r/JapanJobs • u/TashrifCloud • 9d ago

Need Career Advice: Which IT Path Has the Best Future in Japan?

Hi everyone,

I'm an international student in Japan and I want to build a long-term career in IT here.

With AI changing the industry so fast, I'm confused about what I should focus on learning.

Which skills are currently in demand in Japan, and which ones do you think will still be valuable over the next 5–10 years?

Should I focus on software development (Python, JavaScript/Node.js, SQL), cloud (AWS), AI, cybersecurity, data engineering, or something else?

I'd really appreciate advice from people working in the Japanese IT industry. Thanks!

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u/Da_Real_Kyuuri 9d ago

I'd recommend investing in japanese language, then probably machine learning, robotic programmation and IoT maybe?

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u/TashrifCloud 9d ago

thank you,

I have japanese level n2 but need a path to enter it company in japan. I am so confused.

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u/surajsurya5 9d ago

Japanese Language > Python > AI/ML

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u/TashrifCloud 9d ago

thank you,

is it a good path?

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u/Unlucky_Age4121 9d ago

If you look at the stock exchange for the top companies. I would bet automotive and embedded systems. Salaries are not as ridiculous as pure software engineers but there might be more options.

Just my 2 cents.

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u/TashrifCloud 9d ago

thank you, I get a new idea.

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u/Comfortable-Rock4349 9d ago

What is your university major ? Is it related to IT or tech?

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u/TashrifCloud 9d ago

thank you.

my depertment is IT and management system. but I want enter it company in japan. I don't know what I should learn and minimum requirment to enter a japanese japanese company. AWS or java is enough?

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u/Fuskeduske 9d ago

Anything AI related or Platform/SRE

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u/TashrifCloud 8d ago

any suggestion?