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Captioning for Movies and Television Shows
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Company:
Qooop, Inc.
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Salary:
¥3.1 million per year* The salary will be determined considering your previous work experience and skills.
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Location:
Tokyo, Japan
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English:
Native level
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Japanese:
Business level
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Application:
Must presently live in Japan
At qooop, Inc., our localization departments work towards introducing international entertainment media to Japanese audiences and promoting Japanese content globally. In response to the growing worldwide interest in Japanese material, we are currently looking for enthusiastic individuals to join and expand our pool of linguistic experts and editors within our company.
Requirements
• Everyone from various professional and educational fields is invited.
• Fundamental computer abilities (Word, Excel, etc.)
• Native proficiency in English coupled with Business-level fluency in Japanese (JLPT N2 or above)
※ Native-level Japanese preferred
· eagerness to communicate coupled with a collaborative team attitude
· Capacity to finish tasks within the specified timeframe
Job Description/Responsibilities:
• Oversee subtitle initiatives by synchronizing timelines with translators and/or additional project coordinators
• Verify subtitles in English or other languages created for Japanese material
・Translate text from Japanese to English or other languages for video content, business text, press releases, etc.
• Sustain communications and strengthen relationships with international clients through emails, video conferences, or during business travels abroad.
Your role involves producing and reviewing subtitles for movies, television series, anime, among others, intended for both online streaming services and physical media like DVDs and Blu-rays. For these tasks to meet superior standards and cater to global audiences, meticulous attention to detail along with a deep understanding of the narrative content is essential. Additionally, proficiency in your mother tongue is crucial to convey the storyline clearly. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders will also be necessary to efficiently oversee each project according to set deadlines.
Tour Coordinator/Designer
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Company:
Windows to Japan
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Salary:
¥240,000 / Month
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Location:
Kyoto, Japan
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English:
Fluent
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Japanese:
Conversational
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Application:
Must presently live in Japan
Windows to Japan is a renowned and ever-evolving travel agency located in Kyoto City, Japan. They specialize in providing premium experiences for high-net-worth and ultra-high-net-worth individuals and international groups seeking immersive and all-encompassing tours throughout Japan.
Requirements
– Currently residing in Japan with a non-tourist visa
– Living in Kyoto City—or within a 45-minute commuting distance
– Committed to at least three years (starting on July 14, 2025; start date flexible)
-Fluent English
– Proficient conversational Japanese (JLPT level N3 or above)
– Languages beyond English are a bonus
Professional skills
– Background or significant enthusiasm for tourism, particularly in Japanese travel logistics and sales
– Exceptional communication skills, high emotional intelligence, and a customer-centric attitude
– Strong skills in managing time efficiently, staying organized, and solving problems effectively when faced with stress
– Competence in using computers: keyboard skills, managing databases, working with spreadsheets for pricing and budgeting, sending emails, utilizing chat applications like Slack, storing files on cloud services such as Google Drive, and conducting virtual meet-ups via Zoom or Meet
Main Responsibilities
– Serve as the main point of contact for verified luxury tours: interacting with guests, international agents, and suppliers
– Refine itineraries, logistics, and pricing both prior to and during travel.
– Offer prompt guidance, problem-solving assistance, and alternate options working alongside the Tour Team.
Tour Designer duties
– Create custom travel plans and quotes from the ground up for potential customers
– Combine individual skills with collective team insight and vendor feedback to ensure booking success
– Maintain thorough documentation of correspondence, expenses, and operational details within the corporate database.
Product development
– Help develop innovative pathways, adventures, and locally-driven initiatives throughout Japan
– Maintain Windows for Japan’s high standards and ensure guest satisfaction by communicating effectively with colleagues, partnering agencies, and suppliers.
NOTES:
1. Applicants who are presently residing in Japan with a non-tourist visa will only be taken into consideration.
2. Residing in Kyoto City or being within a 45-minute commute from the office is mandatory.
3. A minimum engagement period of three years is necessary.
4. Relevant experience in the tourism sector, along with an understanding of traveling and logistical aspects related to Japan, would be beneficial.
5. Applicants need to be available to begin work starting from July 14th, 2025 (though this date can be discussed slightly).
Insider (Day Guide/Tour Leader)
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Company:
InsideJapan Tours Ltd.
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Salary:
¥3.8 million to ¥3.8 million per year
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Location:
Tokyo, Japan
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English:
Native level
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Japanese:
Business level
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Application:
Must presently live in Japan
Insider (Daily Guide for Kansai/Kanto) – August 2025 Launch
Tour Guide (Insider – Japan) – September 2025 Departure
Only those who receive an invitation to submit the written application will be notified.
As an Insider, you will divide your time between overseeing our small-group tours and hosting our Insider Day/Insider Evening events. You’ll be responsible for preparing and delivering exceptional experiences for our clients on location.
As an insider with expertise in Kanto and Kansai regions, your role involves leading customers through specific locations and providing highly personalized service. You’ll implement our Insider Day and Insider Evening offerings, ensuring that we deliver remarkable experiences for our clientele during their stay.
These positions are remarkably quick-moving and diverse, ensuring that no two days are alike. The key trait needed here is exceptional flexibility along with the capacity to think rapidly as situations arise.
Proficiency in Japanese along with a deep understanding of cultural subtleties is essential to guarantee effective collaboration with our suppliers and serve as an intermediary between them and the clients.
Each day, you will get the chance to offer your distinctive perspectives by participating in enlightening conversations with clients about various aspects of Japanese history, culture, heritage, and customs. Additionally, you can discuss your personal insights into contemporary life in Japan.
Key responsibilities:
– For each position, conduct ‘Insider Days’ (comprising full-day, half-day, and evening sessions for clientele on customized trips) delivering outstanding levels of client care.
– As a Tour Leader ( Insider ), guiding our group tour participants on extensive multi-week journeys through Japan
– Ensuring clients’ well-being and security via routine updates and hands-on fieldwork, along with addressing risks and occurrences appropriately
– Managing customers’ diet needs
– Establishing and sustaining constructive connections with vendors and collaborators
– Comprehensive planning before trips
– Proactive cultural discussions, elucidations, and enjoyable exchanges of knowledge and personal experiences with clients through innovative and entertaining methods.
Many of our clients particularly enjoy experiencing Japanese cuisine, and it will be your duty to make sure they have an exceptional culinary journey during their visit.
Juggling these responsibilities for a team while addressing personal requirements is quite challenging—remaining composed when faced with stress, swiftly and inconspicuously solving problems as they come up, without disrupting the larger group dynamic, will significantly enhance your effectiveness in this position.
These responsibilities include collaborating closely with a varied group of individuals, encompassing both external entities like clients and vendors, as well as multiple internal divisions such as Public Relations, Product Development, Sustainability, and Customer Service teams. Team members must work together effectively, exchange information freely, and uphold the brand’s reputation consistently through all interactions, whether they’re assisting tourists, communicating with regional collaborators, or participating in content development and eco-friendly initiatives. Such roles play an essential part in ensuring top-notch travel adventures and maintaining the organization’s principles and quality assurance in each engagement.
New Insiders get extensive hands-on training, guidance from seasoned professionals, and a training trip aimed at developing their practical guiding abilities.
InsideJapan is seeking enthusiastic people ready to dive into an enriching two-year adventure with them. In this role, you will have the opportunity to delve deeply into Japanese culture while crafting exceptional experiences for their clientele. The job is characterized as rapid-paced and highly interactive, potentially requiring long hours, weekend work, holiday commitments, and back-to-back tours during busy periods—a great fit for those energized by lively and constantly evolving settings.
We prioritize adaptability, dependability, and a steadfast commitment to putting customers first. In your role as an Insider, you will be essential in overseeing logistical operations, addressing issues promptly, and guaranteeing seamless travel experiences—always keeping cool under stress and sustaining a cheerful demeanor.
These roles demand a blend of hands-on, social, and intercultural competencies. Applicants ought to possess robust proficiency in both Japanese and English languages, excellent public communication skills, and an insightful knowledge of Japanese culture. Additionally, they need to maintain good physical condition and handle significant amounts of walking as well as complex travel arrangements.
The key attributes sought after encompass charm, toughness, organizational skills, respect for different cultures, and an active approach towards personal growth as well as serving clients. In essence, the firm aims to find experts who are energetic, reliable, and truly fervent about introducing people to Japan.
Beneficial skills and experience
– JLPT N2 certification
– At least 2 years of experience in leading tours
– Budget management responsibility
– Certification in specialized fields pertaining to Japan
– Expertise in outdoor activities like long-distance biking, hiking, and trekking
– A degree in travel, tourism, Japanese studies, or related fields
– Travel industry experience
Seasoned Preschool Educator (Non-ESL Role) and Elementary School Instructor with an emphasis on ESL Positions
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Company:
Meko Education
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Salary:
$280,000 ~ $400,000 / Month negotiable
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Location:
Tokyo, Japan
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English:
Native level
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Japanese:
Basic
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Application:
Must presently live in Japan
Located in Tokyo, MAX is an international kindergarten that revolutionizes education. Drawing inspiration from techniques like multilanguage immersion, the Reggio Emilia approach, and multidimensional learning methods, we aim to create an innovative, inclusive, and nurturing setting tailored to each child’s needs beyond what traditional early childhood education typically offers. Our curriculum promotes a wide range of experiences aimed at sparking creativity, resilience, self-reliance, and proficiency across multiple languages among our young learners.
At MAX, teachers mainly converse with students using English as they initiate exploratory subjects and inspire them to engage deeply in projects aligned with their interests. This process simultaneously nurtures various essential competencies in every student.
Preschool Teacher:
MAX International School is looking for dynamic, caring, and seasoned professionals to fill the role of Kindergarten Teacher, focusing on students between 1.5 to 6 years old. Applicants should possess at least three years of experience in teaching children ages 0-6. Priority will be given to those with over five years of experience along with relevant early childhood education qualifications and certifications.
Kinder teachers are required to plan and work collaboratively in teams within and across grade levels. Teachers are responsible for supporting students’ transition to formal and full-time education, nurturing the motivation of learning, and developing critical early developmental skills across multiple domains, including children’s social-emotional development, fine and gross motor skills, and interpersonal skills.
Job Responsibilities:
– Organize and conduct classes in English following the school’s curriculum for children aged from 18 months to 6 years, utilizing student-focused, multi-method teaching strategies.
– Capable of guaranteeing the security and requirements of kids during both indoor and outdoor engagements.
– Aid the support team with the children’s daily routines, such as changing diapers and potty training.
– Develop and utilize multiple types of assessments, including diagnostic, formative, and summative methods, to evaluate student understanding.
– Foster constructive connections with the parents of their students by offering insights into their academic development.
– Take part in and help organize school events and camps when needed.
– Additional duties as assigned by the principal.
– Must exhibit flexibility and work well as part of a team.
Kindergarten Afterschool Teacher:
MAX International School is looking for dynamic, caring, and seasoned professionals to fill the role of Kindergarten Teacher, focusing on students between ages 3 and above. Applicants should possess at least three years of experience in teaching children. Priority will be given to those with over five years of experience, as well as to candidates holding certifications and licenses in early childhood education.
Job Responsibilities:
– Organize and conduct classes in English following the school’s curriculum for children aged 3 and above, using student-focused, multi-method teaching strategies.
– Guarantee the safety and well-being of children.
– Aid the support team with the children’s everyday activities, such as diaper changes and potty training.
– Utilize an array of diagnostic, formative, and summative assessment methods to gauge student understanding.
– Foster constructive connections with the parents of their students by offering insights into their academic development.
– Take part in and help organize school events and camps when needed.
– Any additional duties assigned by the principal.
– Must have flexibility and work well as part of a team.
[Required Skills/Qualifications]
– Proficiency in native-level English. While bilingual skills in either Japanese or Chinese are desirable, they are not mandatory.
– Bachelor of Arts (BA) or Bachelor of Science (BS) from an accredited institution.
– Background working with young children in a preschool or kindergarten setting. Prior exposure to IB, PBL, or Reggio methodologies would be beneficial.
– Having early childhood certification is highly desirable.
– A preschool or kindergarten teacher qualification is highly desirable.
– Preference will be given to candidates with experience in toddler childcare (including toilet training).
Eyeglasses Shop Employee – Translator and Salesperson (Part-Time)
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Company:
Washin
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Salary:
approximately 1,200 ~ 1,400 yen per hour
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Location:
Tokyo, Japan
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English:
Business level
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Japanese:
Business level
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Application:
Must presently live in Japan
Since being founded in 1964, WASHIN has expanded into a full-range eyewear corporation boasting 70 outlets across Japan.
and is part of the Luxottica Group, a global leader in manufacturing eyewear.
It possesses numerous top-tier brands across Europe and the United States.
Eyeglasses Store Staff:
WASHIN has received support from numerous customers due to its superior quality glasses, outstanding service, and warm hospitality.
In recent times, numerous international travelers have journeyed to Japan, with many seeking authentic Japanese glasses along with excellent customer service.
We are seeking individuals capable of engaging in active communication with international clientele visiting our outlets, ensuring they receive an exceptional shopping encounter at WASHIN, supported by our premium eyewear and top-notch service.
Responsibilities:
– Providing customer support, presenting proposals, and managing the sale of glasses and sunglasses to international visitors shopping at the store.
– Support for interpretation to facilitate communication between foreign clients and Japanese team members
– Management of tax-exempt purchases
– Restocking inventory, tidying up the shop
– Additional essential tasks at an eyewear retail outlet.
Required/Welcome Skills
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A person holding a Japanese work visa who lives in Japan presently.
– Experience in sales
– Background in selling glasses
– In addition to English and Japanese, speak Mandarin.
Qualifications:
– An individual capable of effectively engaging with international clientele visiting our outlets, ensuring they receive an exceptional shopping journey at WASHIN, characterized by premium glasses and top-notch service.
– An individual capable of proactively acquiring business expertise independently
If you’re looking to
work in Japan
, please return here every week as we go over our progress
database featuring the highest-demand occupations in Japan listed
and highlight some of the most intriguing examples.
You can apply to these firms by setting up a profile on their website.
Jobs!
