[JR West to Speak] Announcing a Seminar on Recruiting and Utilizing Foreign Talent Specialized for the Railway Industry

Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Chuo-ku, Tokyo; President: Keigo Yoshida) will hold an online seminar on Wednesday, May 27, 2026, to propose a more effective recruitment and training scheme for foreign talent. This is in response to the urgent issue of labor shortage in the railway industry, based on case studies of utilizing foreign talent through collaboration with the JR West Group.

【Background and Initiatives】

Amidst a declining labor force, our company has been collaborating with West Japan Railway Company to accept and support foreign talent within the JR West Group since 2025.

<Insights to be Gained from this Seminar>

Initiatives for Co-creation with Foreign Talent at JR West Group

We will introduce the methods of acceptance and support, shared from the front lines of foreign talent recruitment at the JR West Group.

From Local Countries to Japan, Connecting Aspirations and Visualizing Education

We will specifically introduce what kind of talent is receiving what kind of education at our partner railway educational institutions in Vietnam and Indonesia.

Building a Sustainable System

How to build a safe and secure recruitment chain that goes beyond one-off hiring.

【Seminar Content】 ※Free of charge ※Seminar content is subject to partial change.

1. Date and Time: Wednesday, May 27, 2026, 15:00-16:30

2. Method: Held via Zoom Webinar (Online)

3. Schedule

① Residence Status and Permissible Work

② JR West Group's Initiatives for Foreign Talent (by West Japan Railway Company)

③ Introduction to Railway Educational Institutions in Sending Countries and Talent Potential

④ Promotion of Nippon Travel Agency's Global Talent Utilization

⑤ Q&A Session

4. Organizer: Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd.

5. Registration: https://workwork-japan.com/news/395/

6. Inquiries

Nippon Travel Agency Co., Ltd. Business Co-creation Promotion Division, Global Talent Utilization Promotion Team

TEL: 03-6895-7753 email: [email protected]

【2026 Seminar List】

In 2026, Nippon Travel Agency will hold the following special seminars for companies suffering from labor shortages, tailored to their challenges.

We have covered a range of topics directly applicable to practical work, from industry-specific recruitment strategies including the railway sector, to Japanese language learning and retention support, procedures for contract renewal and long-term status change, and a comparison of the new Ikusei-shuro (Training and Work) and Specified Skilled Worker systems. The content is designed to contribute to problem-solving not only for companies considering new hires but also for those already employing foreign talent. We invite you to acquire practical know-how for building a stable employment foundation through this series.

【2026 Seminar Schedule】

Feb 25 (Wed) 14:00 – 15:30 Accommodation Talent Seminar (Finished)

Mar 25 (Wed) 14:00 – 15:30 Basic Talent Seminar (Finished)

May 27 (Wed) 15:00 – 16:30 Online Seminar for Foreign Talent Recruitment and Utilization in the Railway Industry

July Solving the problems of hiring companies! Japanese Language Learning and Retention Support Seminar

October A must-see for managers: The Complete Manual for 'Contract Renewal' and 'Long-term Status Change' Aiming for Zero Trouble

December Which is better, Ikusei-shuro or Specified Skilled Worker? System Comparison Seminar