【Shinjuku, Tokyo | ¥5,000/Hour】English-Speaking MC Wanted for Entertainment Sumo Show!
【Shinjuku, Tokyo | ¥5,000/Hour】English-Speaking MC Wanted for Entertainment Sumo Show!
Opening in December 2026! Now Hiring Opening Staff
Japanese Beginners Welcome!
Experience as a Host or Voice-Over Artist Is a Plus!
Japanese Beginners Welcome!
Experience as a Host or Voice-Over Artist Is a Plus!
Job Information
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Job Type
Language・Education / Other
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Work Type
Freelance
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Location
Map
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Wage
￥5,000 ~ / hour
❌ NO CASH-IN-HAND
❌ NO CASH-IN-HAND
Job Requirement
Japanese Level
Conversational
English Level
Native
□ Japanese conversational level: Basic phrases level
□ Japanese reading and writing level: Can not read any Japanese
□ ★Requirements
□ People who can speak English fluently
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□ ★Eligibility Requirements
□ People who enjoy speaking in public
□ People with a strong interest in Japanese culture and sumo
□ For those who want to share the charms of Japan with international visitors
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□ No experience necessary!
□ We warmly welcome applicants with experience in hosting or voice work!
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□ You only need to know basic Japanese greetings!
□ Our staff, who are fluent in both English and Japanese, will assist you with communication!
□ Japanese reading and writing level: Can not read any Japanese
□ ★Requirements
□ People who can speak English fluently
□
□ ★Eligibility Requirements
□ People who enjoy speaking in public
□ People with a strong interest in Japanese culture and sumo
□ For those who want to share the charms of Japan with international visitors
□
□ No experience necessary!
□ We warmly welcome applicants with experience in hosting or voice work!
□
□ You only need to know basic Japanese greetings!
□ Our staff, who are fluent in both English and Japanese, will assist you with communication!
Eligible Visa Types
Permanent Resident
Spouse or Child of Japanese Nationals
Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident
Long-term Resident
Designated Activities(Working Holiday)
Student
Dependent
Japanese National (No Visa Required)
Special Permanent Resident
Working Hours
Minimum Working Days ：
1 day
Job Description
▼Job Responsibilities
English MC duties for a sumo entertainment show for international tourists visiting Japan.
Specifically...
- Narrate and make microphone announcements for the opening and closing
- Provide live commentary on sumo matches performed by sumo wrestlers (show performers)
- Explain the history and rules of sumo
- Lead and energize interactive segments involving audience participation
- Interview audience members and engage with guests
- Guide guests during photo opportunities and meet-and-greet sessions
▼Salary
Starting at ¥5,000 per hour
※Each show lasts 2 hours (the estimated pay is ¥10,000 per performance).
<Estimated Monthly Earnings>
① Working 3 days a week (4 shows per day): ¥5,000/hour × 8 hours per day × 12 days per month = ¥480,000/month
② Working 2 days a week (2 shows per day): ¥5,000/hour × 4 hours per day × 8 days per month = ¥160,000/month
▼Contract Period
Depending on the contract
▼Working Days and Hours
We are flexible and open to discussing your working hours and number of working days.
※Each show lasts 2 hours and is scheduled between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
※Show times vary depending on the season.
※Actual working hours vary depending on the show assigned.
※Generally, there are no regular days off.
▼Overtime Details
Generally none
▼Holiday
Varies depending on the shift
▼Training
Training provided
After training, you’ll gain experience by hosting around 10 shows, and we’ll support you until you can confidently run a show independently!
▼Work Location
Operating Company: G's Co., Ltd.
Venue Name: Shinjuku Sumo Festival in Kabukicho -新宿相撲祭-
Address: 5F, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, 1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Directions: About a 10-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station
*Interviews and training will be held at our Ginza location.
*Depending on store conditions and your preferences, we may offer you a position at our Ginza location.
Ginza Store Address: B1F, Ginza Inz 1, 3-3-1 Ginza Nishi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Tokyo Sumo Festival)
▼Available Insurance
None
▼Smoking Information
Smoking is prohibited inside the facility
▼Other
[Recruitment Process]
The selection process will be conducted in the following three steps.
① GuidableJobs and Informal Interviews
② In-person interview with a company representative (held at a store located a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station)
*For the selection process described in (2), in addition to interviews and observing an actual show, we also plan to conduct practical interviews and auditions.
English MC duties for a sumo entertainment show for international tourists visiting Japan.
Specifically...
- Narrate and make microphone announcements for the opening and closing
- Provide live commentary on sumo matches performed by sumo wrestlers (show performers)
- Explain the history and rules of sumo
- Lead and energize interactive segments involving audience participation
- Interview audience members and engage with guests
- Guide guests during photo opportunities and meet-and-greet sessions
▼Salary
Starting at ¥5,000 per hour
※Each show lasts 2 hours (the estimated pay is ¥10,000 per performance).
<Estimated Monthly Earnings>
① Working 3 days a week (4 shows per day): ¥5,000/hour × 8 hours per day × 12 days per month = ¥480,000/month
② Working 2 days a week (2 shows per day): ¥5,000/hour × 4 hours per day × 8 days per month = ¥160,000/month
▼Contract Period
Depending on the contract
▼Working Days and Hours
We are flexible and open to discussing your working hours and number of working days.
※Each show lasts 2 hours and is scheduled between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM.
※Show times vary depending on the season.
※Actual working hours vary depending on the show assigned.
※Generally, there are no regular days off.
▼Overtime Details
Generally none
▼Holiday
Varies depending on the shift
▼Training
Training provided
After training, you’ll gain experience by hosting around 10 shows, and we’ll support you until you can confidently run a show independently!
▼Work Location
Operating Company: G's Co., Ltd.
Venue Name: Shinjuku Sumo Festival in Kabukicho -新宿相撲祭-
Address: 5F, Tokyu Kabukicho Tower, 1-29-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Directions: About a 10-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station
*Interviews and training will be held at our Ginza location.
*Depending on store conditions and your preferences, we may offer you a position at our Ginza location.
Ginza Store Address: B1F, Ginza Inz 1, 3-3-1 Ginza Nishi, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (Tokyo Sumo Festival)
▼Available Insurance
None
▼Smoking Information
Smoking is prohibited inside the facility
▼Other
[Recruitment Process]
The selection process will be conducted in the following three steps.
① GuidableJobs and Informal Interviews
② In-person interview with a company representative (held at a store located a 5-minute walk from Ginza Station)
*For the selection process described in (2), in addition to interviews and observing an actual show, we also plan to conduct practical interviews and auditions.
About Company
G's Inc.
