Bridging the hiring gap between the United States and Japan
Fresh Graduates: Your Career in Japan Starts Here
The US job market is oversaturated for new graduates. Meanwhile, Japanese companies are actively hiring international talent — and they want you. We handle every detail of your transition so you can focus on starting your career, not stressing about logistics.
English Only — No Japanese Required
100% Free for Job Seekers
We Handle the Heavy Lifting
Moving to a new country is overwhelming. We take care of everything so the only thing you need to worry about is showing up.
Housing
We find and secure your apartment before you land. No navigating foreign leases or guarantor systems alone.
Flights & Arrival
Flight coordination, airport pickup, and getting you settled from the moment you touch down.
Transit & Navigation
Train passes, commute routes, and getting around your new city with confidence from day one.
Banking & Essentials
Bank accounts, phone plans, utilities, health insurance — every essential set up and ready to go.
Language & Culture
Basic Japanese essentials, cultural guidance, and ongoing support so you never feel lost.
Social & Community
Expat groups, social events, travel recommendations, and connections so you build a life — not just a job.
All of this is completely free for job seekers.
About SeiyoTalent
We bridge the hiring gap between the United States and Japan, connecting talented professionals with career opportunities in Japan.
We Make Hiring Across Borders Effortless
Our mission is simple: hiring an American should be just as easy as hiring locally for a Japanese company. We handle visas, compliance, relocation logistics, and cultural preparation — everything that normally makes international hiring complicated. For job seekers, we take care of the entire move so you can focus on your new career, not paperwork.
No Japanese Required — Every Position is English-Speaking
100% Free for Job Seekers
For Job Seekers
We don't just find you a job — we move you there and make sure you thrive. Every detail of your transition is handled, so the hardest part of your move is deciding what to pack.
What We Handle For You
→Apartment Secured Before You Arrive: We find, vet, and set up your housing — no navigating Japanese leases or guarantor systems
→Flights & Airport Pickup: Travel coordination and someone waiting for you when you land
→Transit & City Navigation: Train passes, commute routes, and neighborhood orientation so you're never lost
→Bank, Phone & Utilities: Every essential account opened and activated before your first day of work
→Basic Language Support: Survival Japanese, key phrases, and cultural guidance to help you hit the ground running
→Social Life & Community: Expat groups, social events, travel tips, and connections so you build a life — not just a job
→Career Coaching: Resume optimization for the Japanese market, interview prep, and salary negotiation
→Ongoing Support: We don't disappear after placement — we're here for as long as you need us
All of This — Completely Free
Every service we provide to job seekers costs you nothing. We're compensated by companies for successful placements, which means our interests are aligned with yours — we succeed when you succeed.
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Your Partner in International Hiring
For Employers
Hiring an American should be as simple as hiring a local candidate. We eliminate every barrier — from visa processing to cultural onboarding — so you get exceptional international talent without the complexity.
What We Handle For You
→Complete Visa & Work Permit Processing: We handle the entire visa application from start to finish — you just sign where we tell you
→Pre-Vetted, Work-Ready Candidates: Every candidate is screened, interviewed, and verified before you ever see their profile
→Full Relocation Management: We relocate your new hire — housing, flights, banking, orientation — so they show up day one ready to work
→Cultural Onboarding: Your hire arrives prepared for Japanese business culture, workplace norms, and team dynamics
→Compliance & Regulation: International hiring laws, tax implications, and employment regulations handled for you
→Retention-Focused Placement: We place candidates who want to build careers in Japan, not tourists looking for a gap year
Zero Friction Hiring
We work as an extension of your HR team. You tell us what you need, and we deliver vetted, relocated, culturally prepared talent — as if they were a local hire walking in the door. No international hiring headaches, no compliance risks, no surprises.
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US Graduates
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Whether you're looking to advance your career in Japan or seeking talent for your organization, we're here to help.
Japan isn't just a place to work — it's a place to live, explore, and belong. From the electric energy of Tokyo to the soul food of Osaka, here's what's waiting for you.
Where Will You Call Home?
Every city in Japan has its own personality. Whether you want the fast pace of a mega-city or the warmth of a smaller community, there's a place that fits. Here's what life actually looks like on the ground.
Tokyo
The city that never runs out of surprises
Tokyo is the world's largest metropolitan area, and somehow it works flawlessly. Trains run to the second. Convenience stores have better food than most restaurants back home. Every neighborhood feels like a different city — the fashion-forward streets of Harajuku, the tech paradise of Akihabara, the refined elegance of Ginza, and the late-night chaos of Shinjuku.
For young professionals, Tokyo offers endless career opportunities, a thriving international community, and a social scene that ranges from rooftop bars to hidden izakayas. The cost of living is surprisingly reasonable compared to New York or San Francisco, and your salary goes further than you'd expect.
Average rent (1BR): ¥80,000–¥130,000/mo (~$550–$900)
Osaka
Japan's kitchen — and its biggest personality
If Tokyo is the head, Osaka is the heart. People here are louder, funnier, and more direct — the culture shock is gentler because Osakans naturally make you feel welcome. The food alone is worth moving for: takoyaki on every corner, the best okonomiyaki in the world, and street food culture that rivals anywhere on earth.
Osaka is more affordable than Tokyo, with a growing tech and startup scene that's attracting international companies. The nightlife in Dotonbori and Namba is legendary, and you're a short train ride from Kyoto and Nara for weekend getaways. Osakans have a saying: "eat until you drop." You'll understand why.
Average rent (1BR): ¥55,000–¥90,000/mo (~$380–$620)
Kyoto
Where ancient tradition meets modern calm
Kyoto is what most people picture when they think of Japan — bamboo forests, golden temples, geisha walking through lantern-lit streets. But it's also a real city where real people live and work. The pace is slower, the air is cleaner, and there's a depth of culture here that you can spend years exploring and never exhaust.
For those who want a quieter lifestyle without sacrificing career opportunities, Kyoto's growing tech presence and proximity to Osaka (15 minutes by bullet train) make it a compelling choice. Living here feels like having a secret that the rest of the world only gets to visit.
Average rent (1BR): ¥50,000–¥80,000/mo (~$340–$550)
Ready to Start Your Journey?
We handle the job search, the visa, the apartment, the flights, and everything in between. All you have to do is say yes.
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This Privacy Notice describes how Seiyo Talent collects, uses, discloses, stores, and protects personal information when:
individuals create a candidate account, submit a resume/CV, or otherwise use Seiyo Talent's services ("Candidates"); and
employer representatives create an employer account or use our services ("Employers").
This Notice does not cover third-party websites or services you access through links on our platform.
2. Important Notes About Our Role
Seiyo Talent is a recruiting/placement service. We are not the hiring employer. Hiring decisions and immigration/visa decisions are made by employers and relevant government authorities.
Candidates do not pay Seiyo Talent fees to create an account, submit a resume, or be considered for roles. (Employers may pay Seiyo Talent for recruiting services.)
3. Personal Information We Collect
We may collect the following categories of personal information. Some may be considered "sensitive" under certain laws.
A. Account and contact information
Name, email address, phone number (if provided), password (stored only in hashed form), account settings.
B. Candidate profile information
Education (university, major, graduation year), work history, skills, languages, portfolios/links, desired roles, and relocation preferences.
C. Resume/CV and application materials
Resume/CV documents and any supporting materials you upload or email to us.
D. Work authorization / immigration-related information (if you choose to provide it)
Citizenship, country of residence, visa/immigration history, relocation eligibility information, and passport information only if provided by you or required later in a recruiting process.
Do not send highly sensitive identifiers such as Social Security numbers, bank/credit card numbers, or driver's license numbers. We do not require those to use our services.
E. Employer account information
Company name, business contact details, job postings, and candidate feedback/evaluations.
F. Communications
Messages you send us, scheduling details, and notes from recruiting communications where permitted by law.
G. Device/usage information
IP address, browser type, device identifiers, and activity on our platform (e.g., log data).
4. Sources of Information
We collect information:
directly from you (account creation, uploads, emails, forms);
from Employers (interview feedback, hiring process updates); and
from service providers that help operate and secure the platform.
5. How We Use Your Information
We use personal information to:
provide and operate the platform (create/manage accounts, process resumes/CVs, match Candidates with roles);
facilitate recruiting and placement (communications, scheduling, referrals/applications);
provide services to Employers (candidate presentation, workflow support);
improve and secure the platform (analytics, debugging, security monitoring);
prevent fraud/abuse and enforce our terms; and
comply with legal obligations and respond to lawful requests.
6. How We Share Your Information
We do not sell your personal information.
We may share personal information with:
A. Prospective employers
We may share your profile and resume with Employers seeking candidates. We may initially withhold certain identifiers (such as name and direct contact details) and disclose them only when you take an action to proceed or when an admin authorizes disclosure as part of the recruiting process.
B. Service providers
Vendors that help us operate the service (e.g., cloud hosting, storage, security, email, analytics). They are permitted to use personal information only to provide services to us.
C. Legal and safety
If required by law, subpoena, court order, or to protect the rights, safety, and security of Candidates, Employers, Seiyo Talent, or the public.
D. Business transactions
If Seiyo Talent is involved in a merger, acquisition, financing, reorganization, or sale of assets, information may be transferred subject to reasonable safeguards.
7. International Transfers
Because we connect Candidates with Employers in Japan and use cloud infrastructure, your information may be accessed, processed, or stored outside your state or country, including in Japan and in locations where our service providers operate. We take reasonable steps designed to protect information consistent with this Privacy Notice.
8. Data Storage & Security
Your data is stored using Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure (including encrypted databases and secure file storage). Passwords are hashed and never stored in plain text. We maintain administrative, technical, and physical safeguards designed to protect personal information, such as encryption in transit, access controls, and security monitoring.
No system is 100% secure. You are responsible for maintaining the confidentiality of your login credentials and notifying us if you suspect unauthorized access.
9. Data Retention
We retain personal information for as long as necessary to provide services, for legitimate business purposes, and to comply with legal obligations.
Active accounts: retained while your account is active.
Inactive accounts: may be retained for a limited period after inactivity (e.g., 12-24 months) unless you request deletion sooner.
Security/compliance logs: retained as needed for security and legal requirements.
10. Your Rights
Depending on where you live, you may have the right to:
access the personal information we hold about you,
request correction of inaccurate data,
request deletion of your account and associated data, and
withdraw consent where processing is based on consent.
To exercise these rights, email us at seiyotalent@gmail.com with the subject line "Privacy Request." We may need to verify your identity before fulfilling requests.
If you request deletion or withdraw consent for processing that is necessary for placement (for example, sharing a resume with Employers), we may not be able to continue providing services.
11. Children's Privacy
Our services are not directed to children under 13 (or under the age required by local law). We do not knowingly collect personal information from children.
12. Changes to This Privacy Notice
We may update this Privacy Notice from time to time. We will post the updated version with a new effective date. Material changes may also be communicated through the platform or by email.
