globally in the future! The second half introduces our "Getting to Know Japanese Companies" series for international students, which started in 2023. This is a must-read for international students who are unfamiliar with gathering information related to job hunting or don't know how to proceed!
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[For all students] Want to learn about a global career? "Getting to Know Foreign Companies" series
[For International Students] Want to succeed in Japan? "Getting to Know Japanese Companies" series
[For all students] Want to learn about a global career? "Getting to Know Foreign Companies" series
This event is open to students from other universities as well. The content varies by country, but for example, in "Getting to Know German Companies," participants will work on challenge tasks presented by several German companies. They can also attend presentations and tours related to the challenge tasks, hear explanations of each exhibiting company's business and the type of personnel they are looking for, and interact directly with company representatives. In "Getting to Know French Companies," several French companies will gather at International Conference Center for company presentations and networking events with students. In 2026, "Getting to Know German Companies" is scheduled for July and "Getting to Know French Companies" for December. Details will be announced on the Career Center website as soon as they are finalized, so be sure to check it!
Past events in the "Getting to Know Foreign Companies" series
Participant feedback
Students participating in "Getting to Know French Companies" in 2025
It was a great opportunity to interact not only with company representatives but also with other participating students, which was very stimulating.
Students participating in "Getting to Know French Companies" in 2025
The number of participants was just right, and I was able to ask company representatives individual questions about things I was curious about, which was great.
Scenes from the "Getting to Know French Companies" event held in December 2025.
[For International Students] Want to succeed in Japan? "Getting to Know Japanese Companies" series
Job hunting typically begins with self-analysis and industry/company research, but gathering information can be challenging for international students. They may not even know what industries exist, or what kinds of companies are within each industry. Furthermore, many international students struggle with questions such as: what kind of talent do companies seek? What do they expect from international students? What kind of contributions can they make if hired? Are there senior employees with similar backgrounds?
Therefore, we have been hosting the "Getting to Know Japanese Companies" series of industry research events since 2023, inviting leading companies from various industries. From 2026, not only our university but also Keio University, Chuo University, Hosei University, Meiji University, and Rikkyo University are scheduled to participate jointly.
At this event, recruiters from partner companies will introduce their industry, management philosophy, global talent recruitment policies, and approaches to talent development. Foreign employees (including graduates of this university) who are currently working at these companies will also share their job-hunting experiences, reasons for joining the company, and what they find rewarding about their work. This is a valuable opportunity for international students to deepen their understanding of global companies in various industries. Interviews with the foreign employees who spoke at the event are also available on Career Center website. Please be sure to check them out!
Past events in the "Getting to Know Japanese Companies" series
Participant feedback
Students participating in the 2025 "Learning about Japanese Companies: Japan Airlines Presentation"
The content was very comprehensive, and it was great to hear firsthand accounts from senior international students.
Students participating in the 2025 "Learning about Japanese Companies: JTB Presentation Session"
This event was extremely beneficial for learning about job opportunities and career paths in Japan.
Scenes from the "Getting to Know Japanese Companies: Toyota Motor Corporation" event held in October 2023.
According to Waseda University's career placement statistics, although there are differences from year to year, approximately 70% of graduates find employment at companies or organizations. Therefore, it is an important first step to start gathering information early on and broadening your career horizons, keeping future job hunting in mind from your early years of university. We will continue to plan career events tailored to your needs, so please check Career Center website and feel free to participate!
Event Information
Getting to Know Japanese Companies: Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd.
Date: Wednesday, June 24th, 18:10 - 19:10
Location: Online event
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