Do I need to speak fluent Japanese?
No, because the client base is heavily international, fluent English is the primary requirement. Basic conversational Japanese is a welcome bonus.
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Ski Japan (NISADE) · Japan
Apply by 1 October 2026
Pay
¥230,000–260,000 / month
Duration
4 months
Start
1 December 2026
End
1 April 2027
Job type
Guest Services
Housing
Shared Western Apartment
Competitive monthly yen allowances, guaranteed deep-powder riding windows, complete visa sponsorship assistance, and shared western-style apartments.
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Fluent English speaker with hospitality/concierge experience. International Driving Permit (IDP) required. Japanese language skills advantageous.
All Mountain Lift Pass
Shared Accommodation
Visa Sponsorship
Powder Riding Schedule
Gear Discounts
Provide seamless, English-first front desk operations and premium property management services across Hokkaido’s powder hubs. Duties involve organizing airport terminal collections, booking deep backcountry mountain guides, managing high-flex rental fleets, and greeting international arrivals.
Ski Japan, operating alongside Niseko Alpine Developments (NISADE), manages premium western-facing hospitality and guest services in Japan's legendary powder hubs. They recruit English-speaking seasonal teams to assist international powder riders with rentals, property concierge pipelines, and ski school coordination.
Premier Gateway for Western Staff in Japan
Guaranteed Deep-Powder Riding Access
Full Japanese Visa Sponsorship Framework Support
English-First Working Operational Environments
No, because the client base is heavily international, fluent English is the primary requirement. Basic conversational Japanese is a welcome bonus.
Yes, winter contracts include either local resort lift access or a monthly allowance towards local pass networks.
$22–25 / hour
