Remote work in Japan: an overview
How remote and hybrid work operate in Japan, who it suits, and how to find it.
Guides
For people who want to work in Japan from abroad, find their next step here, or reskill into something new. Your career is a big part of your life — these are practical guides to growing, and to finding purpose and belonging in your work.
Remote work
Freelancing
Starting as a freelancer in Japan
The practical steps to define a service, find clients, and run the business side.
Interviews
Interview preparation basics
A practical framework for preparing structured answers and questions.
Resumes & applications
The Japanese resume (rirekisho) and shokumukeirekisho
How Japan's two-document application format differs from a Western CV.
About our method
Our methodology and sourcing
How we research, source, label, and update information.