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Explore 754 hand-picked jobs in Japan for English speakers across tech, education, marketing, and more.
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RakutenBusiness Overview Rakuten is Japan’s largest marketplace and an internet ecosystem offering a wide range of over 70 services, including e-commerce, travel, banking, fintech, food delivery, golf, insurance, instant messaging, and mobile networks. While Rakuten operates more than 140 services worldwide, its Communications & Energy Company is the division responsible for providing communication platforms to information and communications technology (ICT) and international telecommunications operators—primarily in the mobile phone sector—as well as for power and energy-related businesses. Department Overview The CIO Office is working to strengthen IT strategy and governance at C&E Company, with the aim of accelerating business growth and ensuring sustainable development. By communicating not only with senior management but also with various stakeholders across the organization, we are working to optimize company-wide management and system administration. Position: Why We Hire This is an expansion-driven hire to support the launch of a new organization. Within the CIO (Chief Information Officer) Office, we are looking for a new member to drive our global IT framework construction, strategic planning, and project leadership. Our mission is to optimize the IT environment and accelerate operational efficiency across the C&E Company, which includes Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Symphony, and Rakuten Communications. In this position, you will be responsible for spearheading various IT projects and strategic initiatives. You will balance mid-to-long-term strategic vision with the continuous optimization of IT processes and corporate systems. Position Details You will lead the advancement of the IT infrastructure and business systems for C&E Company (Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Symphony, and Rakuten Communications). As a member of the CIO organization, you will be responsible for optimizing IT investments directly linked to business strategy, strengthening resilience, and driving digital transformation—a role that supports business growth through technology and data. Job Details This role goes beyond mere “management”; you will act as a "proactive problem solver," serving as a bridge between senior management and the front lines. Project PMO/Execution Manage the progress, risks, and challenges of ongoing critical IT projects (e.g., infrastructure upgrades, security enhancements, business system overhauls). Identify bottlenecks when projects stall, escalate issues to relevant parties, and lead practical efforts to resolve them. IT Cost Optimization (IT Governance) Gain visibility into company-wide IT spending and formulate plans to optimize and reduce budgets based on return on investment (ROI). Monitor software licenses and SaaS usage to eliminate waste and consolidate resources. Data-Driven Management Support Collect and analyze data related to IT asset management and project progress (using BI tools, SQL, and Excel). Create dashboards and generate regular reports on IT investment status and resilience to support executive decision-making. Cross-Functional Coordination and DX Promotion Serve as a bridge between business units and the IT department to implement IT strategies across the company and coordinate requirements. Lead projects to streamline internal operations and reduce workload through the use of AI and the implementation of automation tools. Scope of Responsibility and Difficulty Scope of Responsibility: Overseeing the deadlines, budgets, and quality of assigned projects. Ensuring the accuracy of data reported to senior management and the validity of data-driven improvement proposals. Difficulty: In a large-scale and complex system environment like Rakuten Mobile, where the interests of various stakeholders (business divisions, engineers, and vendors) may conflict, the challenge lies in deriving the “optimal solution for the company as a whole.” Rewards and Appeal Broad Perspective: Working directly under the CIO, you will develop the ability to view IT strategy from an executive’s perspective. Complex Environment: By working with Rakuten Mobile’s telecommunications infrastructure—one of the largest in Japan—you’ll gain experience solving highly challenging problems. Required Attitude and Skills Logical Thinking and Coordination Skills: The ability to reconcile the interests of different departments and build consensus. English Language Requirements: Ability to negotiate with overseas offices (Rakuten Symphony) and international vendors, as well as prepare documents and correspond via email in English. Work Environment Company CIO Office as a whole has just under 20 members. Our organization as a whole has many mid-career hires, including not only those with experience in the telecommunications industry but also many without any prior industry experience. As a result, the onboarding process for mid-career hires runs smoothly. Even if you have no prior industry or practical experience, this is an environment where you can grow steadily with the support of our experienced team members.
Marriott InternationalFounded in Rome in 1884, BVLGARI is one of the world's most prestigious luxury brands, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship, innovative design, and distinctive Italian heritage. At Bulgari Tokyo Ginza Bar & Café, we create unforgettable guest experiences through refined hospitality, exceptional products, and service excellence. Every interaction is an opportunity to bring the Maison's values to life and create memorable moments for guests from around the world. We are currently seeking a Server who is passionate about hospitality and guest service. Whether you are an experienced hospitality professional or looking to begin your career in the luxury food and beverage industry, we welcome individuals who are eager to learn, grow, and deliver outstanding service. Job Details Work Location Bulgari Tokyo Ginza Bar & Café Department BVLGARI GinzaCafe Position Server Working Hours Shift-based, 8 working hours per day with a 60-minute break Days Off 8-10 days per month, 115 days annually Employment Type Full-time Contract Type Permanent or Contract Probation Period 3 months (No change in salary or benefits) Expected Salary JPY 210,000 - 350,000 per month, determined based on experience, qualifications, and current compensation. Key Responsibilities Deliver exceptional service to guests in accordance with BVLGARI standards Take food and beverage orders and provide menu recommendations Serve food and beverages in a professional and timely manner Prepare and maintain dining areas to ensure an exceptional guest environment Process guest payments and handle cash register operations Support VIP guest experiences and special requests Work collaboratively with team members to ensure smooth daily operations Maintain cleanliness, organization, and presentation standards Contribute to guest satisfaction and service excellence initiatives Complete opening, closing, and side duties as assigned.
Marriott InternationalYou will lead the end-to-end process of developing and launching in-house products (BVLGARI DOLCI), driving marketing initiatives, sales strategies, and coordination with internal and external partners. This role also covers a wide range of responsibilities including negotiation and execution of department store pop-up events, operational management, and sales analysis. It is an ideal position for someone who wants to contribute to business growth from both product and commercial perspectives.
RakutenBusiness Overview Rakuten is Japan’s largest marketplace and an internet ecosystem offering a wide range of over 70 services, including e-commerce, travel, banking, fintech, food delivery, golf, insurance, instant messaging, and mobile networks. While Rakuten operates more than 140 services worldwide, its Communications & Energy Company is the division responsible for providing communication platforms to information and communications technology (ICT) and international telecommunications operators—primarily in the mobile phone sector—as well as for power and energy-related businesses. Department Overview The CIO Office is working to strengthen IT strategy and governance at C&E Company, with the aim of accelerating business growth and ensuring sustainable development. By communicating not only with senior management but also with various stakeholders across the organization, we are working to optimize company-wide management and system administration. Position: Why We Hire With the launch of our brand-new organization, the CIO (Chief Information Officer) Office is seeking founding members to build company-wide IT strategic frameworks, formulate strategies, plan, and lead projects. Our mission is to optimize the IT environment and drive operational efficiency across Rakuten Mobile, Rakuten Symphony, and Rakuten Communications. In this position, you will be responsible for driving various IT projects and initiatives while optimizing IT processes and systems based on a mid-to-long-term strategic vision. Position Details Role Overview As a key member of the CIO Office—the core engine driving the Rakuten Group's IT strategy—you will lead hands-on initiatives to strengthen IT governance (risk mitigation), optimize IT investments (cost structures), and establish a data-driven decision-making infrastructure across the entire C&E Company, centered on Rakuten Mobile. Reporting directly to the CIO, you will collaborate with the CxO layer to synchronize corporate and technical strategies, establish alignment, and drive initiatives to embed this governance throughout the organization. Key Responsibilities IT Infrastructure Advancement Drive organization-wide standardization of IT infrastructure and lead the migration to modern development and operational environments. Portfolio Management Prioritize initiatives and track progress to maximize ROI across an IT investment budget scaling in tens of billions of yen.IT Cost Transparency & Optimization Bring transparency to cloud consumption fees (AWS, GCP, etc.) and software licenses to drive cost efficiency from a FinOps perspective. Resource Management Optimize the allocation of thousands of engineering resources, map existing skill sets, and formulate talent development plans. Data-Driven Operations Construct executive dashboards using BI tools and quantify decision-making processes across various business units. Organizational Management Execute strategy formulation, KPI management, and next-generation leader cultivation initiatives within the CIO Office. Why Join Us? (Benefits & Growth Opportunities) High-Impact Domain: Deliver tangible results at the intersection of technology and business within Rakuten Mobile—a massive and uniquely challenging enterprise. Executive Visibility: Act as the CIO’s right hand, participating deeply in CxO-level corporate decision-making and developing a holistic, enterprise-wide strategic mindset. Accelerated Growth Maximize your market value across both technical acumen and management capabilities within a fast-paced, highly diverse global organization. Key Stakeholders Internal: CIO, Business Unit CTOs/VPoEs, Finance, HR, and Product Development Teams. External: Global IT Vendors, Consulting Firms, and External Auditing Firms. Working Style & Methodology Agile Decision-Making: Facilitated through regular steering committee operations and real-time progress tracking via Slack and Jira. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Dissolving organizational silos by forming working groups with key stakeholders, driving corporate transformation through a combined top-down and bottom-up approach. English Usage Profile (Approx. 50% of Operations)Global Meetings: Leading strategy syncs and progress reporting with engineers and partners at overseas locations. Documentation: Authoring executive presentation decks, investment Approval Requests (ARs), and technical policy documents. Daily Communication: Navigating asynchronous communications via Slack and driving discussions within culturally diverse, multinational teams. Work Environment Company CIO Office as a whole has just under 20 members. Our organization as a whole has many mid-career hires, including not only those with experience in the telecommunications industry but also many without any prior industry experience. As a result, the onboarding process for mid-career hires runs smoothly.
Marriott InternationalThe Suite Butler is a key element in a team of professionals striving to deliver a level of personalized service that exceeds not only the expectation of the guest but will add a point of difference from the service provided in any other hotel. The position of Suite Butler provides a very personalized, detailed, and seamless service to guests. The Suite Butler will take gentle care of all assigned guests from pre-arrival until post-departure without imposing themselves on the guests. The guests will see the Suite Butler as owner of each guest’s needs and requests. The attention to detail that is required from Suite Butlers, and their ability to anticipate guests’ needs, meaning that they are the consummate hotel professionals with impeccable standards. Suite Butlers will not accept anything less than the best available presentation of the suites and themselves. Our first impression on guests is often a significant part of the lasting impression left in their memories. Everything we do must support the heritage and legacy of Bvlgari, which includes our attire and grooming. Everything we do, say and even, do not say, communicates to the guest. As a Bvlgari staff member, it is extremely important to ensure that we do not only demonstrate our core values in our everyday interactions with our guests, but that our behavior demonstrates a way that reflects the unique personality of the Bvlgari Brand.
RakutenBusiness Overview Rakuten is Japan's largest marketplace and Internet ecosystem, offering a wide range of more than 70 services, including e-commerce, travel, banking, fintech, food delivery, golf, insurance, instant messaging, and mobile networking. Rakuten offers more than 140 services worldwide, of which Communications & Energy Company is the division that operates the cell phone business and other telecommunications and electric energy-related businesses. Please see below for a list of Communications & Energy Company's services. Department Overview As a retail electricity provider of the Rakuten Group, Rakuten Electricity provides "Rakuten Denki," an electricity service for general households, and "Rakuten Gas," a city gas service. Rakuten Electricity is expanding its services to become the No. 1 new electric power company by providing a safe, convenient, and affordable experience close to its users. The service features a simple design with a basic charge of zero yen and a single metered charge based on the amount of electricity used, instead of the complicated and difficult electricity rate plans of the past. The service allows customers to receive Rakuten points based on their electricity bills and to pay their electricity bills with the points. Furthermore, the digitization of the energy field is expected to continue in the future, including the digitization of electricity meters, the development of mobile communication technology, and the spread of IoT and AI. With the spread of distributed power resources such as solar power generation, storage batteries, and electric vehicles, virtual power plants (VPPs) can be used to control and optimize power supply and demand, bundle power sources generated by each household, and mutually trade power. I can also imagine a future where this is done. Against this backdrop, we aim to establish a new power platform by leveraging Rakuten Group's IT technology and big data. Business Growth & Impact This is a dynamic environment where you can leverage the powerful in-store channel—Rakuten Mobile shops—to directly contribute to the expansion of the Rakuten Ecosystem. Career Growth Within the Rakuten Group’s diversified business model, you’ll have the opportunity to hone a wide range of skills, including sales strategy, data analysis, and business development. Position: Why We Hire This is an expansion-driven hire. With our revenue growing steadily, we aim to accelerate our growth even further. Position Details You will be responsible for overall business process improvements related to "Rakuten Denki" sales across all "Rakuten Mobile Shops" nationwide. Working from the headquarters' perspective within the Rakuten Group, your goal is to establish efficient workflows and drive continuous improvements to accelerate new contract acquisitions initiated through physical retail stores. Specific Duties Staff Development: Train and develop Rakuten Mobile store crews. Process Optimization: Enhance and streamline the sales and customer explanation processes. Issue Resolution & Strategy: Identify operational bottlenecks and formulate solutions using both quantitative and qualitative approaches to boost store sales performance. KPI Management: Set, monitor, and continuously optimize Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Future Scope Expansion: Potentially expand responsibilities to include non-store marketing initiatives in the future, such as event management and web marketing. Work Environment Mobile Channel Marketing Group Number of people: 2 people Composition: men and women in their 20s-40s All are mid-career hires, some with no experience in the energy industry.
Marriott InternationalEnter and retrieve information contained in computer databases using a keyboard, mouse, or trackball to update records, files, reservations, and answer inquiries from guests. Transmit information or documents using a computer, mail, or facsimile machine. Operate standard office equipment other than computers. Prepare letters, memos, and other documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, or presentation software. Handle incoming and outgoing mail, including date stamping and distributing incoming mail. Create and maintain computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports, documents, etc. Compile, copy, sort, and file records of office activities, business transactions, and other activities. Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Follow all company policies and procedures, ensure uniform and personal appearance are clean and professional, maintain confidentiality of proprietary information, and protect company assets. Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards, anticipate and address guests’ service needs, assist individuals with disabilities, and thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language, prepare and review written documents accurately and completely, and answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others, support team to reach common goals, and listen and respond appropriately to the concerns of other employees. Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested by Supervisors. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.
Four SeasonsFour Seasons is powered by our people. We are a collective of individuals who crave to become better, to push ourselves to new heights and to treat each other as we wish to be treated in return. Our team members around the world create amazing experiences for our guests, residents, and partners through a commitment to luxury with genuine heart. We know that the best way to enable our people to deliver these exceptional guest experiences is through a world-class employee experience and company culture. At Four Seasons, we believe in recognizing a familiar face, welcoming a new one and treating everyone we meet the way we would want to be treated ourselves. Whether you work with us, stay with us, live with us or discover with us, we believe our purpose is to create impressions that will stay with you for a lifetime. It comes from our belief that life is richer when we truly connect to the people and the world around us.
RakutenBusiness Overview Rakuten is Japan's largest marketplace and Internet ecosystem, offering a wide range of more than 70 services, including e-commerce, travel, banking, fintech, food delivery, golf, insurance, instant messaging, and mobile networking. Rakuten offers more than 140 services worldwide, of which Communications & Energy Company is the division that operates the cell phone business and other telecommunications and electric energy-related businesses. Please see below for a list of Communications & Energy Company's services. Department Overview As a retail electricity provider of the Rakuten Group, Rakuten Electricity provides "Rakuten Denki," an electricity service for general households, and "Rakuten Gas," a city gas service. Rakuten Electricity is expanding its services to become the No. 1 new electric power company by providing a safe, convenient, and affordable experience close to its users. The service features a simple design with a basic charge of zero yen and a single metered charge based on the amount of electricity used, instead of the complicated and difficult electricity rate plans of the past. The service allows customers to receive Rakuten points based on their electricity bills and to pay their electricity bills with the points. Furthermore, the digitization of the energy field is expected to continue in the future, including the digitization of electricity meters, the development of mobile communication technology, and the spread of IoT and AI. With the spread of distributed power resources such as solar power generation, storage batteries, and electric vehicles, virtual power plants (VPPs) can be used to control and optimize power supply and demand, bundle power sources generated by each household, and mutually trade power. I can also imagine a future where this is done. Against this backdrop, we aim to establish a new power platform by leveraging Rakuten Group's IT technology and big data. Position: Why We Hire We are expanding our team. Driven by stable and continuous revenue growth, we are looking to accelerate our expansion and reach new heights. Position Details As a leader candidate, you will be responsible for leading digital marketing activities both within and outside the Rakuten Group for "Rakuten Denki." Key Responsibilities Data Analysis & Planning: Analyze big data and member data within the Rakuten Ecosystem to develop strategic plans. Internal Alliances: Drive alliances and promotional collaborations with other services across the Rakuten Group. Digital Advertising: Direct in-house digital advertising efforts, including search, SNS, and display ads. Performance Management: Set KPIs and analyze performance to propose data-driven improvements. Team Management: Manage, support, and evaluate team members. Talent Development: Provide training and educational support for team growth. Why Join Us? (Benefits & Growth Opportunities) Unique Marketing Experience: Gain unparalleled experience by leveraging a combination of Rakuten Group's massive big data and utility (electricity) data. Business Scale & Expansion: Rakuten Energy currently operates at a scale of tens of billions of yen. We aim to reach the next phase of growth by strengthening alliances and marketing across the Rakuten Group. High Impact & Decision Making: As renewable energy expands in Japan, you will be involved in critical, high-level decision-making that will shape the next few years of the energy sector—a vital domain for the Rakuten Group. Work Environment Marketing Team Number of members: 3 1 manager, 2 team members
Marriott InternationalThe position is responsible for assigned food and beverage/culinary operations. It oversees guest and employee satisfaction, maintaining standards and meeting or exceeding financial goals. Candidates must have valid authorization to work in Japan. BVLGARI does not provide visa sponsorship for this position. At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated. Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.