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Research jobs in Japan hiring English speakers

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11 open jobs on this list, updated November 13, 2026.

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11 active English-friendly research roles in Japan right now. We pull every listing from each employer's own career page every day. Click any role to see the full posting and apply on the company's own site directly.

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    JPN - Tokyo - Chiyoda· 1m ago

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    Tokyo, Japan· 3w ago

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    Tokyo, Japan· 2m ago

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    Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan· 1m ago· Full-time

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    Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan

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    Japan - Tokyo· 3w ago

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    Tokyo· 3w ago

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    Tokyo, Japan· 2m ago

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    JPN - Tokyo - Chiyoda

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    Tokyo, Japan· 7m ago

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    Tokyo, Japan· 5m ago

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Common questions

Do I need to speak Japanese for Research jobs in Japan?

It depends on the employer. Foreign-invested companies and global teams often run in English; Japanese companies more often expect at least conversational Japanese. Check the language chip and Seoulstart's read on each listing.

What's the visa route for Research jobs in Japan?

Office and technical roles in Japan are often hired under the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services status of residence. The employer usually applies for it, and Seoulstart's read shows the likely route on each listing; confirm the details with the employer or Japan's Immigration Services Agency (moj.go.jp/isa).

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