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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.

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Food Hall Support Manager
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Downey, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

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

Description: A Japanese Entertainment Company is currently on the lookout for a full time, fully onsite Food Hall Support Manager to join their Downey, CA location. The Manager has a variety of responsibilities to ensure smooth operations of Food Hall/Central Kitchen and high standards in food service and Safety.

DOE and skills, the pay range for this position would be around the 74k-81k mark. This position includes great benefits such as medical insurance (100% covered by the company for both employees and family), vision & dental insurance. Also, PTO and 401k are included.

Your main responsibilities would include the following:

• Learn the recipe and recreate the menu:
  • Learn the recipes of our franchise partners and do training until you are able to recreate the recipe in the U.S. (Max 6 month）
  • Prep-cook in the Central Kitchen and design the final cooking methods at the Food Hall while maintaining the consistent reproduction of the flavor of each menu item
  • Learn the recipes from a couple restaurants and conduct training for the store employees.
  • Optimize the store by managing food safety and maintaining and improving quality and cost management
  • Manage the menu based on the recipe standards and associated Japanese brand standards
  • Create the manual on how to cook & serve the recipes based on Japan
  • Participate in developing & improving the menu

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Assistant Director of AEP
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Temple University, Japan Campus for passing along the following job opening.

TUJ’s Academic English Program (AEP) offers both semester-long and short-term academic English programs of all ages, from elementary school students to adults. The Assistant Director will play a key leadership role in planning, executing, and continuously improving academic English programs at TUJ Kyoto. This position involves overseeing day-to-day operations, developing new programs, supporting instructors and students, and collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders to ensure program success.

The Assistant Director will manage administrative processes, support program marketing and promotion, and ensuring smooth program delivery at TUJ Kyoto. As AEP serves as student pipeline into TUJ, the Assistant Director will assist with recruit efforts and liaise with private and public stakeholders regarding potential and actual programs. Additionally, the Assistant Director may assist with admissions counseling related matters including recruitment visits, open campus events, and language testing.
The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills, along with a passion for international education.

Primary Responsibilities
Program Management and Development

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Position: Japanese Instructor
Posted by: Arkansas School for Math, Science, and the Arts
Location: Hot Springs, AR, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Tye Ebel (Kagawa-ken, 2007-2010) for passing along the following job opening.

The Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts (ASMSA), a campus of the University of Arkansas System, invites applications for a full-time instructor in Japanese language and culture beginning in August 2025. This position is perfect for individuals passionate about mentorship, student engagement, and leadership development.

Qualifications:

• Master’s degree required in Japanese Language, Teaching Foreign Languages, Asian Studies, or comparable subjects. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• At least one year of full-time teaching experience. Three years or more are preferred.
• Demonstrate proficiency in working with gifted students, teaching through technology, developing interdisciplinary curricula, team planning skills, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and passion for working with students.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or legal permanent resident with a valid driver’s license.

sparrosd@gmail.com

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Position: Career Advisor
Posted by: Temple University, Japan Campus
Location: Kyoto, Japan
Contract: Full-Time

The Career Development Office at TUJ aims to help develop undergraduate students’ abilities to find the best career path before they graduate. The office provides career advising, seminars on job-hunting strategies, and guidance on internships, resume writing, and interviewing techniques. Each student is given comprehensive support to assist in their job hunting and career development.

The Career Advisor will support students in connecting to internship opportunities and full-time jobs after graduation. The advisor will be responsible for managing the Kyoto-based undergraduate internship program, which is one of the flagship initiatives of the university.

The person who takes this position is based in Kyoto to provide hands-on support at the new campus; however, the work will be focused on supporting all TUJ students., but the majority of the work will be supporting Tokyo students remotely.

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Position: Public Relations Assistant
Posted by: Permanent Mission of Japan to the United Nation
Location: New York, NY, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jaime Cerna (Okinawa, 2017-2022) for passing along the following job opening.

Public Relations Assistant : 1 person

• Public Relations Assistant will be in charge of supporting and engaging in any duties pertaining to the General Affairs Section including assisting the Minister of General Affairs Section, coordination of press relations and cultural events at the General Affairs Section, as well as other activities. Please see the attachment for detailed descriptions of expected job responsibilities. 
• Full-time local staff. Monday through Friday. 8 hrs 45 min./day (including a break of one hour)
• 3 months probation period required. 2 years thereafter with possible extension.
• Excellent writing, verbal communication and touch-typing skills in English required.

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Position: Human Resources Representative
Posted by: Quick USA
Location: Brea, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

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

A Japanese Entertainment Company is currently looking for a Human Resources Representative to join their Brea, CA location.

This position is responsible for the administration of the Human Resources Department within the company. The duties include maintaining human resource related records, ensuring the policies and regulations are being followed, and administration/coordination of human resource related programs.

DOE and skills, this position could pay up to 54k. This position includes benefits such as medical, dental and vision 100% covered by the company and PTO as well.

Your essential duties would include the following:

• Responsible for maintaining and updating employee personnel records.
• Reviews and verifies payroll hours on time cards
• Administers new hire and termination packets for all employees.
• Facilitates new employee orientation.
• Responsible for managing employee attendance records, including PTO accruals and requests.
• Prepares and updates employee performance evaluations.

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Position: MEXT Scholarship and JET Program Coordinator
Posted by: Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago
Location: Chicago, IL, USA
Contract: Full-Time

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

The Consulate-General of Japan in Chicago is seeking a highly motivated, team-oriented individual for the position of MEXT (Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology) Scholarship and JET (Japan Exchange & Teaching) Program Coordinator for the Japan Information Center (JIC).

Application Process: For more information and to apply, please click here – https://www.chicago.us.emb-japan.go.jp/files/100803743.pdf

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Position: General Manager (COO Candidate)
Posted by: Koshidaka Holdings
Location: Los Angeles, CA, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Jason Greene (Kariwa-mura, Kashiwazaki-shi, Niigata-ken, 2008-2010) for passing along the following job opening.\

This role will be instrumental in launching and managing Koshidaka’s U.S. operations, starting with the establishment of the first store. The role involves overseeing all aspects of store operations, leading future expansion, and spearheading key strategies for property development, staffing, and marketing.

Aligned with Koshidaka’s mission to bring joy to customers, foster happiness among employees and stakeholders, and energize communities, this role will drive the implementation of innovative practices that reflect the company’s values. This position demands a hands-on leader with a proven track record of operational excellence, customer-centric approaches, and the ability to manage through all stages of growth— from startup to scaling operations.

This role must be willing to work onsite, including evening and late-night shifts as necessary, to ensure smooth operations during the business hours of 12:00 PM to 2:00 AM. The ability to adapt and lead in a dynamic environment while maintaining alignment with Koshidaka’s commitment to enriching leisure experiences is essential.

Key Responsibilities
Phase 1: Launch and Initial Operations
• Lead the opening of the first U.S. location, including site setup, staff recruitment, training, and operational readiness. Oversee all aspects of daily store operations, including service quality, customer satisfaction, and financial performance.
• Work onsite as needed, with a willingness to work shifts that may extend to 2 AM, particularly during weekends or key business hours.
• Implement Koshidaka’s operational standards while adapting them for the U.S. market.

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Position: Japanese Language Immersion Teacher (K-5)
Posted by: South Academy of International Languages (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools)
Location: Charlotte, NC, USA
Contract: Full-Time

Thanks to Mayako Hamrick, who’s the Lead Japanese Language Immersion Teacher with the South Academy of International Languages (Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools) for passing along the following job opening.

South Academy of International Languages (S.A.I.L.) is seeking a passionate and dedicated Japanese Language Immersion Teacher for our elementary school program. The ideal candidate will be committed to fostering student growth, passionate about the Japanese language and culture, and experienced in delivering transformative instruction in a full immersion environment. As a Japanese Language Immersion Teacher, you will teach core subjects, including math, science, and social studies, aligned with the North Standard Course of Study (NC SCOS), entirely in Japanese.

• Implement a comprehensive Japanese language immersion curriculum for elementary students aligned with North Carolina Curriculum standards.
• Deliver engaging, student-centered lessons across core subjects, focusing on language acquisition.
• Create a classroom environment that captures the culture and language, both orally and in print.
• Assess student progress and design interventions to support continuous academic growth toward grade-level expectations.
• Develop specialized instructional materials in Japanese to support the NC SCOS, using visual aids, real objects, and manipulative materials.

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