Remote Jobs from Japan

70 remote jobs available from Japan - 9 specifically for Japan, plus 61 open worldwide

All (70)Japan (9)Worldwide (61)

These 70 positions explicitly allow remote work from Japan. Each listing includes the actual remote policy and allowed countries, so you can find roles that actually let you work from where you are, not just roles labeled 'remote' that turn out to be office-based.

By the numbers

  • 25 companies hiring
  • Mostly Senior roles
  • Often paired with Python, Kubernetes, AWS, Linux
  • Top locations: London, Limassol, Munich
  • 96% don't require German
  • 33 new in the last 7 days

Market insights

About 100% of live Japan ads are listed as fully remote.

Remote policy

100%

Remote 100%

17 of 70 live ads state a salary.

Seniority mix

  • Senior 47%
  • Mid 20%
  • Lead 15%
  • Junior 8%
  • Staff 5%
  • Principal 3%

How we identify these jobs

Each listing is analyzed to determine the actual remote policy (fully remote, hybrid, or on-site) and which countries are eligible. Jobs listed here either explicitly name Japan as an allowed location or are open to remote work worldwide.

Parity 9 months ago Open for 270+ days
Remote

Core Developer - Polkadot Runtime

Remote (Worldwide) - English

Polkadot Polkadot SDK Kusama
Blp Digital 10 months ago Open for 329+ days
Remote

ERP Integration Architect

Zurich, Switzerland (Remote) - German, English

Microsoft Dynamics proAlpha abas Git PostgreSQL +1
B12 16 months ago Open for 489+ days Reposted 15 time(s)
Remote

Web Designer

Remote (Worldwide) - English

HTML CSS
Partisiablockchain 54 months ago Open for 1629+ days Reposted 15 time(s)
Remote

VueJS Dev

Remote (Worldwide) - English

JavaScript TypeScript Vue
Metabase 62 months ago Open for 1873+ days
Remote

Engineering Manager

Remote (Worldwide) - English

Clojure React TypeScript
$200.000–250.000 /year
Metabase 63 months ago Open for 1900+ days
Remote

Product Designer

Remote (Worldwide) - English

$93.000–210.000 /year
Metabase 75 months ago Open for 2275+ days
Remote

Software Engineer (Frontend)

Remote (Worldwide) - English

React Redux JavaScript CSS
$110.000–210.000 /year
Metabase 75 months ago Open for 2275+ days
Remote

Senior SRE/DevOps Engineer

Remote (Worldwide) - English

Kubernetes AWS Terraform Python Go +3
$97.000–200.000 /year
Egocentric Systems GmbH
Remote

Mobile Developer (w/m/d)

Dresden, Germany (Remote) - German, English

Flutter Fastlane Git
Entplexit Reposted 8 time(s)
Remote

Consultant SAP Archiving (m/w/d) (Remote)

Remote (Worldwide) - German (very good), English (good)

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I really work these jobs from Japan?
These positions either explicitly list Japan as an eligible remote location or are open to worldwide remote work. Each listing includes this information, so you don't have to guess from vague 'remote-friendly' labels.
How many remote jobs are available from Japan?
There are currently 70 positions that allow remote work from Japan. This number updates daily as new roles are posted.
What's the difference between remote and hybrid?
Remote roles allow you to work entirely from your location. Hybrid roles typically require some in-office time. Each listing includes the exact remote policy so you know what to expect before applying.
Do these companies handle taxes and contracts for Japan?
That varies by employer. Some companies hire directly in Japan, while others work through employer-of-record services. Check the individual job listing or ask during the application process for specific details about their setup in Japan.