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Cooling

Japan - Tokyo Job Market Score

Driven by
  • Few reposted listings (10% appear duplicated)
  • Net hiring is positive (+37 this week — 42 added vs 5 removed)
  • Slow inflow of new postings (only 20% from the last 14 days)

Japan - Tokyo job market overview (May 2026)

The Japan - Tokyo job market is currently cooling, with active hiring with relatively fresh postings. Out of 240 active job postings tracked here, 21% have been open for more than 30 days. Hiring is concentrated in director and sales engineer, with technology as the leading sector.

What this means for job seekers

  • Postings move quickly — apply soon after a role appears.
  • Best opportunities are in director and sales engineer.
  • Many employers don't list salary — be ready to ask early.

Japan - Tokyo job market

Aggregated from currently-active postings tracked in Japan - Tokyo.

Top categories

  • Director32
  • Sales Engineer28
  • Account Executive23
  • Customer Success9
  • SDR / BDR4
  • Program Manager3

Top occupations (SOC)

  • Managers, All Other106
  • Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing, Technical and Scientific Products25
  • Software Developers23
  • Customer Service Representatives10
  • Management Analysts7
  • Sales Managers4

In-demand skills

Top sectors

  • Technology123
  • Healthcare86
  • Food Service / Restaurants34
  • Consumer Goods34
  • Manufacturing16

Employment mix

  • Unspecified236 · 98%
  • Contract4 · 2%

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