On December 6, 2025, the University of Languages and International Studies, Vietnam National University, Hanoi (ULIS-VNU) held a career support seminar for students of the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture. The event marked the beginning of a series of activities designed to provide students with practical information about the Japanese labor market and connect them with industry experts and employers.

Representing ULIS-VNU were Dr. Hoa Ngoc Son, Vice President of the University; Dr. Luu Manh Kien, Deputy Head of the Office of Research and Partnerships; together with the Faculty Board, lecturers, and a large number of students from the Faculty.

As distinguished guests, the seminar welcomed Professor Tabata Hidetoshi, Visiting Lecturer at Kanazawa University (Japan), and Mr. Nomura Ryuta, Director of Kindai Joint Stock Company. Both speakers offered valuable perspectives on the Japanese labor market and corporate environment to the attending students and audience.

Delivering remarks at the event, Vice President Hoa Ngoc Son expressed gratitude to partners, lecturers, and students for their participation. He commended students for their commitment to learning and proactive attitude, as well as the support of institutional units in promoting internship and employment opportunities for students of the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture. Dr. Hoa emphasized the importance of foreign languages, professional skills, and industry knowledge in expanding career prospects in an increasingly globalized context. He also expressed his hope that the seminar would open up further high-quality internship and employment opportunities for students after graduation.

Continuing the program, Director Nomura Ryuta highlighted the strong potential of students from the Faculty in the Vietnam–Japan labor market. He expressed interest in recruiting young individuals who demonstrate a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt to multicultural corporate environments.

Sharing his insights, Professor Tabata Hidetoshi emphasized that Kanazawa and the Hokuriku region present highly promising career options for students of Japanese Studies, offering a high quality of life and abundant job opportunities comparable to major cities such as Tokyo and Osaka. He encouraged students to begin preparing seriously for the job-hunting process and introduced a series of six comprehensive career support workshops. These workshops aim to equip students with essential skills, including interview techniques, CV writing, understanding Japanese corporate culture, and direct engagement with employers, thereby increasing their access to practical and suitable job opportunities.

A lively Q&A session followed, allowing students to raise questions, clarify concerns, and gain clearer direction for pursuing employment opportunities in Kanazawa.
The seminar concluded with a commemorative photo session, marking the successful start of a comprehensive series of career support activities for students of the Faculty of Japanese Language and Culture.

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