The Wedding Coordinator plans and delivers weddings from the initial consultation through the event day. Requirements typically include experience in wedding, banquet, hospitality, or event coordination; strong organization and communication skills; attention to detail; customer-service ability; and professional Japanese language skills. English may be helpful in an international hotel environment. The successful candidate is expected to coordinate with couples, families, vendors, banquet teams, culinary staff, and management; prepare schedules and event details; manage budgets and special requests; solve problems calmly; and ensure every wedding meets The Westin Tokyo’s service and quality standards. Flexibility to work weekends, holidays, and extended hours is essential.
The Westin Tokyo is a luxury hotel in Ebisu, Tokyo, operated under the Westin Hotels & Resorts brand, part of Marriott International. The property serves business and leisure travelers and offers upscale accommodation, restaurants, wellness facilities, meeting spaces, and wedding venues. Westin is known for its focus on wellbeing, including the brand’s signature Heavenly Bed, wellness-oriented services, and guest experiences designed to support a balanced lifestyle. In a wedding coordinator role, employees work in a polished, international hospitality environment and collaborate closely with banquet, culinary, front-office, sales, and event teams. Marriott International provides global career opportunities, structured training, and employee benefits that may vary by country and employment contract. The Westin Tokyo is located in one of the capital’s established commercial and residential districts, with convenient access to transport, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions.
Japan offers strong opportunities in hotels, resorts, restaurants, tourism, events, technology, healthcare, and education. Major employment centers include Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, Fukuoka, Sapporo, and Okinawa. Workplace culture generally values punctuality, respect, teamwork, presentation, and careful attention to detail. Tokyo provides excellent transport, international communities, and extensive entertainment, but housing and daily expenses can be high. Regional cities may offer a slower lifestyle and lower rent. Foreign workers usually need an employer-sponsored work visa matching their occupation; a Certificate of Eligibility is commonly required before applying. Employers may assist with the process, but applicants should confirm requirements with Japan’s immigration authorities and their embassy. Relocation planning should include accommodation, residence registration, health insurance, pension enrollment, taxes, banking, and language support. Japanese ability is especially important for weddings, guest relations, and customer-facing hospitality positions. Japan has four seasons, efficient public transport, and a rich mix of traditional culture and modern city life.
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