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kurisutofu

For the job itself, I don't think it would help much.
It would depend on the company and the expected level of communication with the teams.

When I came to Japan, I knew only the very basics (self-introduction, ordering at restaurants, and not much else) and it was fine but now, many companies ask for being at least able to discuss. Many even ask for business level ...

I'd say if you are looking for coming here, don't let the lack of good Japanese stop you from applying and see from there.
However, you may need to be in the country already or your resume will just be skipped.
I also recommend using a recruiting company, there are many you can register online.

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Ramon Polidura

That's great to hear thanks, I had the impression that to work on any Japanese company you had to be fluent and polite in Japanese, I'm not going to Japan any time soon, but is good advice.

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kurisutofu • Edited

As a note, I know many foreigners who've been here a long time (one has been there for 35 years, married to a Japanese woman and with kids) and don't speak Japanese so it's possible to get by without it, at least in Tokyo ;)