List of Well-Paying Japanese Part-Time Jobs in 2025-2026

When talking of technology, the best example to cite is Japan; this is also why a lot of students choose to study in Japan. However, if you are not able to learn from the industry experts there, the purpose kind of remains unfulfilled. Nearly 67% of students who have self-financed their education choose to work part-time in Japan. For sure, it does not cover all the college expenses, but many other benefits come along with part-time jobs in Japan. 

There are many other reasons too, due to which students choose Japan for their studies, the culture and traditions, their discipline, work ethics and amazing use of resources, including Human Resources. All this is better to grasp if you mix well in the Japanese culture and lifestyle. Working part-time in Japan will help you transform your personality in the best possible way in Japan. 

Why Work Part-Time in Japan?

This question might arise especially when you have worked so hard to get admission to a college or university. Here are some reasons that signify why working part-time in Japan can be beneficial for you. 

• Let’s start with the obvious: you will earn a bit, which can help you support your educational endeavours.
• Learn about the work culture and lifestyle of Japanese people closely by working with them. 
• You will also have an international work profile, which will help you find jobs in future. 
• Managing studies and working together provides a nice image of self-sustenance to your future employers. 
• Helps in building connections, which is a huge support in finding jobs later. 
• Keeps you engaged in case you feel homesick. 
• Get engrossed in the dynamic work culture and learn Japanese ways of living. 

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List of Part-Time Jobs in Japan

Japanese is the main language in Japan; therefore, one can find 3 types of part-time jobs in Japan: 1. Jobs that require basic or no knowledge of the Japanese language, 2. Jobs that require conversational knowledge of the Japanese language, and 3. Part-time jobs that require business-level knowledge of Japanese. Here we will first discuss the top part-time jobs in Japan and then move to each of these categories individually. 

Part-time Jobs	Average Salary Per Hour
Research or Teaching Assistant	JPY 1,500
English Tutor	JPY 1,000
Translator	JPY 800
Delivery company	JPY 1,500
Baby Sitting	JPY 1,000
Convenience Stores	JPY 800
Cafes and Restaurants	JPY 900

List of Part-Time Jobs With No or Basic Japanese

Here are some jobs that you can attain with little or no knowledge of Japanese.

Job Title	Average Salary Per Hour
Kitchen Staff	JPY 1,000- JPY 1,100
Sorting and Packing	JPY 1,100- JPY 1,200
Food Delivery	JPY 1,000- JPY 1,200
Go-Kart Driver	JPY 960- JPY 1,100
Hotel Cleaning	JPY 1,000-JPY 1,200

List of Part-Time Jobs With Conversational Japanese

Here are some jobs that you can attain with conversational knowledge of Japanese.

Job Title	Average Salary Per Hour
Store Clerk	JPY 1,300
Juice Bars	JPY 950- JPY 1,100
Serving Staff	JPY 1,100- JPY 1,400
Legoland Playaker	JPY 1,300- JPY 1,500
Nanny	JPY 1,100- JPY 1,300

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List of Part-Time Jobs With Professional Japanese

Here are some jobs that require professional knowledge of Japanese.

Job Title	Average Salary Per Hour
Barista	JPY 900- JPY 1,200
Retail Assistant	JPY 1,000- JPY1,200
Interpreter or Translator	JPY 1,500- JPY 3,1000
Front Desk Hotel Staff	JPY 1,000- JPY 1,2000

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Conditions to Work Part-Time Jobs in Japan

If you are willing to work part-time in Japan, then here are some conditions that you need to meet in order to work successfully in Japan. 

• Students are only allowed to work 28 hours a week, except during school holidays or vacations. 
• Update permissions to work in your stay permit from the immigration services bureau if needed. 
• Engagement in part-time work should not affect your studies. 
• Any income generated should support your education and is not for saving or sending overseas. 
• Part-time work as a student is allowed till the time to retain the status of a student at your university. 
• You cannot engage in the adult entertainment profession, as this is prohibited by the law.   

Things to Check Before Applying for Part-Time Work in Japan

Please note you have the following to work part-time in Japan. 

• Work permit. Even as a student, you will need a separate work permit. 
• Minimum wage. The average pay is ¥ 898 to ¥ 1500. 
• Working hours. 28 during school days and 48 during vacations.
• Payment method. Open a Japanese bank account.
• Japanese language skills. Check the level of language proficiency required for the job. 
• Resume. Physical, mostly handwritten resumes are common in Japan. 

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Documents Required

Here is the list of documents required for part-time jobs in Japan. 

• Valid Visa and Residence Card
• Japanese Bank Account
• Japanese Resume (Rirekisho)
• Academic Transcripts
• Proof of Work Experience if any

Salaries for Part-Time Work in Japan

The minimum average pay in Japan is between ¥ 898 to ¥ 1500. However, most employers pay the employees better salaries than this standard. The earning also depends on the industry of work, type of work and expertise required for it, skills, qualifications and experience of an individual. Here is a depiction of what percentage of part-time workers who earn various average pay. 

Hourly pay	Percentage of part-time workers
> ¥ 800	1.5%
¥ 800 to ¥ 1000	32.6%
¥ 1000 to ¥ 1200	49.0%
¥ 1200 to ¥ 1400	10.6%
< ¥ 1400	06.0%

How to Find Part-Time Jobs in Japan?

To find part-time jobs in Japan, one can try the following approaches. 

• Apply to various job boards. 
• Build your connections and ask them for jobs. 
• Seek employment at the university or through a placement cell. 
• Apply directly on the company website. 

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Top Job Portals 

Here are some job portals you can apply for work at; 

• Yolo Japan 
• Guidable 
• Baitoru 
• GaijinPot 
• Jobs in Japan 
• WeXPats

FAQs

This was all the information that one would require to work part-time in Japan. If you have any queries or suggestions related to part-time work, you can drop a comment here. Stay tuned with Leverage Edu and Jobs Abroad to learn more about work opportunities and conditions to work abroad. 

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