Country guide
Working in Japan
High-level guidance for internationally mobile professionals. Not legal advice.
Visa requirements
- Specified Skilled Worker (SSW) for eligible sectors
- Employer-sponsored work visa (role-dependent)
- Language + training pathway requirements vary by role
Salary expectations
JPY varies by prefecture and role; confirm overtime, allowances, and housing support in the offer.
Popular industries
- Healthcare & care work
- Hospitality
- Manufacturing
- Logistics
Job demand trends
SSW routes continue to drive hiring in care work; employers increasingly standardise onboarding and training timelines.