Jobs for foreigners in Nagano, Japan

Bread Maker

Sawamura's breads are unique, made with extreme care for ingredients and methods, creating delicious products that even the staff loves. As a global company with over 50 stores in Japan and abroad, and currently employing 16 specific technical students, it offers a wealth of welfare programs. The role involves overall production of a variety of breads using four types of homemade yeasts and an all-scratch method to maximize flour flavor. Responsibilities include powder blending, molding, fermenting, and baking, with rotation through different positions in the bread-making process.

Snowboard Instructors

We are hiring for the 2023/2024 season! Madarao and Tangram are one of the fastest growing international resorts in Japan, located in Nagano with an annual snowfall of 10 to 14 metres. Direct access from Tokyo on a 2-hour bullet train, the resort offers 20 chair lifts and is within 40 mins distance to nearby resorts. Active Life Japan operates 4 hotels in Madarao and employs a large number of staff, offering a unique working-holiday experience. In addition to wages, accommodation, food, discounted passes and commissions, we also provide a free inter-resort shuttle to nearby resorts. We seek mature and culture-respecting individuals with emotional intelligence, a sense of humour, and a strong work ethic for our team.

Snowboard Instructors

We are hiring for the 2024/2025 season! Madarao and Tangram are one of the fastest growing international resorts in Japan yet still offers small crowds on countless powder days with an annual snowfall of 10 to 14 metres. Located in Nagano, with direct access from Tokyo on a 2-hour bullet train, the resort offers 20 chair lifts and easy access (within 40 mins) to neighbouring resorts like Myoko and Nozawa Onsen. Madarao is growing a reputation for openly encouraging inbound tree-skiing within its

Snowboard Instructors

Active Life Japan is hiring for the 2024/2025 season at Madarao and Tangram, one of the fastest growing international resorts in Japan known for its significant annual snowfall of 10 to 14 metres and small crowds. The resort in Nagano is easily accessible via a 2-hour bullet train from Tokyo and has 20 chair lifts while being close to resorts like Myoko and Nozawa Onsen. Active Life Japan operates 4 hotels near Madarao Kogen and offers its employees a unique working-holiday experience in the Japanese winter resort lifestyle with inclusive benefits such as accommodation, food, discounted passes, and commissions. In addition to regular duties, employees enjoy a free inter-resort shuttle to nearby resorts until 16/2. Potential candidates should be mature, respectful of other cultures, emotionally intelligent, humorous, and hardworking. Snowboard Instructors at Active Life Snow Club (ALSC) will work from mid-December 2024 to mid-February 2025 with possible extension into March. English fluency is required, and other languages like Mandarin, Cantonese, Thai, and Japanese are advantageous. Instructors will be engaged in complimentary kids' lessons, group lessons, paid private lessons, advanced group lessons, and guided inbound tours, with a strong hourly wage and tiered rates based on lesson types. Shared twin room accommodation, daily breakfast and dinner, and a season pass are also included. Instructors are expected to be safety conscious, have a sense of humor, emotional intelligence, integrity, and be open to cross-training and performing various hotel functions.

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.

Ski Instructors

Active Life Japan is hiring Ski Instructors for the 2023/2024 season at its resorts in Madarao and Tangram, promising small crowds and abundant powder days. Active Life owns 4 hotels in Madarao Kogen, where they strive to deliver an immersive working-holiday experience in the Japanese winter resort lifestyle. The company values mature, authentic individuals with high emotional intelligence, respect for other cultures, a good sense of humor, and strong work ethic. Benefits for staff include wages, accommodation, food, discounted passes, commissions, and an inter-resort shuttle service.

Mixologist

Hakuba Hospitality Group (HHG) is comprised of a young and dynamic international team offering the largest portfolio of boutique hotels, premium chalets and apartments, and international food & beverage outlets in prime locations throughout the Hakuba Valley. This season we will be operating 50 chalets and apartments, 4 hotels, 9 Food & Beverage outlets, and 1 travel agency. All HHG properties are located in the three villages surrounding the Olympic Happo One Resort: Happo, Echoland, and Wadano. As a mixologist, your mission encompasses crafting and presenting an array of tantalizing drinks, delivering top-notch patron care, and upholding a pristine and methodical bar expanse at No. 898 or at Mimi's Restaurant & Bar. In addition to mixing drinks, staff could also serve food and coffee. The role may involve working late nights, with no shifts starting before 4 pm.

Mixologist

Hakuba Hospitality Group (HHG) is comprised of a young and dynamic international team offering the largest portfolio of boutique hotels, premium chalets and apartments, and international food & beverage outlets in prime locations throughout the Hakuba Valley. This season we will be operating 50 chalets and apartments, 4 hotels, 9 Food & Beverage outlets, and 1 travel agency. All HHG properties are located in the three villages surrounding the Olympic Happo One Resort: Happo, Echoland, and Wadano. As a mixologist, your mission encompasses crafting and presenting an array of tantalizing drinks, delivering top-notch patron care, and upholding a pristine and methodical bar expanse at No. 898 or at Mimi's Restaurant & Bar. In addition to mixing drinks, staff could also serve food and coffee. The role may involve working late nights, with no shifts starting before 4 pm.

English Teacher

Position: English Instructor Location: Matsumoto City, Nagano Company: AtoZ Language School The initial contract period: Immediate - March 31st, 2024 About Us: AtoZ Language School, a cornerstone of language education in Nagano for over 40 years, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated English teachers to join our dynamic team in Matsumoto City. We are committed to nurturing a broader mindset in our students and making a significant impact in our community. Schedule: Days: Tuesday to Saturday Ho

English Teacher

Position: English Instructor Location: Matsumoto City, Nagano Company: AtoZ Language School The initial contract period: Immediate - March 31st, 2024 About Us: AtoZ Language School, a cornerstone of language education in Nagano for over 40 years, is seeking enthusiastic and dedicated English teachers to join our dynamic team in Matsumoto City. We are committed to nurturing a broader mindset in our students and making a significant impact in our community. Schedule: Days: Tuesday to Saturday Hour

Cafe Baristas

We are hiring for the 2024/2025 season! Madarao and Tangram are one of the fastest growing international resorts in Japan yet still offers small crowds on countless powder days with an annual snowfall of 10 to 14 metres. Located in Nagano, with direct access from Tokyo on a 2-hour bullet train, the resort offers 20 chair lifts and easy access (within 40 mins) to neighbouring resorts like Myoko and Nozawa Onsen. Madarao is growing a reputation for openly encouraging inbound tree-skiing within its

Cafe Baristas

Active Life is hiring for the 2024/2025 season at Madarao and Tangram, one of the fastest-growing international resorts in Japan. Located in Nagano, the resort has direct access from Tokyo, offers 20 chair lifts, and is in proximity to other resorts. Active Life Japan owns 4 hotels within walking distance to Madarao Kogen and offers employment opportunities with additional benefits including accommodation, food, discounted passes, commissions, and a free inter-resort shuttle. We are looking for mature, respectful individuals with emotional intelligence, humor, work ethic, and who are looking to immerse themselves in a Japanese winter resort lifestyle.

Barista

Hakuba Hospitality Group (HHG) is comprised of a young and dynamic international team offering the largest portfolio of boutique hotels, premium chalets and apartments and international food & beverage outlets in prime locations throughout the Hakuba Valley. This season we will be operating 50 chalets and apartments, 4 hotels, 9 Food & Beverage outlets and 1 travel agency. All HHG properties are located in the three villages surrounding the Olympic Happo One Resort: Happo, Echoland, and Wadano. We are in search of talented baristas to join the HHG team at various venues including Blizzard, The Clubhouse, and The Rabbit Hole within Happo One Resort. Responsibilities include crafting and serving beverages, exceptional customer service, and maintaining a clean coffee bar. You may also serve food, prepare various coffee creations, and occasionally be scheduled for afternoon and evening shifts as well.

Barista

Hakuba Hospitality Group (HHG) is comprised of a young and dynamic international team offering the largest portfolio of boutique hotels, premium chalets and apartments and international food & beverage outlets in prime locations throughout the Hakuba Valley. This season we will be operating 50 chalets and apartments, 4 hotels, 9 Food & Beverage outlets and 1 travel agency. All HHG properties are located in the three villages surrounding the Olympic Happo One Resort: Happo, Echoland, and Wadano. We are in search of talented baristas to join the HHG team at various venues including Blizzard, The Clubhouse, and The Rabbit Hole within Happo One Resort. Responsibilities include crafting and serving beverages, exceptional customer service, and maintaining a clean coffee bar. You may also serve food, prepare various coffee creations, and occasionally be scheduled for afternoon and evening shifts as well.

Various Positions

Welcome to the Mominoki Team! Hakuba Mominoki Hotel has diversified staff from 5 different countries. Hakuba Mominoki hotel is an alpine resort that was featured in the Tokyo Television program 'Gaia no Yoyake'. We are recruiting ambitious individuals who can offer high-quality hospitality services. We provide our employees with accommodation, meals, internet access, season pass and free access to the onsen. For individuals who are looking for a long-term job, we have full-time employment opportunities. Departments that have open positions include Restaurant manager, Front desk, Bar staff for English Pub, Restaurant waiters and waitresses, and Housekeeping.

Various Positions

Welcome to the Mominoki Team! Hakuba Mominoki Hotel has diversified staff from 5 different countries. Hakuba Mominoki hotel is an alpine resort that was featured in the Tokyo Television program "Gaia no Yoyake". We are recruiting ambitious individuals who can offer high-quality hospitality services. We provide our employees with accommodation, meals, internet access, season pass and free access to the onsen. For individuals who are looking for a long-term job, we have full-time employment opport

Various Positions

Welcome to the Mominoki Team! Hakuba Mominoki Hotel has diversified staff from 5 different countries. Hakuba Mominoki hotel is an alpine resort that was featured in the Tokyo Television program 'Gaia no Yoyake'. We are recruiting ambitious individuals who can offer high-quality hospitality services. We provide our employees with accommodation, meals, internet access, season pass and free access to the onsen. For individuals who are looking for a long-term job, we have full-time employment opportunities. Departments that have open positions include Restaurant manager, Front desk, Bar staff for English Pub, Restaurant waiters and waitresses, and Housekeeping.

Store Staff (Manager Candidate)

Sushiro, a major conveyor belt sushi chain, is looking for candidates for store staff positions who aspire to become managers. Enjoy working regardless of nationality, with an evaluation system that recognizes hard work. The average annual income for a store manager is 6.2 million yen, and annual leave of 120 days or more is possible. As a general employee, you will learn the basics of store operations before advancing to Deputy Store Manager and then Store Manager. The role involves managing part-time workers, sales, and shifts.

Snowboard Instructor

Our ski/snowboard school is located in the largest ski resort in Japan, Shiga Kogen. We are currently looking for an English-speaking snowboard instructor who loves to teach and has excellent interpersonal skills. Responsibilities include performing private snowboard lessons for both adults and children (and skiing if possible). During peak times, instructors may also assist in the preparation and operation of ski races. In addition, in times of low customer attendance, you may work part-time as hotel operation staff. The ski school is an important part of Hotel Takimoto, known for its cozy and homey atmosphere. Advantages include incentive-based payment, free Wi-Fi, accommodation, meals, assistance with visa applications, and a seasonal lift pass for Shiga Kogen.