Japanese Job Fair: Step Into a Career with Top Japanese Firms in India

Gurugram, India – June 21, 2025 — Aspiring professionals eyeing a career with top-tier Japanese companies in India are in for a golden opportunity. Nihon Edutech, in partnership with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Aju Hotel, is organizing the Japanese Job Fair 2025 on Saturday, 28th June, at Nagomi Family Dining, Star Mall, Sector 30, Gurugram, Haryana.

This recruitment drive features renowned Japanese firms, including Yakult Danone India, Taiyo Kagaku India Pvt. Ltd., and Daiso Japan, offering a total of seven vacancies across various domains.

The upcoming Japanese Job Fair 2025 presents a timely opportunity for job seekers to explore meaningful career options with well-established Japanese brands currently operating in India. The event will also be accessible online from regional centers in Chennai, Tirunelveli, and Kandivali (Mumbai), further widening access for candidates across the country.

According to Krishnan Narayanan, CEO of Nihon Edutech, as Japan deepens its economic engagement with India, the number of Japanese companies setting up operations across Indian states continues to rise steadily.

Vacancies & Requirements

🔹 Yakult Danone (4 positions) – No Japanese required

• Production Technician
• Manager/Deputy Manager – PR & Hospitality
• HR & Admin Executive/Trainee
• Plant Maintenance Engineer (Electrical)

🔹 Taiyo Kagaku India (2 positions) – No Japanese required

• Regional Sales Executive
• Import & Export Logistics Coordinator

🔹 Daiso Japan (1 position) – Japanese Language (JLPT N4 or above) required

• Office Executive – Retail Sector

Candidates can also participate online via Nihon Edutech centers in Chennai, Tirunelveli, and Kandivali (Mumbai).

📍 Registration Link: nihon.ncareers.org/nCareers/viewjob?id=1341&r=139

📞 Contact: +91 7358307480 / +91 8939581615

“Today, approximately 1,500 Japanese companies operate in India, spanning a wide range of sectors, including automotive, manufacturing, food and beverages, electronics, logistics, chemicals, and retail. This expanding business footprint has significantly increased the employment potential for Indian candidates — both freshers and experienced professionals — who aspire to work in an international, cross-cultural environment,” he added.

These job openings reflect just a microcosm of the much larger hiring potential that Japanese companies are offering across India.

According to Prakash Yadav, CMD, AJU Group of Japanese Hotels – India’s biggest Japanese hotels chain spread across India, in recent years, as Japanese corporations expand their operations into southern, western, and eastern regions of India, demand for trained professionals in fields such as automotive engineering, industrial design, bilingual customer service, business development, and office administration has surged. “Cities like Chennai, Bengaluru, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Delhi NCR have emerged as key hubs for Japanese investment, housing regional offices, manufacturing plants, R&D centers, and trading arms of various Japanese enterprises,” he added.

In parallel, there is also a growing preference among companies for candidates with some level of Japanese language proficiency, especially JLPT N5 to N2, to facilitate communication with headquarters and clients in Japan. While language skills can be an added advantage, they are not a mandatory requirement for many roles, particularly in sectors like logistics, engineering, sales, and technical services, making Japanese companies increasingly inclusive in their recruitment approach.

Job fairs, such as the Japanese Job Fair 2025, also serve a larger purpose by bridging the gap between Japanese employers and Indian talent pools, streamlining the hiring process, and providing candidates with exposure to Japanese work culture and professionalism.

Nihon Edutech, the organizer of the fair, has been instrumental in promoting Indo-Japanese workforce partnerships and training Indian youth to meet Japanese corporate expectations.\n\nAs India continues to position itself as a global hub for manufacturing and skilled services under the “Make in India” and “Skill India” campaigns, Japanese firms are expected to play an even larger role in job creation.

With hundreds of companies seeking talent in technical, managerial, and operational fields, Japanese enterprises are poised to offer long-term career pathways for Indian professionals seeking growth, stability, and cross-cultural exposure. For job seekers, this is not just an employment opportunity — it is a gateway into a dynamic world of international business, innovation, and global collaboration.”