Appen
Native Japanese Kansai Dialect Speakers
Remote role where the employee must remain based in a particular country.
Japan only
Employer listed it 3 weeks ago · Added yesterday
Been open since 3 weeks ago, still being checked, but it has been live a while.
Salary
Not stated
Location
Japan only
Timezone
APAC
Contract
Contract
Experience
Mid
Category
Other
This employer didn't state pay. Jobs like this usually pay around $80k–$155k a year, a typical range taken from 407 mid-level other roles on Nomaders that do state pay. It's a guide, not an offer.
Remote flexibility
Work from home
This is a remote role, but the employee must be based in Japan. It is work from home rather than work from anywhere.
What the employer says
- Source listing states candidate location: "Japan, remote"
What Nomaders makes of it
- Residency required in Japan
- Payroll and tax are likely handled in that country only
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About the role
We’re looking for native Japanese speakers from the Kansai region to help collect and review AI speech data featuring authentic Kansai dialect.
What you'll do
✅ Record short, natural Kansai-ben conversations using your smartphone
✅ Read sentences naturally, like you’re chatting with friends or family
✅ Listen to and review Kansai dialect audio
✅ Help identify authentic Kansai dialect and distinguish it from Standard Japanese
✅ Check recordings for clarity and quality
Who we're looking for
✅ Native Japanese speakers from the Kansai region of Japan
✅ Comfortable speaking in a natural Kansai dialect
✅ Good listening and attention-to-detail skills
✅ Able to follow simple recording and project guidelines
✅ Experience with audio or language projects is a plus, but not required
Work setup
✅ 100% remote
✅ Use your smartphone
✅ Flexible project-based work
✅ Short recording tasks
Pay
✅$40 per valid hour
✅ Payment is based on valid recorded data that meets the project requirements
Important
✅ You must be from the Kansai region of Japan
✅ You must be able to speak authentic Kansai dialect
Requirements
- ·✅ Able to follow simple recording and project guidelines
- ·✅ Experience with audio or language projects is a plus, but not required
- ·✅ Use your smartphone
- ·✅ Flexible project-based work
Benefits
No benefits package published with this listing. Ask about it at first interview.
How to apply
- 1Check the flexibility label above, work from home, matches where you plan to live and work.
- 2Tailor your CV to the role at Appen, mentioning your remote working experience and working hours (APAC).
- 3Apply directly on the employer's careers page using the button below. Nomaders never handles your application.
Found 1d ago. Last checked 23 Sept. Always confirm the details on the original posting, salary and location can change after publication.
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