Hiring route planning is
easy to overlook

A common mistake in the first hire in Japan is to only ask "who do we need?" and "how do we find them?"
In reality, the bigger question is "how do we hire them?"

Having a local entity is not the only way to hire in Japan, nor EOR. Choosing the wrong route, or not even comparing the options, can cost you time, effort and money, and may even lead to legal consequences.

Who it is for

Best suited for teams that want a compact, practical answer before making a larger commitment.

Hiring the first operator in Japan

JST coverage for existing local clients, or operations set-up for market entry.

Sending the first employee to Japan

A first country manager transferred to Japan from the home office.

Reinforcing APAC personnel, in touch with a successful candidate in Japan.

Candidate already in Japan

Decision pack that brings you forward

We help you navigate Japan hiring with efficiency and confidence
via one concise personalised report: the Japan Hire Decision Pack.

It clarifies the best-fit hiring route and prepares you for practical execution.
Recruitment execution and specialist support may be introduced if needed.

Route Recommendation

The most recommendable hiring route(s), with reasoning and alternatives.

Next Steps

A simple list of actionable next steps, tailored to your own circumstances.

Categorisation of different providers, and practical comparison points.

Provider Review Criteria

3 simple steps

Working with us couldn't be simpler. You are one online form away from your personalised report and our partner network. No heavy communication or long-term commitment, until optionally later.

1. Minimal input

Fill out an online form. This helps us understand your needs and situation.

2. Decision-ready report

We prepare your report based on your input, and send it to you by email.

Any additional questions or requests can be discussed on an optional follow-up call.

3. Optional follow-up

Why trust us

Japan-focused

Built specifically for Japan hiring, based in Japan, and run by a Japanese founder.

Vendor-neutral

We recommend hiring routes and execution steps, not particular providers.

Connected with recruiters, GTM consultants, and other related specialists.

Partner network

Founder

In my previous role at a Japanese startup, I was offered the chance to live and work from France. Only, we had no entity outside Japan, nor any clear process for handling it.

Being in a small team with limited resources, I ended up spending months exploring a route that was never going to work. If only I had known earlier. If only I had had access to affordable, practical help before going down the wrong path...

That's why I created HireWise Japan, a simple and lean decision aid that sets you on the right path towards effective execution. I hope it gives you the practical help I would have wanted back then.

Kenji de Montalte