Moving to Japan—Career Advice for Non-Japanese Speaker in Marketing or Related Roles

I’m moving to Tokyo, Japan with my husband soon and am looking for advice or guidance on securing a job as a non-Japanese speaker. My background is in marketing and brand management (around 4 years), so that’s my primary preference, but I’m also open to other English-speaking roles if marketing opportunities are limited.

I’m concerned about losing career momentum, as I’ve heard finding jobs without Japanese proficiency can be challenging. I’ve recently started learning Japanese, but I know reaching an N3/N2 level will take time.

Does anyone have suggestions on:

• Industries or companies that hire English-speaking professionals?

-Strategies to transition into the Japanese job market?

-Any expat-friendly platforms or networks I should explore?

I’d greatly appreciate your insights, experiences, or any leads! Thanks.