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Public School ALT
Company: Altia Central Salary: ¥240,000 ~ ¥240,000 / MonthLocation: Aichi, JapanEnglish: Native levelJapanese: ConversationalApplication: Overseas applications OK
Altia Central has opened its overseas application for ALT positions at public schools in Japan.
Prior ESL, eikaiwa (English conversation schools), ALT experience or at the very least, some previous experience teaching young learners is preferred.
Editor/Test-Content Specialist
Company: Benesse CorporationSalary: ¥296,000 / Month, Summer and winter bonuses (each about 444,000 yen)Location: Tokyo, JapanEnglish: Native levelJapanese: ConversationalApplication: Must currently reside in Japan
Benesse is looking for a native English Editor to edit various materials for the GTEC (Global Test of English Communication).
You must have experience editing English textbooks, test materials, or other materials.
Games Linguist (Japanese to English)
Company: Keywords International Co., Ltd. – キーワーズ・インターナショナルSalary: ¥3.0M ~ ¥3.5M / YearLocation: Tokyo, JapanEnglish: Native levelJapanese: Business levelApplication: Overseas applications OK
Keywords International is looking for a Game Linguist to translate content from Japanese into English for various video games titles.
Your duty will include reviewing translations in English to ensure consistency and quality.
You must have at least 2 years experience in translation.
Real-estate Sales
Company: Real Estate Distribution System Salary: ¥1,500 ~ ¥2,200 / HourLocation: Tokyo, JapanEnglish: Business levelJapanese: Business levelApplication: Must currently reside in Japan
This real estate company in Tokyo is looking for sales staff to help deal with overseas customers.
Your main duty will be to manage property sales activities and on-site viewings.
You must have prior experience. Candidates with Chinese abilities are highly appreciated.
Day/Night Front Staff and Reservation Staff
Company: Ivy HospitalitySalary: ¥200,000 ~ ¥400,000 / Month (Negotiable)Location: Hokkaido, JapanEnglish: Business levelJapanese: Business levelApplication: Overseas applications OK
Ivy Hospitality, a property and hospitality management group in Hokkaido, is looking for multiple staff members to join in Niseko or Sapporo.
At least one year of work experience in the hospitality industry is preferred but not mandatory. English, Japanese, Chinese and Korean fluency are welcome.
Security Officer
Company: Executive Protection Inc.Salary: ¥3.0M ~ ¥5.5M / YearLocation: JapanEnglish: Business levelJapanese: ConversationalApplication: Must currently reside in Japan
Your primary duty will be patrolling data centers and offices and escorting customers when needed.
You will be working at foreign-affiliated companies and facilities. Training is provided.
Localization and International Marketing Officer
Company: CelsysSalary: ¥4.5M / Year NegotiableLocation: Tokyo, JapanEnglish: Business levelJapanese: Business levelApplication: Must currently reside in Japan
Celsys, an IT development company, is looking for a native French to help develop their graphic solution software, “Clip Studio Paint.”
You will be responsible for the localization and marketing of its website.
You must be native in French with business-level Japanese. Experience in SEO, social media management and marketing is a plus.
Japanese to English Translator/Editor
Company: AbrakadabraSalary: ¥250,000 ~ ¥350,000 / Month (Negotiable)Location: Tokyo, JapanEnglish: Native levelJapanese: Business levelApplication: Must currently reside in Japan
As a Translator/Editor, your main duty will be proofreading and localization of Japanese websites, social media and smartphone apps.
You must have at least two years of experience in localization from Japanese to English.
Winter Seasonal Staff
Company: NisadeSalary: ¥1,300 ~ ¥1,600 / Hour, (Negotiable, dependent upon experience/position)Location: Hokkaido, JapanEnglish: Business levelJapanese: NoneApplication: Overseas applications OK
Nisade, a hospitality company owning multiple ski resorts in Hokkaido, is looking for seasonal staff for the 2022/2023 winter season.
Benefits include travel and relocation allowance and discount to facilities within the resort.
Service And Cooking Staff
Company: Product Of Time GroupSalary: ¥270,000 ~ ¥380,000 / MonthLocation: Tokyo, JapanEnglish: Business levelJapanese: Business levelApplication: Must currently reside in Japan
This food and beverage company is looking for service and kitchen staff for multiple locations in Tokyo.
Experienced candidates are welcome.
Benefits include full social insurance coverage and transportation allowance.
Operating Staff for “teamLab Planets”
Company: PlanetsSalary: ¥1,200 ~ ¥1,450 / HourLocation: Tokyo, JapanEnglish: Business levelJapanese: ConversationalApplication: Must currently reside in Japan
TeamLab is recruiting English-speaking operation staff to join its “Planets” facility in Toyosu.
Your main duty will be ticket reception, maintenance and guidance of foreign visitors. Schedules start three days per week or more, depending on your availability.
Benefits include full social insurance, transportation allowance up to ¥30,000/month, additional compensation for overtime or late night and employee discounts for drinks and food on-site.
Inbound Tour Sales and Customer Service
Company: Oku JapanSalary: ¥225,000 ~ ¥325,000 / Month, NegotiableLocation: Kyoto, JapanEnglish: FluentJapanese: ConversationalApplication: Must currently reside in Japan
Oku Japan, a tour operator and destination management company located in Kyoto, is looking for English-speaking Tour Sales and Customer Service.
You must have travel experience in Japan, preferably to nature destinations and experience in sales or customer facing roles where you have demonstrated your ability to understand customer needs, propose solutions, overcome objections and close sales.
Japanese/English Gaming Support Agent
Company: 5CASalary: ¥190,000 ~ ¥240,000 / MonthLocation: Remote, JapanEnglish: FluentJapanese: Native levelApplication: Overseas applications OK
Do you own a PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch or a modern gaming PC/laptop?
On top of interacting with gamers who enjoy the same games as you, this job is about understanding the gaming support system.
Full-time or part-time (at least one day per week) positions are available.
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