Interested in working at an after-school program in Tokyo with opportunities for advancement? This franchise school may be a great fit!

Highlights:
• Base salary of ¥250,000/month (before deductions)
• Contract renewal bonus
• Potential career path: Junior Teacher to Regular Teacher to Senior Teacher to Regional Trainer

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Along with hiring for YARUKI Switch Group schools, YARUKI Switch Career connects talent with partner organizations across Japan – spanning education, hospitality, tourism, and more.

These featured roles with external partners include opportunities in Osaka, Kyoto, Okinawa, and more.

Highlights:
• ¥220,000 – ¥300,000 (depending on role and experience)
• Opportunities for bonuses
• Japanese Proficiency: JLPT N2 or higher

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If you live in Japan as a foreign resident, you know the drill: keeping track of your Residence Card is an absolute necessity. But a high-tech upgrade rolled out on June 14, 2026 may make your administrative life a lot smoother.

Say hello to the Specified Residence Card (tokutei zairyu kaado / 特定在留カード)! This single, chip-enabled IC card pulls double duty by merging your standard Residence Card and your My Number Card into one sleek package.

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Summer in Japan is beautiful – think vibrant festivals, stunning fireworks, and late-night convenience store ice cream runs. However, it is also incredibly, undeniably humid. Walking outside in July and August can feel like stepping into a hot steam room.

While the standard advice is to "drink water and wear sunscreen," we wanted to share some practical tips for beating the heat. We asked our seasoned teachers – who have survived many Japanese summers – to share their best hacks.

> Read our tips

Summers in Japan can seem oppressive, but by learning a little bit of kanji, you can confidently find refreshments, travel in comfort, and navigate weather warnings.

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YARUKI Switch Career is a recruitment and dispatch agency.

We are passionate about connecting talented, enthusiastic candidates with rewarding jobs in Japan. We work hard to help job seekers find fulfilling opportunities, taking into account each person’s abilities, preferences, and individuality.

We recruit for YARUKI Switch Group schools, including i Kids Star, Kids Duo, Kids Duo International, and WinBe. We also source talent for partner organizations in top industries, including hospitality, marketing, and tourism.

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