Work in Japan. Four ways in.
Different starting points lead to different visas. Pick the route that fits your background, then dig into the details.
Teach English
ALT, eikaiwa, JET, or international schools. The classic first job in Japan, degree required.
Teach English →IT & Office Jobs
The Engineer/Specialist visa for IT, tech, and office roles. A degree or experience, not fluent Japanese.
IT & office jobs →Working Holiday
Live and work in Japan for up to 2 years while you try it out. For eligible countries, ages 18 to 35.
Working Holiday →Specified Skilled Worker
The SSW visa for in-demand fields like care, food service, and construction. Pass a skills and Japanese test.
SSW / Tokutei Ginou →Looking to study first? See our Study page. Just visiting? Try Travel & Explore.
Applying already? Get your resume checked
Japan Resume Check & Advice
A bilingual human review of your Japanese rirekisho before you apply, with exact fixes for Japanese hiring managers. Standard from $59, or Premium with a 30-minute online session ($99).
See Resume Check →Looking for all our guides, drills and tools? See the Guides & Shop.
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Your Gateway to Japan: 5 Paths to Study & Work in Japan
The complete map: Study, Professional work, Teaching, SSW, and Working Holiday, compared side by side. Delivered by email.
Guides, drills & tools
Interview drills, the Job Hunt Playbook, resume help and the free 5-Paths guide, everything to make your move easier.
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