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Osaka, Japan Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (4% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+8 this week — 8 added vs 0 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 36% from the last 14 days)

Osaka, Japan job market overview (May 2026)

The Osaka, Japan job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 77 active job postings tracked here, 40% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in support and engineering, with consumer goods as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Expect longer response times from employers — many roles sit open for over a month.
  • Best opportunities are in support and engineering.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Osaka, Japan job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Osaka, Japan.

Top categories

  • Support6
  • Engineering3
  • Chef3
  • Account Executive2
  • Sales Engineer2
  • Director2

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Computer User Support Specialists5
  • Managers, All Other4
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3
  • Sales Managers2
  • Software Developers2
  • Chief Executives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods42
  • Real Estate26
  • Technology21
  • Retail21
  • Healthcare9
  • Manufacturing9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified77 · 100%

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