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Working and Living in Yokohama, Japan

- Your Future, Your Yokohama -

最終更新日 2024年5月7日

Yokohama

The City Called Yokohama
Yokohama, one of Japan’s largest cities, became the country’s first port to open for free trade in 1859. Since then, it has grown into a key gateway to the world and a richly diverse, cosmopolitan metropolis. Natural beauty in every season. A cityscape that intertwines exotic and urban architecture. A safe, comfortable living environment. Businesses, research labs, and universities boasting cutting-edge technologies. These and other charms come together in Yokohama. Many companies have rooted themselves in this outstanding business environment that boasts superb access and an abundant pool of talent. Numerous multinational corporations have chosen Yokohama as a base for their R&D activities. Today, the city continues to grow as a global business hub.

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Getting Out & About
With an average annual temperature of 15°C (59°F), Yokohama offers a comfortable climate throughout the year. Spring brings vibrant blossoms, then summer delights with refreshing sea breezes. In autumn, colored leaves festoon parks and streets, while the town glitters with illuminations in the winter months. With each season, Yokohama shows a different face.Kicking back while savoring the scenery. Feeding your curiosity with cultural treasures and thrilling enter tainment. Experiencing diverse cuisine in cosmopolitan restaurant districts. Yokohama offers many places to relax and have fun. Yokohama serves up excitement throughout the year with diverse events such as traditional Japanese festivals and international art shows and sports competitions.

More Information
Inspire Your Soul Find Your YOKOHAMA（外部サイト）
Official Leaflet download
Yokohama International Affairs Bureau | Facebook（外部サイト）

Working in Yokohama

Job Fair

City of Yokohama hold job fairs for overseas university students and international students where companies in Yokohama explain their business and employment information.

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Industry placement program

In cooperation with overseas university institutions, we are promoting the employment at companies in Yokohama City from overseas university institutions, mainly in the field of engineering.

Internship

In cooperation with overseas university institutions, we are promoting the acceptance of internships at companies in Yokohama City from overseas university institutions, mainly in the field of engineering.

Companies interested in Highly-skilled Foreign Professionals (OFP List)（外部サイト）

Search for Japanese companies interested in highly-skilled foreign professionals.
Source:Japan External Trade Organization

Support for Living in Yokohama

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International Lounges
International lounges provide support to non-Japanese residents of Yokohama City. These lounges provide a variety of information on daily life along with consultations in multiple languages. Their other services include Japanese classes, dispatch of volunteer interpreters, cross-cultural events, etc.
Yokohama Foreign Residents Information Center（外部サイト）
Foreign residents can receive consultation and information in eleven languages via the phone and in person.

More Information
City of Yokohama Living Guide
YOKE（外部サイト）

How to work and live in Japan

Open for Professionals（外部サイト）

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Source: Japan External Trade Organization

STEP1 Study & Work in Japan（外部サイト）

Japan welcomes talent from across the world. For those who are interested in studying at a Japanese university or working at a Japanese company, they can learn more about Japan’s system and latest information.

STEP2 Career Search（外部サイト）

For those who are considering a career in Japan, they can learn more about what type of companies are actively seeking to employ highly-skilled foreign professionals, and how to find prospective employers or meet with them at events.

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STEP3 Required Procedures（外部サイト）

After finding employment, there are various procedures required to work in Japan. Prior to obtaining a visa, it is necessary to acquire a status of residence. Learn more details about the processes and procedures.

STEP4 After Employment（外部サイト）

For those working in Japan for the first time, the different social security systems and new living environment may seem confusing. A list of consultation services for enquiries about the various public insurance systems, living environment, and Japanese language studies is available.

Opportunities to work in Japan

JAPAN JOB FAIR in Asia（外部サイト）

This program provides foreigners working in Japan or who want to work in Japan with a support system and a chance to find the right job at a Japanese company by participating in the international job fair.

Japan Internship Program（外部サイト）

This program will provide opportunities for global talent who want to work in Japanese companies, to understand the job responsibilities in Japan through participation in internships.

Status of residence（外部サイト）

Source : Immigration Services Agency of Japan

Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services（外部サイト）

Work that requires technology or knowledge in the fields of science, engineering and other natural sciences, law, economics, sociology and other humanities based on contracts with public and private institutions in Japan, or based on foreign cultures Activities that engage in work that requires thinking or sensitivity with , research, education, intra-company transfer, nursing care, and entertainment activities are excluded.) Examples include engineers such as mechanical engineers, interpreters, designers, language teachers at private companies, and marketing staff.

Student（外部サイト）

Universities, technical colleges, high schools (including upper secondary courses of secondary education schools), upper secondary schools of special support schools, junior high schools (including upper secondary courses of compulsory education schools and lower secondary courses), or special education schools in Japan Activities to receive education at junior high school, elementary school (including the first half of compulsory education school) or elementary school of special needs school, vocational school or miscellaneous school, or institutions equivalent to these in terms of facilities and organization. Examples include students of universities, junior colleges, technical colleges, high schools, junior high schools and elementary schools.

Reference

Seminar on Working and Living in Yokohama, Japan

The City of Yokohama holds seminars at various universities to explain the attractions of Yokohama and how to work in Japan. To see more details, click on the image.

Foreign Trade University