Gaijin Hunter Careers · Japan

Foreigners are playing a big part! Those interested in traditional crafts are welcome! Inexperienced people are also welcome ♪

刃物屋 平囲 · Kyoto京都市中京区
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Apply from abroad
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Japanese required
Basic / Beginner inferred from posting text
English level
Not stated — posting is in English
Salary
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Work style
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Employment
Part-time
Source
YOLO Japan · Job board
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  • Posting is mostly English
  • No Japanese required
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Job details

Job ID
yolojapan/33789
Posted
2025-12-05
Industries
Distribution and retail / Home decor / Gift shop / Stationery store
Japanese
Basic / Beginner
Tags
retail, part-time, hourly, entry-level, foreigner-targeted

Description

Company's strengths ▼ You will be involved in traditional Japanese crafts! Our shop mainly sells kitchen knives, which are the “traditional crafts” of books. Those who can share the appeal of Japanese knives, which are now explosively popular overseas, to the world are welcome! Workshops such as sharpening and patterning are also held, so it is also part of Japanese craftsman culture You can touch it directly! *Since knives and patterns are sold separately at our shop, they can also be customized according to the customer's preferences It has become attractive! ▼ First-time visitors are welcome! Most of the people working are inexperienced! In order for you to come to the store after proper training has been carried out at our shop, You can work with peace of mind ♪ Also, after the training, you will first be asked to work with your mentor, We have a system in place so that you can gradually get used to the work. ▼ An opportunity to increase your hourly wage! There is also a possibility of a salary increase depending on the way you work, your attitude, and the length of time you work! ※You can also aim to advance the careers of contract employees and regular employees! ▼ Japanese beginner OK Since most of our customers are tourists from overseas, There are almost no situations where difficult Japanese is used. It's OK if you can have simple communication! See more ▼ Work contents / remarks ・Since it is a retail store, we may generally ask you to go to work on weekends and holidays. ・We will set up a trial period before we officially promote a full-time employee. ・During the trial period, you will be hired as a part-time job. ・If you do not meet the requirements for full-time employment during the trial period, you will continue to be promoted as a part-time job until the conditions are met. Promotion to Full-Time See more ▼ Japanese level Basic conversational level (Equivalent of N4) Employment type Part-time employee Industry Distribution and retail / Home decor / Gift shop / Stationery store Salary / Work Hours Store staff Salary ¥1,150 ~ 10:30 AM ~ 07:30 PM Work Hours 2 to 5 days per week From 4 hour(s)/day Trial period 90 days No change Work location 〒604-8061 Kyoto 京都市中京区式部町244 Display Map Hankyu-Kyoto line / 阪急京都本線 Kyoto Kawaramachi 京都河原町 walk 7minute Kyoto City Subway-Tozai line / 京都市営地下鉄東西線 Kyoto Shiyakusho Mae 京都市役所前 walk 9minute ※The interview location is not always the same as the place of work. When your interview has been decided, we will email you the interview location. Transportation Partially covered Transportation Fee Covered Days off Shift System 2 Days Off a Week Overtime work None No Overtime 給与昇給基準 Work period ・Position ・Work Hours ・Other Fixed contract period Have Insurance labor insurance (including employment insurance and worker's compensation insurance) / Health Insurance (Including nursing-care insurance) / Welfare Insurance Other allowances ・Uniform provided ・Insurance included ・Work schedule negotiable. Promotion to Full-Time See more ▼ Other benefits ・Overtime allowance ・Full-time employee recruitment system ・Pay raise Preferred English Speakers Welcome No Experience Necessary Women Employed See more ▼ Status Click here for the status of residence confirmation page Those who have a status of residence that allows them to work ※There might be cases where visa conditions apply by the listed company Interview method Direct interview

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