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Position: News Translator
Posted by: Pasona
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Laura Tanaka (Osaka, 2017-2020) for passing along the following job opening.

This role is with a leading international media group that has delivered trusted coverage of Japan’s economy, industries, and markets for nearly 150 years. In addition to traditional publishing, the organization operates in broadcasting, digital media, and financial indexing. It produces one of Japan’s most widely read newspapers and maintains a global reporting network of nearly 90 bureaus. Its digital-first strategy includes respected English-language outlets that share select content and collaborate editorially to provide a global perspective rooted in Asia.

About the Role
The team is seeking a News Translator to support the production of English-language news content. This position plays a vital role in translating and refining articles for publication across English-language platforms and partner distribution services.

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Position:  Sales Executive
Posted by: Yamato Transport U.S.A., Inc.
Location: Wood Dale, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Trevor West (Iki Island (Nagasaki Prefecture), 2019-2021) for passing along the following job opening.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the logistics industry.
• Proficiency in managing global B2B accounts.
• Knowledge of freight forwarding and import/export business.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Self-driven, results-oriented, and a skilled negotiator.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Valid driver’s license.

Key Responsibilities:

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Position:  Economic Affairs Analyst
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Houston
Location: Houston, TX, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Matthew Klein (Niigata-ken, Nagaoka-shi, 2014-2019) for passing along the following job opening.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:
– Set appointments and arrange meetings for diplomatic officials.
– Participate in and assist with hosting various events.

(Please note that (1) this includes but is not limited to tasks like, coordinating business lunches or dinners, preparing invitations and name cards, preparing guest lists of invitees to the Consulate-General’s receptions, working as an assistant staffer at political, economic and PR/cultural events held outside the Consulate, taking notes during conferences or panel discussions, working in close cooperation with the secretary to the Consul General, and that (2) the employee may be instructed to assist with events and projects that do not directly fall under the responsibilities of the political/economic section, but instead fall under the responsibilities of other sections, if such events and projects carry significant importance to the functioning of the Consulate-General as a whole.)

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Position:  Bilingual Interpreter/Jr Sales
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Greensboro, NC, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
A Japanese manufacturing company is currently on the lookout for a Japanese Bilingual Interpreter/Jr Salesperson to join their Greensboro, NC location.

The Japanese/English Interpreter will join our PE team under our Battery Group. The Interpreter will work with our customers on projects. As the chosen Interpreter interprets for our clients, they will also be learning about the projects and products that we can provide for them. Must be knowledgeable in Japanese business customs, personable and can conduct themselves in a professional manner.

This position will begin as an Interpreter for our client and will eventually evolve to a Jr. Sales position

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Position:  Consular Staff
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Michelle Akamine (Oita City, Oita Prefecture, 2021-2024) for passing along the following job opening.

The Consulate General of Japan in Los Angeles is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of a full-time Consular Staff. For those who are interested, please send your resume via email by May 21st.

Description:
Serves as Consular Staff in the VISA unit and/or the Japanese Citizen Services unit
(Passport, Certificate, and Family Registration, etc.)

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.la.us.emb-japan.go.jp/pdf/JobDescriptionEN.pdf

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Position:  Associate Manager, Operations, Asia
Posted by: U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Location: Washington, DC
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Kelly Primrose (Nara, 2015-2018) for passing along the following job opening.

Position Overview: The ideal candidate will support the senior vice president (SVP) for Asia and the Asia team through operational, financial, and administrative management.

Responsibilities:

• Proactively manage the SVP’s schedule and serve as a liaison between the SVP and staff to ensure clear communication, alignment, and follow-through on priorities.
• Manage the SVP’s overseas and domestic travel schedules and arrangements.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for all operational, administrative, and financial matters related to Asia.
• Track the Asia team’s expenses and revenues, create financial reports and analyses, and oversee the annual team budget process.
• Facilitate collaboration between the international teams and other teams across the organization to ensure alignment on procedures.
• Work with the Fundraising team to provide timely input on financial reports.
• Manage interns, including the intern recruitment process and onboarding for the Asia team.
• Provide logistical support for meetings and events with member company executives,
• U.S. government officials, and foreign officials.

*Note this is an early career but not an entry level opportunity. Please reach out to Kelly Primrose (kprimrose@uschamber.com) with any questions.

Applicaton Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://jobs.dayforcehcm.com/en-US/uschamber/CANDIDATEPORTAL/jobs/3439

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Position:  Local Staff, Consular Division
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Joseph Meringolo (Fukushima, 2014-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
The Consulate General of Japan in New York is currently seeking to hire a local employee in the Consular Division. To apply, please submit the required documents (see 6. below) to the e-mail address below by May 9, 2025. For more details, please see the recruitment guide below.

(Please send the required documents to the following address)
Email: kyujin-ryoji@ny.mofa.go.jp

1. Work hours
– Monday through Friday (except holidays), 9:15 am to 6:00 pm (1 hour lunch break)
– Leave system: Weekends off (Sat. and Sun.), days the consulate is closed, and annual paid vacations
– Benefits and compensation: Approximately $50,000 per year, determined based on education, work experience and other qualifications. Medical and dental insurance coverage available (with some self-payment)
– Place of work: Consulate-General of Japan in New York

2. Date of adoption
June 2025 or July 2025 (tentative schedule)

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Position: Interpreter/Translator-Entry Welcome
Posted by: Pasona North America
Location: Portland, TN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Laura Tanaka (Osaka, 2017-2020) for passing along the following job opening.

Description:
Translate a variety of written / verbal communications from Japanese to English and English to Japanese
Administrative support
Assist with ISO 9001: 2000 training, along with training and implementation of Japanese associates
Adhere to all company policies and procedures and assist Japanese with training and understanding
Assist with travel arrangements for Japanese Management
Assist with documentation for Japanese on assignment in the US
Assist with housing and family related needs, i.e. school, training classes and all family related business meetings for Japanese associates
Other duties will be assigned as needed

Qualifications:

HS/GED Equivalent, Bachelors preferred
2+ Years translation experience is plus
Knowledge of Japanese Language both written and verbal
Familiarity with MS Office applications, both English and Japanese version
Excellent communication skills, written and verbal
Good organization and problem solving skills

Apply at: https://pasonaproduction.page.link/AZgr

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Position: Office Coordinator/ Office Administrator
Posted by: Consulate General of Japan in New York
Location: Glen Allen, VA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese Construction Company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Office Coordinator/ Office Administrator to join their Glen Allen, VA location.

This position is for a full‐time position which has the role of developing, supporting, and expanding company’s presence in North America by collaborating with the local teams and business partners to anticipate and meet challenges.

As an Office Administrator, you will support day-to-day office functions, administrative coordination, and serve as a key internal resource for office-related operations. DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be around the 45k-50k mark.

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Position: Assistant Marketing Manager
Posted by: Square Enix
Location: El Segundo, CA, USA; Hybrid
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jennifer Sherman (Mie, 2012-2016) for passing along the following job opening.

About the job
We are seeking a proactive, driven, and passionate individual who is looking to combine their current professional marketing experience with their existing love of manga, anime, and gaming to join our team as an Assistant Marketing Manager.

This role would be primarily responsible for developing and executing deliverables for a variety of marketing programs and operational levers to drive sales, readership growth, customer and sales retention, and engagement for the company’s imprint Square Enix Manga & Books alongside the Marketing Manager.

Requirements

This role will work closely with the Marketing Manager on all marketing promotional plans and efforts for the imprint, Square Enix Manga & Books, and report to the General Manager/Publisher of the Book Publishing Team

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Position: JET Program Interview Assistant
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Carlos Medina (Oita, 2019-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

A Japanese Manufacturing company is currently looking for a full time, fully onsite Japanese Bilingual Translator/ Administrative Assistant to join their Owensboro, KY location.

The ideal candidate will be fluent in both English and Japanese and have a strong willingness to learn and adapt. DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be around the 55k-60k mark, with great benefits such as medical, dental and vision.

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Position: Senior Automation Engineer
Posted by: Medical Excellence JAPAN
Location: Kyowa Kirin
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Kyowa Kirin for passing along the following job opening.

Kyowa Kirin is a fast-growing global specialty pharmaceutical company that applies state-of-the-art biotechnologies to discover and deliver novel medicines in four disease areas: bone and mineral; intractable hematologic; hematology oncology; and rare disease.  A Japan-based company, our goal is to make people smile by delivering breakthroughs where no adequate treatments currently exist, working from drug discovery to product development and commercialization. In North America, we are headquartered in Princeton, NJ, with offices in California, Massachusetts, and Ontario.

Summary of Job:

The Sr. Automation Engineer is responsible for the design, commissioning, and operation of key KKNA Manufacturing Facility automated systems.

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Position: Language Immersion Summer Camp Counselor
Posted by: Concordia Language Villages
Location: Moorhead, MN, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Magda Fuller (Ishikawa, 2015-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

Mori no Ike, the Japanese program of Concordia Language Villages, is currently hiring positions for their summer residential language immersion programs. Concordia Language Villages has been a leader in language immersion since 1961 and attracts staff and students from across the United States and abroad.

Positions are paid and include room and board. Staff are responsible for their own transportation but a free shuttle service to/from Minneapolis is available.

Qualified applicants will demonstrate a minimum Japanese language proficiency equivalent to approximately two years of university-level study and have prior work and/or volunteer experience with camps, educational settings, or other contexts with children.

International staff are also welcome to apply with J1 visa sponsorships available. Interested parties can apply at the link below or reach out to one of our deans, Jack “Tamaki” Shimizu (jshimizu@cord.edu), for more details. Additionally, CLV is hiring kitchen staff and counselors for some of the other language camps. Please see the website for details.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://www.concordialanguagevillages.org/employment (Scroll down and select “Japanese” under Language to see Japanese-specific positions.)

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Position: Assistant Editor – Manga
Posted by: Penguin Random House Publisher Services
Location: Hybrid – NY, NJ, CT, PA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Maggie Le (Ehime, 2015-2017) for passing along the following job opening.

Penguin Random House Publisher Services is seeking an assistant editor to oversee manga titles on behalf of our client Kodansha Comics. Since it began publishing in 2009, Kodansha’s English-language manga program has been a runaway success, with hits including Sailor Moon, Attack on Titan, Wotakoi: Love Is Hard for Otaku, AKIRA, and A Silent Voice vaulting it into the top ranks of global English-language graphic novel publishers.

The successful candidate will have a passion for comics and Japanese culture, strong Japanese literacy, good editorial judgment, English-language writing and editing skills, and professional comportment. They will be excited for the challenge of editing manga translations in a variety of genres and age categories and eager to pitch in on other tasks.

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here –  https://jobsearch.createyourowncareer.com/PRH_US/job/New-York-Assistant-Editor%2C-Manga-%28Hybrid%29-NY-10019/1183011101/

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Position: Travel Consultant, Japan Specialist
Posted by: Inside Travel Group
Location: Broomfield, CO, USA/Remote/Hybrid
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Inside Travel Group for passing along the following job opening.

As a Travel Consultant, you will use your extensive understanding of Japan to create unforgettable cultural adventures for our clients. Exceptional time management, confidence, communication, and organisation are a must for efficiently prioritizing tasks and providing top-notch service for both new clients and ongoing bookings. High performance will be rewarded with sales and customer service-based commission, along with regular familiarisation trips to our destination countries to enhance your knowledge.

What You Will be Doing:

• Consult with customers to identify their individual holiday requirements.
• Create high-quality tailor-made itineraries based on customer requirements.
• Work to achieve individual and team sales targets.
• Co-ordinate all aspects of the customer booking to ensure successful delivery of trip.

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