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556 careers in Japan, each with what the work involves, average pay, job openings and every way in.
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Sales workers
Merchandise sales workers
- Bakery Shop Assistant
- Bicycle Shop Assistant
- Bookshop Assistant
- Cafe Staff
- Clothing Sales Assistant
- Convenience Store Assistant
- Cosmetics Sales Consultant
- Department Store Sales Assistant
- DIY Store Assistant
- Door-to-Door Cosmetics Seller
- Drugstore Sales Clerk (Registered Seller)
- Electronics Store Sales Assistant
- Florist Shop Assistant
- Merchandiser and Buyer
- Mobile Phone Sales Assistant
- Music Shop Assistant
- Optical Shop Sales Assistant
- Pet Shop Assistant
- Petrol Station Attendant
- Second-Hand Shop Assistant
- Shoe Fitter
- Sporting Goods Sales Assistant
- Station Kiosk Assistant
- Supermarket Assistant
- Supermarket Cashier
- Supermarket Manager
Quasi-sales workers
Sales workers
- Advertising Sales Representative
- Bank Account Officer
- Car Salesperson
- Food Sales Representative
- Insurance Agency Sales Representative
- Insurance Sales Representative
- IT Solutions Sales Consultant
- Medical Representative
- Office Equipment Sales Representative
- Printing Sales Representative
- Real Estate Sales Agent
- Trading Company Sales Representative
Agriculture, forestry and fishery workers
Agriculture workers
- Animal Breeder
- Dairy Farmer
- Flower Grower
- Fruit Grower
- Greenhouse Vegetable Grower
- Landscape Gardener
- Plant Factory Cultivation Manager
- Racing Stable Hand
- Rice Farmer
- Zookeeper
Fishery workers
Forestry workers
Professional and engineering workers
Artists, designers, photographers, film operators
- Advertising Designer
- Book Designer
- CG Artist
- Colour Coordinator
- Commercial Photographer
- Display Designer
- Fashion Designer
- Floral Designer
- Graphic Designer
- Illustrator
- Industrial Designer
- Interior Coordinator
- Interior Designer
- Jewellery Designer
- Press Photographer
- Technical Illustrator
- Television Camera Operator
- Textile Designer
- Web Designer
Authors, journalists, editors
- Book Editor
- Broadcast Reporter
- Copywriter
- Magazine Editor
- Magazine Reporter
- Newspaper Reporter
- Technical Writer
- Translator
Engineers
- Agricultural Engineer
- AI Engineer
- Aircraft Engine Engineer
- Analytical Chemist
- Architectural Design Engineer
- Automotive Engineer
- Autonomous Driving Engineer
- Biomass Power Plant Design Engineer
- Biotechnology Engineer
- Blockchain Engineer
- Building Construction Manager
- Ceramics Engineer
- Civil Engineering Construction Manager
- Civil Engineering Designer
- Data Engineer
- Data Scientist
- Digital Forensics Specialist
- Digital Transformation Producer
- Electrical Engineer
- Electronics Engineer
- Embedded and IoT Systems Engineer
- Fine Ceramics Engineer
- Fisheries Engineer
- Food Technologist
- Forestry Engineer
- Industrial Robot Development Engineer
- Industrial Waste Treatment Engineer
- Infrastructure Systems Engineer
- IT Consultant
- IT Help Desk Technician
- IT Operations Administrator
- IT Project Manager
- Land Surveyor
- Livestock Engineer
- Mechanical Design Engineer
- Medical Device Development Engineer
- Mobile App Developer
- Naval Architect
- Non-Ferrous Metal Smelting Engineer
- Nuclear Engineer
- Plant Design Engineer
- Plant Factory Design and Construction Engineer
- Plant Factory Research and Development Engineer
- Polymer Chemist
- Precision Equipment Engineer
- Production and Quality Control Engineer
- Programmer
- Railway Vehicle Design Engineer
- Security Operations Specialist
- Security Vulnerability Assessor
- Seismic Assessment Engineer
- Semiconductor Engineer
- Sewer Pipe Inspector
- Software Developer (Packaged Software)
- Software Tester
- Solar Power System Designer and Installer
- Space Systems Engineer
- Systems Engineer (Contract Development)
- Systems Engineer (Web Services)
- Telecommunications Engineer
- UX/UI Designer
- Working Environment Measurement Expert
Health care workers
- Acupuncturist and Moxibustion Practitioner
- Anaesthesiologist
- Clinical Engineer
- Clinical Laboratory Technologist
- Clinical Research Coordinator
- Counsellor (Health and Welfare)
- Cytotechnologist
- Dental Hygienist
- Dental Technician
- Dentist
- Dietitian
- Internal Medicine Physician
- Judo Therapist
- Massage and Shiatsu Therapist
- Midwife
- Nurse
- Obstetrician and Gynaecologist
- Occupational Health Supervisor
- Occupational Physician
- Occupational Therapist
- Orthopaedic Surgeon
- Orthoptist
- Paediatrician
- Pharmacist
- Physical Therapist
- Prosthetist and Orthotist
- Psychiatrist
- Public Health Nurse
- Quarantine Officer (Nurse)
- Radiological Technologist
- Speech-Language-Hearing Therapist
- Surgeon
- Veterinarian
Legal workers
- Family Court Probation Officer
- Judge
- Judicial Scrivener
- Land and House Investigator
- Lawyer
- Patent Attorney
- Patent Examiner
- Public Prosecutor
- Public Prosecutors Office Assistant Officer
Management, finance and insurance professionals
- Actuary
- Certified Public Accountant
- Certified SME Management Consultant
- Certified Tax Accountant
- Financial Planner
- Fund Manager
- HR Consultant
- Independent Financial Adviser
- Labour and Social Security Attorney
- M&A Adviser
- Management Consultant
- Securities Analyst
Musicians, stage designers
Other specialist professionals
- Administrative Scrivener
- Advertising Director
- Air Traffic Controller
- Announcer
- Art Director
- Broadcast Engineer
- Career Counsellor
- Correctional Psychologist
- Cram School Teacher
- Customs Broker
- Dog Trainer
- English Conversation Teacher
- Food Coordinator
- Game Creator
- Hello Work Employment Counsellor
- Information Security Auditor
- Intellectual Property Coordinator
- International Development Specialist
- Interpreter
- Labour Standards Inspector
- Librarian
- Museum Curator
- Music School Teacher
- Outdoor Instructor
- Patent Searcher
- Perfumer
- Piano Tuner
- Private Investigator
- Public Relations Consultant
- Racehorse Trainer
- Real Estate Appraiser
- School Counsellor
- Sign Language Interpreter
- Social Education Officer
- Sports Instructor
- Stenographer and Transcriber
- Stylist
- Video Editor
- Video Producer
- Weather Forecaster
- Web Director
Researchers
- Biotechnology Researcher
- Civil and Architectural Engineering Researcher
- Computer Science Researcher
- Economist
- Forensic Science Laboratory Examiner
- Medical Researcher
- Pharmaceutical Researcher
- Sociologist
Social welfare specialist professionals
- Care Facility Manager
- Care Manager
- Child Development Support Manager
- Child Guidance Centre Counsellor
- Child Welfare Instructor
- Childcare Worker
- Disability Services Manager
- Disability Support Worker
- Elderly Care Facility Counsellor
- Home Care Service Coordinator
- Medical Social Worker
- Welfare Office Caseworker
- Welfare Social Worker
Teachers
- Driving Instructor
- Elementary School Teacher
- Japanese-Language Teacher
- Juvenile Training School Instructor
- Kindergarten Teacher
- Lower Secondary School Teacher
- School Nurse Teacher
- Special Needs Teacher
- University Lecturer
- Upper Secondary School Teacher
- Vocational School Teacher
- Vocational Training Instructor
Clerical workers
Accountancy clerks
General clerical workers
- Animation Production Manager
- Call Centre Operator
- Care Services Administration Clerk
- Clinical Research Associate
- Compliance Officer
- Condominium Management Officer
- Corporate Legal Officer
- Digital Marketer
- Diplomat
- Dispensing Pharmacy Clerk
- E-commerce Product Planner
- E-commerce Site Operator
- Event Planner
- General Affairs Clerk
- General Office Clerk
- Health Information Manager
- HR Clerk
- Immigration Inspector
- Internal Auditor
- International Civil Servant
- Investor Relations Officer
- Local Government Administrative Officer
- Mail Order Clerk
- Marketing Researcher
- Medical Office Clerk
- National Government Administrative Officer
- Non-Profit Organisation Staff
- Paralegal
- Planning and Research Officer
- Product Planner (Chain Stores)
- Professional Sports Organisation Staff
- Public Relations Officer
- Receptionist
- School Administrative Officer
- Secretary
- Solar Power Project Planner
- University Administrative Officer
- Wind Power Project Planner
Office appliance operators
Outdoor service workers
Production-related clerical workers
Sales clerks
- Franchise Chain Supervisor
- Non-Life Insurance Clerk
- Sales Administration Clerk
- Trade Administration Clerk
- Travel Agency Counter Clerk
Transport and post clerical workers
- Airport Ground Staff
- Flight Dispatcher
- Post Office Counter Clerk
- Railway Operations Controller
- Station Staff
- Taxi Dispatcher
Service workers
Care service workers
Customer service workers
- Amusement Park Staff
- Flight Attendant
- Golf Caddie
- Hamburger Restaurant Manager
- Hotel Front Desk Clerk
- Hotel Guest Service Staff
- Hotel Manager
- Hotel Room Attendant
- Restaurant Chain Crew Member
- Restaurant Server
- Sommelier
Domestic hygiene service workers
Domestic support service workers
Food and drink preparatory workers
- Bartender
- Chinese Cuisine Cook
- Japanese Cuisine Chef (Itamae)
- Kitchen Assistant
- Ramen Cook
- School and Institutional Cook
- Soba and Udon Cook
- Sushi Chef
- Western Cuisine Cook
Healthcare service workers
Other service workers
- After-School Childcare Worker
- Aromatherapist
- Assistive Equipment Adviser
- Car Rental Staff
- Childcare Assistant
- Encoffiner
- Funeral Director
- Group Home Support Worker
- Guide Interpreter
- Pet Groomer
- Reflexologist
- Tour Conductor
- Video Rental Shop Assistant
- Wedding Planner
Residential facilities, office buildings and other management personnel
Transport and machine operation workers
Motor vehicle drivers
- Care Taxi Driver
- Dump Truck Driver
- Route Bus Driver
- Shuttle Bus Driver
- Tanker Truck Driver
- Taxi Driver
- Tour Bus Driver
- Trailer Truck Driver
- Truck Driver
Other transport workers
Railway drivers
Ship and aircraft operators
Stationary and construction machinery operators
- Boiler Operator
- Building Facilities Manager
- Construction Machinery Operator
- Crane Operator
- Power Station Operator
- Well Driller and Boring Operator
Manufacturing process workers
Machine assembly workers
- Car Assembly Worker
- Electronic Equipment Assembler
- Industrial Robot Installer
- Instrument Assembler
- Lift Installer
- Medical Imaging Equipment Assembler
- Optical Equipment Assembler
- Production Machinery Assembler
- Semiconductor Production Worker
- Switchboard and Control Panel Assembler
Machine inspection workers
Machine maintenance and repair workers
- Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
- Automotive Mechanic
- Home Appliance Repairer
- Industrial Robot Maintenance Technician
- Logistics Equipment Maintenance Technician
- Solar Power Maintenance Technician
- Textile Machinery Maintenance Technician
- Vehicle Body Repairer and Painter
- Wind Turbine Maintenance Technician
Manufacturing-related and quasi-manufacturing workers
Product inspection workers
Product manufacturing and processing workers (except metal products)
- Bag Maker
- Baker
- Beer Brewer
- Bookbinding Operator
- Canned and Retort Food Maker
- Chemical Plant Operator
- Cosmetics Production Worker
- Dairy Product Maker
- Dyer and Dyeing Machine Operator
- Fireworks Maker
- Fish Paste Product Maker
- Frozen Food Production Worker
- Furniture Maker
- Glassware Maker
- Ham and Sausage Maker
- Japanese Confectioner (Wagashi)
- Jewellery Maker
- Joinery Maker
- Lacquerware Maker
- Miso Maker
- Oil Refinery Operator
- Paper Box Maker
- Pastry Chef
- Pharmaceutical Production Worker
- Pickle Maker
- Plastics Moulding Worker
- Plywood Production Worker
- Pottery and Ceramics Maker
- Prepared Food Maker
- Prepress and DTP Operator
- Printing Press Operator
- Sake Brewer
- Sawmill Worker
- Sewing Machinist
- Shoemaker
- Soy Sauce Maker
- Spinning Machine Operator
- Stonemason
- Tofu Maker
- Toy Maker
- Tyre Production Worker
- Weaver and Loom Operator
- Winemaker
Product manufacturing and processing workers (metal products)
- Architectural Sheet Metal Worker
- CNC Machine Tool Operator
- Die and Mould Maker
- Electroplater
- Forging Worker
- Foundry Worker
- Manual Machine Tool Operator
- Metal Press Operator
- Shipbuilding Worker
- Steel Production Operator
- Structural Steel Worker
- Welder
Construction and mining workers
Construction and civil engineering workers
- Blocklayer
- Carpenter
- Commercial Diver
- Construction Labourer
- Demolition Worker
- Formwork Carpenter
- Interior Finisher
- Plasterer
- Plumber and Pipefitter
- Railway Track Maintenance Worker
- Reinforcing Ironworker
- Road Paver
- Scaffolder (Tobi)
- Thermal Insulation Installer
- Tiler
- Waterproofing Worker
- Window Frame Installer
Electric construction workers
Administrative and managerial workers
Management government officials
Officers of companies and organizations
Other administrative and managerial workers
Carrying, cleaning, packaging and related workers
Carrying workers
- Food Delivery Rider
- Loading and Unloading Worker
- Newspaper Delivery Worker
- Packing Worker
- Parcel Delivery Driver
- Port Cargo Handler
- Removals Worker
- Route Delivery Driver
- Soft Drink Route Salesperson
- Warehouse Worker
Cleaning workers
- Building Cleaner
- House Cleaner
- Industrial Waste Collector
- Pest Control Technician
- Refuse Collector
- Train Cleaner
Other carrying, cleaning, packaging and related workers
Packaging workers
Security workers
Security workers
- Air Self-Defense Force Member
- Coast Guard Officer
- Crowd and Traffic Control Guard
- Customs Officer
- Firefighter
- Ground Self-Defense Force Member
- Immigration Enforcement Officer
- Maritime Self-Defense Force Member
- Narcotics Control Agent
- Nature Conservation Ranger
- Paramedic
- Police Officer
- Prison Officer
- Road Patrol Officer
- Security Guard
Data: job tag (JILPT Occupational Information Database download data, processed by Peernovo), Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (Basic Survey on Wage Structure 2025, Hello Work statistics), Statistics Bureau of Japan (2020 Population Census) and MEXT (School Basic Survey 2025), used under the Government Standard Terms of Use and processed by Peernovo; English job names and translations by Peernovo; AI exposure from the ILO global index (CC BY 4.0).