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CompareEnglish-friendly jobs in Osaka
In Osaka, English is most useful in tourism, hotels and restaurants serving visitors, English teaching, and companies trading with Asia or working in IT. A free public advice center is in Umeda.
Where English helps
| Field | Examples | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Tourism, hotels, restaurants | Hotel front desk, tours, shop staff | Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai boosted demand for interpreters and service staff (Gentosha Gold Online) |
| English teaching | Conversation schools, assistant teachers | Openings are relatively easy to find |
| Trade and manufacturing | Overseas sales, import and export work | Japanese is often required too |
| IT | Engineers, QA | Some teams work in English only |
Each listing says how much Japanese you need. "Business level" often means around JLPT N2 or above, while "daily conversation" is closer to N3–N4. If it isn't clear, ask before you apply.
Free advice
Osaka Employment Service Center for Foreigners gives job advice and job information to foreign residents and international students. It is on the 16th floor of the Hankyu Grand Building in Umeda, open weekdays 10:00–18:00 (Hello Work Umeda). Check the page before you go, as hours can change.
How to search
- Ask a public center whether the job fits your residence status.
- Register on job sites for foreign residents. See recruiters in Tokyo.
- Register with one recruiter that has an Osaka office, such as Robert Walters. Many other English-speaking agencies are based in Tokyo, so ask whether they cover Kansai.
The key rule is to file a moving-out notice in Tokyo and a moving-in notice in Osaka within 14 days. Bring your residence card when you...
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