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Practical guides for writing a 履歴書 and applying for jobs in Japan.

Getting Started/4 min read

How to Write a Japanese 履歴書 (Rirekisho)

A 履歴書 is Japan's one-to-two-page personal-history form. You almost always send it with a 職務経歴書, and the photo is 40 × 30 mm, taken within 3 months.

Templates/4 min read

Choose the Right Template for Your Role

Pick a 履歴書 for who you are and a 職務経歴書 for what you did. The “right template” is the pair that matches your career length, not a prettier skin.

Getting Started/3 min read

Build Your First Japanese Resume

Convert an existing CV, start from a template, or ask NihonResume AI to draft a section. You still need a 履歴書 and usually a 職務経歴書, with a 40 × 30 mm photo on the form.

Job Hunting/3 min read

Job Hunting Checklist in Japan

Before you apply, have a 履歴書 and a 職務経歴書, a 40 × 30 mm photo, and 志望動機 rewritten for that company. Then track the posting so the next one does not start from zero.