Which companies in Japan sponsor work visas in 2026
A working list of tech employers actively sponsoring Engineer and Highly Skilled Professional visas — and what "sponsors visas" actually means in practice.
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Life, work, and tech careers in Japan.
Insider guides, visa intel, salary benchmarks, and honest stories from the ground — written for foreign professionals building a career in Japan, and for employers hiring them.
What we cover
Everything it takes to build a career in Japan.
Written by people actively working in the Japan tech market — not recycled advice.
Visa & immigration
Engineer/Specialist in Humanities, Highly Skilled Professional, 特定技能, Business Manager — which visa fits your situation, and how companies actually sponsor them.
Tech salaries & comp
Real salary ranges by role and company tier, how bonuses and equity work in Japan, and where foreign professionals get underpaid.
Job search & resumes
Why your English resume gets ignored, how to read a Japanese JD, and which channels actually work for landing interviews.
Life in Japan
Housing, health insurance, taxes, commuting, pension, bringing your family — the practical stuff nobody explains before you move.
Tech events & community
Conferences, meetups, and the communities where engineers and recruiters actually connect in Tokyo and beyond.
Hiring & HR in Japan
For employers: how Japanese hiring cycles work, where foreign talent lives online, and how to cut 90+ day time-to-hire.
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What tech salaries in Japan actually look like
Real ranges by role and company tier — from traditional JP companies, to foreign-owned, to scale-ups. Yen, USD, and what your take-home really is.
The foreign engineer's first 90 days in Tokyo
Ward office registration, My Number, pension, health insurance, a bank account, a phone — in the order you actually need them.
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