About Frog
Frog is more than a service that helps people move abroad. We are a partner in building your career and widening your options. People choose us not for English study or the move itself, but for the career that comes after.
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Frog does not treat working abroad as an extension of working in Japan. We were founded to help people gain real experience at local companies overseas, including US companies, and come away with bigger choices in life. A role at a Japanese company abroad, or freelance work on its own, is not where we want your journey to end. That is why our support and information are built to the standard that local hiring actually demands.
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Visas, permanent residence and work pathways rarely follow the textbook. Having supported more than 700 people through overseas job searches and moves, Frog holds first-hand knowledge of what each step actually required. We follow policy changes as they happen and propose realistic routes that work today, not advice that has gone out of date.
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In North America, a single opening can attract hundreds of applicants from around the world. Each resume gets only a few seconds of attention, and many are filtered out automatically by applicant tracking systems (ATS). A Japanese-style resume that reads like a report cannot compete. Frog helps you present your work as a pitch and rebuilds your resume and application strategy around measurable impact rather than years of service.
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One of the most common reasons people struggle is that they only start preparing after they arrive. Frog takes the opposite view: preparation should be finished before you leave. Frog School is a structured curriculum that covers resumes, application strategy and interviews. FrogPATH keeps your tasks visible, and Frog Compass helps you research and assess your options. Together, they turn a leap of faith into a planned first step.
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Overseas hiring markets move in cycles, with strong stretches and tough ones. That is why Frog values a community where members share what is happening on the ground right now, so you can act with confidence when the timing is right. Instead of a solo gamble, your move becomes a repeatable effort alongside people on the same path.
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Every path abroad looks different. Beyond full-time employment, the options include working through an EOR/PEO, freelancing or starting a business, relocating with family, and building a career back in Japan on the strength of your overseas experience. Frog does not stop once you arrive. We design the options that fit you and stay involved long after the move through our community. At the core, our focus stays the same: widening your choices through real experience at local companies.
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Frog does not only share the good news. Many people who plan to go “once I have more experience” never actually make the move. Openings outside software development are relatively limited. Permanent residence depends heavily on policy and timing, and no one can guarantee it. We share facts like these openly so you can choose your next step with confidence. We aim to be an honest advisor, not an agency that pushes you to go abroad.
The Japanese version of this page covers each point in more detail: Why Frog (JP)
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