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Japan Work Visa & Relocation Hub
Japan’s Highly Skilled Professional visa offers the fastest permanent residency in the world (as fast as 12 months) alongside massive demand for global tech, engineering, and language talent.
Top Work Visa & Settlement Routes
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Highly Skilled Professional Visa (PR in 1 year)
Direct employer sponsorship or fast-track points pathway with Permanent Residency transition.
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Engineer/Specialist in Humanities Visa
Direct employer sponsorship or fast-track points pathway with Permanent Residency transition.
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Specified Skilled Worker (SSW 1 & 2)
Direct employer sponsorship or fast-track points pathway with Permanent Residency transition.
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J-Skip Fast Track
Direct employer sponsorship or fast-track points pathway with Permanent Residency transition.
Critical In-Demand Shortage Occupations in Japan
✓ Software Developers✓ Semiconductor Engineers✓ English Instructors (ALT/Eikaiwa)✓ Elderly Care Specialists✓ Hospitality Managers
Active Visa-Sponsored Jobs in Japan
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Mercari Global
🇯🇵Roppongi, Tokyo, Japan
Bilingual Backend Engineer (Go & Microservices)
hybridfull timemid
Build high-volume marketplace APIs in Tokyo. Japan Highly Skilled Professional Visa sponsored with 1-year fast-track PR route.
Visa SponsoredRelocation Package
CompensationJPY 8.0M – JPY 12.5M /yr
Living & Income Benchmarks
Average Tech & AI Salary¥7,500,000 - ¥13,000,000
Average Registered Nurse Salary¥4,800,000 - ¥6,500,000
Average Engineer Salary¥6,200,000 - ¥9,500,000
Monthly Cost of Living¥160,000 - ¥280,000
Post-Study Work VisaDesignated Activities Visa (1 Year Job Search)
Fast-Track Processing4 Weeks
Permanent Residency Time1 Years