🇲🇲 Work in Japan from Myanmar | SSW & Career Opportunities

Work Directly in Japan or Study First — Choose the Career Path That Fits You

TORANOMON × MYANMAR

Work in Japan from Myanmar

Prepare in Myanmar, meet the required qualifications and build your career in Japan. TORANOMON supports qualified Myanmar candidates with recruitment, career guidance and employment preparation.

LIVING IN MYANMAR?

Start by Preparing for the Right Career Path

If you are currently living in Myanmar and want to work in Japan, the first step is not simply to apply for a job. You need to confirm which career pathway matches your qualifications, Japanese ability and professional background.

Important Job opportunities depend on the applicable residence status, Japanese-language level, skills tests, education, work experience and employer requirements.
CAREER PATHWAYS

Different Qualifications. Different Routes.

Specified Skilled Worker

For candidates who meet the required Japanese-language and skills-test conditions for eligible SSW occupations.

University Graduates & Professionals

For candidates whose education, qualifications and professional experience may support specialist or professional careers in Japan.

Engineering & Technical Careers

For engineers and technical professionals seeking careers that make use of their academic and professional backgrounds.

SPECIFIED SKILLED WORKER

Prepare Before Applying

If you are applying from Myanmar for a Specified Skilled Worker position, you should first prepare the qualifications required for the applicable field.

  • Japanese-language qualification such as JLPT N4 level or JFT-Basic, depending on the applicable requirements
  • Pass the Specified Skilled Worker skills test for your intended occupation
  • Prepare your education, employment and identification documents
  • Confirm that your experience and career goals match the available position
Application Timing Candidates who have not yet met the required Japanese-language and skills-test conditions should complete their preparation before applying for available SSW positions.
PROFESSIONAL TALENT

University Graduates, Engineers & Professionals

Working in Japan is not limited to Specified Skilled Worker jobs. TORANOMON also works with Myanmar university graduates, engineers and professionals whose education and experience may support specialist careers in Japan.

Potential opportunities may include engineering, construction management, CAD/BIM, technical coordination and other professional roles, depending on the candidate’s background and the employer’s requirements.

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FROM MYANMAR TO JAPAN

How the Recruitment Process Works

The exact process depends on the residence status, occupation and employer, but the basic recruitment flow is as follows.

01. Prepare Japanese ability, skills tests, education and required documents.
02. Register Provide your profile, qualifications, experience and preferred occupation.
03. Job Matching TORANOMON checks suitable opportunities based on employer requirements.
04. Interview Qualified candidates proceed to employer selection and interviews.
AFTER A JOB OFFER

Employment and Immigration Preparation

After an employer decides to hire a candidate, the required employment and immigration procedures are prepared according to the applicable residence status and recruitment scheme.

  • Employment conditions confirmation
  • Required employment documentation
  • Immigration-related preparation
  • Pre-departure coordination
  • Preparation for employment in Japan
TORANOMON APPROACH

Qualification First. Matching Second.

TORANOMON does not simply collect applications and send candidates to employers. We first confirm the candidate’s qualifications, career background and readiness for the intended position.

We then consider the fit between the candidate, the employer, the occupation, the working environment and the long-term career path.

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ALREADY IN JAPAN?

Looking for a New Job in Japan?

If you are a Myanmar national already living in Japan, use our dedicated job-change page for Myanmar residents.

Jobs for Myanmar Residents in Japan

Prepare Your Career Path Before Applying

If you are living in Myanmar and want to work in Japan, first confirm your qualifications, Japanese-language ability, skills-test status, education and professional experience. TORANOMON can then identify the appropriate next step.

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