Everything you need to know about navigating the job hunt in Japan as a foreign professional.
Yes. Many global tech firms, English language schools, international sales departments, and startups in Tokyo and Kyoto hire professionals with English proficiency. However, learning conversational Japanese significantly broadens your opportunities.
Employers in Japan who extend a full-time offer typically sponsor your Certificate of Eligibility (COE) and Work Visa (such as Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services). You generally need a university bachelor's degree or 10 years of verifiable relevant experience.
Standard Japanese job applications require two documents: a Rirekisho (履歴書 - personal overview & history) and a Shokumu Keirekisho (職務経歴書 - detailed work experience). You can download our free compliant JIS templates from the career tools section.
Yes, browsing jobs, downloading templates, reading career guides, and applying to positions on JPNJob is completely free for job seekers.