Fuji TV's president recently made statements concerning the effects of hiring new graduates in Japan. While details of his comments are unclear from the headline alone, discussions on graduate hiring practices and their implications on Japanese society are often a hot topic. Issues such as job security, societal expectations, and corporate culture commonly surface in these discussions.

In Japan, new graduates hiring is a major annual event involving many companies and institutions. Companies often secure new hires before they graduate, which can put substantial pressure on students and affect societal dynamics. Issues related to this process, such as lifetime employment, job-hopping stigma, and "black companies" (firms with exploitative labor practices), often trigger nationwide debates.

In contrast, in the US or the EU, hiring of fresh graduates is a more fluid and ongoing process, spread throughout the year. Students generally start job hunting in their final year and accept offers closer to graduation. Although pressure and competition certainly exist, the idea of securing a job well before graduation is less prevalent, and there is less stigma attached to changing jobs frequently.