Job Overview
- Job Type
- Full-time
- Japanese Level
- None Required
- Category
- Hospitality & Tourism
Description
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Requirements
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- English: Conversational \n
- Japanese: Conversational \n
- Must currently reside in Japan \n
- Must currently hold a valid working visa in Japan \n \n
- Description \n
- \u2605 At a Glance \u2605
- \r\n\u30fb\u00a55,000\u2013\u00a515,000+ per tour, depending on the tour
- \r\n\u30fbTours running nationwide \u2014 Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka, and more
- \r\n\u30fbFlexible, project-based work \u2014 take as many or as few tours as you want
- \r\n\u30fbConversational Japanese required, English fluency required
- \r\n\u30fbNo prior guiding experience needed \u2014 training provided
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- \r\n*Must already hold a valid work-authorized visa in Japan \u2014 we do not sponsor visa
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- \r\nSounds interesting? Keep reading!
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- \r\n\u25bc Been in Japan for a While? Turn That Into Income.
- \r\nWOW is a cultural storytelling platform by Yummy Guide Inc. We connect international travelers with long-term residents who know Japan beyond the guidebooks \u2014 and pay well for it.
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- \r\n\u25bc Not Your Typical Tour Guide Job
- \r\nAs a WOWie, you don't just recite facts \u2014 you share the real stories, history, and craftsmanship behind each experience.
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- \r\n\u25bc Tours You'll Lead
- \r\nWe're currently recruiting cultural storytellers across a range of experiences, including:
- \r\n\u30fbToyosu Market Tour \u2013 Behind-the-scenes access to the world's largest fish market and its legendary tuna auction
- \r\n\u30fbSushi-Making Class \u2013 Guide guests through the craft and etiquette of making their own sushi
- \r\n\u30fbSake Brewery Tour \u2013 Introduce the history and craftsmanship behind Japan's traditional sake breweries
- \r\n\u30fbBar-Hopping Tour \u2013 Take guests through hidden local bars and Japan's nightlife culture
- \r\n\u30fbMuseum Tour \u2013 Share deeper context and stories behind Japanese art and exhibitions
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- \r\nMore experiences are added regularly as WOW grows!
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- \r\n\u25bc Who We're Looking For
- \r\n\u30fbFluent English
- \r\n\u30fbConversational Ja
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Frequently asked questions
- Does this role offer visa sponsorship?
- Yes, this position is listed as offering visa sponsorship.
- Is this job remote?
- This role is listed as on-site. Location: Japan. Employment type: full_time.
- What level of Japanese is required?
- The listing specifies none.