{"id":321,"date":"2025-09-26T16:05:53","date_gmt":"2025-09-26T07:05:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simporacademy.jp\/blog\/?p=321"},"modified":"2026-01-23T14:58:11","modified_gmt":"2026-01-23T05:58:11","slug":"news-advance-expo-career","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simporacademy.jp\/blog\/news-advance-expo-career\/","title":{"rendered":"\u5927\u962a\u30fb\u95a2\u897f\u4e07\u535a\uff1a\u9589\u5e55\u5f8c\u306e\u30ad\u30e3\u30ea\u30a2\u30c1\u30e3\u30f3\u30b9"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-wrapper\" class=\"rtoc-mokuji-content frame2 preset1 animation-fade rtoc_open default\" data-id=\"321\" data-theme=\"jin-child\">\n\t\t\t<div id=\"rtoc-mokuji-title\" class=\" rtoc_left\">\n\t\t\t<button class=\"rtoc_open_close rtoc_open\"><\/button>\n\t\t\t<span>Contents<\/span>\n\t\t\t<\/div><ol class=\"rtoc-mokuji decimal_ol level-1\"><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-1\">Vocabulary<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-2\">Article<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-3\">Comprehension Questions<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-4\">Summary<\/a><\/li><li class=\"rtoc-item\"><a href=\"#rtoc-5\">Discussion<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/div><h2 id=\"rtoc-1\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Vocabulary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker2\"><strong>Hospitality<\/strong><\/span><strong> \/ \u304a\u3082\u3066\u306a\u3057 (\u540d\u8a5e) <\/strong>\u2013 friendly and professional treatment of guests or customers<br><br><em>The hotel is known for its excellent hospitality.<br><\/em>\u305d\u306e\u30db\u30c6\u30eb\u306f\u512a\u308c\u305f\u304a\u3082\u3066\u306a\u3057\u3067\u77e5\u3089\u308c\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker\"><span class=\"marker2\"><strong>Recruit<\/strong><\/span><\/span><strong> \/ \u63a1\u7528\u3059\u308b (\u52d5\u8a5e)<\/strong> \u2013 to hire or bring in new people for a job<br><br><em>The company wants to recruit more bilingual staff.<br><\/em>\u305d\u306e\u4f1a\u793e\u306f\u3001\u3088\u308a\u591a\u304f\u306e\u30d0\u30a4\u30ea\u30f3\u30ac\u30eb\u30b9\u30bf\u30c3\u30d5\u3092\u63a1\u7528\u3057\u305f\u3044\u3068\u8003\u3048\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker2\"><strong>Talent pool<\/strong><\/span><strong> \/ \u4eba\u6750\u30d7\u30fc\u30eb (\u540d\u8a5e)<\/strong> \u2013 a group of people with skills who may be hired<br><br><em>The Expo created a strong talent pool for future employers.<br><\/em>\u3053\u306e\u535a\u89a7\u4f1a\u306f\u3001\u5c06\u6765\u306e\u96c7\u7528\u8005\u306e\u305f\u3081\u306e\u5f37\u529b\u306a\u4eba\u6750\u30d7\u30fc\u30eb\u3092\u751f\u307f\u51fa\u3057\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker2\"><strong>Proficiency<\/strong><\/span><strong> \/ \u719f\u7df4\u5ea6\u30fb\u80fd\u529b (\u540d\u8a5e)<\/strong> \u2013 skill or ability in a subject, especially a language<br><br><em>She hopes to improve her Japanese proficiency before applying for jobs.<br><\/em>\u5f7c\u5973\u306f\u3001\u5c31\u8077\u6d3b\u52d5\u3092\u3059\u308b\u524d\u306b\u65e5\u672c\u8a9e\u306e\u719f\u7df4\u5ea6\u3092\u5411\u4e0a\u3055\u305b\u305f\u3044\u3068\u8003\u3048\u3066\u3044\u307e\u3059\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span class=\"marker2\"><strong>Stepping stone<\/strong><\/span><strong> \/ \u8db3\u639b\u304b\u308a\u30fb\u8e0f\u307f\u53f0 (\u540d\u8a5e)<\/strong> \u2013 something that helps you move forward to a better opportunity<br><br><em>Working at the Expo was a stepping stone to her international career.<br><\/em>\u535a\u89a7\u4f1a\u3067\u50cd\u304f\u3053\u3068\u306f\u3001\u5f7c\u5973\u306e\u56fd\u969b\u7684\u306a\u30ad\u30e3\u30ea\u30a2\u3078\u306e\u8e0f\u307f\u53f0\u3068\u306a\u308a\u307e\u3057\u305f\u3002<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-2\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Article<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Expo 2025 Osaka: Career Opportunities After the Closing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai prepares to close on October 13, many companies are eager to hire staff who worked at the event. Employers say Expo workers bring valuable skills\u2014such as multilingual communication, customer service, and cultural awareness\u2014that can transfer directly into careers in <strong>hospitality<\/strong>, retail, and tourism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On September 14 and 15, a job fair for Expo workers was held at ATC Hall in Osaka. The event attracted about 2,500 participants and featured 107 companies, ranging from hotels to retail chains. Organized by the staffing agency Pasona Inc., the fair highlighted Expo staff as a highly desirable <strong>talent pool<\/strong>. Executive officer Kyoko Sanematsu emphasized that the experience gained from a national project like the Expo would strengthen participants\u2019 long-term career prospects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many, working at the Expo has already inspired new ambitions. Asuka Nakamura, a 20-year-old student working at a pavilion, expressed her interest in joining the hotel or aviation industry. Similarly, a German staff member at the Spain Pavilion explained in Japanese that he hopes to pursue a career in international exchange after the Expo, seeing it as a <strong>stepping stone<\/strong> to professional growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Foreign workers were also supported at the fair, with a help desk for those learning Japanese. Two staff members from the Austria Pavilion, both from Spain, said they want to improve their language <strong>proficiency<\/strong> and continue their careers in Japan. This highlights how the Expo not only connected cultures during the event but also opened opportunities for long-term integration into Japanese society.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Employers spoke positively about hiring Expo staff. A hotel group announced plans to expand and <strong>recruit<\/strong> as many employees as possible with strong <strong>hospitality<\/strong> skills, while a department store stressed the importance of hiring people who can communicate effectively with affluent customers. Universal Studios Japan also revealed its intention to employ over 100 Expo workers, noting that their event experience closely matches theme park operations and makes them \u201cindustry-ready.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the Expo approaches its conclusion, its legacy is likely to continue through the thousands of workers whose experiences will shape Japan\u2019s <strong>hospitality<\/strong> and service industries in the years to come.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><sub>Source: Mainichi Shimbun (English)<\/sub><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-3\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Comprehension Questions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Answer the questions following the article in English.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>When will Expo 2025 Osaka close?<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How many companies joined the job fair?<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What career fields does student Asuka Nakamura want to enter?<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Why does Universal Studios Japan want to hire Expo workers?<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How are foreign Expo workers being supported at the job fair?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-4\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Summary<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Talk about these topics with your tutor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In your own words, attempt to summarise the article in 4 sentences or less.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"rtoc-5\"  class=\"wp-block-heading\">Discussion<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Discuss these topics with your tutor, and support your answers with examples or experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Why are Expo workers attractive to employers?<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How can international events like the Expo create long-term career opportunities?<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you like to work at a global event like Expo 2025? 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