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.

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Jake's editor note
Japanese startup hiring channel. Vision- and culture-led matching (vs. pure comp) fits the Japanese startup scene; company story pages actually drive applications.
Jake (황관희)
Founder, 5years+ · Operator, Crewless
Last updated: 2026-04-21

Key Features

• Company story & feed posts: Share company news and culture to help applicants understand organizational fit • Casual meeting requests: Informal interviews to build mutual understanding before formal hiring • Applicant ATS management: Track candidates from application through hire • Employee profiles & followers: Individual employee profiles strengthen company brand • Scout messaging: Direct outreach to active developers

Pricing

Light plan 30,000+ JPY/mo, Standard 60,000 JPY/mo, Premium with scout features 100,000+ JPY/mo. Quote-based pricing adjusted for company size and feature usage.

FAQ

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.

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