Jobs in Japan
Working in Japan: job hunting as a student or graduate, work visas and official support.
Free Public Job Support for International Students in Japan: Employment Service Centers for Foreigners and Hello Work (2026)
Japan's labour ministry runs free job centers for international students in four cities, plus Hello Work student corners. What they offer and how to use them.
Still Job Hunting After Graduation? Japan's Designated Activities Status Explained (2026)
No job offer by graduation? Under ISA rules, eligible graduates can switch to Designated Activities and keep job hunting for up to a year, sometimes two.
From Student to Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services: How the Status Change Works (2026–2027)
A job offer is only half the process. What the change from Student to a work status involves, when to apply for an April start, and what changed in 2025–2026.
Job Hunting in Japan as an International Student: Timeline and Official Support (2027–2028 Graduates)
Japanese companies hire new graduates on a shared calendar that starts over a year before graduation. Here is the timeline and where to get free help.