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
Coordinate international private and group ski school lesson bookings, backcountry guide allocations, and front-desk guest inquiries in Niseko and Hakuba.
Pay
¥240,000–275,000 / month
Duration
5 months
Start
1 December 2026
End
1 May 2027
Job type
Guest Services
Housing
Shared Western Apartment
Monthly salary in JPY, visa sponsorship assistance, local season lift pass, and shared western-style staff apartment accommodation.
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High administrative accuracy, reservation database competence, and strong guest relations experience. Fluent English (Japanese/Mandarin is a plus).
Local Season Lift Pass
Shared Apartment
Visa Sponsorship
Resort Partner Discounts
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.
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