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Weak

Japan Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 0% from the last 14 days)
  • High share of long-open postings (100% open 30+ days)
  • Few reposted listings (2% appear duplicated)

Japan job market overview (June 2026)

The Japan job market is currently weak, with a sluggish hiring environment with many long-open roles. Out of 240 active job postings tracked here, 100% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in engineering and director, with manufacturing as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Hiring is moving slowly here — be prepared for delayed responses and reposted listings.
  • Best opportunities are in engineering and director.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Japan job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Japan.

Top categories

  • Engineering13
  • Director7
  • Account Executive7
  • Chef4
  • HR4
  • SDR / BDR4

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other22
  • Software Developers22
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products8
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers4
  • Management Analysts4
  • Business and Financial Operations3

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Manufacturing130
  • Technology73
  • Consumer Goods35
  • Retail25
  • Financial Services19
  • Professional Services19

Employment mix

  • Unspecified222 · 93%
  • Intern9 · 4%
  • Contract6 · 3%
  • Full-time3 · 1%

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