Job Search

Most foreigners job-hunting in Japan start with Google and end up on the wrong platforms. The best job sites for foreigners are specific, and the ones worth your time vary by industry and language ability. Here’s a direct comparison of where to actually find jobs in Japan. Best Job Sites for English-Speaking Foreigners 1. GaijinPot Jobs — Best for English Speakers gaijinpot.com/jobs Look, GaijinPot is the starting point for most foreigners job hunting in Japan. It’s the largest English-language job board in the country, and a lot of the listings don’t require Japanese at all. ...

LinkedIn works in Japan — but it works differently here than in most Western countries, and using it the wrong way means getting no response from recruiters. A few adjustments to your approach can dramatically improve your results. Here’s how to use LinkedIn effectively for job searching in Japan. Why LinkedIn Works in Japan Unlike many Asian countries where local job platforms dominate, LinkedIn is genuinely used by: Foreign companies with Japan offices (tech, finance, consulting, FMCG) Large Japanese corporations with international divisions Headhunters and recruiters who specialize in placing foreign talent Startup founders building bilingual teams Most roles that actively welcome non-Japanese speakers are posted on LinkedIn. Traditional Japanese platforms (Rikunabi, MyNavi) are largely in Japanese and targeted at Japanese graduates. ...