Anastasiia
Career Strategist
5+ years of recruitment and HR experience in Japan across both in-house and agency roles. Anastasiia specializes in market-entry strategy and navigating the Japanese hiring market.
Japan Career Management
Your Career in Japan, Professionally Managed
Japan Job Match is a personalized career management service helping international talent build careers in Japan. From career strategy and company research to employer outreach, applications, and interviews, our team works alongside you throughout your job-search journey.
Your dedicated career management team in Japan — personalized strategy, targeted employer outreach, measurable progress, and ongoing career support.
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The Problem
Finding a Job in Japan Is Hard. Doing It Alone Is Harder.
JOB HUNTING ON YOUR OWN
- Sending applications without hearing back
- Unsure which companies hire foreigners
- Struggling with Japanese and visa requirements
- Generic advice that doesn't fit your situation
- Preparing for interviews without insider guidance
WITH JAPAN JOB MATCH
- A dedicated team managing your job search
- Targeted company research and direct outreach
- A strategy tailored to your skills, Japanese level, and visa situation
- Weekly progress tracking and clear next steps
- Career workshops and interview support based on your program
Why Japan Job Match?
Our Solution & Benefits
You don't have to figure out Japan's job market on your own. We help you build the right strategy, find opportunities, and manage your applications — so you can focus on preparing for your next career move.
01.Personalized Career Strategy
A career roadmap built around your experience, Japanese proficiency, visa situation, and goals — not generic advice.
02.Proactive Company Research
We research suitable employers and explore opportunities beyond traditional job boards, including direct outreach.
03.Dedicated Career Management Team
Our specialists help manage applications, outreach, follow-ups, and career progress so you're not navigating everything alone.
04.Transparent Progress & Interview KPIs
Weekly updates, application tracking, employer responses, and clear interview targets help you understand your progress.
05.Ongoing Career Development
Biweekly group workshops for every program, plus six monthly 1-on-1 check-ins with the founder for VIP members, help you keep developing your career strategy.
06.Strategy That Adapts
We review employer responses and adjust your approach. Extended programs include interview preparation and post-rejection support.
IS JAPAN JOB MATCH RIGHT FOR YOU?
You're more likely to be a good fit if you meet at least one of the following criteria:
- You currently live in Japan with a valid visa or residence status
- You have Japanese proficiency of approximately JLPT N3 or higher
- You previously lived or studied in Japan
- You have professional work experience in Japan
Working in IT, software engineering, or another specialized technical field? You may still qualify even if you don't meet the criteria above, as some employers offer English-speaking opportunities. We assess these applications individually based on professional experience and market demand.
To make the most of our support, you should also be:
- Ready to begin your job search and attend interviews within the next 3–6 months
- Open to realistic career opportunities and alternative entry pathways
- Responsive to communication and willing to actively participate in the process
- Committed to preparing for interviews and following your agreed career strategy
Results
People who stopped guessing and started moving.
Client Story · Harmon (UK)
Landed a hospitality role in Japan within 8 weeks — with conversational Japanese and no prior Japan work experience.
Harmon came to Japan Job Match from the UK without a clear path into the Japanese job market. He had conversational Japanese and wasn't sure which industries were realistic for someone at his level.
Through the program, the coach helped him identify the right industries, position his existing experience for the Japan market, and apply with a strategy that made sense for his situation.
8 weeks later: signed offer in hospitality in Japan.
Coach Story · Alina (Ukraine)
First job in Japan within 6 weeks via cold outreach. Promoted herself again a year later — using the exact same method.
Alina arrived in Japan not knowing where to start. She had no established network here, no insider contacts — just the determination to build something real. She used the cold outreach method: connecting the decision makers and turning conversations into opportunities.
Six weeks later she had her first job offer in Japan. A year on, with conversational Japanese and growing confidence, she was ready for more — so she used the same outreach strategy to land a better role.
The method didn't just work once. It became a skill she owns.
Client Story · Thelma | Kindergarten Teacher → SNS Marketing
Goal: Move away from teaching and build a career with more flexibility and time for her personal life.
Thelma joined the program to explore a new career direction. She developed practical SNS marketing skills, learned how to find and secure clients, and started building experience through project-based work.
6 months later: She successfully transitioned into the industry and secured a full-time SNS marketing role at Trip to Japan.
How It Works
How Japan Job Match works
- 1
Discovery Call & Career Assessment
Tell us about your experience, career goals, Japanese proficiency, and visa situation. We assess your profile and whether our service is suitable for your goals.
- 2
Program Selection & Enrollment
Choose your career management program, complete the enrollment process, and receive your onboarding instructions.
- 3
Career Strategy & Company Research
We review your background, optimize your application documents, identify suitable employers, and develop your personalized Japan career roadmap.
- 4
Application Management & Direct Outreach
Our team researches relevant companies, prepares personalized applications, and submits them on your behalf. We track progress and provide weekly updates.
- 5
Interviews & Strategy Optimization
As interview opportunities arise, we help you prepare according to your program. We analyze feedback where available and adjust your job-search strategy.
- 6
Offers & Career Launch
If you receive an offer, we provide applicable support with offer evaluation, career decisions, and preparation for your next chapter in Japan.
Choose Your Program
Three ways to work with us, depending on how much support you need.
3 months
01 · Career Entry
Build your strategy. Reach the right employers. Start interviewing.
Designed for international talent who need a clear career strategy and dedicated support entering the Japanese job market.
What's included
- Personalized career strategy and market-entry roadmap
- CV, 履歴書, and application document optimization
- Target-company research and personalized employer outreach
- Approximately 50 targeted applications and employer approaches, depending on your profile and market opportunities
- Weekly application tracking and progress updates
- Biweekly group career workshops with the founder
- Target KPI: at least two direct employer interviews, subject to eligibility and employer decisions
Best for
Candidates who feel confident handling interviews independently but struggle to reach the interview stage.
Most Popular6 months
02 · Career Management
Your job search, professionally managed from applications to interviews.
Designed for international talent who want continuous support, professional interview preparation, and a team managing their job search.
Everything in Career Entry, plus:
- Extended job-search and employer outreach support
- Company-specific interview preparation
- Mock interviews with personalized feedback
- Post-interview analysis and strategy adjustments
- Continued support following unsuccessful interviews
- Offer evaluation and career-transition guidance
- Biweekly group career workshops throughout six months
Best for
Candidates who want structured support throughout their job search, including interview preparation and ongoing improvements.
6 months
03 · VIP Career Management
Your career management team, private Japanese training, and exclusive founder mentorship.
Our most personalized career management experience for ambitious international talent who want additional guidance and stronger Japanese workplace communication skills.
Everything in Career Management, plus:
- 20 private Japanese lessons tailored to your target industry
- Six monthly private career check-ins with the founder
- Personalized career milestone reviews and strategic adjustments
- Industry-specific Japanese interview preparation
- Practical Japanese workplace communication training
- Individual guidance on career decisions, employer selection, and long-term positioning
Best for
Candidates who want the highest level of personalized support while a specialist team manages their job search.
Who We Are
Built by someone who did it the hard way — so you don't have to.
You may know me as @careercoachjp on social media, but my real name is Anastasiia.
I moved to Japan alone at 17 with no connections, no clear plan, and no safety net. Like many foreigners, I had to learn the language, navigate the job market, and build a career from scratch.
Within two years, I achieved JLPT N2 and later worked as a recruiter at Robert Walters, where I gained firsthand insight into what Japanese employers look for in foreign candidates — and why so many talented professionals struggle to get hired.
That's why we created Japan Job Match: a coaching-first platform designed to help foreign professionals navigate the Japanese job market with clarity and confidence.
Whether you're still overseas or already living in Japan, our mission is simple:
To give you the strategy, support, and guidance needed to build a successful long-term career in Japan.
Anastasiia
Founder, Japan Job Match · @careercoachjp
Ex-Robert WaltersJLPT N2Japan since age 17
Meet the people supporting your job search
Tap a photo to read each coach's full background.
Takaya
Interview Preparation Career Coach
5+ years of experience in HR and talent acquisition, as well as 7+ years of coaching international professionals. He helps candidates understand Japanese hiring expectations, prepare strategically for interviews, and communicate their strengths confidently to Japanese employers.
Elena
Job Application Manager
7 years of experience in career consulting and HR, supporting candidates throughout the job search and application process.
Why a Discovery Call First?
We don't accept everyone into the program.
This isn't a course or a CV-writing service. We work closely with every client and actively participate in their job search. Before you join, we'll have a short discovery call to:
- Understand your background and career goals
- Review your Japan connection and motivation
- Check whether your expectations match the current Japanese market
- Determine whether we realistically believe we can support you
Not sure whether your profile qualifies? That's exactly what the discovery call is for.
The Japan Job Match App
One more thing — included when you join.
When you join the program, you unlock access to the Japan Job Match app — your private hub for the whole journey. Because finding a job in Japan is easier when you're not doing it alone.
Inside the app:
- A curated job board — roles handpicked and recommended by our coaches.
- A community of foreigners who are on the same journey in Japan — people who actually get it.
- Resources, templates, and updates built specifically for foreign job seekers.
FAQ
Questions we hear all the time.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Whether you're exploring your first career opportunity in Japan or looking to advance your career, our team can help you approach the Japanese job market with a clearer plan and structured support. Book a discovery call to discuss your background, goals, and the career management program that best fits your needs.
Have any questions regarding the program? Contact us via email info@japanjobmatch.com