Introducing the Top 20 Employers for Companies with Fewer Than 10 Employees in Japan for 2025

2025 Top 20 Employers for Small Enterprises in Japan

The company SalesNow, headquartered in Shibuya, Tokyo, has released its latest report ranking the top 20 employers in Japan that have fewer than 10 employees. Utilizing data from the SalesNow DB, which is one of the largest databases covering information from approximately 5.4 million companies in Japan, this report focuses on job postings from April 1, 2024, to April 1, 2025, excluding part-time positions.

Rankings Overview

The rankings reveal that Career Life Compass LLC leads the list with an impressive 9,598 job listings. Following closely is DrivenX Corp with 7,288 job postings and SGL Investment LLC with 6,534. The results highlight the increasing prominence of startups and specialized firms within various sectors.

The trend indicates a growing number of small businesses actively recruiting, particularly in fields like technology, education, insurance, and public administration. This surge signifies not just job creation but also a shift in market dynamics where smaller enterprises are becoming competitive players in the employment space.

Research Methodology

- Analysis Period: April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2025
- Data Source: SalesNow DB
- Job Listings Included: Full-time and contract jobs, excluding part-time positions
- Company Criteria: Only businesses with fewer than 10 employees were considered
- Aggregation Standards: Job listings were classified and counted based on the number of employees in companies that posted jobs.

SalesNow DB utilizes various official data sources, including commercial and real estate registry data, public tax office notices, government announcements, and information released by the companies themselves to construct its database. Though every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of the information, fluctuations can occur due to varying collection times and proprietary data criteria.

About SalesNow

SalesNow offers an AI-powered corporate database cloud that encompasses data from approximately 5.4 million companies in Japan. This database enables businesses to leverage data effectively, transforming sales processes significantly. Many companies still rely on manual data collection and inefficient processes; however, with SalesNow’s solution, sales teams can utilize data at every stage of sales activity, resulting in better decision-making and increased productivity.