Wantedly
Japan's most popular mission-based recruiting platform for startups and SMBs. Matches candidates on company vision and culture rather than salary, with a signature 'casual chat' interview culture.
First platform to check when hiring engineers or designers in Japan. It attracts mission-driven applicants, so if you need immediate hires, pairing with Green or BizReach is essential. We found it effective for building early team culture fit.
Can overseas companies use it?
You can post without a Japanese entity, but 95%+ of candidates are Japan-based, making it Japan-focused.
Can I start for free?
A free trial is available, but posting jobs and sending scout messages requires Light plan (30,000+ JPY/mo) minimum.
Which roles does it excel at?
Strongest for engineers, frontend/backend developers, designers, and PMs. Also active for startup business development and marketing roles.
What's the scout response rate?
Response rates are 20-30% higher than typical ATS platforms due to high engagement from mission-driven developers.