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November 21, 2025
Freelance for Metropolis for our Japan Drugstore Guide Series
Freelance with
Metropolis
for our Japan Drugstore Guide Series
Samples here
- Opportunity now available.
About Metropolis
Metropolis
is one of the best sources of information about Japan, having provided incredible content to the international community, both locally in Tokyo and internationally, for over 28 years. We are currently seeking experienced, talented freelance writers to share their unique insights on the best that Japan has to offer.
Scope
- Submit at least one Japan Drugstore Guide article a month based on a keyword topic that we will provide you with the keywords for.
- Cover topics of best medicines, healthcare, beauty and body care products.
- Interview the drugstore staff to get their expert recommendations on products and product details.
- Take landscape photographs of each of the products you write about (front and back).
- Periodically update previous articles in the Japan Drugstore Guide series to ensure accuracy and information is up to date.
You could be the right candidate for us if you are:
- Fluent in written English
- Have a qualification in healthcare or medicine, or you are a specialist in medical journalism.
- An experienced writer with a strong portfolio working with established media platforms
- Based in Japan
- Have Japanese skills, preferably fluent or proficient business-level
- Able to work with our editors to meet article deadlines
To Apply, You Must Fulfill The Following
- Fluent in written English
- Strong Japanese speaking skills
- Have impeccable grammar
- Careful proofreading of medical and English text
- Provide examples of previously published articles, preferably related to Japan
- Based in Japan
- Familiar with, or willing to learn, AP Style
- Have a Japanese bank account (not Post Office) or PayPal
To apply, please send your CV, writing portfolio along with two recently published writing samples to
Please Note
- Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to all freelance inquiries.
- Ensure that you fulfill the criteria ahead of submitting your application to us.
- Check your application for typos and grammar.
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