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When you think about starting a new life in Japan, the information out there can feel scattered — sometimes even contradictory. It can leave you with doubts, or the sense that you don’t know where to start.
That’s why Your Japan Career was created.
Here, we aim to provide practical, trustworthy insights based on real experiences — not just theory or generic advice.
Our mission is simple:
✨ To help people study, work, and build a life in Japan
✨ To provide practical and trustworthy information
✨ To share real experiences, insights, and Japanese culture
✨ To help you move forward with confidence
I hope that what you read here will not only guide you, but also encourage you to take your first steps toward building a fulfilling career in Japan.
If you’d like to share your thoughts, ask a question, or get in touch, feel free to use the form below. We’d love to hear from you.
Hajime Saito, Editor-in-Chief
With over 50 years of life experience, including time abroad and long involvement in recruitment, I’ve learned that sincerity, collaboration, and passion often matter more than just technical skills. Through many interviews in my recruitment work, I have seen firsthand how sincerity, collaboration, and passion often matter more than technical skills.
At my family home, I also hosted young internationals who dreamed of working in Japan. Some, however, gave up because they couldn’t find opportunities that matched their hopes. Their stories inspired me to launch Your Japan Career—to provide guidance, insights, and encouragement for those who want to build a future in Japan.
My goal is simple: to give you the knowledge and confidence to take your first step toward a career in Japan.
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齋藤 肇 (さいとう はじめ) , Your Japan Career 編集長
50年の人生経験の中で、海外生活や採用の現場に長く関わってきました。数多くの面接を通じて感じたのは、スキル以上に誠実さや協調性、情熱が人を輝かせるということです。
実家では、これまで何人もの若い外国人をホームステイで受け入れてきました。日本で働く夢を持ちながらも、希望する仕事に出会えず、やむなく諦めてしまった子もいます。そうした姿を目の当たりにして、「日本で働きたい」と願う人たちに少しでも勇気と希望を届けたい――その想いが、Your Japan Career を立ち上げた原点です。目標はシンプルです。日本でのキャリアに踏み出すあなたに、知識と自信を与えること。