For Job Seekers

Work where your
languages matter.

Adastra connects people with language skills to employers in Kumamoto and across Kyushu. International students, foreign nationals looking for work in Japan, and Japanese speakers who want to use their languages — start by registering with us.

Adastra staff in a meeting at the office
Who It's For

Who we're looking for.

You don't need advanced language skills or certifications. We can help find work for people who are still studying Japanese.

International students in Kumamoto
From part-time work while you study to a full-time role after graduation. We're glad to talk while you're still enrolled.
Foreign nationals living in Japan
We propose roles that fit your residence status, and work with specialists to handle visa questions.
Japanese speakers with language skills
Overseas business, interpretation and translation, trade administration — workplaces where your languages are valued.
New graduates
Companies where your language skills and overseas experience count, from local employers to global firms.
Mid-career candidates
We look at both your experience so far and your language skills to plan the next step with you.
Just exploring is fine
Register even if you're not ready to start yet. We'll get in touch when a role matching your conditions opens.
Why Adastra

Why register with Adastra.

For more than ten years we have worked as a translation and interpretation company in Kumamoto, building relationships with people from many language backgrounds. We use that experience to support people seeking long-term employment through language.

Licensed placement
agency
Licensed by Japan's Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare. Licence no. 43-ユ-300308
Connected to
Kumamoto employers
Ten years of work with local companies, from manufacturing and semiconductors to hospitality, IT and healthcare.
Focused on
multilingual talent
As a translation and interpretation company covering 16 languages, we handle only roles that need language skills. We know where your language is valued.
Job Fields

Roles we place.

Part-time, full-time and new-graduate positions. We propose roles that fit how you want to work.

Part-time Full-time New graduates
IT & semiconductors Engineers, PM, QA, production management, technical interpreters
Manufacturing & factory Production staff, quality control, on-site interpreters
Office & administration Reception, trade administration, sales support, in-house translation
Hospitality & tourism Front desk, concierge, guides, guest room staff
Interpretation & translation In-house interpreters, translators, multilingual customer support
Food & beverage Service staff, kitchen assistants, store managers
Education Language instructors, education staff, materials development
Healthcare & care work Medical interpreters, care staff, nursing assistants
Logistics & trade Trade administration, customs, warehouse management, multilingual support
Other Ask us about roles not listed here
Support

Support for
registered candidates.

We don't stop at introducing roles. We support you from application through to your first day.

Residence status and visas
We handle questions about work visas and residence status together with specialists.
Japanese resumes and CVs
Your consultant reviews your documents with you, in the format Japanese employers expect.
Interview scheduling
Your consultant handles communication with the employer and arranges interview dates.
Roles with no Japanese requirement
We have roles we can introduce to people who are still studying Japanese. Just ask.
Registration Flow

How registration works.

Registration is free. After you submit the form, a consultant contacts you to arrange an interview.

01
Register online
Fill in the form below. It takes about five minutes. You can send a resume later.
02
We contact you
We review your details and get in touch by email or phone.
03
Interview (online available)
We ask about the roles, locations and working style you want, your language skills and your residence status.
04
Role introductions
We propose roles that match your conditions, and support your application documents and interview scheduling.
05
Hired
If the employer makes an offer after the interview, you're hired. We also support the paperwork and the terms.

Registration and
consultation are free.

Our fee comes from the employer who hires you. Candidates never pay anything, and we never bill you after you register.

Register

Your career in Japan starts here.