Jobs for foreigners in Japan offering sponsorship

Accounting

At our company, which aims to solve social issues in Japan through AI and data, you will be responsible for corporate operations centered on accounting. You will mainly handle basic accounting tasks, asset management for our own services, and IPO preparation, among other things. Specific duties include accounting-related tasks (monthly, quarterly, and annual closing, cost accounting, fixed asset management, budget variance analysis, etc.), finance-related tasks (cash management, payment processing, invoice issuance, etc.), disclosure-related tasks (financial statements, securities reports, explanation materials), accounting audit response tasks (Companies Act, Financial Instruments and Exchange Act), and IPO preparation tasks. We provide robotic solutions utilizing industrial drones, serving major corporate clients across various industries. We are a growing company ranked 11th in the 2021 Japan Technology Fast 50, leading the current IT industry.

Service Engineer for Lithography Equipment

As a technical staff member for semiconductor manufacturing equipment (lithography equipment), you will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment installed at customer sites. You will undergo training for about 6 to 7 months, including overseas and domestic training in places such as Taiwan and South Korea, to acquire the necessary knowledge. The company supports improvement of English skills, allowing you to acquire cutting-edge technology as an engineer while also enhancing your English proficiency. This position features a multinational team, and many new hires come from industries other than semiconductors. Knowledge will be gained through training after joining, so there is no need for concern. Customer interactions are primarily in Japanese, while conversations with colleagues may be in English.

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).

ALT in Nagano

We are AtoZ! AtoZ is currently looking for ALTs (Assistant Language Teachers) at public schools in Nagano Prefecture. This is an immediate start position and the contract period is from August 2024 to March 2025. *Employment contract period may be renewed. ALTs play a critical role in motivating students to learn English and assisting Japanese teachers. Especially for students living in a rural area like Nagano Prefecture, who have few opportunities to interact with people from other countries, time spent with ALTs is a very valuable experience. Requirements: • Graduated with a bachelor’s degree • Relocation to Nagano prefecture • Be able to fulfill a contract period • Valid Japanese driver’s license or a valid International Driving Permit (IDP) at the start of employment *Non-driving positions are limited. What we expect from you: • Willingness to encourage Japanese students to enjoy studying English. • Be able to speak conversational Japanese (Preferable) • Have taught Japanese students (Preferable) • Hold TEFL/TESOL/CELTA certificate (Preferable) Key responsibilities: • Be friendly and proactive • Be able to cooperate with JTE (Japanese Teacher of English) to make classes • Preparing and performing English classes • Developing students' communication skills for speech and presentation • Promoting international understanding among students • Conducting and scoring English language proficiency tests • Leading special and extracurricular projects, such as English Camp and debate competition • Analysis of classes, evaluation and knowledge sharing of teaching methods • Cross-cultural lectures and language training for Japanese English teachers Conditions of employment: - Salary 2,470,000 yen –3,000,000 yen/year Working days and hours: - Monday to Friday 8:15 am - 4:45 pm (Break: 45-60 minutes) *Depending on school - School holidays: Summer and winter (Paid) Benefits: • Working Visa sponsorship is available • Employment Insurance and Social Insurance • Paid leave (10 days) • New hire training (3 days) • Onboarding support: - Setting up an apartment - Appliances lease - Car lease - Registration at City Hall - Opening a bank account This is a Dispatch (Haken) position. We hire ALTs and dispatch them to local schools. Therefore, your employer is AtoZ, but the workplaces are the local schools.

Research Position / Vehicle Safety

You will be responsible for research related to vehicle safety such as automobiles. Tasks include extracting issues through various analyses using traffic accident data, analyzing injury occurrence mechanisms during collisions, developing testing and evaluation methods related to vehicle safety performance, evaluating the effectiveness of vehicle safety measures, and engaging in international standardization and normalization activities related to vehicle safety. Based on your experience and skills, you will be assigned to various tasks in the department. The workplace offers an environment where you can deepen your knowledge through contract research and independent studies, with access to real vehicles for various experiments and computer simulations. The average overtime is about 27 hours per month. The maternity and parental leave acquisition rate for women has been 100% over the last three years. There is a flex and remote work system, a complete two-day weekend, and 121 annual holidays, leading to a low turnover rate.

Overseas Sales

You will conduct sales to overseas subsidiaries and agencies, develop new customers, formulate sales plans, manage sales and order shipments, handle technical inquiries, and manage the affairs of related companies. Typically, communication with local subsidiaries and agencies will be through email and web meetings, and depending on your assigned region, you may travel abroad 2 to 4 times a year.

Legal/Patent - Lawyer/Patent Attorney - In-house

You will be responsible for the development of next-generation video coding technology (research and intellectual property development). Our technology creates world-first products that enable operation of switches and icons displayed in the air, similar to a tablet. Tasks include preparing and filing patent applications related to inventions, understanding patent office directives, technical examination against public documents, comparison with related products, and preparing response documents for the office. Additionally, as a project leader in a responsible position such as section chief or supervisor, you will research the business situation and intellectual property status related to your work and plan strategies based on those insights. Maxell manufactures and sells energy, functional materials, optical systems, and life solution products, with 3,956 employees.

Entry level English Leadership Communication Coach

The Veritas team are looking for new passionate members to join their diverse team on a part-time basis. We will accept candidates with student, working holiday, or other visas allowing you to work in Japan. Our mission at Veritas is to develop inspiring global leaders of tomorrow. Through deep discussions, the study of business leaders, logical writings and other practices, we help our students develop their opinion articulation, delivery engagement and leadership mindset so they can express th

Children's English Conversation Staff

YARUKI Switch Group operates approximately 1900 schools both domestically and internationally, ranging from individual tutoring to sports classes. We run children's English conversation schools, English-speaking after-school care, and bilingual kindergartens nationwide. Our mission is to discover the 'jewels' within each child and stimulate their infinite potential to support their dreams and lives. This role involves teaching English lessons and supporting classroom operations at our new after-school care, 'Kids Duo'. The lessons target preschoolers to elementary school students, focusing on teaching the joy of English through play rather than traditional study. You will also facilitate communication between native staff and parents and help plan seasonal events. A 3-week training program is provided upon joining, and over 80% of our staff start without prior experience. We promote a healthy work-life balance with guaranteed days off and offer comprehensive support.

Sales/AE - Other Industry

At our company, a 100% subsidiary of Mitsui & Co., we handle the procurement of high-function stainless steel and special steel primarily from domestic manufacturers, for supply and sale to domestic and international clients. After joining, you will take over existing clients/cases and familiarize yourself with our business/rules, expanding your responsibilities to thrive in both domestic and trade operations while also being expected to lead the organization. Given your position between manufacturers and clients, negotiation and adjustment are both challenging and rewarding aspects of this job. The ability to create one’s own work with discretion as a trading company personnel is both attractive and enjoyable. The company is involved in domestic transactions and import-export transactions related to steel products in general, along with providing associated services. We have a workforce of 310 personnel.

Management Support (Manager)

We support companies receiving investments from PE funds and investment firms in roles such as CFO, COO, or as their assistants, aiming at enhancing corporate value. We expect you to utilize your experience to make an impact early on. Specific duties include: Management planning, planning and execution of management actions, development support for financial models/cash flow models, introduction of management accounting/construction of cost management systems, valuation/debt evaluation/property assessment, and IPO support towards listing post-investment, among others. Company info includes M&A support, investment execution support, business planning formulation, and management support. Number of employees: 120.

English Conversation Instructor

Are you the type of person who wants to motivate kids to be enthused by the idea of learning English rather than dreading it? Then BE studio may be the right place for you. We are looking for English conversation instructors who have great passion for not only working with children but also being a part of their growth and development. Though we have classrooms all over Japan, we are currently searching for eager candidates in Tokyo and its surrounding area. BE studio values students' 'BE YOURSELF' and 'WANT TO BE'. We believe that every student is different, and that for every 100 students in our classrooms there are 100 different stories. BE studio aims to support the development of our students, so that they are able to cooperate with people from all over the world, creating new value through heartfelt communication. Why BE Studio: Game focused learning which allows students to enjoy English. No Lesson Days allocated for training and preparation. Lesson plans provided, so little preparation is needed. Maximum of eight regular students per lesson. 35-hour work week (compared to the more usual 40-hour work week). Japanese lesson partner in the plaza with you (for the younger students). Fixed yearly schedule available where you will continue to nurture the growth of the same students (regular teacher). Enrollment in the social insurance (shakai-hoken) and possibility to join Benesse’s extra social insurance scheme. 10 days of paid leaves + national holidays + 8 days of company holidays + Happy Mondays provided yearly. Ongoing training and support provided and dedicated mentors to help you on an individual basis. Transportation costs fully covered. Visa sponsorship is available in some cases.

Engineer (FPGA Logic Circuit Design)

Our semiconductor testing devices boast a global top market share. You will be responsible for developing testers that test high-speed protocol NAND flash memory at the system level, focusing on FPGA logic circuit design. Responsibilities include FPGA development for system-level testers, primarily involving logic circuit design (Verilog HDL, System Verilog) and creating verification and evaluation programs (C++). Typically, you will work in a team of 3 to 5 people, communicating effectively to advance the work. The company is involved in semiconductor and component testing systems, mechatronics-related businesses, and services. It is listed on the New York Stock Exchange with 6,464 employees.

Corporate Sales / Chemical Products

This is a dynamic job that acts as a bridge supporting the supply chain of influential manufacturers both domestically and internationally. We aim to achieve a work-life balance while directly engaging in overseas business and environmental business for personal growth. The products handled include synthetic resins, various additives, organic/inorganic chemicals, functional chemicals, information electrical materials, aluminum, and other non-ferrous metals. You'll interact with personnel from the purchasing and development departments of major chemical manufacturers (users) and domestic/international raw material manufacturers (suppliers), managing 20 to 40 companies per person. We are a specialized trading company for synthetic resins and chemicals, dealing with procurement and sales of synthetic resins, chemicals, information electrical materials, lightweight metals, civil engineering materials, etc. Key clients include Kao Corporation, Sumitomo Chemical, ADEKA, etc.

Children's English Conversation Staff

YARUKI Switch Group operates approximately 1,800 classrooms both domestically and internationally, providing a broad range of educational services including children's English conversation schools, after-school care in English, and bilingual nursery schools. The company aims to discover the 'jewels' within each child and support their dreams and potential. The role involves teaching English lessons to kindergarten and elementary school students, primarily through play rather than traditional study methods. The position also includes supporting the school manager, facilitating communication between native staff and parents, and assisting with seasonal event planning. Newly hired staff will undergo a three-week training program to ensure they are well-prepared, with ongoing support afterwards. The work promises a good work-life balance, offering a minimum of 120 days off per year and various benefits including paid holidays and transportation costs.

Assistant Manager (International School)

Global Step Academy is seeking an administrative assistant for its school business division. The candidate will play a crucial role in assisting our business managers with their daily tasks and ensuring efficient scheduling and communication. This position requires strong organizational skills, an eye for detail, and the ability to handle various administrative functions professionally. [Key Responsibilities] ・Assist the business managers with their tasks, including scheduling and arranging me

System Maintenance Development Project Manager (primarily in the mobile payment area)

As a project manager for system maintenance development in the mobile payment area, mainly focused on credit card companies, you will be responsible for the overall progress management, quality control, personnel and partner management, financial management, customer negotiations, and requirements adjustments. Team sizes range from 5 to 30 members, depending on the team assigned. Development projects can vary in size, with small projects around 5 person-months and large ones exceeding 100 person-months. Key development activities include backend development for mobile payment systems, such as APIs, management screens, and batch processes. The company offers a wide range of IT solutions, including SI and contract development, data centers, and cloud services, and contributes to the growth of over 3,000 partner companies in various industries such as finance, manufacturing, distribution/services, public sector, and telecommunications.

Service Engineer

As a technical staff member for semiconductor manufacturing equipment (exposure equipment), you will be responsible for troubleshooting and maintenance of equipment introduced at customer sites. After joining, there will be a training period of about 6-7 months, both overseas (in Taiwan, Korea, etc.) and domestically, during which you will acquire necessary knowledge. The company supports improving English skills, allowing you to develop cutting-edge technology as an engineer while enhancing your English proficiency. This position features a multinational team, and many mid-career hires from outside the semiconductor industry are successfully active. You will gain knowledge through training after joining, so no need to worry. Customer interactions are mainly in Japanese, while conversations with colleagues may be in English.

Sales Representative for Filter Business (China Market)

At Apollo Trading, a comprehensive trading company with three main businesses: filter business, high-functional electrical materials, and cosmetics, you will be responsible for selling various high-function filters for air conditioners, air purifiers, and refrigerators to major companies. These filters are primarily used in famous brand products. You will handle sales and purchasing of materials and finished products for filters for household air purifiers and water purifiers. The process involves sourcing filter raw materials domestically, exporting them to the Shunde factory in China, and subsequently purchasing and selling filter products to customers in Japan and China. Your responsibilities will also include negotiating price, delivery time, and quality with domestic suppliers. Apollo Trading Group focuses on China business, trading in electronic manufacturing materials, air filter business, and cosmetics EC, achieving consolidated sales of 20 billion yen and a capital of 3 billion yen with 12 affiliated companies.

Sales Representative for Air and Ocean Export/Import

As a pioneer in international logistics, you will be responsible for outside sales as a general position. The focus will be on responding to existing customers and increasing orders through competitive engagements with other companies in the same industry. You will propose various services such as cargo transport, storage, customs clearance, and logistics tailored to the diverse needs of customers. Collect information regarding the movement of customer cargo and overseas expansion, and negotiate prices with local subsidiaries or agents to present services and prices to customers. The main cargo handled is BtoB, with air freight mainly involving automotive parts and electronic components, while ocean freight mainly involves general consumer goods such as miscellaneous goods and tags. The company has a flex-time and remote work policy, ensuring a convenient working environment.