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Best Recruitment Agencies in Japan
Find top recruitment and staffing agencies in Japan. Whether you're looking for specialized talent or general hiring support, explore experienced recruitment firms that understand the local market and can help you build the perfect team.
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Identity and Access Management +48 more | |||
Design +32 more | |||
Engineering +22 more | |||
Other Programming Languages +12 more | |||
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Japan's
Economic indicators
4
World ranked
Japan ranks 4 in the world by current economic output
$4.2tn
Nominal GDP (US$)
GDP reflects the overall size and economic strength of the country's economy.
2
APAC ranked
Japan is ranked 2 in APAC by economic output in the region
GDP growth (%)
GDP growth explained
The chart compares how GDP has grown for Japan, its region, and the world over the last seven years. Positive growth indicates an expanding economy; negative growth may signal contraction and affect hiring activity.
2.2%
Current rate
▼ 1.1% reduction
Inflation represents the rate at which prices rise and purchasing power diminishes. High inflation may prompt employees to seek higher wages, potentially impacting company profitability and hiring strategies.
Japan's inflation rate
14 weeks
Maternity leave
Maternity: 14 weeks at 2/3 pay, 6 weeks pre-birth. Paternity: No legal requirement. Parental: 12 months shared, paid at 67% then 50%, extendable to 2 years.
3 days
Sick leave
Employees have no legal right to sick leave; it's at the employer's discretion. Deel offers 3 paid sick days.
Cost of living
Cost of living index explained
The cost of living has a direct impact on salary expectations and the competitiveness of compensation packages. It can influence the appeal of certain locations for both employers and candidates.
Japan's
Labor market
Japan vs world population age distribution
126m
Population
Japan has a population of about 126m. The chart compares its age distribution with the world average—useful context for workforce size and long-term hiring demand.
16 days
Minimum annual holidays
Minimum annual holidays reflect mandated leave. Hiring in countries with high allowances (over 25 days) may require emphasizing work-life balance when recruiting.
37 hrs
Average working full time week
Standard work hours are capped at 40 per week. Overtime is paid at varying rates, with a 360-hour annual limit. Rates increase for night work and hours beyond 60 per month, with higher rates on days off.
2.6%
Current percentage
▼ 0% reduction
Japan's unemployment rate is low, suggesting either a booming economy or reliance on foreign labour. Between 2022 and 2023, there was a small decrease in unemployment, suggesting continued economic stability with a slight improvement in job availability
Unemployment rate
Japan's
Top performing companies and industries
Top performing companies
- Toyota
- NTT
- Hitachi
Top industries
- motor vehicles
- electronic equipment
- machine tools
Ratio of males to females (by age)
72 / 55
Male
In Japan there is a medium gap in participation rates between males and females, indicating moderate inequality with some progress towards gender parity.
Japan's
Religion and ethnicity
Religion
In religiously diverse countries, a broad sourcing and engagement approach whilst appealing to inclusive practices resonates with this candidate market. In homogeneous environments, understanding dominant cultural norms is often more important when engaging with talent.