The Go-to Resource for Japanese Jobs in India
This list was curated by Abhijoy Ghoshroy (LinkedIn).
Table of Contents (updated: 6/2024)
- Recruiters/ Job Information
- Business Organizations
- General/ Visa Information
- Cultural Organizations
- Education
- Japanese Language: inc. schools, JLPT & NAT
- Other Information
- Trivia/ Fun Facts
If you want to work specifically in Japan, don’t forget to check out the Japan Resources page.
Regardless of the country you want to live in, be sure to see the Online Resources page for informative websites, YouTube channels, podcasts, apps, and more!
Sponsors
Recruiters/ Job Information
As we have seen, a lot of technical collaborations have taken place between India & Japan and this will continue going forward. The future looks bright for people with relevant skill sets (technical & non-technical) and Japanese language knowledge. Job hiring agencies providing Japanese-related employment information in India are as follows:
- en world India – HR consultancy firm
- JAC Recruitment Agency – Connecting to your next job in India
- Japan Recruiter
- Naukri In Japan – Hiring agency for fresh engineering graduates and lateral opportunities for experienced candidates.
- Navis Human Resources – End to end staffing solutions for corporates
- Pasona India – Providing quality recruitment services
- Placement India – Find Japanese jobs in India
- RGF – One of the leading recruitment agencies in India
- Sekai Overseas Consultants – Hiring mechanical/ IT engineers for a career in Japan.
- TechJapan – There are many reasons why select Japan as your destination and after surfing, one will get all the more convinced.
- Toonmedia Technology – IT hiring and recruitment along with language training services.
- YuZen Consulting Services – A leading recruitment company based in India.
The above-mentioned recruitment agencies mainly deal with interpretation/ translation, finance, operations, engineering and IT opportunities. Other information related to networking opportunities are as follows:
- InterNations – Expat communities like these are useful for career networking and finding a cultural connection with like-minded individuals.
- The Japanese Hub: Career-related services, helping people connect with Japan and Japanese language (Dr. Manasi Shirgurkar).
- Japanese Business Establishments in India – An exhaustive list of business establishments in India provided by the Embassy.
Business Organizations
These organizations help to encourage trade & commerce between India & Japan, a kind of bridge between the 2 nations. Inquire about employment and volunteering opportunities at the Japanese business/ organizations listed here.
- Association of Friends of Japan – Business consultancy services
- Governmental Organizations in New Delhi – Useful pages for businesses looking to collaborate with Japan.
- Indo-Japan Business Council – They organize an annual 3-day event known as ‘Konnichiwa Pune’ focusing on emerging areas of business, trade & commerce. Various cultural activities are also on display by Indian and Japanese artists.
- JETRO Offices in India
- Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry in India
- Japan Mitra – Providing advisory and consulting services for clients across multiple industries.
- India Japan SME Business Council – This organization focuses on the SME sector in India and looks forward to a great partnership through this special community.
- India’s Mini Japan – India’s Mini Japan in Neemrana, Rajasthan
- Japanese Diaspora in India – Invest India initiative, encouraging potential investors from Japan to build in India. An informative video posted on YouTube.
General/ Visa Information
All the below-mentioned pages are simply designed and contain the same information mainly dealing with visas, cultural events, economic and foreign policy.
- Embassy of Japan in India – Official information across categories like visa, culture, education, India-Japan relations, foreign policy & affairs, various exchanges and initiatives between the two nations etc. Browse through the introduction provided on the website along with other fascinating information on Japan. All this and more, keep exploring.
- Embassy of India, Tokyo – Find official sources of information and everything happening between India and Japan. Also a fact sheet & note on Japan.
- Consulate-General of Japan in Bengaluru
- Consulate-General of Japan in Chennai
- Consulate-General of Japan in Kolkata
- Consulate-General of Japan in Mumbai
- Consulates in India – Contact details of offices across India.
- Indian Visa Information – Complete guidance on how to obtain a visa to India and associated links.
Cultural Organizations
- The Japan India Association – One of the oldest institutions dealing with all exchanges between India and Japan.
- Indo-Japan Welfare & Cultural Association: An organization based in Kolkata, conducting Japanese language classes and handling various cultural events relating to Japan.
- Cultural Aspects – The cultural web page of the Embassy of Japan in India, events being hosted by different groups.
- Meetup India – Popular cultural groups across different cities in India.
- Konnichiwa Pune – A business cum cultural event organized in Pune, India.
Education
Make the most of the educational opportunities in Japan, since now is the right time to equip yourself with the latest tools and technologies. Various pages dealing with education & scholarship are as follows:
- Japan International Cooperation Agency – JICA collaborating with Indian Institute of Hyderabad.
- Japan Foundation, New Delhi – Opportunities for studying in Japan, different exchange programs. Check out the Japan Foundation Fellowship, which is a perfect way to fuel your dreams of studying in Japan and pursuing research opportunities.
- Leverage Edu – Information on Japan Student Exchange Platform Program, well-known universities are part of this program.
- Japan India Exchange Platform Program: A University of Tokyo initiative, a platform to build India-Japan exchange.
- Study in Japan – A unique guide on different educational programs in Japan and other associated details. A virtual study fair being hosted by JASSO.
- Education, Embassy of Japan in India – Official information on educational opportunities provided by the Japanese Embassy in India. Also find information on government scholarships for various student categories.
- TITP – Vocational training initiative, a partnership between India & Japan. Quite a popular choice for high-school graduates and only authorised agencies are allowed to select eligible students for this program.
Japanese Language
There are many Japanese language schools in India across different states and each one of them have their own individual characteristics. Many Universities as well as individuals are involved in teaching Japanese and it all boils down to the personal choice of the learner. There are also many private universities offering Japanese language programs.
- Japanese Language Education in India – An overview on the history of Japanese language education in India. Source: Wikipedia.
- The Japan Foundation, New Delhi – Find everything about Japan through the Japan Foundation. Also browse through the site to find relevant learning materials for all budding Japanese students, the path is as follows: Home> Japanese Studies> Resources.
- College Dunia – Offering information on Japanese language diploma programs across India.
Some famous institutes/ universities offering Japanese language studies:
- Centre of Japanese Studies (CJS), Jawaharlal Nehru University
- Department of Foreign Language, Savitribai Phule Pune University
- Tilak Maharashtra Vidyapeeth
- Language Laboratory, IIT Kanpur
- Bhasa Bhavana, Visva-Bharati Bolpur, Shantiniketan
Language Schools
There are many famous Japanese language schools offering online as well as in-person classes and many schools providing placement services. Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai, Pune and Shantiniketan are the hubs of Japanese language learning. Private tutors are also available across these learning hubs. The list is as follows:
- ABK-AOTS DOSOKAI, Chennai
- Fujiwara Japanese Language Institute, Mumbai
- Hanamaru Language School, Bengaluru
- Hanu Foreign Languages, Hyderabad
- Hayakawa Japanese Language School, Chennai
- KCCS, Chennai
- Let’s Talk India, Pune
- MISAO Japanese Language Institute, NCR
- MOSAI, New Delhi
- Navis – Bengaluru & Chennai
- Nihonkai Japanese Language Training Institute, New Delhi
- Nihongo Max, New Delhi
- Nili Japanese School – Bengaluru & Kolkata
- Sayuri Japanese Language School, Bengaluru
- Sonayukti Language Institute – Pan India
- The Japanese Language School, Bengaluru
JLPT and NAT Certification
- List of Overseas Test Site Cities and Local Host Institutions – Test Centres in India (South Asia). This website also includes information on the JLPT examination, learning materials, and interactive learning tools. More than useful for language learners across all levels.
- JLPT New Test Timings – New exam section timings for N4 and N5 starting December 2020.
- NAT – Find everything about NAT language certification and other associated details.
Other Information
- Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India – Official page of the Ministry, bilateral relationships between India & the World.
- Japanese People in India – A writeup on Japanese nationals staying in India on Wikipedia.
- MOFA: Visiting Japan Links – This website contains useful information about Japan, how to go about exploring Japan and finding your personal ikigai.
- Mumbai–Ahmedabad High Speed Rail – Bullet train project in India, collaboration with Japan. Courtesy: Wikipedia.
Japanese people expressing their perceptions about India and Indians, courtesy YouTube:
- Japanese guys talk about Why India is Great and Unique
- What Japanese Think About Indians?
- What Japanese Think of India?
- Japanese Sharing His Experience
Indians sharing their recent experiences about Japan on YouTube:
Trivia/ Fun Facts
- Indian Market Visit – Japanese visiting an Indian market in Japan, posted on YouTube.
- Japan National Cricket Team – Japan does have a cricket team and the game is becoming popular, a writeup on Wikipedia.
- Mayo on YouTube – A Japanese learning Hindi and sharing her unique experiences.
- Pomoco: Japanese Mom in India – Japanese Mom in India, another interesting channel. She shares her experience of leading an Indian lifestyle through various videos on YouTube.
- Pune-Okayama Friendship Garden (Wikipedia) – Friendship garden in Pune, showcasing strong relations between India & Japan.
- Puranik Yogendra – The first person of Indian origin to hold an important position in Japanese public administration. Get to know more about him on Wikipedia.
- Tokyo Diwali Festival – Indians celebrating Diwali in Tokyo, posted on YouTube.
- Yuri-India’s YouTube Channel – Another interesting personality endeavouring to bridge the gap between India and Japan.
- An Indian in Japan – Videos published by Prashant (YouTube).
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Don’t forget to check out the other Resource pages, too! The Japan page is all about working in Japan. The Online Resource page is all about culture, language and job search tips, regardless of your home country.