2026 Top Jobs in Japan Week 9

Check out these new roles in security, tourism, sales, hospitality and more in this week's Top Jobs in Japan!

If you’re looking to work in Japan, check back here each week as we review our database of the top jobs in Japan posted to GaijinPot and showcase some of the most interesting ones.

You can apply directly to these companies by creating a profile on GaijinPot Jobs!

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Tokyo: teamLab Art Staff

Company: Planets
Salary: ¥200,000 ~ ¥208,000 / Month Training period (100 actual working hours): ¥1,250/hour
Location: Tokyo, Japan
English: Business level
Japanese: Conversational
Application: Must currently reside in Japan

Operation Staff: Assist visitors in English and Japanese. Guide guests, handle ticket info, restock supplies, and clean the facility. Attention to detail and a hospitality mindset are key. Conversational Japanese required.

Main Responsibilities ・Guide visitors at the entrance ・Provide support to guests with any concerns or questions ・Offer information about tickets and entry ・Restocking, managing and transporting supplies ・Handling precision equipment ・Performing cleaning tasks to maintain a hygienic environment

Required Skills: ・Customer service skills in English and Japanese ・Conversational Japanese ・A strong sense of hospitality and quick responsiveness to customer needs

Maintenance Staff: Maintain and clean artworks, care for flowers, transport equipment, and assist in shop inventory and sales. Physical strength and detail focus needed. Conversational Japanese required.

Main Responsibilities: ・Adjust, repair, and clean art installations ・Care for flowers within the exhibits ・Transport supplies and perform physical tasks ・Inventory management and sales assistance in the shop

Required Skills: ・Physically fit and able to handle physical tasks ・Skilled in careful and detailed work ・Conversational Japanese required ・Valid work visa with permission for non-qualification activities

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Tokyo: Plant Maintenance and Plant Design Cafe Staff

Company: Nagi
Salary: ¥250,000 / Month
Location: Tokyo, Japan
Japanese: Conversational
Application: Must currently reside in Japan

Positions:

Plant Maintenance and Plant Design
Plant Production
Store Operations Staff

Employment Type: Full-time employee (Permanent) Part-time positions are also welcome—please feel free to consult with us.

Job Responsibilities: You will gradually take on the following areas of work in stages: ① Plant Maintenance & Plant Design Business 　* Maintenance of plant installations and artworks at commercial facilities 　* Assisting with plant placement and spatial design 　* On-site fieldwork  ② Plant Production Business 　* Cultivation and management of plants and cut flowers 　* Work at production sites  ③ Food & Beverage Store Operations 　* Customer service and product serving at café & wine bar 　* Full store operations 　* General store management support 

Requirements:

No prior experience required
Strong interest in plants, cafés, spatial design, art, or agriculture
Willingness to take on multiple types of tasks rather than being limited to one role
Enjoys working as part of a team

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Restaurant Service and Kitchen Staff (Toranomon and Minatomirai)

Company: Huge Co.,Ltd
Salary: ¥1,400 ~ ¥1,500 / Hour Negotiable
Location: Tokyo, Japan
English: Conversational
Japanese: Basic
Application: Must currently reside in Japan

Our restaurants attracts people by a dynamic open kitchen and outstanding level of service not bound by manuals. We are looking for people who really want to challenge themselves in service. Even if you have no experience, you will be well supported!

・Service Staff ・Kitchen Staff

① The Grill Toranomon All Day Dining Toranomon Hills Station Tower 2F,2-6-3 Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo Required Japanese proficiency: Conversational level

・Service Staff

②Del Mar Comedor Y Terraza Minatomirai Yokohama Hammerhead 2F, 2-14-1 Shinko, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa

Required Japanese proficiency: Basic level

Requirements:

English: intermediate (If you are fluent in Japanese, English skill is not required)
Must currently reside in Japan
Proper visa (working permit) in Japan is required

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Tokyo: Tour Planner

Company: Tangle
Salary: ¥250,000 ~ ¥400,000 / Month Negotiable
Location: Tokyo, Japan
English: Fluent
Japanese: Business level
Application: Must currently reside in Japan

The Tour Planner is responsible for designing and developing Tomogo!’s package tours.

This role focuses on creating structured, high-quality itineraries that connect travelers with local people, communities, and independent businesses across Japan.

You will work closely with Tour Leaders, local partners, and the product team to turn local experiences into scalable travel products.

Key Responsibilities:

Plan and develop original package tours aligned with Tomogo!’s concept
Design tour itineraries including routes, schedules, and experience flow
Research and select local partners
Coordinate with local partners to develop and refine tour content
Collect and analyze feedback from guests and Tour Leaders
Continuously improve tour quality and consistency
Collaborate with internal teams to structure tour information for the platform
Support the launch of new tours and regional expansion initiatives

Required Qualifications:

Experience in travel planning, product planning, or related fields
Strong planning and organizational skills
Ability to translate concepts into detailed itineraries
Strong communication skills with internal teams and external partners
Business-level Japanese; conversational English or higher

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with local communities or independent businesses
Experience in startups, hospitality, or tourism platforms Experience designing experiential or community-based products
Data-informed decision-making experience

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Tokyo: Sales Consultant

Company: Dynaword Inc.
Salary: ¥3.2M ~ ¥4.0M / Year
Location: Tokyo, Japan
English: Business level
Japanese: Business level
Application: Must currently reside in Japan

Dynaword is currently recruiting for both existing and new sales positions in language-related services such as translation and interpretation.

Main Responsibilities: ・Sales to existing clients ・Translation coordination tasks ・Coordination of interpretation, video editing, design, and other related services

Application Requirements: ・English: Advanced level ・Japanese: Advanced level ・Applicants must currently reside in Japan ・Japanese Language Proficiency Test N1 level or equivalent Japanese proficiency

Requirements: ・Business-level Japanese proficiency ・Bright, positive personality with clear and energetic communication ・Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously ・Smooth communication and cooperativeness both internally and externally to advance work efficiently ・Flexibility and accuracy in responding to client needs and requests

Preferred Requirements: ・Proactive attitude — willing to actively learn and take initiative rather than being passive ・Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously

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Chiba: Security Staff

Company: Executive Protection, Inc.
Salary: ¥1,600 / Hour Model Salary:Hourly wage ¥1,600 × 4 days a week × 10 hours a day = ¥256,000 + overtime
Location: Chiba, Japan
English: Business level
Japanese: Conversational
Application: Must currently reside in Japan

Short-Term Job Opportunity until April in Chiba

Primarily seated tasks, indoor work unaffected by weather. No prior security experience required, training provided!

Job Description:

Security of a major well-known foreign company's Data Center
Entrance and exit management of the facility
Monitoring entrances and exits within the facility
Facility patrolling

Duration: February to end of April Although a short-term recruitment, based on experience, performance and skill level, there is a possibility of extending to long-term or becoming a contract employee.

Required: