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Japan has a labor shortage and actively recruits foreign talent — especially in tech, engineering, finance, and English education. Here’s how to find and land a job. Types of Work Visas Before job hunting, understand your visa situation: Visa For Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services Most white-collar work — IT, finance, marketing, translation Highly Skilled Professional (高度人材) Points-based — fast-tracks residency Instructor Teaching at schools Intra-company Transferee Company transfers to Japan office Working Holiday Any work, for eligible nationalities under 30 Your employer sponsors your visa. When applying for jobs, ensure the company can sponsor a work visa — most large companies can. ...

Part-time work (arubaito — from German Arbeit) is common in Japan. Many foreigners work part-time while studying, on a working holiday visa, or alongside a full-time job. Here’s how it works. Can You Work Part-Time? It depends on your visa. Visa Type Part-Time Work Allowed? Student visa Yes — up to 28 hours/week (資格外活動許可 required) Working Holiday Yes — no hour limit, some restrictions by industry Spouse/Dependent visa Yes — up to 28 hours/week Engineer/IT/Other work visa Only in your permitted field — check your status Tourist/Short-stay No Permanent Resident Yes — no restrictions Student visa holders must apply for shikaku-gai katsudo kyoka (資格外活動許可) at the immigration bureau. Without this, working is illegal even part-time. ...