What is Sail?

Sail is a community-focused Japanese conversation service that enables you to safely communicate with Japanese people in a fun, carefree-manner. To use Sail, you must register for an account. ▼To learn more about Sail, please check out our website below. https://sailglobal.helte.jp/ ▼To register for Sail, please regsiter using the following link. https://sail.helte.jp/

How can I use Sail?

It is necessary to regsiter for an account in order to use Sail. ▼To regsiter for an account, please visit the link below. https://sail.helte.jp/

What are the benefits of having conversations through Sail?

By having conversations through Sail, your successful application screening and job offer rates will increase. You'll be able to demonstrate the good qualities you posses to the companies you apply to, including your personality and ability to communicate in Japanese.

What is the Sail score?

The three requirements that employers look for are tallied up through your Sail score. The more you talk on Sail, the community-focused Japanese conversation service, the higher your application screening rate and job offer rate. However, you can still apply even if you do not meet the requirements. ① Conversation Count: The number of times you have conversed with Japanese people on Sail. ② Conversation Partner Count: The number of Japanese people you have conversed with on Sail. ③ Supportive Comments: The number of supportive comments received from Japanese people you have conversed with on Sail. Register your Sail account today and talk with many different people from Japan!

How can I receive supportive comments?

Please indicate that you are interested in working in Japan or at a Japanese company on your profile page. By doing so, after speaking with the same Japanese person 3 or more times, the Japanese person will be able to leave you supportive comments.

What are supportive comments? How do the supportive comments help with the job-hunting process?

Supportive comments from Japanese people will help increase your application screening and job offer rates. Japanese people with whom you have conversed at least three times can write supportive comments for you.

Do I need to register in order to apply for jobs listed on the Jobs page?

You do not need to register. You can apply for each job using the "Apply" button found on their respective pages.

Can I apply even if I don't currently live in Japan?

Yes, even people that do not currently live in Japan can apply. The cost of travel and visa application may or may not be covered by the employer. Please check the job information page.

How does the screening process work?

Usually, a document screening and interview will be conducted. The selection process varies from company to company, so please refer to the job information page for details.

Can you tell me why I was rejected?

Selections are made at the discretion of the hiring company. In any case, we are unable to inform you of the status of the selection process or the reasons for rejection.

Can people from Japan apply too?

Yes, people from Japan can also apply.

What kind of page is "Sewa-no-wa"?

"Sewa-no-wa" is an informational bulletin board for foreigners looking for information on working and living in Japan. Through the information gathered here, we want to make living in Japan more fun and easier. Japanese people who want to support foreigners are posing a wide variety of tips and advice! Please take a look!

Who posts on "Sewa-no-wa"?

Our staff is carefully reviewing and posting posts from other Japanese people who speak with people from aroung the world in Japanese through the community-focused conversation service Sail.

What does the "wa" in "Sewa-no-wa" mean?

The "wa" is written with the Japanese kanji for "ring/wheel" (輪). We are aiming to create a ring that connects people wanting to work in Japan with those who want to support such people.