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“The joy of connecting.” We link people's hopes and hearts through trust.

株式会社Keisei 代表取締役 張敬清

Message from the CEO

Jingqing Zhang, President & CEO

As a foreigner, I have worked and studied in Japan, supported by many people along the way.
That experience taught me, deeply, the joy of people connecting with one another.

Keisei connects international talent who want to work in Japan with companies that want to welcome them.
We also help companies build the structures to make the most of their international staff, and support those employees' career growth.

To build a future where companies and people grow together,
we will keep widening these connections — sincerely and with care.

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株式会社Keiseiの事業概念図

Where We Began

We turned our eyes to the potential of international students

Every year, about 60,000 international students graduate from universities and vocational schools in Japan. Around 60% of them want to work here — yet only 40% actually find a job in Japan. And some who do join a company return home because they cannot settle into a Japanese organization. What is the real challenge?

That question led us to start career support at universities and vocational schools. While they are still students, we teach them about Japan's job-hunting system — rare anywhere in the world — its approach to developing people on the assumption of long-term employment, and what Japanese companies look for. We built our business on also supporting them after they join a company.

Today we actively connect highly skilled professionals and Specified Skilled Workers — from within Japan and from overseas — with Japanese companies, and follow up with training.

We will continue helping international talent form a firm resolve toward Japanese society, and helping Japan create workplaces where they can work with energy and joy.

Corporate Philosophy

“The Joy of Connecting”

We link people's hopes and hearts through trust.

Connect Quickly

The connections you need, at the speed you need them.

Connect Freely

Across borders and positions, without barriers.

Connect Joyfully

Real connections grow where there is joy.

We take joy in connecting people to people, and people to organizations.
We put trust first, and aim to connect quickly, freely and joyfully.
We build a society where our differences — our diversity — are acknowledged and respected in the spirit of harmony.

Behind the Name

Three meanings woven into “KEISEI”

Keisei as “formation”

From jinzai keisei (talent formation) and career keisei (career formation) — our commitment to nurturing people and shaping careers.

Keisei as “wa-kei-sei-jaku”

From the tea-ceremony spirit of wa-kei-sei-jaku — harmony, respect, purity, tranquility: embracing diversity with mutual respect.

Keisei as a name

From founder Zhang Jingqing's own name — whose journey as an international student is where it all began.

株式会社Keisei 代表取締役 張敬清

We'd love to hear from you

Questions about job hunting, joining an event, or partnering with us — companies, universities and government agencies welcome.

Phone/Fax: 052-581-6233 E-mail: info@careerkeisei.com