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Are you thinking about starting a new career in Japan? Understanding the country’s job market (and finding a better job) demands insight into industry trends. But your most important question is probably, what is the average salary in Japan? Data from Japan’s National Tax Agency and the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare suggest that, in 2024, the average salary in Japan is ¥4.58 million, approximately $29,589. However, the median is likely closer to ¥3.6 million, equivalent to $23,268. But how do salaries differ across various sectors? Do factors like age or gender influence earnings? Let’...
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If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these companies by creating a profile on GaijinPot Jobs! Warehouse Staff (Automotive Warehouse)Company: Amayama Trading Co., Ltd.Salary: ¥1,300 ~ ¥1,900 / hourLocation: Osaka, JapanEnglish: Conversational (preferred)Japanese: Conversational (preferred)Application: Must currently reside in JapanAmayama Trading Co., Ltd supplies new and affordable OEM (genuine) parts for cars manufactured b...
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Are there jobs in Japan that don’t require Japanese language skills? You bet they do! Of course, knowing the language will go a long way. But these days, there are more jobs in Japan for foreigners that can be found without knowing a single word of Japanese than ever before. Let’s look at three common jobs foreigners find in Japan, even with basic Japanese skills, and discuss some considerations for each. 1. English TeachingTeaching English in Japan is, for most, the quickest route to securing work in Japan. Generally speaking, minimal restrictions exist, and the work is seemingly everywhere. ...
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Job interviews in Japan are just like anywhere else. Regardless of the job you want, you have to think long and hard about your キャリア (career) and what スキル (skills) you can offer your employer. Interviews can be daunting enough, even at the best of times, without the added complication of doing it in Japanese. Whether you’re a newbie at speaking the language, learning the basic Japanese job interview questions and knowing how to answer them can set you apart. So while you press your most impressive interview clothes, remember that it’s never too late to cram some typical Japanese interview ques...
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If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these companies by creating a profile on GaijinPot Jobs! Restaurant Staff at Modern Asian Restaurant in GinzaCompany: HUGE Co.,LtdSalary: ¥1,200 ~ ¥1,500 / Hour negotiableLocation: Tokyo, JapanEnglish: Conversational (preferred)Japanese: BasicApplication: Must currently reside in JapanHUGE Co.,Ltd is a company that owns restaurants in Tokyo. They are looking for Service Staff / Bartenders...
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One of the best things about writing this column is getting a feel for just how many cool jobs there are in Japan. It’s the sort of thing that can drive you to wish for a career change more often than is reasonable, to consider a new prefecture to live in every few years when moving is the last thing you should do. Still, it’s fun to dream! Like this fun little part-time job that was just too neat to ignore: Wow visitors in a wildly immersive art museumIf you’re looking for an immersive and immense art experience in Tokyo that’ll blow your socks off, TeamLab Planets is where it’s at. And, luck...
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If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these companies by creating a profile on GaijinPot Jobs! Linguistics Project in JapanCompany: AppenSalary: Salary negotiableLocation: Saitama, JapanEnglish: Business levelJapanese: FluentApplication: Must currently reside in JapanYou will be tasked with detecting critical severity issues related to mumbling and articulation clarity in TTS (text-to-speech) samples in your native language. ...
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The end of the year often has many of us thinking about the beginning of the next. Are we doing what we really want to do? Do we need to relax and wind down a bit, or do we need to push ourselves even more? Do we need more income, or do we have enough income? So, this month, I scoured the GaijinPot Jobs board to look for a few stocking stuffers: “a little bit of this, a little bit of that.” This way, you decide. So in terms of job offerings— what are you looking for in 2023? Project manage a vegetable garden by the seaA private beach on Omura Bay in Nagasaki Prefecture, vegetable garden, compl...
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If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we look through our database of top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones. You can apply directly to these companies by creating a profile on GaijinPot Jobs! Localization & International Marketing (UK/North America/Europe)Company: CelsysSalary: ¥4.5M / Year (Negotiable)Location: Tokyo, JapanEnglish: Native levelJapanese: Business levelApplication: Must currently reside in JapanClip Studio Paint is the artist's software for drawing and painting, loved by more than 20 million global creato...
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Japan is an alluring country to people from all over the world, chances are if you’re reading GaijinPot actively you’re either living in Japan or looking to live in Japan. The reality is unless you’re fluent in Japanese the best method to achieve this goal is to either participate in a study abroad program or if you’re thinking of staying long term, work as an ALT. The ALT job description can be broad depending on what organization you’re looking to be contracted with, however, there are some aspects of the job that are universal. So here are a few aspects of ALT life that you should become fa...
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