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Cooling

Osaka, Japan Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (3% appear duplicated)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 33% from the last 14 days)
  • Net hiring is positive (+6 this week — 6 added vs 0 removed)

Osaka, Japan job market overview (May 2026)

The Osaka, Japan job market is currently cooling, with signs of slowing hiring activity. Out of 75 active job postings tracked here, 41% 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
  • Software Developers3
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products3
  • Sales Managers2
  • Chief Executives1

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Consumer Goods40
  • Real Estate26
  • Technology21
  • Retail19
  • Healthcare9
  • Manufacturing9

Employment mix

  • Unspecified75 · 100%

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