Visa-Sponsored Jobs in Japan You Can Apply to Now

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This week’s newsletter
Jobs you can apply to now

You don’t need a degree or fluent Japanese to land a visa-supported job in Japan.
This week you’ll see exactly how to apply, right from abroad, from your laptop.

Picture this: You discover a logistics role in Miyagi, apply online one evening, and in two weeks you have your job offer letter, with full visa sponsorship and relocation help. That can be your reality, even if you're starting overseas and still learning N4-level Japanese.

At-a-Glance Table
How to Apply from Abroad

Step 1
Find Jobs That Sponsor From Abroad

Start with prefecture-sponsored job portals like the one in Miyagi. These city-led platforms explicitly welcome applicants from overseas and include roles across industries like care, logistics, and tourism.

On GaijinPot, use the “visa sponsorship” filter to surface openings that include relocation support and language flexibility. These listings often include employer-based support and are real, you can apply directly abroad.

Save these links for reference later:

• https://workinmiyagi.pref.miyagi.jp/

• https://jobs.gaijinpot.com/

Step 2
Real Listings You Can Apply to Today

Here are live examples of jobs currently hiring international candidates:

• Onsen Hotel (Beppu, Oita Prefecture): Part‑time role in hospitality, requires basic Japanese (N4), pays ~¥150,000/month, and connects directly to visa support.

• Logistics Worker (Warehouse, Sendai, Miyagi): Full‑time position under SSW visa, relocation assistance offered, Japanese proficiency preferred at N4+.

How to apply: Click the links above, upload a resume (English is fine if Japanese is limited), and apply as “living abroad.”

Most employers will respond via email to schedule an interview.

Step 3
Prepare Your Application Documents Before You Move

You’ll need:

1. A copy of your resume in Japanese or English using a Japanese-style template.

2. Proof of Japanese ability (JLPT N4 certificate or JFT-Basic score).

3. Photocopies of your passport, photo page, and any relevant certificates.

Organizations like JLPT provide FAQs and exam dates, even with English support:
https://www.jlpt.jp/ (scroll down to English section to access translated pages)

Search for “Japanese resume template” online, many free options exist in PDF format.

Reader Case Story

CONCLUSION
Why This Works (and Why It Matters)

• No degree? You’re not alone. The majority of these roles don’t require one.

• Minimal Japanese? N4-level is often sufficient at start; free or employer-supported language lessons are common.

• Still overseas? You can apply now, no need to be in Japan yet.

You’re learning how to treat job applications as a strategic, staged process, not a one-off gamble.

What’s Next

Revisit these steps weekly:

• Check prefectural job boards like Miyagi or Sendai

• Apply to fresh roles with “visa sponsorship” filters

• Update your resume template every month

• Track your Japanese progress using JFT-Basic or daily flashcards

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