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Create a format-perfect rirekisho in minutes. India-specific helpers, automatic 和暦 conversion, and PDF export with embedded Japanese fonts.
A rirekisho (履歴書) is the standard Japanese resume format — different from Western CVs and required for almost every job application in Japan.
Unlike flexible Western resumes, the rirekisho follows a strict layout. Recruiters expect specific sections in specific places.
This builder uses the 2021 MHLW format which removed discriminatory fields like gender requirement and commute time.
Create a free account to save multiple drafts. Return anytime to update your info and regenerate for different applications.
India-specific helpers to translate your background into the Japanese format.
Automatic suggestions for converting Indian degrees to Japanese equivalents:
Instant conversion between Western and Japanese era dates:
Crop your photo to exact rirekisho specifications:
Automatic age calculation for the rirekisho format: