Events

Join representatives of JCMU, MSU Career Services, and a panel of career professionals to learn more about Japanese career opportunities, trajectories, etiquette, etc. A Q&A session with the panel will be included. While attending Session I (on 1/28) is not a requirement to join Session II (or vice versa), the sessions are meant to complement each other.

This is a hybrid event open to the public.

• MSU Students: Please use MSU Handshake to register for in-person or online participation.
• Other (non-MSU student) Attendees: Please use either of the following to register:
  • Register to Attend the Zoom Webinar
  • Register to Attend in person at the MSU International Center (Rm. 303)

The yearly Japanese Job Fair is for anyone interested or curious about working in the U.S. at Japanese companies, using the Japanese language in their career, or working in Japan-related fields. All career levels welcome!

Japanese Job Fair 2026
Date:  Thursday, February 5, 2025
Time:  1-4 p.m. (check-in begins at 12:30 p.m.)
Location:  Novi Civic Center, 45175 Ten Mile Road, Novi, Michigan 48375
Attire:  Business Casual

Please register if you would like to attend this free event.

This event is organized by Great Lakes JETAA and Japan America Society of Michigan and Southwestern Ontario Young Professionals. More details can be found on the Japanese Job Fair 2026 page. 

Thinking of studying abroad in Japan this summer? Stop by the JCMU East Lansing office to jump start your application! 

JCMU Staff and Peer Advisors will be available to help students start an application and provide guidance on submitting the required items, setting them up to complete their application by the deadline. 

JCMU Open Office Hours will be held from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM in Room 5 of the International Center on the MSU campus on the following days:

• Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Friday, February 6, 2026
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026
• Friday, February 13, 2026

JCMU 2026 Summer Programs Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026

If you are not able to come in-person or unavailable during the JCMU open office hours, you can still schedule a virtual or in-person advising appointment with a JCMU staff member to discuss your application. 

Thinking of studying abroad in Japan this summer? Stop by the JCMU East Lansing office to jump start your application! 

JCMU Staff and Peer Advisors will be available to help students start an application and provide guidance on submitting the required items, setting them up to complete their application by the deadline. 

JCMU Open Office Hours will be held from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM in Room 5 of the International Center on the MSU campus on the following days:

• Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Friday, February 6, 2026
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026
• Friday, February 13, 2026

JCMU 2026 Summer Programs Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026

If you are not able to come in-person or unavailable during the JCMU open office hours, you can still schedule a virtual or in-person advising appointment with a JCMU staff member to discuss your application. 

Thinking of studying abroad in Japan this summer? Stop by the JCMU East Lansing office to jump start your application! 

JCMU Staff and Peer Advisors will be available to help students start an application and provide guidance on submitting the required items, setting them up to complete their application by the deadline. 

JCMU Open Office Hours will be held from 10:30 AM to 2:30 PM in Room 5 of the International Center on the MSU campus on the following days:

• Tuesday, February 3, 2026
• Friday, February 6, 2026
• Tuesday, February 10, 2026
• Friday, February 13, 2026

JCMU 2026 Summer Programs Deadline: Friday, February 13, 2026

If you are not able to come in-person or unavailable during the JCMU open office hours, you can still schedule a virtual or in-person advising appointment with a JCMU staff member to discuss your application.