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J. Clark Consulting G.K. is a Tokyo-based recruitment firm connecting clients with talent across marketing, advertising, digital/performance marketing, PR/communications, strategy consulting and web design roles.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Japan
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NexusHire Solutions As part of the EXELLAR-Nexus platform, NexusHire combines executive search with risk advisory to help clients hire with confidence and scale across markets. NexusHire Solutions is an executive search and talent advisory firm that partners with organizations across Asia-Pacific to build high-impact teams and leadership capabilities. The firm is part of the EXELLAR-Nexus Group and a member of INRALS (International Network of Recruitment Agencies and Leadership Search), providing access to integrated risk advisory capabilities alongside a global network of search partners and talent markets. With over 50 years of combined experience, NexusHire specializes in executive search, talent mapping, leadership hiring, and succession planning across industries such as life sciences, healthcare, technology, and industrial sectors. Adopting a data-driven and consultative approach, NexusHire focuses not only on skills alignment but also on cultural fit, long-term potential, and organizational impact. By combining deep regional expertise with global reach, the firm delivers holistic and scalable talent solutions that support business growth, transformation, and cross-border expansion.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
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Métier Careers is a Japan-based recruitment and executive search firm providing bilingual talent sourcing, retained and contingency search, and market mapping for consulting, corporate and startup roles.

Location
Japan
Unverified

Good Luck Employment Agency Pte Ltd is a Singapore-licensed recruitment agency (founded 2005) providing staffing and manpower placement services for engineering, manufacturing and marine sectors.

Location
Singapore
Verified

Avomind is a go-to firm to hire commercial, strategy and analytics talent globally. We love working with companies seeking expansion into the new markets; enterprises that need to scale-up fast and the firms looking for very niche talents with very particular requirements. Speed is our core value - and we appreciate companies that need rapid results. We are a global firm - working from Berlin, Barcelona, Miami, Toronto and Jakarta - servicing our clients in each of the key growing regions. EUROPE Focus on hiring in Germany, France, Spain, Nordics and Netherlands Go-To-Market and Strategy Roles to enter the European markets USA Focus on hiring in New York, Massachussets, North Carolina, Florida, California, Utah, Ohio, Texas & Arizona Strong expertise in Professional Services, Investment, eCommerce and Life Sciences ASIA We work predominantly with companies from Singapore, Hong Kong, China, Indonesia, Malaysia and India who are among to expand to new markets Go-To-Market and Strategy Roles We have a worldwide network with over 200 leading academic institutions (incl. top tier MBA programs) that is the cornerstone of our proprietary network. We provide our clients with: Custom Recruitment Embedded Recruitment Process Management Our Industries: Life Sciences Professional Services Telecommunication Consumer Goods Private Equity & Investment Banking Software Development E-commerce Industrials Media & Advertising Roles We Hire: Business Development Strategy & Investment Analytics Tech & Engineering

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Germany
Unverified

Wantedly Singapore connects companies and talent through Wantedly’s social recruiting platform and HR tech products, delivering employer branding, recruitment marketing and ATS solutions in the Singapore market.

Company Size
51-200 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

UpNext is a Tokyo-based internship recruitment startup connecting bilingual university students with companies via its Dousuruka platform, focusing on placing bilingual interns at startups and growing firms.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

Unionskills International Inc. is a Manila-based, licensed land-based recruitment agency connecting Filipino workers to overseas employers across healthcare, hospitality, technical and engineering roles.

Company Size
201-500 employees
Location
Philippines
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Uncommonly Good People connects startups, scaleups and agencies across APAC with digital marketing, ad‑tech and mar‑tech talent through data‑driven recruitment and offshore hiring solutions.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Success IT Consulting Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based IT staffing and SES firm providing bilingual IT recruitment, engineer outsourcing and ERP/SAP-focused project staffing across Japan and Southeast Asia.

Company Size
201-500 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

Stater, Inc. is a Japan-based recruitment and career-development consulting and search firm specializing in foreign-affiliated Manufacturing, IT and Energy companies.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

Kreso Group is a Singapore-based recruitment and market consulting firm specialising in sustainability, ESG and new energies, connecting technical and commercial talent with developers and investors across APAC.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Good Job Creations is a Singapore-based recruitment and staffing firm delivering permanent, contract and visa support services with a focus on multilingual and Japanese-speaking talent.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Gobi Group K.K. is a Tokyo-based recruitment firm focusing on IT, Big Data and AI talent across Japan and the Asia-Pacific region.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

Career Craft, Inc. is a Tokyo-based, tech-focused recruitment firm that provides personalized career-first recruiting and placement support for engineers and designers in Japan.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

BHRM Corporation provides talent sourcing, talent mapping, virtual RPO and executive search to multinational and IT employers recruiting in Japan.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

AXIOM Co., Ltd. is a Tokyo-based executive search and career consulting firm (founded 1993) specializing in MBA holders and mid-to-senior placements for global and Japanese companies.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

Alberto Recruitment is a Tokyo-based boutique recruitment agency focused on Legal & Compliance, Finance & Accounting, and Corporate Sales recruitment.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Japan
Unverified

SearchElect is a Singapore-based specialist technology recruitment agency serving APAC, focused on hiring engineering, presales, sales, support and senior leadership talent.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore
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Salling Search is a Singapore‑headquartered boutique search and recruitment consultancy specialising in mid-to-senior talent for maritime, shipping, trading and logistics worldwide.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

Reeracoen Singapore Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based recruitment agency (est. 2011) providing permanent recruitment, temporary staffing, executive search and cross-border talent solutions across Asia.

Company Size
11-50 employees
Location
Singapore
Unverified

RecruitPedia is a Singapore-headquartered recruitment agency connecting talent across the APAC region, specialising in permanent, contract, and executive search.

Company Size
2-10 employees
Location
Singapore

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Why Companies Use Recruitment Agencies in Japan

Time Savings

Recruitment agencies handle the entire hiring process, saving your team valuable time to focus on core business activities.

Access to Talent Pool

Agencies have extensive networks and databases of pre-screened candidates, giving you access to a wider talent pool.

Expertise & Experience

Recruitment professionals understand market trends, salary benchmarks, and best practices in hiring.

Cost Efficiency

Reduce hiring costs by leveraging agency resources and avoiding expensive job board postings and recruitment tools.

How to Choose a Recruitment Agency for Candidate Sourcing in Japan

Define Your Requirements

Clearly outline the roles you need to fill, required skills, experience level, and timeline.

Research Agency Specializations

Look for agencies that specialize in your industry or the specific roles you're hiring for.

Check Track Record

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Evaluate Communication

Ensure the agency is responsive, transparent, and maintains clear communication throughout the process.

Compare Pricing

Understand the fee structure and ensure it aligns with your budget and hiring volume.

Verify Credentials

Check for certifications, industry memberships, and verified profiles on platforms like NextInHR.

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Candidate Sourcing Agencies in Japan.

Pricing is usually project based, monthly, or linked to a defined sourcing capacity. Employers pay more when roles require bilingual outreach, niche target mapping, or high volume pipeline generation.