Careers
Passionate about meaningful travel and cultural exchange? Check out our open positions below.
Open Positions
Deeper Japan
Certified Interpreter Guide
Fluent in Japanese and one additional language and passionate about sharing Japanese culture?
We’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for interpreters who can help guide our curious travelers during authentic Japanese experiences in crafts, martial arts, cooking, and more in various different places all across Japan - and we’re constantly expanding.
If you don’t see your area here now, we might be coming soon.
Job Type
Contract-based
Responsibilities
Seamlessly interpret the host's Japanese explanation and communication in the target language
Utilize specialized vocabulary relating to a variety of cultural activities
Represent the Deeper Japan brand when interacting with guests and the host
Job Requirements
Currently residing in one of the areas advertised on our website.
Fluent in Japanese (minimum: JLPT N2 or equivalent; N1 ) and native or advanced fluency in at least one additional language (currently, most of our guests are from North America and Europe).
Job Details
+ Experienced interpreters preferred.
+ Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
+ Experiences are 1-5 hours long.
Applicants must possess a valid working visa.
Compensation
Deeper Japan will reimburse all work-related travel costs.
Interpreters are paid 6000 JPY per hour (as of June 2026).
Application Method
To apply, submit your application here.
Deeper Japan認定通訳ガイド
〜職人さんとゲストの心を言葉で繋ぐ、文化体験の架け橋〜
ディーパージャパンが提供する多彩なプライベート体験に同行し、現地のプロフェッショナル（職人さん、アーティスト、専門家など）と、世界中から集まるゲストとの間を通訳で繋ぐポジションです。
主な業務内容：
- 各種体験（数時間程度）への同行と、ホスト・ゲスト間の双方向の通訳
- ホストの想いや伝統技術の背景などをゲストに分かりやすく伝えるアテンド業務
求めるスキル・人物像：
- 高い言語能力（英語に限らず、フランス語やドイツ語、中国語など）
- ゲストとホストの双方にリスペクトを持って接することができる高いホスピタリティ
- 体験内容に自らも強い関心や好奇心を持ち、ゲストと共にその場の楽しさを分かち合える方
ポイント：
伝統文化などに関する深い専門知識は、現地のプロフェッショナルが直接説明するため、最初から完璧である必要はありません。「日本の文化を世界に届けたい」という情熱と、プロとしての通訳スキル・コミュニケーション能力を重視します。
応募はこちらから→ 応募フォーム
Deeper Japan Certified Private Guided Tour (PGT) Guide
Fluent in Japanese and one additional language and passionate about sharing Japanese culture?
We’d love to hear from you.
We are looking for interpreters who can help guide our curious travelers during authentic thematic private guided tours in various different places all across Japan - and we’re constantly expanding.
If you don’t see your area here now, we might be coming soon.
Job Type
Contract-based
Responsibilities
Design and create customized tour itineraries based on guest interviews and pre-tour consultations.
Lead and accompany guests throughout the tour, providing engaging commentary and insights based on your area of expertise.
Deliver a personalized and high-quality experience tailored to each guest's interests.
Adapt tour plans and content as needed during the tour to accommodate guest needs and circumstances.
Job Requirements
Currently residing in one of the areas advertised on our website.
Fluent in Japanese (minimum: JLPT N2 or equivalent; N1 ) and native or advanced fluency in at least one additional language (currently, most of our guests are from North America and Europe).
Deep knowledge or expertise in a specific field, such as culture, art, history, architecture, food, lifestyle, or other specialized subjects.
Strong tour-planning and organizational skills, with the ability to create itineraries from scratch.
Flexibility and problem-solving skills to respond effectively to changing situations in the field.
Job Details
+ Experienced tour guides preferred.
+ Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
+ Tour length is primarily 4 hours (half day) or 9 hours (full day).
Applicants must possess a valid working visa.
Compensation
Deeper Japan will reimburse all work-related travel costs.
Private Guided Tour Guides are paid 40,000 JPY (half day) and 80,000 JPY (full day) (as of June 2026).
Application Method
To apply, submit your application here.
Private Guided Tour (PGT)ガイド
〜ご自身の専門知識を活かし、オーダーメイドツアーをデザインする〜
お客様の具体的な興味関心（例：東京のポップカルチャー、現代建築、歴史、グルメなど）に基づき、半日または一日のテーマ型カスタムツアーをご自身で企画・案内していただくポジションです。
主な業務内容：
- 事前ヒアリングに基づく、ゲスト専用のツアー旅程（行程表）の作成および弊社への事前提出
- ご自身の専門分野の知識を活かした、当日の終日ガイド・アテンド業務
求めるスキル・人物像：
- 特定の分野（文化、アート、歴史、ライフスタイルなど）における深い知識や得意領域をお持ちの方
- ゼロからツアーの行程を組み立てられる企画力と、現場での柔軟な対応力
ポイント：
一般的な観光地巡りにとどまらず、ご自身の強みや専門性を活かして、ゲストの知的好奇心を最大限に満たすツアーをプロデュースできる方を募集しています。
応募はこちらから→ 応募フォーム
Booking Operations
We're looking for a highly motivated Booking Operations Support member to assist in crucial, communication and booking tasks within the company.
Working with our team, you'll assist in ensuring that all booking processes proceed smoothly. Communication will take place in English. You facilitate discussion between the booking team, certified interpreter guides, and hosts. You must have business English fluency and hospitality with professional business communication.
Responsibilities
- Communicate with our international guests to confirm booking details and availability.
- Oversee communication with our Booking Team in Japan to ensure streamlined communication.
- Draft booking itineraries and interpreter briefings in addition to providing communication with our team of Certified Interpreter Guides.
- Organize internal data/documents written in English and assist in other administrative tasks.
Job Requirements
1. Able to communicate, read, and write effectively in English (professional working proficiency).
2. Proficient with Google Suite/Workspace applications.
We’re also looking for at least one of these specialized skills:
- Experience in professional hospitality industry.
- Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite is a plus (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Job Detail
Applicants would work remotly from home and need to secure stable internet connection and power supply.
A minimum of 5 day a week with 9 hours a day (including one hour lunch break) is required. We prefer someone who can do at least one day weekends shift.
How to apply
To apply, please fill out the below form and send your Cover Letter/Resume to info@deeperjapan.com. We will start the evaluation process AFTER receiving a form and CV/Cover Letter.
Research Development Intern
Welcome to Deeper Japan, traveler.
We’re an exciting start-up based in Sangenjaya that connects adventurous explorers with the stories of Japanese tradition. From the simple beauty of repairing broken ceramics to feeling the flames of a katana forge, we’ve carefully crafted a range of experiences with genuine Japanese artisans that get you closer to the essence of Japan. We love what we do, and we’re growing fast! That’s where you come in. We’re searching for talented students or graduates passionate about Japanese traditional culture, and in sharing these rich traditions with audiences all over the world.
Employment Type
Intern
Job Summary
Working with our Community Engagement Director, you'll be a vital component in various tasks, from scouting out the details for our next cultural experience to facilitating communications with our hosts.
Responsibilities
Assist in researching potential Japanese experiences/traditions to add to our product line-up
Support in creating booking itineraries and interpreter briefings
Communicate with our Japanese artisan hosts to coordinate experience content and guests’ inquiries
Organize internal data/documents written in Japanese
Various other tasks based on your skills and interests
Job Requirements
Able to communicate, read, and write effectively in English & Japanese (JLPT N1 equivalent or native level preferred)
Proficient with Google Suite/Workspace applications
Familiarity with Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign)
Experience in interpretation and/or translation (JPN<->ENG), or expertise in a traditional Japanese culture or craft, is preferred.
Job Details
Internship duration is 6 months, for a minimum of 2 days a week. Longer durations of internship can be discussed upon request.
Only candidates who live in Japan and have a valid working visa will be considered.
Compensation
Your experience and skill set will be taken into account when determining a stipend.
All work-related travel costs will be reimbursed.
Application Method
Please use this form to apply for the position:
【インターンシップ募集】
海外からの旅行者向けに日本各地の「最高の体験」を紹介するスタートアップで、意欲のあるインターンシップを募集します！我こそはという方は奮ってご応募ください！社内は明るい雰囲気で、多様性を重視したチームです。英語力を活かした業務を体験することで、皆さんの今後のキャリアを築くためのヒントを発見する場になればと考えています。
＋職種 リサーチ＆マーケティングアシスタント
＋業務内容
・海外からの旅行客向け伝統文化体験の掲載に向けたリサーチ業務のサポート
日本各地に隠れた伝統文化体験を探しだし、何百年も続く伝統の継承者である職人さんやアーティスト、地域を盛り上げる業務のサポートを
担当していただきます。
・採用活動のサポート
通訳やインターンの採用について、募集記事の作成や面接のサポート等を担当して頂きます。
・英文資料及びウェブサイト掲載コンテンツの作成サポート
・職人さんにお会いしての取材や撮影のサポート
※詳細は、期間や出勤頻度、および適性や本人の意向を勘案して要相談
info@deeperjapan.comまでお気軽にお問い合わせ下さい。
＋ポイント
・社内コミュニケーションを通じ、礼儀作法やメールの書き方等の基本的なビジネスマナーが身につきます。
・経営層とのやり取りが頻繁な業務の為、シニア層の様々な考え方やビジネス手法を体感することができます。
・多彩な国籍やバックグラウンドを持ったチームメンバーと働くことで、ダイバーシティが身につきます。
・マスマーケットを対象にしないトラベルビジネスの最前線を体感できます。
・英語力を活かした業務を体験することができます。
＋こんな方をお待ちしています
・指示待ちではなく、プロアクティブに動きたい！
・責任感を持ち、与えられる仕事は全部やります！※過剰な仕事量ではありません。
・日常的にSNS使ってます。知的好奇心あります、積極的に新しいことにチャレンジしたい！
・英語力を試したい！自信あります！
・スタートアップで働いてみたい！
＋勤務地 本社オフィス（世田谷区三軒茶屋駅徒歩7分）
＋期間・勤務形態
最低6か月、週2日以上であれば時期含め相談可ですのでご相談ください。
＋待遇
弊社規定を踏まえ面接の上で決定。交通費全額支給。
Full Stack Engineer
You will rebuild Deeper Japan with modern technologies for future expansion. Currently, the service is based on no-code SaaS. It’s been helpful as MVP but now we need to have more flexible control.
We don’t expect any user experience on the day of the tour for both customers and merchants. The current expectation is to improve the pre-tour process like scheduling and the reservation, and to build a foundation with having more control without using no-code services.
REQUIRED SKILLS
Web front-end engineering skills with a framework with SSR capability like Next.js.
The choice of the framework can be flexible.
Back-end engineering skills with a common programming language and environment such as Node.js, golang or python.
At this moment, we don’t expect the back-end to be huge. We assume it’ll be up to several thousand lines.
PREFERRED SKILLS
Basic knowledge and experiences in hosting of the front-end and back-end using a cloud provider such as Vercel, Cloudflare Worker, AWS App Runner or GCP Cloud Run.
UI design skill using a tool like Figma.
WORK LOCATION AND HOURS
Remote (Meetings can be done in our office in Tokyo when needed.)
The engagement is under a business commission contract.
Work hours can range from approximately 10 hours per week to full-time, and this is negotiable.
COMPENSATION
Compensation will be determined based on technical expertise.
Estimated hourly rates range from 20 to 45 USD.
Contributing Writer
Welcome to Deeper Japan, traveler.
We’re an exciting start-up that connects adventurous explorers with the stories of Japanese tradition and nature. From the simple beauty of repairing broken ceramics to feeling the flames of a katana forge, we’ve carefully crafted a range of experiences with genuine Japanese artisans that get you closer to the essence of Japan. We love what we do, and we’re growing fast! That’s where you come in.
We’re searching for a professional writer passionate about Japanese traditional culture and sharing these rich traditions with audiences worldwide. You’ve probably done a lot of traveling yourself, and you understand the unique beauty of cross-cultural connections. In addition, you’re an excellent communicator – you can get to the essence of an idea in just a few words. You also know that empathy with the customer is vital for storytelling that resonates.
Ideal applicants should be writers and thinkers, excited to push beyond touristic stereotypes and to engage substantively with Japanese culture. Assignments include researching and interviewing, writing articles, and crafting one-of-a-kind content for Deeper Japan. As a part of their writing process, authors will be given the unique opportunity to speak directly with Japanese master artisans.
Writers will be hired on a contract basis, starting at ¥30,000 per article, with the opportunity for growth.
If you are interested in applying, please fill in the below form and send us an email with CV/Resume and Writing Samples to our team at info@deeperjapan.com, with the Subject Line: “Contributing Writer.” Serious candidates will be invited for a short interview with the Deeper Japan team.
Application form