In Japan, many companies will, in principle, begin their recruitment activities based on a common schedule.
The job hunting schedules by expected year of completion are as follows.

For students expected to complete their studies in AY 2027 (March 2028)
・Start of public relations activities: March 1, 2027 (on or after March 1 immediately prior to the start of the completion year)
・Start of recruitment activities: June 1, 2027 (on or after June 1 of the completion year)
・Official date of job offer: October 1, 2027 (on or after October 1 of the completion year)
Note: As in previous years, exceptions to the start date of recruitment activities apply to candidates who have participated in specialized, application-based internships (with a duration of two weeks or longer).

For students expected to complete their studies in AY 2026 (March 2027)
・Start of public relations activities: March 1, 2026 (on or after March 1 immediately prior to the start of the completion year)
・Start of recruitment activities: June 1, 2026 (on or after June 1 of the completion year)
・Official date of job offer: October 1, 2026 (on or after October 1 of the completion year)

Notes:
The schedules above represent the standard timeline based on notifications issued by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology (MEXT) and other relevant government ministries. Please note that recruitment schedules may vary depending on the industry or individual company.


For detailed information on job hunting in Japan, please refer to the Tohoku University Career Support Office website.
URL: https://www.career.ihe.tohoku.ac.jp/en/students-en/