UK × JAPAN CAREER BRIDGE
Build Your Career in Japan from the UK
Takumix connects UK-based Japanese-speaking talent with Japanese companies — through curated job listings and structured career preparation.
THE CHALLENGE
Why Most UK Graduates Don't Make It to Japan
Despite strong language skills and motivation, many talented UK candidates never apply — or apply unprepared.
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Generic recruitment agencies don’t understand the UK Japanese-language graduate market and don’t speak both languages with full fluency.
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Visa, relocation and post-arrival adjustment all add complexity that UK careers services aren’t equipped to handle.
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Job openings for foreign-friendly Japanese companies are scattered, hard to find, and rarely target the UK.
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Job opening for foreign-friendly Japanese companies are scattered, hard to find, and rarely target the UK.
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Japanese hiring expects a different CV format, interview style, and cultural fit than UK graduates are taught.
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Generic recruitment agencies don’t understand the UK Japanese-language graduate market and don’t speak both languages with full fluency.
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Visa, relocation and post-arrival adjustment all add complexity that UK careers services aren’t equipped to handle.
Takumix exists to close exactly this gap — built by founders who graduated from the UK Japanese-language community and have lived and worked across both countries.
TWO WAYS WE HELP
Choose Your Path
Browse jobs and apply directly, or invest in structured coaching to strengthen your applications. The two are independent — choose whichever fits your needs.
Browse Curated Job Listings
Job openings at Japanese companies actively seeking UK-based candidates. All listings are free for applicants — apply directly to the company through our platform.
- English-language listings curated for UK candidates
- Roles with visa sponsorship and English-OK environments
- Apply directly to employers — no introduction fee
- No purchase required to use this service
Always free for candidates
Career Preparation Package
A structured coaching programme covering interview preparation, CV writing, mock interviews, and Japanese workplace culture training. An education service — not a placement service.
- 5 core components delivered over your application cycle
- 2–3 mock interviews with detailed feedback
- CV editing tailored for Japanese employers
- Optional add-ons for visa prep and post-arrival support
From £500–£700 · Education service only
HOW IT WORKS
From First Look to First Day in Japan
Whether you choose the free job listings, the coaching package, or both — here’s what the journey looks like.
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Discover
Browse our job listings or learn about the Career Package. Book a free initial consultation if you want to discuss which path is right for you.
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Prepare
Either prepare independently using our free resources, or join the Career Package for structured coaching across CV writing, mock interviews and cultural training.
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Apply
Apply directly to companies through our job listings. The application goes straight to the employer — Takumix never charges candidates for applying.
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Transition
If you accept an offer, optional add-ons cover pre-departure logistics, business etiquette training, and the first months in your new role.
WHO WE ARE
Built from Within the UK Japanese-Language Community
Takumix is co-founded by two UEA graduates with deep ties to the UK Japanese-language ecosystem. UEA is recognised by the Japan Foundation as a member of the JF さくらネットワーク — one of only a handful of UK universities recognised as a centre of Japanese-language education.
- Direct access to UK Japanese-language students through founder networks at UEA, SOAS, Cardiff, Edinburgh and others
- Real bilingual expertise — both founders have lived, studied, and worked across UK and Japanese professional environments
- Coaching designed for the specific gap between UK academic preparation and Japanese hiring expectations
Take the First Step
Whether you’re exploring possibilities or ready to apply, both paths start with a simple conversation. No commitment, no fees to begin.
