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The Japanese resume,
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Build a JIS-style 履歴書 that matches the format Japanese employers actually expect. Fill it out in any language, get a polished PDF in Japanese.

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ResumeJP is a free online Japanese resume builder. Create a professional 履歴書 (rirekisho) for jobs in Japan, and learn how to write the companion 職務経歴書 (shokumukeirekisho) — whether you are applying for a full-time position, a part-time or arubaito role, a career change, or a global tech company inside Tokyo. Fill in your details in English or Japanese, choose from JIS, MHLW, new-graduate, or mid-career formats, and download a print-ready A4 or A3 PDF in seconds. Your resume is never saved to a database — reload the page and it is gone.

Everything you need to apply in Japan

A traditional 履歴書, generated from a modern editor — no Japanese typewriter required.

Authentic JIS-style format

Pixel-faithful recreation of the standard rirekisho template. Two A4 pages, the exact table grid that Japanese HR expects.

Type in any language

Write in English, Nepali, or Japanese, then machine-translate every field into Japanese in one click. Review and polish the result before you send it.

Live preview

See the resume update as you type. Adjust margins, swap a photo, change history rows — the sheet reflows in real time.

PDF and JSON backup

A high-resolution, print-ready PDF, plus a JSON backup you can re-import later. Take your data with you.

Private — nothing saved

Editing happens in your browser and we never save your resume — leave the page and it's gone. PDF export and translation send data only for that request; see the privacy policy.

Ready for Japan job market

Fields, ふりがな lines, photo box, 配偶者 / 扶養家族 / 本人希望記入欄 — all positioned where employers expect them.

How it works

From a blank form to a print-ready Japanese resume in four steps — no Japanese keyboard or design skills needed.

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    1. Pick a template

    Choose the JIS or MHLW rirekisho, a mid-career, new-grad, part-time, or English CV layout. Switch any time without losing your data.

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    2. Fill it in any language

    Use the step-by-step editor to enter your details in English, Nepali, or Japanese. A live preview updates as you type.

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    3. Translate to Japanese

    One click machine-translates every field into Japanese. Then check the wording — the examples library shows the polite phrasing employers expect.

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    4. Download a print-ready PDF

    Export an A3 or A4 PDF sized exactly to the standard form — ready to email or print. Free.

Japanese resume formats, explained

The formats Japanese employers use and when each one fits. Our editor builds the 履歴書 on four layouts — JIS A3, JIS A4, MHLW A4, and Modern A4 — and our guides cover the rest.

Standard Full-Time Resumes

履歴書 · Rirekisho

The fixed-format Japanese resume every employer recognises.

  • MHLW Government Standard厚生労働省様式

    The modern universal default for business and tech, with an optional gender field and a balanced split between personal data and self-promotion.

  • JIS Traditional LayoutJIS規格様式

    The conservative legacy template that devotes roughly 70% of the sheet to your chronological school and work timeline.

  • Mid-Career / Changer転職用様式

    A marketing-oriented profile for experienced professionals switching companies, with resignation-reason and expanded skill-selling columns.

  • New Graduate新卒用様式

    A potential-focused layout for university seniors — empty work grids are replaced with prompts for research, seminars, and clubs.

Work History Documents

職務経歴書 · Shokumukeirekisho

The free-form companion sheet that sells your experience. Write it in a word processor — see our 職務経歴書 guide.

  • Reverse-Chronological逆編年体形式

    Most recent role first — the engineering gold standard for showing recruiters your current tech stack and senior capabilities.

  • Standard Chronological編年体形式

    Oldest role first, moving forward — best for legacy industries to visualise linear promotions and steady tenure.

  • Functional / Careerキャリア形式

    Grouped by skill pillars like Cloud Architecture or Frontend — ideal for freelancers or anyone managing employment gaps.

Part-Time & Flexible Work

パート・アルバイト・派遣

Starting points for shift work and staffing registration.

  • Part-Time & Arubaitoパート・アルバイト用

    A single A4 page with your available days and hours, residence status, and Japanese level written into the 本人希望記入欄.

  • Dispatch Agency Profile派遣登録用

    For temporary staffing registration: list software, certifications, and typing or language levels in the licences area.

International Tech & Corporate

英文レジュメ · English CV

English-first formats for global hiring inside Japan.

  • Western CV / English Resume英文履歴書

    A single-page, metrics-driven English document with no photo, birth date, age, or gender — aligned to global anti-bias standards for international tech hubs and multinationals in Tokyo.

Four templates. Same data.

Switch layouts any time without retyping a thing.

rirekisho.pdf · JIS Standard (A3 landscape)
履 歴 書
2025年 1月 1日現在
ふりがなアレックス テイラー
写真貼付欄
氏名ALEX TAYLOR
国籍アメリカ生年月日（年齢）1990年 1月 1日生（満36歳）性別 男・女
ふりがなとうきょうとちよだくいいだばし
現住所
〒102-0072
東京都千代田区飯田橋４丁目９−４
電話090-0000-0000
メールアドレスalextaylor@example.com
ふりがな
連絡先
同上
電話
メールアドレス
年月学 歴 ・ 職 歴 （各別にまとめて書く）
学歴
20053○○中学校 卒業
20054○○高等学校 入学
20083○○高等学校 卒業
20084○○大学 ○○学部 入学
20123○○大学 ○○学部 卒業
職歴
20104○○に○○職のインターンとして入社（2011年6月まで）
20124株式会社○○ 入社
○○事業部 ○○職
20168一身上の都合により退社
20169○○ Inc, 入社
○○事業部 ○○職
現在に至る
以上
年月学 歴 ・ 職 歴 （各別にまとめて書く）
年月免 許 ・ 資 格
20124JLPT N2試験合格
特技、自己PRなど通勤時間
フロントエンドからバックエンドまでフルスタックエンジニアとして開発経験、プロジェクトやプロダクトのマネジメント経験までの幅広い経験を御社でも発揮したいと持っております。 2012年4月に日本語N2試験に合格しており、社内のコミュニケーションにおいては日本語は問題ございません。
約45分
扶養家族（配偶者を除く）
2 人
配偶者配偶者の扶養義務
有・無有・無
本人希望記入欄（特に給料・職種・勤務時間・勤務地・その他についての希望などがあれば記入）
貴社の規定に従います。

JIS Standard(JIS規格 履歴書) — Traditional 観音開き layout printed on A3 landscape — what most Japanese companies expect.

Use JIS Standard

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about the Japanese resume (履歴書) and work-history sheet (職務経歴書).

Is ResumeJP free?+

Yes — completely free. Your resume is not saved to a database, and you can download a print-ready PDF instantly.

What is the difference between a 履歴書 and a 職務経歴書?+

The 履歴書 (rirekisho) is a fixed-format personal profile with your photo, education, and work timeline. The 職務経歴書 (shokumukeirekisho) is a free-form work-history sheet detailing your roles, skills, and achievements. Mid-career applicants in Japan usually submit both. ResumeJP's editor builds the 履歴書, and our 職務経歴書 guide shows how to write the work-history sheet.

Can I write my Japanese resume in English?+

Yes. Type your details in English, Nepali, or Japanese, and one click machine-translates every field into Japanese (via Google Translate). Machine translation is a starting point — read the result and polish the wording before you send it. There is also an English résumé (Western CV) format for international and global-tech roles in Japan.

Which Japanese resume template should I use?+

For most full-time roles use the MHLW or JIS rirekisho; switch to the mid-career (転職) layout when changing companies, the new-grad (新卒) layout as a student, the part-time/arubaito layout for shift work, or the English CV for global firms. You can change template any time without retyping.

Can I add a photo to my rirekisho?+

Yes. Upload a photo (up to 5 MB) and it is automatically resized to fit the standard 30×40 mm photo cell in the top-right of the sheet.

What formats can I export?+

A high-resolution, print-ready PDF in the correct A3 or A4 size, plus a JSON backup you can re-import later. You can also download a blank template to fill in by hand.

Is my data private?+

Editing happens in your browser, and we do not save your resume — not in an account, a database, or your browser storage. Reload or close the tab and the editor resets to a sample. Three actions do send data: downloading the PDF sends your resume (including the photo) to our server, which renders the file and returns it without storing it; the Translate button sends your text fields to Google Translate; and the postal-code lookup sends the postal code to the zipcloud address service. See the privacy policy for details.

Does it work for part-time (arubaito) and dispatch jobs?+

Yes. Pick a part-time (arubaito) or dispatch (派遣) starting point, then use the 本人希望記入欄 to state your available days and hours and your residence status. Our part-time guide shows exactly what to write in each field.

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