There are a few paths our students usually take while job hunting:

• Leave and re-enter: Some students take a short trip (even during our long weekend) to reset their tourist visa and gain another 90 days to job hunt in Japan.
• Job hunt from home: Others return home and apply remotely. Once hired, they come back to Japan on a work visa.

Most students who want more time in Japan choose the leave and re-enter path. It’s a common, legal option for extending your stay while you search for jobs locally.

Keep in mind: Tourist visas cannot be converted directly into work visas inside Japan. Once you land a job, you’ll need to leave the country briefly to process your new work visa.

Want more details about extending your stay? Check out this answer here.