Market & Culture
How hiring in Japan really works
Market context, candidate behavior and the cultural patterns that shape hiring outcomes.
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Hiring Toolkit
Build a repeatable hiring process
Complete guides plus free tools and templates for sourcing, screening, interviewing and offers.
- How to design a hiring process for SMBs
- Cost-per-Hire Calculator
- Job offer document templates
- What is career hiring in Japan?
HR Operations
Payroll, benefits & the mechanics of every hire
Compensation, payroll, social insurance and the contract templates behind every hire in Japan.
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Visa & Immigration
Work visas & the path to residence
Work visas, the Highly-Skilled Professional points system and residence statuses for foreign talent.
- Japan HSP Points Calculator
- Engineer / Specialist in Humanities visa
- Highly-Skilled Professional visa
Want advice on your hiring practices?
We review how you hire in Japan, from your job descriptions and salary ranges to your interview steps, and give you clear recommendations your team can put to work. SaiyouTeam is a consultancy: we do not introduce candidates.
Emmanuel Gendre
Founder, SaiyouTeam · ex-Google recruiter