People Looking for Employment

This page offers information for those looking to find a job in Japan.

Please click on one of the following to jump to your desired category.

●Status of Residence to Work in Japan
●Facilities and Websites That Offer Job Referrals
●Consultation Service Counters

Status of Residence to Work in Japan

Foreign residents may engage in work in Japan within the range designated under their status of residence. Before looking for a job, check whether your status of residence allows you to work. Even if your status does not allow you to work, you may be allowed to work if you have permission to engage in activities other than those permitted under your status of residence.

Status of Residence

To work in Japan, you must have a status of residence that allows employ…Read more

Permission to Engage in an Activity beyond the Scope of a Visa

Foreign residents may engage in activities within the range designated u…Read more

A certificate of authorized employment, which specifically indicates the employment activities that an individual may engage in, is issued upon application.

Employment Eligibility Certificate

The eligibility of a foreign resident to undertake employment can be est…Read more

Facilities and Websites That Offer Job Referrals

The following facilities and websites offer job referrals and assistance in finding work:

Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners

This is a government-run institution (Ministry of Health, Labour, and We…Read more

Public Employment Security Offices (Hello Work)

Hello Work is a government-run institution (Ministry of Health, Labour a…Read more

Shinjuku Employment Assistance and Instruction Center for Foreigners

The center provides job consultations, referrals and the like for those …Read more

Tokyo International Recruitment Navigation Center

The Tokyo International Recruitment Navigation Center offers free suppor…Read more

Shinjuku City Guidebook of Work Portal Site

People looking for work in Shinjuku City can find information on the att…Read more

Foreign Residents Support Center (FRESC)

There are eight service counters on one floor. You can take advantage of…Read more

Consultation Service Counters

If you have problems or issues related to work, please contact the following:

Labor Consultations

At the following institutions, consultations on labor conditions and Wor…Read more

Consulting Room

Counselors will advise you on various concerns such as personal problems…Read more

Life Support Consultation Service Counter

When you need to handle major situations such as changing your lifestyle…Read more

If you have any other problems or concerns, please contact the following:

Foreign Resident Advisory Corner (Free of charge)

Please feel free to stop by or call if you have any problems or question…Read more

Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza

Shinjuku City has established Shinjuku Multicultural Plaza to promote ci…Read more