Job Description

The Wall Street Journal is looking for a reporter in Tokyo to cover Japanese business, economy, markets and geopolitics.

The central focus of the role will be following Japan-based companies led by Toyota, Sony and SoftBank. It will also include a healthy dose of other Japan-related coverage as the economy emerges from three decades of sluggishness, the stock market enters a new era, and the country takes on greater importance because of the reshaping of the global order triggered by tensions.

The job touches on many issues of high interest for our audience, such as the debate over electric vehicles, investments in artificial intelligence and more. We’re looking for a reporter who can connect business news to these broader themes and help our audience understand the geopolitics behind stories such as the recent proposed Nippon Steel deal.

The reporter will collaborate closely with colleagues across Asia and around t...