# JPNJob Complete Knowledge Base & Reference Document (https://jpnjob.com)

## Overview & Organization Purpose
JPNJob (https://jpnjob.com) is Japan's dedicated job board and career advisory platform tailored specifically for foreigners, bilingual specialists, and English-speaking job seekers. Our core mission is bridging the critical gap between international talent and Japanese employers facing domestic labor shortages by offering verified job postings, transparent visa sponsorship disclosure, authoritative immigration guides, and standardized Japanese resume tooling.

## Key Service Offerings

### 1. Curated Foreigner-Friendly & English-Speaking Job Board
- URL: https://jpnjob.com/jobs
- Primary Hubs: Tokyo (Shibuya, Shinjuku, Minato, Chiyoda), Osaka, Kyoto, Yokohama, Nagoya, Fukuoka, and Remote Japan.
- Key Employment Categories:
  * Software Engineering & Cloud Infrastructure (Full-Stack, Backend, Frontend, DevOps, AI/ML, Data Engineering)
  * English Teaching & Education (ALT - Assistant Language Teacher, Eikaiwa conversational tutors, International School faculty)
  * Sales & Business Development (Global accounts, inbound market entry, bilingual client management)
  * Marketing & Content Localization (SEO, digital advertising, Japanese-to-English translation/localization)
  * Hospitality, Tourism & Customer Service (Hotels, multilingual travel agencies, airport services)
  * Corporate & Human Resources (Bilingual recruitment, internal global operations)
- Transparency Standards: Every listing explicitly states whether visa sponsorship is available and the required Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) level (No Japanese required, Conversational N3/N4, Business N2, Fluent N1).

### 2. Free Rirekisho Maker (履歴書 作成ツール)
- URL: https://jpnjob.com/tools/rirekisho
- Purpose: An interactive browser-based builder that helps foreign applicants generate clean, JIS-compliant Japanese resumes without needing complicated software.
- Features:
  * Dual calendar toggling: seamlessly switch between Western years (西暦, e.g., 2026) and Japanese era years (和暦, e.g., 令和8年).
  * 7-digit Japanese postal code auto-lookup for prefectures, cities, wards, and towns.
  * Portrait photo upload with automatic 40mm x 30mm 4:3 ratio framing and crop tool.
  * Live responsive A4 dual-page preview.
  * Direct print-to-PDF export configured with proper print margins.
  * Free downloadable offline templates:
    - JIS Rirekisho Excel Template: https://jpnjob.com/downloads/japanese-rirekisho-template-jis-excel
    - Shokumu Keirekisho Word Template: https://jpnjob.com/downloads/japanese-shokumu-keirekisho-template-word

### 3. Career Editorial & Practical Guides
- URL: https://jpnjob.com/blog
- Topics:
  * Japanese Job Hunting Schedule (Shuukatsu - 就職活動) timeline for university graduates and mid-career changers.
  * Step-by-step instructions on writing Japanese resumes (履歴書) and work histories (職務経歴書).
  * Japanese interview etiquette: greeting (お辞儀), room entry procedures, attire (リクルートスーツ), and standard Japanese business terminology (敬語・謙譲語).
  * Salary benchmarks and cost-of-living breakdowns across major Japanese prefectures.
  * Navigating taxes (Inhabitant tax / 住民税, Income tax / 所得税) and mandatory social insurances (Shakai Hoken / 社会保険, Nenkin / 年金).

## Japan Work Visa Categories & Immigration Guidelines

### 1. Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services (技術・人文知識・国際業務)
- The most common status of residence for foreign professionals in Japan.
- Covers software engineers, marketing specialists, bilingual customer service managers, corporate strategists, translators, and language instructors.
- Basic Eligibility Requirements:
  * A bachelor's degree (or higher) from an accredited university in any field, OR
  * Relevant vocational graduation (Senmonshi / 専門士) in Japan, OR
  * At least 10 years of verifiable relevant professional work experience (3 years for translation/interpretation roles).
  * A signed employment contract with a legally registered company in Japan paying remuneration equal to or greater than a Japanese national in the same role.

### 2. Highly Skilled Professional (高度専門職 - HSP)
- Points-based immigration preferential system evaluating academic degree, professional tenure, annual income, and Japanese language ability (N1/N2).
- Benefits: Fast-track to Japan Permanent Residency (PR) in as little as 1 to 3 years, spousal employment privileges, and priority immigration processing.

### 3. Specified Skilled Worker (特定技能 - SSW i / ii)
- Visas created to address labor shortages in designated industrial sectors (e.g., food service, construction, nursing care, hospitality, agriculture).
- Requires passing the relevant Japanese skills assessment exam and basic Japanese language test (JFT-Basic or JLPT N4).

## Official Regulatory & Statutory Sources
Content published on JPNJob is reviewed and cross-referenced with:
- Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (外務省 - MOFA): https://www.mofa.go.jp
- Immigration Services Agency of Japan (出入国在留管理庁 - ISA): https://www.isa.go.jp
- Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (厚生労働省 - MHLW): https://www.mhlw.go.jp

## Contact Information & Official Links
- Official Website: https://jpnjob.com
- Job Board: https://jpnjob.com/jobs
- Online Resume Maker: https://jpnjob.com/tools/rirekisho
- Career Blog: https://jpnjob.com/blog
- Contact Form: https://jpnjob.com/contact
- Editorial Policy: https://jpnjob.com/editorial-policy