For the Job Seeker
Are you an active job-hunter, or considering a future career move?
Your career is important to you, providing an income, stability, and a future. It is a means to grow and learn, a means to make a difference, and a means to fulfill your life goals.
Whether you are currently unemployed or in a satisfying position, we can offer the following services:
• Helping you to assess your skills and value to potential employers.
• Identifying possible career paths and companies likely to need your talents.
• Professionally tailoring your resume to accurately represent your skills.
• Approach potential employers on your behalf.
• Negotiate salary and other terms of your contract to ensure a fair job offer.
We provide recruitment services for executives, managers and staff-level professionals in Japan, primarily in the Tokyo metropolitan and surrounding Kanto area. Our clients are generally foreign-headquartered companies with a need for people to implement their business in Japan. Therefore, they are usually in need of Japanese nationals who can communicate well in English and who have appropriate industry experience.
Current and Ongoing Job Openings
A sample of some positions we are seeking qualified candidates for. We may have other roles not listed here.
Japan Office Manager
We are a growing media streaming service, based in the USA, seeking an Office Manager.
The Japan office manager will work with executives across the company to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Tokyo office as needed, as well as liaising with Seoul office. You will take on a range of responsibilities including office management, finance, human resources and local government policies.
At least 5 years of combined professional experience: 1) 2+ years of experience managing and supervising staff in a multinational corporate office 2) 3+ years of experience in office management/general administrative functions.
We offer a flex-time schedule including remote work 2 days per week. This position has one subordinate and reports to the CEO.
Office Administrator
Private company; office of one of Asia's most prominent entrepreneurs is looking for a bilingual office administrator who can help carry out the office's day-to-day operations.
Job Description
Provide full spectrum of HR functions including but not limited to tax filing, payroll administration, compensation and reimbursement, recruitment, and selection etc.
Responsible for general office administration duties and office support including meeting arrangement, office equipment & facilities maintenance, office renovation, security& industrial safety management, regular housekeeping, replenishment of office supplies and office equipment purchase, etc. Organize staff training, events and team building activities.
Job Requirements
With 3+ years relevant experience. Native Japanese with good command of written/spoken business English. Well-organized, detail-minded, and self-motivated. Good communication and interpersonal skills. Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point.
Upcoming Events
Networking and training events for Japanese and English-speaking professionals.
Tokyo Summer Career Forum
June 22-23 - Tokyo Big Sight
Over 120 companies will be present to share their recruitment needs, discuss your career aspirations and even conduct preliminary interviews for those interested in exploring opportunities.
Vital English
May 18 - Online
Theme: 最新国際情勢 – 英語メディアから探る世界の動き・英語表現
Latest of the ongoing workshops and networking events by Vital Japan, dedicated to helping Japanese professionals interested in furthering their business and English skills.
Vital Japan 186th Session - 第186回 セッション + Networking Party
May 11 - Iidabashi
Topic: 知っているようで知らない!? 奥深い英語 基礎語の世界 by Satoshi Sugita
Japanese language-based lecture series with English practice activities, to be followed by a networking event at a nearby venue.
Vital English
May 11 - Iidabashi
Theme: 英語のなぜ？を英語の歴史から紐解こう！- 語彙、綴り、発音, etc.
Latest of the ongoing workshops and networking events by Vital Japan, dedicated to helping Japanese professionals interested in furthering their business and English skills.
Vital English
April 27 - Iidabashi
Theme: 英語漬けで対話力を磨こう – 旬の話題で会話を盛り上げる！
Latest of the ongoing workshops and networking events by Vital Japan, dedicated to helping Japanese professionals interested in furthering their business and English skills.
Vital Japan 185th Session – 第185回 セッション
April 20 - Iidabashi
Topic: “Resilience: Dealing With Life’s Challenges” by Ginger Griggs
Latest of the ongoing workshops and networking events by Vital Japan, dedicated to helping Japanese professionals interested in furthering their business and English skills.
Vital English
April 13 - Iidabashi
いよいよ１年以上ぶりに飯田橋の大会場が復活。
4月新年度を迎え、新たな環境や新たな挑戦についての英語表現を学び、モチベーションをアップしてゆきましょう。
スピーカーから、コミュニケーション力、自己表現力を高める様々な英語表現やテクニックをご紹介。
Latest of the ongoing workshops and networking events by Vital Japan, dedicated to helping Japanese professionals interested in furthering their business and English skills.
Vital English - Global Insight
April 6 - Online
Theme: “Italy – Full of charm We will explore how the country was born from its history.”
Japanese language-based lecture series with English practice, the Global Insight series explores culture and history for bilingual professionals interested in broadening their international insights.
Vital English
March 30 - Kyobashi
Topic: 桜咲き乱れる中、春を満喫するアクティビティと英語勉強法をシェアしよう！
Latest of the ongoing workshops and networking events by Vital Japan, dedicated to helping Japanese professionals interested in furthering their business and English skills.
Vital English
March 20 - Kyobashi
Talking Festa - 会話の型に磨きをかけて、どんどん英語で話しまくろう！
Latest of the ongoing workshops and networking events by Vital Japan, dedicated to helping Japanese professionals interested in furthering their business and English skills.