Executive Search · Tokyo
Hiring in Japan
requires precision.
We focus on the point that matters.
Few
mandates at a time
Global
client expectations
Tokyo
based, Japan-fluent
Long-term
fit, not quick fills
The context
01 / 04
Japan rewards patience,
fluency, and judgement.
The strongest people here are rarely actively looking. Reaching them takes language, relationships, and a real understanding of how careers are built in Japan. We translate global hiring expectations into a process that resonates locally — and give your leadership team an honest read on what's possible.
How we differ
02 / 04
A different shape of search firm.
A typical agency
- — Wide nets and high volume
- — Speed prioritised over fit
- — Transactional, role-by-role
- — Local lens only
Black Point
- — A handful of mandates, given full attention
- — Long-term fit and trajectory
- — A trusted advisory relationship
- — Global standards, Japan fluency
Two sides, one standard
03 / 04
Built for both sides
of the table.
For clients
Hire with confidence in Japan.
We focus on the searches where precision matters most — leadership, market entries, and specialist hires where the wrong choice is expensive in every direction.
Explore services →For candidates
Roles worth a real conversation.
Honest discussions about your trajectory, with global companies we know well. Considered introductions only — nothing forwarded without your say.
Explore opportunities →Services
Three ways we work.
Executive Search
Retained search for leadership hires that demand discretion, depth, and rigour.
Contingent Search
A small number of senior specialist mandates at a time — never a long list.
Japan Hiring Expertise
Advisory on compensation, market mapping, and process design for the Japan market.
Our standard
04 / 04
We take on the work we believe we can do exceptionally well. Quality is the only metric that compounds — for our clients, for the people we represent, and for us.
Get in touch
Start a conversation.
Whether you're hiring in Japan or thinking about your next move, we'd be glad to hear from you.