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SINGAPORE × MALAYSIA

Your Japanese is worth more than you think.

The career desk for Japanese-speaking professionals in Singapore & Malaysia

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The form takes about a minute — "just exploring" is welcome.

Free for candidatesLicensed in both Singapore (EA 17C8920)
and Malaysia (JTKSM1564)Consultations in Japanese or English

Japanese-speaking roles in Singapore and Malaysia pay a real premium over the same role without Japanese — how much depends on your JLPT level, the role and the employer. Most candidates never find out which employers pay it. We know who does.

See what your level is worth →

Ranges depend on level, role and employer — we'll benchmark yours in a free consultation.

How it works

No account, no fees — start with a conversation, not an application.

  1. Start with a conversation

    No polished resume needed. Tell us where you are and what you're looking for — consultations are free, in Japanese or English.

  2. Matched to roles in your market

    We match your JLPT level and experience to Japanese-speaking roles at Japanese and Japan-affiliated companies where you live — every role graded by language requirement.

  3. Support through to offer

    Applications, interview scheduling and offer negotiation — one consultant guides you through to your start date.

Pick your market

Pick your market — local roles, salary context and guides for where you live.

Singapore

The region's highest pay for Japanese-speaking talent — Japan-affiliated MNCs, trading and finance compete for a small bilingual pool.

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Malaysia

The GBS/BPO boom is scaling Japanese-language teams fast — language allowances for JLPT holders, and some roles open from N3.

Explore Malaysia

Why local bilinguals use the Japan Desk

Your market — plus a cross-border option

We work where you live. And if a cross-border move ever makes sense — Malaysia to Singapore, say — the same profile covers it, with no re-registering.

Know if your level fits — before you apply

Every role states its real requirement — JLPT N1, N2, N3 or business level — so you apply with confidence, not hope.

Free for candidates

Browse roles, submit your resume, and apply — at no cost. No account required.

Featured roles across both markets

Every role is graded by language requirement.

MalaysiaNEW

Medical Interpreter / Clinic Operations（Japanese-Speaker）

Japanese-speaking medical clinic｜Kuala Lumpur

Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1–N2)

MYR 7,000 – 7,500 / month (including language allowance)

HealthcareView & apply
MalaysiaNEW

Accounting & Admin Executive / Corporate Administration（Japanese-Speaker）

Japanese energy group, Asian regional office｜Kuala Lumpur

Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1–N2)

MYR 7,000 – 8,000 / month

EnergyView & apply
MalaysiaNEW

Sales Engineer / Intralogistics（Japanese-Speaker）

Japanese equipment manufacturer｜Selangor

Business-level Japanese (JLPT N1–N2)

MYR 10,000 – 11,000 / month (negotiable)

Industrial MachineryView & apply

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Guides for Japanese-speaking professionals

What your JLPT is worth, which industries pay for Japanese, salary benchmarks — the questions local bilinguals actually ask.

Visa & Work PassesSalary, Tax & Take-HomeSingapore vs MalaysiaJapanese Level & JLPTIndustries & RolesApplying, Interviews & CVLiving & RelocationWork Culture & Career

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Find out what your Japanese is worth

Send us your resume and we'll match you to roles that pay for your language level — in Singapore, Malaysia, or both. No account required.

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