Japan's society is facing a deepening aging population with a declining birthrate, and the labor shortage continues to widen while policies on accepting foreign talent become increasingly open. Whether you are a student just leaving campus or a working professional with specialized skills, now is a historic window of opportunity for working in Japan.
Leveraging our licensed employment placement qualifications in Japan and a service team spanning both China and Japan, we provide end-to-end services—from job matching and resume/interview coaching to visa processing and long-term follow-up after employment—helping job seekers from all backgrounds find the work path in Japan that suits them best.
CAREER PATH
Career Paths for Japanese Work Visas
Four main routes covering job seekers with different backgrounds and goals
Study → Employment Route
Widely ApplicableThe most traditional way to work in Japan
Best For
- Those who want to integrate steadily into Japanese society
- Those who need to improve Japanese language and professional skills
Key Steps
Language school / vocational school / university → job hunting → receive job offer → work visa
Direct Employment from Overseas
Highly EfficientAn efficient choice for those with professional skills and experience
Best For
- IT engineers / highly skilled technical talent
- Those with some Japanese proficiency and work experience
Key Steps
Submit resume from home country → online/on-site interview in Japan → receive offer → apply for visa → start working in Japan
Specified Skilled Worker Route
High DemandFor industries in urgent need of talent, such as services, manufacturing, and construction
Best For
- Blue-collar / service industry workers
- Job seekers with a more modest educational background
Key Steps
Pass Japanese exam + industry skill exam → company matching → apply for Specified Skilled Worker visa
Long-Term Development Route
Ultimate GoalSettling down and upgrading your status after arriving in Japan
Best For
- Those planning to live in Japan long-term
- Those pursuing career advancement and family settlement
Key Steps
Stable tax payment and compliance during work visa period → apply for permanent residency / Highly Skilled Professional status after meeting the tenure requirement
※ This roadmap is a standard reference only. The actual path varies by individual circumstances, educational background, and industry experience. We provide one-on-one assessment and planning services.
JOB OPPORTUNITIES
Jobs Available to Foreign Talent
Hundreds of new job listings every month, covering multiple industries
From clerical work and sales to IT and hotel services, we recommend the best-matching positions in Japan based on each job seeker's language ability, professional background, and career goals, and continuously track job offers and onboarding progress.
All positions come from compliant, registered Japanese employers, ensuring authentic information and transparent processes.
Clerical Positions
High DemandStable office work · ideal for long-term development
Representative Roles
General affairs / sales support
HR & general affairs / customer service
Key Highlights
Stable work environment, little overtime
high stability, fast Japanese improvement
IT Positions
High SalaryTechnology-driven · higher compensation
Representative Roles
Java engineer / front-end developer
Web development / AI-related roles
Key Highlights
Higher starting salary and annual growth
technology-focused, highly internationalized
Corporate Sales Positions
High Earning PotentialChallenging · strong income growth potential
Representative Roles
Corporate sales / overseas sales
Solution sales / B2B
Key Highlights
Deep exposure to Japanese business culture
enhanced communication and proposal skills
Hotel Front Desk Positions
Easy to EnterService culture · language advantage
Representative Roles
Hotel front desk / ryokan staff
Multilingual support / reservations management
Key Highlights
High hiring rate for foreign nationals
leverage multilingual service strengths
LICENSE & CREDENTIALS
Licensed in Both Japan & China
Dual qualifications on the Japanese and domestic sides ensure compliant cross-border talent placement
Hundreds of new job listings every month, with a steadily growing number of workers served, covering multiple industries.
JAPAN-SIDE
Paid Employment Placement Business License
No.: 13-ユ-311558
Licensed for talent placement across industries
JAPAN-SIDE
Worker Dispatching Business License
派 13-316630
Dispatching in IT, hotel, duty-free shops and other fields
JAPAN-SIDE
Registered Support Organization Registration No.
25登-012786
Full coverage support for Specified Skilled Worker industries
CHINA-SIDE
YAMA International Human Resources (Nanjing) Co., Ltd.
Fully licensed operations, compliantly supporting cross-border talent placement and worker dispatch, working seamlessly with the Japanese-side team so domestic job seekers complete all compliance procedures before departure.
Dual Entities in China & Japan · Fully Compliant
OUR SERVICES
Sunrise Business Services Offerings
From job matching to long-term support after joining, ensuring every step goes smoothly
Job hunting is not a single application—it is a process that needs professional support. Our consultant team combines workplace experience in Japan with Chinese-language service capability. From the first conversation to every visa renewal after joining, a dedicated advisor follows up with you.
Our Commitment: Job information is authentic and transparent, no hidden fees are charged to job seekers, and assessments are free throughout until you receive an offer.
01
Talent Placement & Matching
· Precise job recommendations
· In-depth company match analysis
· Full follow-up after job offer
· Long-term career planning
02
Resume & Interview Coaching
· Japanese-style resume creation & optimization
· Application motivation & self-PR
· 1-on-1 mock interviews
· Business Japanese expression correction
03
Visa & Relocation Support
· Work visa application guidance
· Specified Skilled Worker procedures
· Full residency status assistance
· Pre-departure life preparation advice
04
Long-Term Development Follow-Up
· Workplace adaptation consultation
· Visa renewal & change support
· Future job-change planning advice
· Answers to daily life questions
SUCCESS CASES
Sunrise Business Services Success Cases
Examples of employment paths in Japan for job seekers from different backgrounds
Every successfully placed job seeker has a different background and path. The cases below come from real service records (anonymized) to help you position yourself.
Whether you are a fresh graduate, a working technical professional, or a job seeker hoping to enter Japan via the Specified Skilled Worker visa, there are proven success stories you can draw from.
Clerical Position Offer
Background Chinese national graduate
Conditions Clerical role interest / N2 certification
Outcome: Offer for a clerical role at a Japanese trading company
IT Engineer Offer
Background IT professional in China
Conditions Java development experience
Outcome: Hired by a Tokyo IT company
Hotel Front Desk Offer
Background Language school student
Conditions Japanese major background
Outcome: Front desk position at a hot spring hotel
Specified Skilled Worker Employment
Background Specified Skilled Worker applicant
Conditions Passed food service industry skill exam
Outcome: Japanese restaurant chain employer
STUDY × PART-TIME
Study + Work · Self-Supported Study
VALUE PROPOSITION
Work-study can fully cover your living expenses
A monthly living cost of around ¥100,000 (approx. RMB 5,000) for international students
A · STUDY HOURS
Half-day Japanese Study
- Study time: 28 hrs × 4 weeks = 112 hrs × ¥1,200 = ¥134,000
- Winter/summer break: 40 hrs × 4 weeks = 160 hrs × ¥1,200 = ¥192,000
- Builds a solid language foundation for later entrance exams and skill exams
B · PART-TIME WORK
Half-day Part-Time Earnings
- Free part-time job referrals within one week of the student's arrival
- Fields include Narita International Airport duty-free restaurants, food companies, and more
- Average monthly income ¥120,000–180,000 (RMB 6,000–9,000)
※ The above figures are reference data only. Actual earnings are affected by multiple factors such as working hours, position, and season, and are subject to what the employer actually pays.
PART-TIME WORK
Part-Time Work & Minimum Wages (By Region)
Minimum wage standards and part-time work rules for international students by region in Japan
※ Wage data is the latest standard as of October 2024; please refer to each region's Labor Bureau for official figures.
Part-Time Work Rules for International Students
Up to 28 hours per week, increasing to 40 hours during long holidays
A Permission for Activities Outside the Status is required to work legally
Exceeding the limit risks visa cancellation
Risk Reminders
Tax filing: annual income above a certain amount must be declared
Social insurance: confirm the employer properly enrolls you
Choose compliant employers to avoid illegal work risks
