Writers Wanted

Write For Jobs in Japan

Started in 1998, Jobs in Japan has been a key resource for expats working in Japan. Our job board is constantly being updated with the latest English speaking jobs in Japan. Our goal is to provide the best work opportunities to foreigners living in and Japan and for those who want to move to Japan.

What Can I Write About?

We cover a wide range of topics on our blog but we mainly like to focus on:

  • Working in Japan
  • Culture differences
  • Traveling in Japan
  • Japanese language

What Are The Requirements?

Must reside in Japan (for more than one year)

  • Native-level written English ability
  • A unique or engaging writing ability that will benefit our users
  • Can commit to a consistent writing schedule
  • Conversational or better Japanese ability is a bonus
  • Previous writing experience is highly preferred

We strongly value writers who can bring a unique perspective to our website. You should be able to write and produce high-quality, original material in a timely fashion and be able to come up with your own article ideas from pitch to completion. You should have an understanding of the Jobs in Japan audience, what the goals of the website are and how you can contribute to it.

How Do I Apply?

To get started please fill in the contact form below to tell us about yourself, why you want to write for us and what topics you would like to cover. Also include any links to other articles you have written. Compensation is done on a per article basis based on experience. Due to the large numbers of applications, only those writers that we feel are qualified candidates will be contacted.

We are always excited to hear from new writers and look forward to having you join our team!


    Contact Us

    Tokyo Office
    C/O Global Village Media
    1-7-20-B2 Yaesu, Chuo-ku, Tokyo
    [email protected]