On Friday, October 23, 2026, 15 international students enrolled at the University of Fukui, Fukui Prefectural University attended “Hokuriku Technology Fair 2026,” a comprehensive exhibition bringing together companies showcasing advanced technologies from the Hokuriku region.

This year’s special exhibition theme was “Next-Generation Robotics & Mobility Driven by AI,” which featured demonstrations by companies in the physical AI sector. The students appeared visibly impressed by the technology behind the robots, which moved as smoothly as human beings.

Additionally, the students freely explored booths based on their individual academic fields, majors, and corporate interests. They listened intently to explanations about precise, cutting-edge technological innovations and enjoyed hands-on experience operating various machinery.

Following the tour, a networking session was held with seven companies based in Fukui Prefecture. Companies from the textile, financial, and manufacturing sectors—all actively seeking to hire international students—gathered to connect with the participants. As many of the students conversed fluently in Japanese, company representatives were pleasantly surprised by their high level of language proficiency. Participants offered enthusiastic feedback, including the following comments:

• “It was a fantastic experience because I discovered many companies I hadn’t known before and got to interact with products and try out various technologies at each booth.”
• “I was able to speak directly with people from companies outside my field of study, even chatting about daily life in Japan.”
• “Besides learning about business performance and hiring information, I really appreciated hearing directly from foreign employees who are already active in the companies.”
• “If there are more corporate networking events like this in the future, I would definitely love to participate.”

Overall, both the Hokuriku Technology Fair and the corporate networking session served as a highly valuable opportunity for the international students to positively consider career paths within Fukui Prefecture and across Japan.