Here are the currently most in-demand sectors and skills in the Japanese job market:

Sector

Most In-Demand Skills

IT and Technology

AI and Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Data Science and Analytics, Full Stack Development, UX/UI Design

Cloud & Infrastructure

Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), DevOps, CI/CD, Infrastructure automation

Healthcare

Life Sciences / Pharma / Clinical Research, Elderly Care / Caregiving, Nursing, Medical Licensing / Specialty Roles

Finance and Business

Regulatory Compliance & Risk Management, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Accounting / Standards Knowledge, Project management, Change management, Agile/Scrum, Business analysis

Cross-Cultural & Soft Skills

Bilingual communication (English + Japanese), Team collaboration, Adaptability, Problem-solving