Where to Find Jobs in Japan That Don’t Require Japanese

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English Companies
More Japanese Companies Are Hiring in English

Japan’s job market is quietly becoming more accessible to international professionals.
From global startups to traditional firms adapting to the labor shortage, more employers now offer English-speaking roles, visa sponsorship, and even relocation packages.

If you’re planning to work in Japan but aren’t fluent yet, here are some of the best companies and resources to start with.

English Roles
Tech & Product Roles

Mercari — Japan’s largest marketplace app with English as an official working language. Offers visa sponsorship and relocation support.
→ https://careers.mercari.com/en/jobs/

SmartNews — News app used worldwide; English-friendly offices and relocation assistance for overseas hires.
→ https://careers.smartnews.com/en/jobs.html

HENNGE — Cybersecurity company known for hiring foreign engineers. English-first culture with visa, flight, and relocation support.
→ https://recruit.hennge.com/en/mid-career-ngh/

Rakuten — One of Japan’s biggest global brands. Their Tokyo HQ operates in English across tech, marketing, and logistics.
→ https://japan-job-en.rakuten.careers/

💡 Tip: If you’re in tech or design, browse Japan-Dev, it lists verified companies that support relocation from abroad.

English Roles
Hospitality & Tourism

Hilton Japan — Consistently hires English-speaking staff for front desk, events, and guest relations.
→ https://jobs.hilton.com/apac/en/japan-jobs

Marriott Japan — English-friendly positions in major cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, with training and housing support.
→ https://careers.marriott.com/

These roles are ideal for those with customer service experience and conversational Japanese, but some positions are English-only.

English Roles
Research & Education

RIKEN — Japan’s top research institute. Many labs operate in English and provide relocation allowances for international hires.
→ https://www.riken.jp/en/careers/

JET Programme — A government-backed teaching and cultural exchange program offering full visa and relocation support.
→ https://jetprogramme.org/

English Roles
Where to Search

For more English-friendly roles:

• LinkedIn Japan Jobs — use filters like “English OK” or “visa sponsorship.”

• Daijob — bilingual and global business jobs.

• GaijinPot Jobs — hospitality, entry-level, and remote English roles.

CONCLUSION
What This Means for You

Japan’s workforce shortage has opened the door for international professionals, not just in tech, but across industries.
Whether you’re an engineer, marketer, or hospitality worker, there are now more English-speaking roles (and relocation paths) than ever before.

Start with companies that already work in English, then expand once you’ve settled in Japan.

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