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English Instructors (Tokyo)
- English: Native level
- Must currently reside in Japan
- EFL and business experience a plus
- Must be in Japan and available for in-person interviews in Tokyo
- Visa sponsorship available
Berlitz Japan has immediate openings for full-time native or native-fluent English instructors to teach classes on weekends as well as evening classes on weekdays in Tokyo. Attractive salary of ¥275,000 per month.
1-to-1 English Instructor (Applicants outside Japan)
- 40-minute lesson rates from ¥1500 ~ ¥2200
- English: Native level
- Must currently reside OUTSIDE of Japan
- University degree (accredited) required for visa sponsorship
- Must include a cover letter
- Visa sponsorship available
Teaching with Gaba means a professional work environment, motivated adult students and a flexible schedule. Make the most of your Japan experience whether it is a working holiday or a long-term commitment. Career opportunities available. We have learning studios throughout Japan.
Video Game Associate Producer (Shinagawa, Tokyo)
- English: Native level
- Japanese: Business level
- Must have at least a bachelor’s degree
- Visa sponsorship available
ZigZaGame is looking for an associate producer to orchestrate work-flow across all elements of a mobile game project — content, art, engineering, scripting, localization and design. You will also be responsible for executing the game producer’s ideas while also formulating some of your own ideas into the game. Knowledge of current industry trends particularly “otome” games is a big plus!
Native English Instructor (Osaka)
- English: Native level
- Must currently reside in Japan
- We are looking for someone who has interest and experience in teaching children’s English at international schools.
- Visa sponsorship available
Shipbroker Trainee (Tokyo)
- English: Business level
- Japanese: Business level
- Must currently reside in Japan
- Holders of Bachelor’s Degree
- Preferably graduates from overseas with high proficiency in English
Based on your skills, join the Maersk Broker Asia internship program and work in a specific area such as chartering, sales, purchasing or new buildings. You preferably hold a commercial degree or have relevant work experience and a great interest in exploring the world of international shipping.
Native English Teacher (Setagaya, Tokyo)
- English: Native level
- Must currently reside in Japan
- ¥250,000 ~ ¥280,000 / Month
- Must currently have a valid working visa in Japan
- Must be a University graduate or above
- Preferably have an English teaching experience longer than a year
- Visa sponsorship available
Smart Kids English is looking for a native English teacher to be in charge of English conversation class for children from kindergarten to elementary school age and excited to use a curriculum designed to effectively teach English through IT tools by using tablet-typed devices and PC. Basic knowledge in IT is required.
Bilingual Sightseeing Taxi Driver (Tokyo)
- Japanese: Business level
- English: Business level
- Must currently reside in Japan
- ¥4.0M / Year
- Driver’s license acquired over 3 years ago
- Visa sponsorship available
The iconic taxi company Hinomaru is hiring bilingual drivers. Your main duty will be driving from Haneda or Narita to Tokyo and driving morning commuters inside Tokyo. Night shift also available. Benefits include a paid training period,
Business English Teacher (Tokyo)
- English: Native level
- Must currently reside in Japan
- ¥3,400 / Hour
- Experience teaching business English to Japanese people
- Experience working in business preferred
- Teaching qualifications preferred
- Visa sponsorship available
Tryon is looking for native English teacher to teach highly motivated, professional business people, around 30- to 40-years-old on average, online or at their exclusive school locations in Tokyo (Ginza, Roppongi, Shinjuku, Tamachi, Tokyo stations). Ideal candidate would be native speakers of English with a professional background in business and teaching. An understanding of teaching language proficiency a plus, but those interested in acquiring these specialty skills also considered. Creative, motivated individuals that can deliver results are preferred.
Sous Chef (Niseko, Hokkaido)
- English: Business level
- Japanese: Business level
- ¥200,000 ~ ¥300,000 / Month
- Must currently reside in Japan
- At least 2 years of experience in Kitchen in Hotels or Luxury restaurants or have a Culinary degree
- Visa sponsorship available
Blue Waves Japan is looking for a sous chef to work at its luxurious resort restaurants in Niseko or Akaigawa. You must have at least two years of previous kitchen experience or a culinary degree. Benefits include staff meals and subsidized staff accommodation.
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