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Remote AI training and data labeling jobs in Japan

Looking for remote AI training or data labeling work while located in Japan? OpenTrain is the hiring organization for roles that explicitly accept applicants located in Japan; candidates apply through OpenTrain, and OpenTrain may place or refer successful candidates to the client whose project they will support. Review each live posting carefully because eligibility, hours, qualifications, and pay are specified per role.

  • 100% remote
  • Flexible hours
  • Hourly / per-task pay
  • 6 open roles

French Marketing Document Specialist (Remote Contractor)

Join OpenTrain as a part-time contractor producing and reviewing French marketing documents, presentations, and spreadsheets — remote, 20+ hours/week, paid hourly (USD $10–$55/hr). Use your marketing experience and native French skills to help train next-generation AI.

Writing & Editing
Document
Remote · Worldwide
French
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$55/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Marketing Documents Specialist (Chinese)

Join OpenTrain AI as a remote, bilingual Marketing Documents Specialist to create and review Chinese–English marketing materials for AI training; part-time contractor work at $10–$55/hr with a 20+ hour weekly expectation. Bring marketing experience, native Chinese, and strong Office skills.

Writing & Editing
Document
Remote · Worldwide
Chinese, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$55/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Marketing and Commercial Strategy AI Training Specialist

Review marketing and sales decks, build rubrics, analyze campaign and dashboard data, and help train AI business tools in a contract role paying $50–$60/hr for 20+ hours/week. Join OpenTrain to grow a flexible freelance career shaping how commercial AI behaves.

Generative AI & RLHF
Document
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $50–$60/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Mandarin Translation & Interpretation Specialist

Join OpenTrain as a part-time, remote Mandarin–English translation specialist helping train AI with high-quality business translations, localization, and proofreading. Flexible contract work under 20 hours/week with pay ranging $45–$95 USD/hour.

Translation & Localization
Text
Remote · Worldwide
Chinese, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $45–$95/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Management Consultant / Business Strategy Specialist

Remote contractor role developing strategic recommendations, executive presentations, financial models, and scoring rubrics used to train AI; $50–70/hr, 20+ hrs/week. Join OpenTrain to apply consulting experience to real business documents and help shape model behavior.

Generative AI & RLHF
Document
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $50–$70/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

M&A Attorney for Contract Review and AI Evaluation

Expert M&A attorney needed to redline contracts, perform simulated negotiations, and evaluate AI responses to improve contract-review models. Remote contractor role (OpenTrain AI), 20+ hrs/week, $80–$105/hr; requires J.D., active U.S. bar, and 2+ years M&A experience.

Legal & Finance
Text
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Expert level
Hourly · $80–$105/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Lingala Bilingual Language Data Reviewer

Join OpenTrain to transcribe Lingala video content, annotate speaker tone and intent, and provide translation and grammar evaluations to improve AI language models; remote contract work, entry-level, 20+ hrs/week, paid $45–$95 USD per hour.

Translation & Localization
Video
Remote · Worldwide
Lingala, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $45–$95/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Legal AI Training Specialist (Remote, Part-Time)

Help train legal AI by reviewing contracts, interpreting regulations, and writing concise legal summaries for a remote contractor role. Entry-level friendly, 20+ hrs/week, paid $15–$25/hr, English required.

Legal & Finance
Document
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $15–$25/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Korean Video Transcription and Translation Expert

Work remotely as a contract Korean–English transcription and translation specialist for AI training: time-stamped video transcriptions, faithful translations, and nuanced tone evaluation. Minimum 15 hours/week (typical projects 20+); pay USD $20–$65/hr.

Translation & Localization
Video
Remote · Worldwide
Korean, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $20–$65/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Junior Python Game Development Reviewer

Remote contractor role reviewing Panda3D and Python game code for AI training—provide clear critiques, example fixes, and gameplay insights; 20+ hrs/week, pay up to $120/hr. Ideal for Python game devs comfortable with C++ engine integration and GitHub workflows.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $50–$120/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Electronic Engineer – Qucs-S Circuit Simulation Expert

OpenTrain AI seeks an experienced Electronic Engineer with deep Qucs-S expertise to design, simulate, and validate circuits remotely (20+ hrs/week). Competitive hourly pay up to $120/hr; contractor, part-time role for skilled simulation engineers who document and mentor teammates.

Coding & Software
Text
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Expert level
Hourly · $50–$120/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

JavaScript Frontend Developer

Join OpenTrain as a JavaScript Frontend Developer to build and optimize user-facing tools that power AI training workflows. Remote contract role, 20+ hours/week, pay $30–$90 USD/hour, focused on modern JavaScript, architecture, code quality, and mentoring.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $30–$90/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Javanese Translation & Localization Specialist

Join OpenTrain AI as a remote, part-time Javanese translation and localization contractor working under 20 hrs/week to translate, review, and QA written content. Pay range $45–$95/hr; bilingual Javanese/English fluency required.

Translation & Localization
Text
Remote · Worldwide
Javanese, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $45–$95/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Java Backend Developer, AI Training

Join OpenTrain AI as a Java backend developer building Spring-based services that support next-generation AI training. This part-time contractor role is remote, requires 20+ hours/week, and pays $20–$50/hr.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Expert level
Hourly · $20–$50/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Japanese-English Transcription Specialist, Remote, Part-Time

Join OpenTrain to transcribe and edit Japanese↔English audio and text in a flexible, remote contractor role (20+ hrs/week). Earn $30–$65/hr working on bilingual transcription and translation tasks that improve real AI systems.

Translation & Localization
Audio
Remote · Worldwide
Japanese, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $30–$65/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Portuguese HR Documents Specialist (Remote, Contract)

Join OpenTrain to create and refine Portuguese HR policies, contracts, and onboarding materials for AI training; contractor, part-time (20+ hrs/week) paid hourly up to $45 USD. Native-level Portuguese, a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years HR documentation experience required.

Writing & Editing
Document
Remote · Worldwide
Portuguese
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$45/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

HR Documents Review Specialist (Korean-English)

Join OpenTrain as a remote contractor creating and reviewing bilingual HR policies and documents to train AI—ideal for HR professionals with native Korean and strong English. Part-time (20+ hrs/week) work paid $10–$55/hr.

Generative AI & RLHF
Document
Remote · Worldwide
Korean, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$55/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

German HR Documentation Specialist (Contract, Remote)

Create, review, and optimize German-language HR documents and SOPs for enterprise workflows in a remote contract role; requires native German, 3+ years HR document experience, and expert MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint. Part-time (20+ hrs/week), paid up to $45/hr.

Writing & Editing
Document
Remote · Worldwide
German
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$45/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Chinese HR Documents Specialist, HR Localization & AI Training

Join OpenTrain AI to help train models using Chinese HR materials: develop, translate, and review employee handbooks, policies, onboarding docs, spreadsheets, and presentations. Remote contractor role (20+ hrs/week), pay $10–$55/hr; native Chinese and strong English required.

Translation & Localization
Document
Remote · Worldwide
Chinese, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$55/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Hmong Language AI Trainer (Remote, Part-Time)

Join OpenTrain to translate, review, and evaluate Hmong language content that improves AI behavior; this contract role is remote, requires native or near-native Hmong, and pays USD $40–$95/hr. Expect 20+ hours/week working on translation, evaluation, and linguistic analysis tasks.

Translation & Localization
Text
Remote · Worldwide
Hmong, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $40–$95/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Hindi Audio Transcriber And Annotation Specialist

Contract remote role transcribing and annotating Hindi audio for AI systems—paid at $16/hr, 20+ hours/week. Edit machine transcripts, add metadata, and deliver accurate, confidential transcription assets for model training.

Audio & Speech
Audio
Remote · Worldwide
Hindi
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $8–$16/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Go Backend Developer & AI Coding Tools Reviewer

OpenTrain AI is hiring a remote Go backend developer to build REST/GraphQL endpoints and run focused evaluations of alpha AI coding tools; part-time (<20 hrs/week), contract role paying $30–$90/hr. Ideal for experienced Go engineers who enjoy debugging and product QA.

Coding & Software
Computer Code Programming
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Intermediate level
Hourly · $30–$90/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Gã-English Video Transcription Specialist

Remote contract role transcribing and annotating Gã–English video for AI training; earn $45–95/hr and work 20+ hours/week. Ideal for native/nearly-native Gã speakers with strong transcription and language-analysis skills.

Translation & Localization
Video
Remote · Worldwide
GAA, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $45–$95/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Funds Contracts Attorney, Contract Redlining

Part-time contractor role reviewing and grading AI-generated contract redlines for fund documents (LPAs, subscription agreements, side letters). Requires active U.S. bar and funds-department experience; pays $80–$105/hr and is under 20 hrs/week.

Legal & Finance
Text
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Intermediate level
Hourly · $80–$105/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

French Transcription & Annotation Specialist

Join OpenTrain as a remote French transcription and annotation contractor to improve machine-generated French transcripts; part-time (20+ hrs/week), hourly pay in USD ($10–$25/hr), worldwide, entry-level friendly. Bring French fluency and strong attention to detail.

Audio & Speech
Audio
Remote · Worldwide
French, English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$25/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Canadian French Transcription Specialist

Remote contract role transcribing and annotating Canadian French audio: correct machine transcripts, add metadata and entity tags, and document edits. Entry-level, 20+ hrs/week, pay USD $15–25/hour, open worldwide.

Audio & Speech
Audio
Remote · Worldwide
French
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $15–$25/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Financial Services AI Training Expert, Personal Finance

Contract role evaluating AI financial advice, drafting client prompts, and building review rubrics; pay $80–$110/hr for 20+ hrs/week. Ideal for financial advisors, tax planners, or wealth managers who can explain complex personal finance clearly.

Legal & Finance
Text
Remote · Worldwide
English
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $80–$110/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Financial Documents Specialist (Portuguese)

Join OpenTrain as a contractor to review, create, and refine Portuguese financial documents for AI training. Part-time (20+ hrs/week), remote work with pay up to $45/hr; strong finance background and native Portuguese required.

Legal & Finance
Document
Remote · Worldwide
Portuguese
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$45/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

Korean Financial Document Review Specialist

Join OpenTrain as a Korean Financial Document Review Specialist to evaluate AI outputs and review financial reports, helping models learn from expert human feedback; part-time remote contractor work at $10–$55/hr, ~20 hrs/week for 1–3 months. Native Korean and finance skills required.

Legal & Finance
Document
Remote · Worldwide
Korean
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$55/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

German Financial Document Specialist

Work remotely as a German Financial Document Specialist reviewing German financial reports, spreadsheets, and presentations to train AI—entry-level friendly, 20+ hrs/week, $10–$55/hr with estimated project earnings of $1,600–$8,800. Native German and finance experience required.

Legal & Finance
Document
Remote · Worldwide
German
Part-time · Flexible
Entry level
Hourly · $10–$55/hr

Posted Jun 30, 2026

What this work can involve

Work labeled for applicants in Japan covers tasks that help teach and evaluate machine-learning systems. Depending on the posting, that can include annotating images or video, transcribing or recording audio, writing or rating model responses, evaluating search results, translating text, reviewing code, or applying subject-matter knowledge to label or verify content. Exact responsibilities, acceptance criteria, and deliverables vary by assignment, so inspect the individual posting for the project you want to apply to.

  • Annotation and labeling: marking objects, bounding boxes, categories, or attributes in images and video clips.
  • Language and content tasks: transcribing audio, translating text, writing or rating conversational responses, and evaluating search relevance.
  • Specialized reviews: code review, expert validation, or applying subject-matter knowledge to judge accuracy or safety.

How hiring works through OpenTrain

All applications for these roles go through OpenTrain. OpenTrain is the hiring organization for roles open to applicants located in Japan, and OpenTrain may place or refer successful candidates to the client whose project they will support. The live posting for each role is the authoritative source for eligibility, qualifications, hours, pay, location rules, and any client-specific requirements.

  • Apply through OpenTrain; individual listings state required qualifications and eligibility.
  • OpenTrain may place or refer selected candidates to the client whose project they support.

Frequently asked questions

What can this work involve?
AI training work for applicants located in Japan can involve many different tasks used to improve models: tagging or labeling images and video, transcribing or recording speech, translating or checking text, writing or rating model outputs, judging search results, or reviewing code and expert content. Each posting specifies the exact duties, required skills, and any language or regional requirements you must meet, so read the live posting for the role you are considering.
Where can I find role-specific details?
Individual live postings are the only source of truth for details such as who is eligible, what the responsibilities are, required qualifications, hours, schedule, and pay. If a listing accepts applicants located in Japan, that acceptance and any additional restrictions will be named on the posting. Inspect the posting closely to confirm whether you meet the listed requirements before applying.
How does hiring work through OpenTrain?
Hiring for these roles is handled through OpenTrain; candidates apply through OpenTrain, and OpenTrain may place or refer successful candidates to the client whose project they will support. The live posting will indicate any role-specific eligibility, qualifications, and client rules you must meet.