CAREERS & PARTNER PROGRAM

Join us in building our Pokémon card business.

Huaqi Future Co., Ltd. is a Yokohama-based company that sources and sells Japanese and Simplified Chinese editions of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. We are hiring one full-time Assistant to the CEO and recruiting partner streamers for pack-opening broadcasts. Both openings accept applications year-round.

FULL-TIME POSITIONHUAQI FUTURE

Assistant to the CEO

Permanent, full-time · 40 hours a week · Naka-ku, Yokohama

From ¥220,000/mo

Based on experience and skills

Reporting directly to the CEO, you will support the full range of day-to-day operations, from purchasing and shipping to supplier and customer communications and internal paperwork. The role sits close to management and offers first-hand exposure to how a trading card business runs. No prior industry experience is required.

Responsibilities

  • Managing the CEO’s calendar and handling visitors, phone calls and email
  • Liaising with suppliers and customers; preparing quotations, invoices and purchase orders
  • Receiving and inspecting stock, managing inventory and arranging shipments
  • Tracking new Pokémon TCG releases, lottery sales and market prices, and keeping the team informed
  • Preparing and maintaining documents for social insurance, tax and government filings

Requirements

  • Japanese nationality, or a residence status with no work restrictions (Permanent Resident, Special Permanent Resident, Spouse or Child of Japanese National, Spouse or Child of Permanent Resident, or Long-Term Resident)
  • A genuine passion for the trading card business, especially the Pokémon TCG
  • Basic computer skills (email, Excel or Google Sheets)

Preferred qualifications

  • Business-level Japanese (JLPT N2 or equivalent)
  • Chinese language skills (used in some internal work)
  • Experience at a card shop, in e-commerce, in trade administration, or as a secretary or executive assistant

Employment terms

Position
Assistant to the CEO
Employment type
Permanent, full-time (no fixed term)
Probation
3 months, on the same terms and conditions
Openings
1
Location
Head office: Room 615, Fujiwa Isezaki High Town, 1-3 Akebonocho, Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0057
Working hours
9:30–18:30 (8 working hours, 60-minute break) Any overtime is paid in full at the statutory premium rate
Holidays and leave
Two days off every week (Saturday and Sunday) and Japanese public holidays Year-end and New Year holidays Over 120 days off per year Paid annual leave as required by law
Salary
From ¥220,000 per month, based on experience and skills No fixed overtime pay is included
Pay review
Once a year
Allowances
Commuting allowance (per company policy)
Insurance
Health insurance, employees’ pension insurance, employment insurance and workers’ compensation
Smoking policy
No smoking indoors
Scope of duties
At hire: the duties listed above May change to: duties designated by the company
Scope of workplace
At hire: head office May change to: locations designated by the company
Application period
Open year-round, no deadline

How to apply

Select “Job application” as the inquiry type on our contact form and include your name, contact details and a brief summary of your work history. You can also apply by email at [email protected]. We will ask for your résumé when we contact you about screening.

Selection process: application → document screening → interview (one or two rounds, at our office or online) → offer. We will get back to you within five business days.

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PARTNER PROGRAMHUAQI FUTURE

Pokémon TCG Pack-Opening Streamers

For streamers based in Japan · Individuals and companies welcome

Contract / revenue share

Terms agreed after we meet

We are looking to partner with streamers in Japan who host Pokémon TCG pack-opening broadcasts. We take care of product sourcing and the technical infrastructure for streaming and online sales, so you can focus on creating and hosting your shows and growing your community.

What we provide

  • Product to open on stream, such as sealed Japanese-edition Pokémon TCG products, supplied through our sourcing network
  • Setup and operation of online sales linked to your streams
  • Behind-the-scenes support: inventory, fulfillment and stream overlay design

What we ask of you

  • Planning and hosting pack-opening live streams on YouTube, TikTok and similar platforms
  • Engaging with viewers and managing your fan community

Program details

Who can apply
Streamers and video creators based in Japan who open Pokémon TCG products on camera Individuals and companies are both welcome
Contract
Service agreement, such as a revenue share (not employment) Specific terms are agreed individually after we meet
Location
Your own streaming setup; streaming from our Yokohama office can also be arranged
Application period
Open year-round, no deadline

From application to first stream

  1. 1Apply

    Choose “Streaming partner application” on our contact form and include your channel URL, how often you stream and where you are based.

  2. 2Meet

    We talk online or at our Yokohama office about your streaming style and the products you would like to feature.

  3. 3Agree terms

    We settle the partnership model and terms, then sign an agreement.

  4. 4Go live

    Streams begin as soon as products and sales are ready.

Apply as a partner

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