JAPAN
Jobs in Japan for Foreigners
88 jobs are open in Japan on JobsByCountry. 3 say in the listing that visa sponsorship is offered, 3 mention relocation support and 0 say English is the working language. Data updated 17 October 2026.
These labels describe what each listing says, not a promise by the employer. Always confirm with the employer.
Sponsorship and relocation mentions
3 mention sponsorship and 3 mention relocation support out of 88 open jobs. Newest first.
- Account Director, Large Enterprise - TokyoListing says: “we use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.”Relocation support mentioned
- Account Director, Manufacturing- TokyoListing says: “we use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.”Relocation support mentioned
- AI Support Engineer - Tokyo (Weekend Shift)Listing says: “we use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week and offer relocation assistance to new employees.”Relocation support mentioned
- Manager, Applied AI ArchitectListing says: “we do sponsor visas!”Sponsorship mentioned in the listing
- Applied AI Architects, PartnerListing says: “we do sponsor visas!”Sponsorship mentioned in the listing
- Recruiter, Go-To-Market (GTM)Listing says: “we do sponsor visas!”Sponsorship mentioned in the listing
3 listings in Japan say the opposite, for example that the employer cannot sponsor. They are not listed here.
English as the working language
We count a listing only when its text says so, for example that the working language is English. Asking for good English next to the local language does not count.
No listing in Japan states in its text that English is the working language.
Employers hiring in Japan
Where the jobs are and what kind
Cities with the most listings: Tokyo (49), Yokohama (12), Minato City (10), Japan (5), Yokohama-shi (2), Minato-ku (2), Shinagawa City (2), Tsuchiura (1). Largest categories: Sales (33), Engineering (13), Healthcare (11), Marketing (6), Operations (2), Finance (2). See every job on the Japan page.
Key figures for Japan
| Statutory minimum wage | $1,207.178 per month, in US dollars, 2024. ILOSTAT |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% of the labour force, 2025. World Bank |
| GDP per capita | $35,951 in current US dollars, 2025. World Bank |
Open data from the World Bank and ILOSTAT. National statistics, not an offer of pay for any job.
Official information on working in Japan
Who may work in Japan, and on what terms, depends on your nationality, the job and the employer, and it changes. We do not publish visa rules or fees for Japan on this page.
Official pages opened and checked on 10 October 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many jobs in Japan mention visa sponsorship?
3 of the 88 open listings in Japan say in their text that visa sponsorship is offered, and 3 mention relocation support. 3 say they cannot sponsor. These numbers come from what the listings say, as of 17 October 2026.
Does a mention of relocation support mean the employer sponsors a visa?
No. Relocation support usually means help with moving costs, and a listing can mention it without saying anything about visas. We show it as a separate label. Ask the employer in writing whether they sponsor a work visa for the role.
Which employers are hiring in Japan on JobsByCountry?
The employers with the most open jobs in Japan here are Bosch Group, ServiceNow, AbbVie. See the full list on this page. Coverage reflects the job sources we read, not the whole market.
Where do these listings come from?
They are published by the employers on their own hiring systems (SmartRecruiters, Greenhouse, Ashby, Lever). Each listing credits its source and sends you to the employer to apply. We do not receive applications.
How the labels are assigned is described on the methodology page. JobsByCountry is not a legal or immigration adviser.