Top 10 Odd Job Opportunities

1. Convenience Store Staff (Konbini)
2. Location: Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto (near campuses)
3. Expected Income: ¥950–¥1,200/hour
4. Job Time: Evening or night shifts, 3–5 hours
5. Restaurant Waiter/Server
6. Location: University areas in Tokyo, Yokohama
7. Expected Income: ¥1,000–¥1,300/hour
8. Job Time: Flexible shifts, weekends, 4–6 hours
9. English Conversation Partner (Eikaiwa Assistant)
10. Location: Language schools near universities
11. Expected Income: ¥1,500–¥2,500/hour
12. Job Time: 2–3 hours per session, evenings
13. Library Assistant
14. Location: University libraries (Kyoto, Nagoya)
15. Expected Income: ¥900–¥1,100/hour
16. Job Time: Daytime shifts, 3–4 hours
17. Café Barista
18. Location: Starbucks, Doutor, Tully’s near campuses
19. Expected Income: ¥950–¥1,200/hour
20. Job Time: Morning or afternoon shifts, 4–5 hours
21. Supermarket Cashier/Stocker
22. Location: Local supermarkets in Tokyo, Osaka
23. Expected Income: ¥950–¥1,200/hour
24. Job Time: Evening shifts, 3–5 hours
25. Event Staff (Concerts, Exhibitions)
26. Location: Tokyo Dome, Osaka Hall, Kyoto cultural centers
27. Expected Income: ¥1,200–¥1,500/hour
28. Job Time: One-off events, 5–8 hours
29. Delivery Helper (Food/Parcels)
30. Location: Tokyo, Yokohama, Fukuoka
31. Expected Income: ¥1,000–¥1,300/hour
32. Job Time: Flexible, 2–4 hours per shift
33. Tutoring (English/Math/Science)
34. Location: Private homes or online platforms
35. Expected Income: ¥2,000–¥3,000/hour
36. Job Time: 1–2 hours per session, evenings
37. Campus Guide/Support Staff
38. Location: University campuses (orientation events)
39. Expected Income: ¥1,000–¥1,200/hour
40. Job Time: Seasonal, 4–6 hours per day

These jobs are popular among international students because they offer flexible hours, reasonable pay, and minimal requirements beyond basic Japanese language skills (except English tutoring, which often requires no Japanese). Many universities also provide job boards to help students connect with local employers.