For foreign residents in Japan

Your next job
here in Japan

Already living in Japan and ready for a change? Tell TreeGlobalPartners about your experience, current residence status and the kind of work you want. Job consultation and placement are free for workers. Residence procedures are handled by Tree, our group’s administrative scrivener corporation.

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Why usWhy Choose TreeGlobalPartners?

No Middleman Fees

Job consultation and placement are free for workers. Before you accept an offer, we clarify employment conditions and who pays any personal or procedure-related expenses.

Professional Visa Support

Job placement is provided by TreeGlobalPartners. Residence applications are handled separately by Tree Administrative Scrivener Corporation in our group, within its professional scope.

Post-Placement Support

For SSW Type 1 workers, support provided by Tree as a registered support organization depends on the employer’s support arrangement. We confirm the contact person and support scope before you start.

Your situationStart with your situation

Japan
Your current address in Japan
Work
Your experience and preferred job
Tree
Your residence status and expiry date
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No worker fee for consultation or placement

CareersIndustries & Visa Categories

Specified Skilled Worker (SSW)

Examples of SSW occupations, not a list of current vacancies. January 2026 policies cover 19 fields; acceptance in newly added fields depends on implementing rules and preparation. Openings and eligibility are checked individually. We do not provide paid placement for construction-site work.

Nursing CareSSW
Building CleaningSSW
ManufacturingSSW
ConstructionNo job placement
ShipbuildingSSW
Auto MaintenanceSSW
AviationSSW
AccommodationSSW
AgricultureSSW
FisheriesSSW
Food ProcessingSSW
Food ServiceSSW
ForestrySSW
TimberSSW
TransportationSSW
RailwaySSW

Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services (E/H/IS)

For engineers, designers, business professionals, and interpreters

IT EngineerE/H/IS
DesignerE/H/IS
International Trade / SalesE/H/IS
Interpreter / TranslatorE/H/IS

Job conditionsCompare the offer, not just the salary

Six things to check in the written employment conditions

Basic salary
Before tax and deductions
Check
Fixed pay and allowances
Overtime
Separate from basic pay
Check
Hours, rates and fixed-overtime terms
Take-home pay
Taxes and insurance
Check
What will be deducted each month
Housing
Rent and initial costs
Check
Your share of rent and utilities
Working hours
Shifts and days off
Check
Schedule, breaks and work location
Bonuses
Payment conditions
Check
Whether offered and how calculated

A high headline salary does not always mean higher take-home pay. Compare the written terms, deductions, housing costs and hours together. Bonuses and subsidies depend on the employer’s terms, not an automatic entitlement.

BenefitsWorker Benefits in Japan

Health Insurance

Health insurance coverage depends on your employment conditions. Confirm whether the employer enrolls you in employees’ health insurance and when coverage starts.

Paid Leave

Paid leave depends on length of service, attendance and scheduled working days. Confirm the date you qualify and the number of days.

Housing Support

Check whether housing support is offered and who pays rent, deposits, utilities and moving costs. Do not assume these costs are covered.

Japanese Language Training

Ask about available language-learning opportunities, schedules and costs. Free classes are not included with every job.

Overtime Pay

Confirm overtime, night and holiday premiums, and any fixed-overtime allowance, in the written terms.

Pension & Social Security

Confirm pension enrollment and contributions. When changing jobs, also check procedures for any gap between employers.

StepsA job change within Japan

1

Tell us your situation

Tell us where you live in Japan, your current status and expiry date, experience and preferred conditions. Job consultation is free.

2

Compare suitable jobs

We check available jobs against your experience and preferences, then review duties, pay, hours and location with you.

3

Confirm residence procedures

Tree checks which residence procedures are needed. Complete required permission procedures before starting work not authorized by your current status.

4

Start your new job

After the employment and residence requirements are ready, begin your new job in Japan. Confirm workplace contacts and the support available.

QuestionsFrequently Asked Questions

Requirements depend on the job, SSW field and your route. Many SSW Type 1 routes accept JFT-Basic or JLPT N4, but some require higher levels or additional tests. Training completion may allow exemptions. Tree checks the requirements for your situation.
Job consultation and placement by TreeGlobalPartners are free for workers. Tree handles residence procedures separately. We explain any administrative fees, personal expenses and who pays procedure costs before you proceed.
SSW Type 1 generally does not permit family accompaniment. SSW Type 2 and Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services can permit a spouse and children if the relevant conditions are met. Tree checks your family’s individual situation.
Timing depends on the application, documents and immigration processing. Tree checks the necessary procedures and your residence deadline; neither approval nor a fixed processing time is guaranteed.
A change may be possible if you meet the requirements. Tree checks your current status, qualifications, proposed work and any required permission before you start. Being in Japan alone does not make every job or status change available.
You can speak to us about a job change. Tree’s support depends on the agreed scope. For unpaid wages or other labour disputes, use the official labour consultation service or a qualified legal professional; we do not promise to negotiate or resolve every dispute.

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