Public Relations Executive (Japanese speaker)

Job Description

The Public Relations Executive will support Four Seasons Hotel Osaka’s communications and media-relations activities, with a particular focus on Japanese-speaking audiences. Requirements typically include professional Japanese and English communication skills, experience in public relations, communications, journalism, hospitality marketing, or a related field, and strong writing, organization, and networking abilities. The successful candidate is expected to build relationships with media and influencers, prepare press materials, coordinate interviews and events, support social and digital communications, monitor coverage, and protect the hotel’s luxury brand image. Hospitality or luxury-brand experience is advantageous. The role requires cultural awareness, creativity, discretion, attention to detail, and the flexibility to work with multiple teams and deadlines.

Company Info

Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts is a global luxury hospitality company known for highly personalized service, elegant properties, and strong attention to local culture. Founded in 1961, the company manages hotels, resorts, residences, and private retreats across many countries. Four Seasons emphasizes service excellence, thoughtful guest experiences, employee development, and long-term relationships with guests and communities. Four Seasons Hotel Osaka is part of the company’s expansion in Japan and combines contemporary luxury with Osaka’s distinctive warmth, food culture, and lively character. Its public relations team helps position the hotel among local, international, and luxury-travel audiences through media relations, storytelling, events, partnerships, and brand communications. The company generally seeks people who are professional, collaborative, culturally aware, and committed to creating memorable experiences for both guests and colleagues.

Destination Guide

Japan offers opportunities in hospitality, tourism, public relations, technology, education, finance, and international business, especially in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and major resort areas. The culture values punctuality, respect, teamwork, service, and careful attention to detail. Daily life is safe and convenient, with excellent public transport, varied food, rich history, and seasonal festivals, although housing and commuting costs can be high in major cities. Foreign employees usually need an appropriate work visa sponsored by an employer; common routes include the Engineer/Specialist in Humanities/International Services visa, while highly qualified professionals may qualify for a Highly Skilled Professional visa. Applicants should prepare certified education and employment documents and confirm requirements with Japan’s immigration authorities. Japanese ability is a major advantage, particularly in guest-facing and communications roles. Relocation normally involves securing housing, registering residence, obtaining health insurance, and arranging a bank account and phone service.