Research Guides: Japanese Language Students Reading Guide: Career

Recent Aquisitions

Navigating Japan's Business Culture by Robert Charles Azar
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Call Number: HD58.7 .A937 2016
ISBN: 0997607629
Publication Date: 2016-08-01
Etiquette Guide to Japan by Boye Lafayette De Mente; Geoff Botting (Revised by)
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Call Number: BJ2007.J3 D4 2008
ISBN: 4805313617
Publication Date: 2015-09-15
Japanese Business Culture and Practices by Isao Takei; Jon P. Alston
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Call Number: HF5389 .T34 2018
ISBN: 1532048181
Publication Date: 2018-05-25
入社1年目ビジネスマナーの教科書 by 金森たかこ (著), 西出ひろ子 (監修)
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Call Number: GRC JRC HF5389.3.J3 K36 2017
ISBN: 4833422298
Publication Date: 2017/3/28
初級がおわったら始めよう　新・にほんご敬語トレーニング by 金子広幸 (著)
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Call Number: GRC JRC PL539.3 .K36 2014
ISBN: 4872178564
Publication Date: 2014/3/22
BJTビジネス日本語能力テスト模試と対策 by JALアカデミー (著)
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Call Number: GRC JRC PL537.5 .B55 2006
ISBN: 4872176103
Publication Date: 2006/7/25

Online Resources (GW Login Required)

You have an access to online resources on business in Japan. Go to a database called Ebook Central (under E of the A-Z Databases) and try keywords search e.g. "Career in Japan" and "Japan business culture."

Manners and Mischief: Gender, Power, and Etiquette in Japan by Jan Bardsley (Editor), Laura Miller (Editor)
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ISBN: B004TGW98M
Publication Date: April 21, 2011
Doing Business with Japan by Kazuo Nishiyama
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ISBN: 0824821270
Publication Date: 2000-01-01
Choose and Focus by Schaede, Urike
ISBN: 0801447062
Publication Date: 2008

U.S. Forums for Japanese-English Bilingual Job Seekers

Career Forum (CFN)
Career Forum, or CFN, hosts the annual Boston Career Forum, which is the world's largest career fair for Japanese-English bilingual job seekers.

Forums are also held in Los Angeles, San Francisco, Tokyo, and Kyoto and industry-specific forums are also held. Check the website regularly for new events and registration dates.

The CFN website also offers a job board with current openings at firms.
Boston Career Forum (CFN)
The 2021 Boston Career Forum will be online this year. Registration started on June 21, 2021 and the forum lasts until November 30, 2021.
CFN Job Board
Find current openings for Japanese-English bilingual job seekers on the CFN Job Board.
Career Japan Online 2022 (CFN)
This forum is open until December 31, 2022.

Job Boards and Sites

NichiBei Connect
NichiBei Connect was created, maintained, and funded by the Japan-US Friendship Commission. In addition to NichiBei Connect's job board, the site also contains information about grants and fellowships, internships, language study and teaching, and mentorship.
NINJA-Next in Japan
Job information site for foreigners who want to work in Japan. Search in English, Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese and Japanese.
Ikigai Connections
Ikigai Connections is a website connecting English-Japanese bilingual job seekers to opportunities available in the U.S.

Open-Access Career Guides for Job-Seekers

Open for Professionals / 日本貿易振興機構（ジェトロ）
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Step-by-Step guide by JETRO (Japan External Trade Organization)
Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners / 大阪外国人雇用サービスセンター
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- Public Employment Security Office ("Hello Work/ハローワーク") run by the Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare
- Information applicable for foreigners who are already living in Japan
リクナビ就職エージェント (only in Japanese)
- 日本国外からの留学生向け
- 留学先別の就職活動スケジュール（アメリカ、中国、韓国など）
Tokyo Career Guide / 東京で働こう。
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Official Website of Tokyo Metropolitan Government
Tokyo Employment Service Center for Foreigners / 東京外国人雇用サービスセンター
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Job information and related useful resources for foreign job seekers in Tokyo byTokyo Labor Bureau

Jobs at Embassy of Japan (Washington, D.C.)

If you are looking for an employment opportunity at Embassy of Japan in Washington, D.C., visit the Embassy website and look for "Employment Opportunities" under "Announcement."

Internship Opportunities in D.C.

Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation
The Maureen and Mike Mansfield Foundation offers internships to both undergraduate and graduate students. Check regularly for application dates. The next application cycle due date is July 9, 2023.
Japan Information & Culture Center (JICC) Internship, Embassy of Japan
- JICC is part of the Public Affairs section of the Embassy of Japan in Washington DC.
- They seek unpaid interns in Fall and Spring. Please go to their website for detailed instructions.
IACE Travel Washington, D.C. Office
- They regularly look for an intern at the DC office (OPT=optional practical training). If interested, please call 1-877-489-4223 ext 1804, or email Mr. Weslee Massey at wmassey@iace-usa.com.
- Address: 1001 Connecticut Ave NW, Suite 1233, Washington, DC 20036.
Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA
Sasakawa USA regularly opens internship opportunities in the summer, fall, and spring. Please visit their "Careers" page for more information.
East-West Center
The Young Professionals Program is offer both semesters for undergraduate and graduate students interested in US-Indo-Pacific relations and studying international relations, Asian Studies, international political economy, public policy, journalism, and other associate fields.

Recruiting Companies (East Coast)

iii Career (interesse international inc career)
Job opportunities in New York, District of Columbia, Ohio, Illinois, and Georgia.
PASONA
A leading recruitment company working with the world's top employers from different industries.
TOP US
Recruiting firm that works with Japanese-related businesses throughout the U.S.

Teach English in Japan

JET Program

(Japan Exchange and Teaching Program)

Official website: https://jetprogramusa.org/

2023 Application

In addition to Assistant Language Teacher (ATL) positions, the JET Program also looks for those who are interested in internationalization activities as Coordinator for International Relations (CIR). CIRs require a very high-level of Japanese language ability.

Japanese Language Students Reading Guide: Career

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