Jobs for foreigners in Japan with French language skills

Sales staff

We, “MUSASHI,” are one of the top 3 luxury Japanese knife brands in Tokyo, and we have over 50,000 members worldwide. We are currently looking for staff for our fourth Minamikappabashi store. This store is located in the center of Kappabashi Street, and although it is small compared to the main store, it is a characteristic store with a lot of traffic. Modern Japanese dance, bonsai, etc. are displayed inside the store. Our main job is to introduce the appeal of Japanese knives to overseas tourists. Those who are fluent in languages other than Japanese, such as English, Chinese, and French, and have sales experience are particularly welcome. The internal atmosphere is very friendly, so let's share our deep understanding of Japanese culture while working together! About rewards: The hourly wage during the training period is 1200 yen (there is an ability test) Depending on your understanding of knives and your contribution to the entire store, hourly wages range from 1300 yen to 1500 yen. After working at our store for 6 months, there is also an opportunity to be hired as a full-time employee and provide a visa. A special prize is set up every month, and up to one person can receive a bonus of 40,000 yen! You can get up to 480,000 a year! If you become a full-time employee, 3 times a year. Currently, more than 90% of our employees are foreigners from various countries around the world. We plan to expand our team this year. From March onwards, people with expertise in planning and management will also be hired. We prefer those that expand at a pace of 2 to 4 stores per year and are committed to long-term cooperation, growth, and serious work. There are also plans to develop sake bars, hotels, Japanese sweets, and other real estate-related businesses in the future.

In-house SE (Mainly Upstream Processes)

The job involves planning and requirement organization for in-house IT infrastructure implementation, consideration of specifications, vendor control, and coordination with internal and external stakeholders, including operational and technical verification across a wide range of tasks. The specifics include planning, management, and promotion of IT infrastructure implementation projects, information security related projects, and technical verification prior to the introduction of IT solutions such as Windows and Office365. System development tasks are outsourced, focusing primarily on upstream processes such as planning and requirement definition. KUMON Group is a holding company that conducts research, development, production of teaching materials in various subjects including mathematics, English, Japanese, French, and German, and manages the operation of classrooms. The company has 3,800 employees.

Event Assistant (Bilingual Japanese-English)

This foreign company specializes in the event business related to pharmaceuticals, focusing primarily on Europe. They are opening a new office in Tokyo and are looking for an assistant to support event projects held in Japan. Main responsibilities include assisting with event organization and management, responding to inquiries from domestic and international clients (via email/phone), managing participant registrations, abstracts, hotel bookings, issuing invoices to clients, receiving invoices from suppliers, and expense management. Applicants must be fluent in English (business level or higher is preferred) and possess strong communication skills. The ability to multitask is essential, along with proficiency in MS Office. Knowledge of French or Italian is a welcome addition. The working location is in Chiyoda, Tokyo, which is a 5-minute walk from JR Ichigaya Station, with the option for remote work discussions.

Overseas sales of anime works (no experience necessary!)

This job involves delivering popular anime works to the world. You will be in charge of anime produced in-house, and your tasks will include sales of broadcasting and distribution rights for our anime content, dealing with clients through meetings and emails, and managing administrative tasks like signing contracts and settling accounts. You will also deliver distribution data and manage the progress of each project with no quotas, allowing for a versatile environment. Sales methods will include email and participating in exhibitions. The primary sales destinations will be in North America and regions with likely demand. 60-70% of the work will be in English, with 90% of communications being via email. The company specializes in original digital comic publishing, anime production, and managing distribution sites for the domestic, English, and French speaking markets.

Localization Game Tester

We need your multilingual skills!!! Our Localization Game Testers make an impact relating to how games are received by completing thorough play-through testing processes before their release. Game Testers have a unique professional opportunity to jump into unreleased titles while building relationships with some of the world’s most well-known developers and publishers. This is a part-time position located on-site in Yokohama. What You Will Do •Play through unreleased titles to check for linguistic issues (e.g., incorrect grammar, misspelling, unnatural wording) •Ensure that proper translations and cultural correctness are found consistently in each title •Ensure Customer Satisfaction by providing constructive feedback to improve game quality and game experience •Run test cases accurately and efficiently •Report bugs clearly and concisely into a bug database •Be responsible for working and communicating with other team members to deliver coherent test cases To Be Successful You Will Have • Native level in one of the 3 languages below - German - French - Thai • Business level in English • Demonstrated ability to communicate confidently and effectively • A passion for video games and a willingness to deep dive into the industry • Creativity and excellent attention to detail • Strong communication skills and teamwork experience • Preferred: Japanese proficiency above N3 In Return, You Can Expect • Opportunities to work together with leading AAA game developers on chart-topping titles • On-the-job skill training to begin a long-term career in gaming Work Schedule: Business Days, 10:00 ~ 19:00 (8 hours work, 1 hour break) The assignment schedule will vary depending on the projects, as well as your flexibility Wage: 1,250¥/hour Transportation fees will be fully covered Visa: Valid visa required (Sponsorship is available if promoted to fixed-term contract).

Video Games Translation

[Occupation Type] Video Game Industry Translation | Tokyo ＆ Osaka [Positions Available] Contract [Location] Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo Nanba, Osaka-shi, Osaka [Access] Tokyo Head Office: Tozai Line, 4-minute walk from Toyocho Station Osaka Office: 1. Nankai Electric Rail Line, Namba Station, directly connected to Central or South Exit 2. Osaka Metro Midosuji Line, Namba Station, 7-minute walk from South Ticket Gate (Exit-only) 3. Osaka Metro Sennichimae Line, Namba Station, 8-minute walk from East Tic

ESG Promotion

At our company, which procures coffee beans from producers around the world at fair prices and distributes them in 71 countries, you will manage the overall initiatives related to ESG and social impact under the supervision of an executive officer overseeing that area. About TYPICA: TYPICA is a global startup founded in Japan with the theme of innovating the coffee industry through a privately initiated 'creation of a new international coffee market'. We plan to increase the number of executive

Administrative - Logistics/Materials & Purchase Control

This is a recruitment for general administrative work, mainly responsible for import (procurement) operations. You will handle overseas import practices (document procedures). You are expected to arrange imports through communication with overseas suppliers. Additionally, you will be responsible for the following ancillary tasks: - Translation of product materials - Shipping operations for products and samples Through this work, you will also support sales activities. Until you get accustomed to

Sales/AE - Foreign Trade Sales

A company that creates a lot of entertainment content that symbolizes the times! Overseas business partners will be responsible for selling our figures and stuffed animals. Responsibilities include sales contact for overseas customers, sales planning, product information, order totaling, information gathering, coordination with related departments, shipping adjustment, and creating various data and responding to emails. The company has a side job system with about 100 employees using it and offers many welfare programs such as an overseas study support system!

Accounting Finance Manager Candidate

To accelerate business, we are seeking a manager who can strengthen collaboration between corporate organizations not only in Japan, but also overseas, to consolidate financial statements globally and organize accounting/tax issues to drive prompt decision-making. Responsibilities include handling monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements (organizing accounting/tax issues, collaborating with overseas offices, documentation, ledger management, report organization, etc.), creating cash flow statements, preparing board materials, management accounting (budget control, etc.), bank responses, coordinating with auditing firms, tax advisors, securities firms, and responding to IPO preparations. Additionally, member management, development, evaluation (approximately one person), and other corporate operations. The company develops and provides applications and cloud services that manage clinical research materials and content, with 65 employees.

Ski Instructor

Hakuba47 Ski Academy is based in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, Japan and run by Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park (Ski Resort). As part of the ski resort, there is strong teamwork with lift operators, patrols, ticket center staff, rental shop staff, and restaurant staff. The Hakuba Valley offers several ski resorts all within a 30-minute drive, allowing employees to enjoy a variety of skiing experiences. Hakuba47 Ski Academy distinguishes itself with more Japanese instructors than foreign instructors and a very friendly staff. We offer training, staff accommodation with 3 meals, a school uniform, as well as Hakuba47 and Hakuba Goryu lift pass for personal use.

Foreign Customer Support Staff / No Experience Required / 3 Bonuses / 125 Days Off

We support contracts for essential infrastructure services such as electricity, water, gas, and internet. When moving into rental properties, previously one had to contact each service provider separately for connections, but now this can be resolved with just one phone call! This time, we are creating a team to guide international customers in foreign languages regarding utility services. You will also assist Japanese customers, enabling you to use Japanese daily. Currently, about 80% of our

Specialist in Law and Business Development

We are looking for a motivated professional willing to contribute to the international business development of a dynamic Japanese intellectual property law firm. You will be working with colleagues in our International Affairs Department to develop business opportunities and increase clients. This includes prospecting and identifying new clients, negotiating and managing new business deals, attending business trips and conferences, and implementing new strategies for business development. You will also facilitate communication between international client companies and our firm, discuss complex technical and legal issues, monitor client relationships, negotiate services and fees, draft IP related newsletters, study IP laws of different jurisdictions, and maintain the client database. The ideal candidate should have a university degree, experience in business development or client relations, excellent communication skills, and a creative mindset. Additionally, a willingness to travel for business is required, mainly to the US and European countries.

Game QA: Experienced debug/tester WANTED!

We welcome those who want to utilize their debugging experience in the game industry! There are a variety of projects, so you can make use of the debugging skills you have cultivated outside of the game industry. Please feel free to contact us. Specific work content includes creating a checklist (test specifications), task management/allocation, work instructions to staff, progress management, outsourcing management, test practice, improvement proposal/balance adjustment/master data check, defect reporting and management, and cooperation between development and QA. We aim to deliver high-quality games from the user's point of view. Our work includes various projects such as RPGs, sports games, historical simulations, idol simulations, and otome games. Our company partners with over 250 companies in the gaming industry and receives more than 300 diverse requests per month. Smoking is prohibited indoors as a general rule (smoking areas are available).

Executive Secretary (President's Executive)

At our company, the president also works as a headhunter for client work. The Executive Secretary will perform both secretarial duties and consulting assistant duties. [Executive Secretary Duties] - Schedule coordination for internal and external meetings and dining (approximately 100 per month) - Prepare and pre-share materials for appointments, expense reimbursement, filing and organizing internal materials and documents. [Consultant Assistant Duties] - Research duties after receiving headhu

Ski instructors for season needed

Hakuba47 Ski Academy is based in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, Japan and run by Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park (Ski Resort). Yes, we are a part of ski resort while most of the ski schools are independent businesses. So that we can make a stronger team work with other mountain staff such as lift operators, patrols, ticket centre staff, rental shop staff and restaurant staff. Hakuba Valley has several ski resorts and each of them is within 30 min by drive. So you can enjoy not only our resort bu

Ski Instructor

Hakuba47 Ski Academy is based in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, Japan and is run by Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park (Ski Resort). As part of the ski resort, unlike most ski schools which are independent businesses, we foster strong teamwork with other ski resort staff including lift operators, patrols, ticket centre staff, rental shop staff, and restaurant staff. The Hakuba Valley is home to several ski resorts that are all within a 30-minute drive, allowing for enjoyment of our resort as well as others in the Hakuba Village on days off or when taking guests to other mountains. Known for great powder and long runs, Hakuba was also a site for the '98 Winter Olympics. Our ski academy has more Japanese instructors than foreign ones, all of whom are very friendly. We're seeking individuals who want to immerse themselves in a different culture with their skills. We offer training, staff accommodation with three meals a day, school uniforms, and lift passes for personal use at Hakuba47 and Hakuba Goryu.

Ski Instructor

Hakuba47 Ski Academy is based in Hakuba Village, Nagano Prefecture, Japan and is run by Hakuba47 Winter Sports Park (Ski Resort). As part of the ski resort, unlike most ski schools which are independent businesses, we foster strong teamwork with other ski resort staff including lift operators, patrols, ticket centre staff, rental shop staff, and restaurant staff. The Hakuba Valley is home to several ski resorts that are all within a 30-minute drive, allowing for enjoyment of our resort as well as others in the Hakuba Village on days off or when taking guests to other mountains. Known for great powder and long runs, Hakuba was also a site for the '98 Winter Olympics. Our ski academy has more Japanese instructors than foreign ones, all of whom are very friendly. We're seeking individuals who want to immerse themselves in a different culture with their skills. We offer training, staff accommodation with three meals a day, school uniforms, and lift passes for personal use at Hakuba47 and Hakuba Goryu.

Sales Staff

We, MUSASHI, are one of the top 3 luxury Japanese knife brands in Tokyo and have over 70,000 members worldwide. We are currently looking for staff for our main store located in Asakusa Kappabashi. We sell our own brand of knives on the 1st floor, and Japanese sake is served on the 2nd floor. Our main job is to introduce the appeal of Japanese knives to overseas tourists. The internal atmosphere is very friendly, so let's deepen our understanding of Japanese culture together through work! About rewards: The hourly wage during the training period is 1200 yen (training can be completed in 1-2 weeks at the earliest, depending on the person's ability). Depending on your understanding of knives and your contribution to the store, the hourly wage ranges from 1300 yen to 1500 yen. Hourly rates can reach their maximum in 2 months at the fastest. After working at our company for 3 to 6 months, there is also an opportunity to be hired as a full-time employee and provided with a visa. There is a special prize, and each person can receive a bonus of up to 40,000 yen every month. If you become a full-time employee, you can receive bonuses 3 times a year and a maximum of half a year's salary. The Kappabashi store will become the main store. The branch is located in the center of Sensoji Temple, in the busiest location. Currently, more than 90% of our employees are foreigners from various countries around the world, and we plan to expand our team this year. We prefer those that expand at a pace of 2 to 4 stores per year and are committed to long-term cooperation, growth, and serious work. We are also planning to develop sake bars, hotels, Japanese sweets, and other real estate-related businesses in the future.

Trade Commissioner

Under the direction of a Canadian diplomat, the Trade Commissioner at the Embassy of Canada to Japan advances Canada’s commercial interests in Japan in one of the two areas below: - Cultural and creative industries, with a focus on music, digital entertainment (gaming, virtual reality, special effects, animation, etc.), and visual arts (painting, sculpture, photography, ceramic, etc.); or - Green building and infrastructure, including forest and wood products, construction and transportation infrastructure. The Trade Commissioner provides market advice and services to Canadian companies and organizations; facilitates connections; plans and implements initiatives in responsible sectors to promote bilateral trade and collaboration; drafts project-related documents such as briefing notes, event reports, meeting summaries and other communication products; establishes and maintains a network of local contacts to stay abreast of sectoral developments and trends; other duties as required. Over the past 90 years, Canada and Japan have worked together as business partners and allies to build a better world, maintaining a dynamic relationship as neighbors across the Pacific Ocean. The Government of Canada is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates will be considered on merit regardless of ethnic origin, religious belief, gender, age, sexual orientation, disability, or any other factor. Our organization offers an inclusive workplace where respect, teamwork, and collaboration are part of our culture. Canada’s missions abroad are committed to promoting and supporting an environment free from harassment and discrimination, encouraging and supporting employees to learn and develop their skills and competencies. Smoking is prohibited on all Canadian Embassy grounds.