Make your job hunting experience in Japan easier
Are you feeling overwhelmed
by the complicated job hunting process in Japan?
If you’ve thought about working in Japan, you’ve probably wondered, “Where do I start?” “What about my visa status?”
We imagine you have way more questions than answers, causing you to feel overwhelmed and be stuck.
You’re looking for an easier way to job hunt in Japan, and we get it!
You won’t feel confident until you get the answers to those burning questions and get you unstuck.
Using expert knowledge and know-how from our team, we have helped students just like you, struggling to understand the complicated job hunting process in Japan and made it easier for them to find a job.
Let’s get you unstuck so you feel confident about finding the right job for you in Japan!
Make your job hunting experience in Japan easier
Are you feeling overwhelmed
by the complicated job hunting process in Japan?
If you’ve thought about working in Japan, you’ve probably wondered, “where do I start?” “What about my visa status?”
We imagine you have way more questions than answers, causing you to feel overwhelmed and be stuck.
You’re looking for an easier way to job hunt in Japan, and we get it!
You won’t feel confident until you get the answers to those burning questions and get you unstuck.
Using expert knowledge and know-how from our team, we have helped students just like you, struggling to understand the complicated job hunting process in Japan and made it easier for them to find a job.
Let’s get you unstuck so you feel confident about finding the right job for you in Japan!
Why choose our Program?
Program Content
JOB HUNTING COUNSELING SERVICES-FREE OF CHARGE!!
ACCESS TO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
DOCUMENT & ENTRY PROCESS-FREE OF CHARGE!!
EXPERT BASED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VISA STATUS
How does it benefit me?
Participants who have signed up for the entire program, qualify for counseling services-free of charge
If you register for the entire program, you get access to internship opportunities
When you sign up for entire program, you get free access to our team who help you with the entry documents and process-free of charge
Expert-based knowledge about your visa status to help you avoid any issues you might face from a job offer to entry into a company
Job Hunting in Japan
4 Easy Steps
- Join a Session
- Learn essential knowledge/know-how from job hunting
- Free of charge counseling/job-hunting services
- Job hunting in Japan-made easy!
This is where our Accelerator Program can help you!
Our program provides you with expert knowledge/knowhow to help turn the complicated job hunting process into an easier one. You’ll feel more confident about your job hunting and increase your chances of successfully finding a job in Japan.
In this course you will learn all the basics necessary for job hunting and securing the most suitable job in Japan, synthesized into seven 90 minute lessons by working professionals with abundant experience in career counseling, work related legal issues, as well as Japanese culture and language training.
The course focuses on the most practical and essential information for foreigners in regard to work research, choosing an appropriate job and company, work permits, job applications, corporate culture, interview skills, social insurance, counseling services, and general tips for a smooth, safe, and successful integration into Japanese society.
After completing the course, you’ll feel prepared and confident for your next step on your job hunt.
Besides the training you will get during the course, our counseling team will be available to provide personalized counseling and support through the process of finding the most suitable job for you free of charge.
Make your Job Hunting in Japan easy!
Join now for
a limited time only
50% off the first session!!
A small taste of what you can expect...
Expert tips to discover the type of job best for you
Learn more effective techniques to research industries best suited for you
When you register for the entire program, you get access to internship opportunities!
Sign up for the entire program, qualify for counseling services-free of charge!
Essential information from experts to help avoid any visa issues
Sign up for the entire program, qualify for document check services-free of charge!
Course Outline and Duration
This is a program for both MBA students and professionals with a minimum of three years of working experience, interested in deepening their understanding of the Japanese job hunting process, Japanese corporate culture, job permit and visa status change applications, as well as individuals, who would like to improve their interview skills and opportunities to find a suitable job in Japan.
Course Schedule
6:30 PM - 8:00PM
April 1
Job Hunting ABCs Introduction
April 8
Job Hunting Preparation
– Process and Documents
April 15
Industry and Company Related Research
– finding suitable work opportunities
April 22
Industry and Company Related Research
– case analysis and legal matters
May 6
Japanese Manners and Interview Basics
May 16
Work Permits and Application
May 20
Alumni Roundtable Discussion and Internship opportunities
Venue
be-kyoto HP
Address:429-1 Anrakukouji cho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0064
Business Japanese Course Scheduled to start in October 2024！
What’s different about “Our Business Japanese” Course?
・Curriculum to achieve better JLPT scores to get better jobs
・BJT material included to more effectively learn/use practical Business Japanese
・Learn/practice essential interview skills in Japanese
・Tips and opportunities to practice writing emails/documents etc. used at Japanese companies
*BJT = Business Japanese Test material
Details Coming Soon!
Course Fee
【Individual Lessons】
【Full Course】
Special Early Bird Offer
50% off
your first lecture!
Register for the full course by March 20 and get the whole course for 27,850yen.
【Registration Fee】
【Materials】
Benefits of the full course registration
- Get 1,500yen discount
- Career counseling/document checks free of charge
- Get access to internship opportunities
Why choose our Program?
Program Content
How does it benefit me?
JOB HUNTING COUNSELING SERVICES-FREE OF CHARGE!!
Participants who have signed up for the entire program, qualify for counseling services-free of charge
ACCESS TO INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
If you register for the entire program, you get access to internship opportunities
DOCUMENT & ENTRY PROCESS-FREE OF CHARGE!!
When you sign up for entire program, you get free access to our team who help you with the entry documents and process-free of charge
EXPERT BASED INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR VISA STATUS
Expert-based knowledge about your visa status to help you avoid any issues you might face from a job offer to entry into a company
Job Hunting
in Japan
4 Easy Steps
- Join a Session
- Learn essential knowledge/know-how from job hunting experts
- Free of charge counseling/job-hunting services
- Job hunting in Japan-made easy!
This is where our Accelerator Program can help you!
Our program provides you with expert knowledge/knowhow to help turn the complicated job hunting process into an easier one. You’ll feel more confident about your job hunting and increase your chances of successfully finding a job in Japan.
In this course you will learn all the basics necessary for job hunting and securing the most suitable job in Japan, synthesized into seven 90 minute lessons by working professionals with abundant experience in career counseling, work related legal issues, as well as Japanese culture and language training.
The course focuses on the most practical and essential information for foreigners in regard to work research, choosing an appropriate job and company, work permits, job applications, corporate culture, interview skills, social insurance, counseling services, and general tips for a smooth, safe, and successful integration into Japanese society.
After completing the course, you’ll feel prepared and confident for your next step on your job hunt.
Besides the training you will get during the course, our counseling team will be available to provide personalized counseling and support through the process of finding the most suitable job for you free of charge.
Make your Job Hunting in Japan easy!
Join now for a limited time only
50% off the first session!!
A small taste of what you can expect...
Expert tips to discover the type of job best for you
Learn more effective techniques to research industries best suited for you
When you register for the entire program, you get access to internship opportunities!
Sign up for the entire program, qualify for counseling services-free of charge!
Essential information from experts to help avoid any visa issues
Sign up for the entire program, qualify for document check services-free of charge!
Course Outline and Duration
This is a program for both MBA students and professionals with a minimum of three years of working experience, interested in deepening their understanding of the Japanese job hunting process, Japanese corporate culture, job permit and visa status change applications, as well as individuals, who would like to improve their interview skills and opportunities to find a suitable job in Japan.
Course Schedule & Time
6:30 PM - 8:00PM
April 1
Job Hunting ABCs Introduction
April 8
Job Hunting Preparation
– Process and Documents
April 15
Industry and Company Related Research
– finding suitable work opportunities
April 22
Industry and Company Related Research
– case analysis and legal matters
May 6
Japanese Manners and Interview Basics
May 16
Work Permits and Application
May 20
Alumni Roundtable Discussion and Internship opportunities
Venue
be-kyoto HP
Address:429-1 Anrakukouji cho, Kamigyo Ward, Kyoto, 602-0064
Business Japanese Course Scheduled to start in October 2024！
What’s different about “Our Business Japanese” Course?
- Curriculum to achieve better JLPT scores to get better jobs
- BJT material included to more effectively learn/use practical Business Japanese
- Learn/practice essential interview skills in Japanese
- Tips and opportunities to practice writing emails/documents etc. used at Japanese companies
*BJT = Business Japanese Test material
Details Coming Soon!
Choose Your Plan
【Individual Lessons】
4,500yen/90 minute session
【Full Course】
30,000yen
Special Early Bird Offer
50% off your first lecture!
Register for the full course by March 20 and get the whole course for 27,850yen.
【Registration Fee】
【Materials】
Benefits of Completing the Full Course
- Get 1,500yen discount
- Have our career counseling services & document check free of charge
- Get access to internship opportunities
"Striving to help make
the job hunting process easier for
foreign students in Japan"
Kyoto Global Human Resource Development Association
One of the founders discovered many of his classmates struggled to job hunt in Japan after they graduated. It is for this purpose that jimomin.work and Hands On Kyoto have teamed up to create the Kyoto Global Human Resource Development Association, providing programs to make the job hunting process in Japan easier for foreign students.
Meet our team of
Job Hunting experts
Yamada Mayuko
Achievements
- Conducted numerous seminars on workplace environment and entrepreneurship.
- Authored multiple books on the employment of foreign workers.
- Handled procedures for labor and social insurance, as well as labor management, at the social insurance and labor consultant office.
Message to the students
I will provide essential knowledge and skills regarding social insurance when considering joining a company. Let’s deepen our understanding through specific case studies and interactive discussions!
Taniguchi Shogo
Achievements
- Engaged in international student recruitment for over 30 years at EVER-ON Inc.,
- Contributed to the company’s talent development through extensive experience in various sales offices.
- Actively involved in supporting international students in their job hunting activities, contributing to job offers from companies other than the employing company.
Message to the students
Utilizing knowledge and practical know-how in career consulting acquired through extensive practical experience in companies, I will support students with diverse backgrounds and cultures in career development and skill enhancement from an international perspective.
Kojima Hiroko
Achievements
Employment support in government and university settings
Support for foreigner employment
Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (assistance in subsidy applications, career consulting for employees, etc.)
Training instructor (Conducts training in business etiquette targeting foreign workers, students, universities, vocational schools, small and medium-sized enterprises)
Message to the students
I will provide essential knowledge and skills regarding social insurance when considering joining a company. Let’s deepen our understanding through specific case studies and interactive discussions!
Hirose Naoki
Achievements
Specializing in residence status procedures for foreign nationals, providing solid skills and knowledge in the process of handling residence status applications for international students.
In risk mitigation advisory services for foreign employment, proposing legal measures to prevent risks associated with employing foreign nationals to companies and striving to prevent issues before they occur.
Message to the students
I will assist you in obtaining the necessary residence status so that everyone can work with peace of mind in Japan. If you have any concerns or questions regarding residence status related to job hunting in Japan, please feel free to consult with me!
Koch Greg
Achievements
- Established the tourism company Hands On Kyoto LLC , providing tours and cultural experiences. Serves as the day-to-day manager, lead tour guide and a cultural facilitator.
Message to the students
Through experience in international business and working with locals, my aim is to help build programs for international students that facilitate career development and growth to find jobs in Japan.
Yokoyama Chisa
Achievements
- Training instructor (Conducts training in Japanese language education programs and job hunting culture targeting foreign workers, students)
Formulating and executing marketing strategies for global talent support division
Message to the students
Through cross-cultural work experiences, Japanese language education, and support for global talent employment, I aim to assist students with diverse backgrounds in enhancing their business and language skills. Let’s learn and grow together!
Project Team
Van Herk Yuki
Manager at ADDD-Link Co., Ltd., Global Talent Support Division. Graduated from Global Communication at Kansai University. After studying at Utah State University in the United States and graduating, worked as a foreign customer operator at a transportation company in Kyoto. Since 2017, involved in event planning and PR for regional revitalization as a salesperson at ADDD-link Co., Ltd. Participated in the Global Talent Support Division since 2022.
Valkanova Mariya
Career Coordinator at ADDD-Link Co., Ltd., Global Talent Support Division. Fluent in five languages: Bulgarian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and German. After working as an interpreter, translator, and language teacher in Bulgaria and Taiwan, joined ADDD-Link and engaged in translation and interpretation. Participated in the Global Talent Support Division since 2024.
Koch Greg
Fellow at ADDD-Link Co., Ltd., Career Education and Advanced Human Resources Research Office, Global Talent Support Division. Graduated from University of Alberta and worked as ALT through the JET program. Established the tourism company, Hands On Kyoto in 2012. During the Corona Pandemic, I studied Global Business Management Studies at Doshisha Business School and graduated in 2022. I have participated in the Global Talent Support Division since 2023.
Tanigawa Takumi
Chief Fellow Special Advisor at ADDD-Link Co., Ltd., Career Education and Advanced Human Resources Research Office, Global Talent Support Division. Completed a doctoral program in labor policy from Kwansei Gakuin University. Formerly assisted over 6,000 international students in Kyoto Prefecture for nearly 19 years and served in various capacities, including as a Youth Employment Counselor in Osaka City. Responsible for overseeing foreign student support at the Kyoto Prefecture Employment Support Center (Job Park) and leading the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Asian Talent Fund Concept Study Abroad Student Development Project in Kyoto Prefecture.
"Striving to help make
the job hunting
process easier for
foreign students in Japan"
Kyoto Global Human Resource
Development Association
One of the founders discovered many of his classmates struggled to job hunt in Japan after they graduated. It is for this purpose that jimomin.work and Hands On Kyoto have teamed up to create the Kyoto Global Human Resource Development Association, providing programs to make the job hunting process in Japan easier for foreign students.
Meet our team of
Job Hunting experts
Yamada Mayuko
Achievements
- Conducted numerous seminars on workplace environment and entrepreneurship.
- Authored multiple books on the employment of foreign workers.
- Handled procedures for labor and social insurance, as well as labor management, at the social insurance and labor consultant office.
Message to the students
I will provide essential knowledge and skills regarding social insurance when considering joining a company. Let’s deepen our understanding through specific case studies and interactive discussions!
Taniguchi Shogo
Achievements
- Engaged in international student recruitment for over 30 years at EVER-ON Inc.,
- Contributed to the company’s talent development through extensive experience in various sales offices.
- Actively involved in supporting international students in their job hunting activities, contributing to job offers from companies other than the employing company.
Message to the students
Utilizing knowledge and practical know-how in career consulting acquired through extensive practical experience in companies, I will support students with diverse backgrounds and cultures in career development and skill enhancement from an international perspective.
Kojima Hiroko
Achievements
- Employment support in government and university settings
- Support for foreigner employment
- Support for small and medium-sized enterprises (assistance in subsidy applications, career consulting for employees, etc.)
- Training instructor (Conducts training in business etiquette targeting foreign workers, students, universities, vocational schools, small and medium-sized enterprises)
Message to the students
I will provide essential knowledge and skills regarding social insurance when considering joining a company. Let’s deepen our understanding through specific case studies and interactive discussions!
Hirose Naoki
Achievements
- Specializing in residence status procedures for foreign nationals, providing solid skills and knowledge in the process of handling residence status applications for international students.
- In risk mitigation advisory services for foreign employment, proposing legal measures to prevent risks associated with employing foreign nationals to companies and striving to prevent issues before they occur.
Message to the students
I will assist you in obtaining the necessary residence status so that everyone can work with peace of mind in Japan. If you have any concerns or questions regarding residence status related to job hunting in Japan, please feel free to consult with me!
Koch Greg
Achievements
- Established the tourism company Hands On Kyoto LLC , providing tours and cultural experiences. Serves as the day-to-day manager, lead tour guide and a cultural facilitator.
Message to the students
Through experience in managing global businesses and local communities, I will provide strategic advice on career programs and human resources. Let’s learn, grow together, and prepare for future success!
Yokoyama Chisa
Achievements
- Training instructor (Conducts training in Japanese language education programs and job hunting culture targeting foreign workers, students)
- Formulating and executing marketing strategies for global talent support division
Message to the students
Through cross-cultural work experiences, Japanese language education, and support for global talent employment, I aim to assist students with diverse backgrounds in enhancing their business and language skills. Let’s learn and grow together!
Project Team
Van Herk Yuki
Manager at ADDD-Link Co., Ltd., Global Talent Support Division. Graduated from Global Communication at Kansai University. After studying at Utah State University in the United States and graduating, worked as a foreign customer operator at a transportation company in Kyoto. Since 2017, involved in event planning and PR for regional revitalization as a salesperson at ADDD-link Co., Ltd. Participated in the Global Talent Support Division since 2022.
Valkanova Mariya
Career Coordinator at ADDD-Link Co., Ltd., Global Talent Support Division. Fluent in five languages: Bulgarian, English, Chinese, Japanese, and German. After working as an interpreter, translator, and language teacher in Bulgaria and Taiwan, joined ADDD-Link and engaged in translation and interpretation. Participated in the Global Talent Support Division since 2024.
Koch Greg
Fellow at ADDD-Link Co., Ltd., Career Education and Advanced Human Resources Research Office, Global Talent Support Division. Graduated from University of Alberta and worked as ALT through the JET program. Established the tourism company, Hands On Kyoto in 2012. During the Corona Pandemic, I studied Global Business Management Studies at Doshisha Business School and graduated in 2022. I have participated in the Global Talent Support Division since 2023.
Tanigawa Takumi
Chief Fellow Special Advisor at ADDD-Link Co., Ltd., Career Education and Advanced Human Resources Research Office, Global Talent Support Division. Completed a doctoral program in labor policy from Kwansei Gakuin University. Formerly assisted over 6,000 international students in Kyoto Prefecture for nearly 19 years and served in various capacities, including as a Youth Employment Counselor in Osaka City. Responsible for overseeing foreign student support at the Kyoto Prefecture Employment Support Center (Job Park) and leading the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry’s Asian Talent Fund Concept Study Abroad Student Development Project in Kyoto Prefecture.
Make your Job Hunting in Japan easy!
Join now for a limited time only
50% off the first session!!
Make your Job Hunting in Japan easy!
Join now for
a limited time only
50% off the first session!!
Have Questions?
We've Got Answers
Have Questions?
We've Got Answers
This course is suitable for both MBA students and professionals with a minimum of three years of working experience, interested in deepening their understanding of the Japanese job hunting process, Japanese corporate culture, job permit and visa status change applications, as well as individuals, who would like to improve their interview skills and opportunities to find a suitable job in Japan.
The course is conducted in English and Japanese, and during the lectures in Japanese, we will provide translation in English.
Fill in the Application Form and complete payment before the deadline.
After completing the online registration, you can make a bank transfer.
Individual courses can be paid in cash on site.
Full refund is possible if cancellation is confirmed five (5) workdays before the start of the course.
75% refund is possible within three (3) workdays after the start of the course.
Besides the Accelerator Program which focuses on improving the job hunting skills and opportunities of attendees, we also offer an extensive course in Business Japanese.
You will learn how to prepare for the job hunting process in Japan, including all details that you might feel insecure about, such as how to find the right company, your visa eligibility or how to change your visa status, your self PR preparation, corporate culture and ethics, interview and language skills, etc.
Furthermore, you will be eligible to receive job hunting support from our team of experts free of charge if you sign up for the entire program.
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Kyoto Global Human Resource Development Association
Job Hunting & Business Culture in Japan Accelerator Program 2024
E-mail：info@jimomin.works LINE ID：@468fkxsm (or click LINE us Anytime icon)
Phone： 075-662-8889
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ADDD-Link Co., Ltd.,
Global Talent Support Division
Address：43 Shimotonodacho Higashikujo, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8047
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Kyoto Global Human Resource Development Association
Job Hunting & Business Culture in Japan Accelerator Program 2024
E-mail：info@jimomin.works
Phone： 075-662-8889
ADDD-Link Co., Ltd.,
Global Talent Support Division
Address：43 Shimotonodacho Higashikujo, Minami Ward, Kyoto, 601-8047
jimomin.work © 2024, All Rights Reserved.