Deliver music to the world.
The record you pack today reaches a music lover somewhere on the planet tomorrow.
No experience required. Our team spans ages 20 to 59.
Location: Akiruno, Tokyo (Akiruno Distribution Center)
Our Work
Our Work
A distribution center shipping to over 100 countries
Record City is one of Japan's largest music e-commerce companies, shipping records and CDs to more than 100 countries. The Akiruno Distribution Center handles every step between the shelf and the customer.
Hundreds of orders leave this building for the world every single day.
Picking
Collect ordered items from the warehouse shelves.
Inspection
Check the condition of each disc and sleeve.
Packing
Wrap every record carefully so it arrives safely.
Shipping
Prepare labels and send orders across Japan and overseas.
Stock control
Keep the inventory tidy and ready for the next order.
Why This Job
Why you will like it here
You do not have to be a music expert.
Our staff come from all kinds of backgrounds. It is completely fine if your previous job had nothing to do with music.
We will teach you everything, step by step.
Work Style
A workplace that fits your life
Very little overtime
~7 min/day
The average daily overtime at the distribution center. Easy to balance work and private life.
Heating & air conditioning
Comfortable year-round
The warehouse is fully climate controlled, summer and winter.
Teamwork
Always someone to ask
You will have quiet, focused stretches, but help is never far away when you need it.
A Day at Work
A day at the center
* An example. The schedule varies by role.
9:00
Morning meeting
The team shares the shipping plan for the day.
9:15
Picking
Collect items from the shelves against the order list.
11:00
Packing
Pack for domestic and international shipping.
12:00
Lunch break
Relax in the staff break room.
13:00
Shipping
Prepare labels and meet the carrier pickup.
15:00
Stock work
Shelve new arrivals and tidy the inventory.
18:00
Finish
Clean up and head home.
Staff Interview
Staff interviews
I knew nothing about records. I was nervous at first, but my colleagues taught me patiently, and now I find real meaning in sending orders to customers all over the world.
The items are different every day, so it never gets boring. Finishing a big shipping day as a team feels great.
Who We Want
You will fit right in if you
- Enjoy steady, methodical work
- Like being on your feet rather than at a desk all day
- Value working as a team
- Want a stable company to grow with
- Want your work to connect with the world
A message to the distribution center
"Logistics is the heart of this company."
It does not matter how good the records we find are if they never reach the customer. The Akiruno Distribution Center is the heart of Record City.
Every package that leaves this building creates an encounter between a person and a piece of music. We are looking for people to share that job with us.
Naoki Ienaga, CEO, DUB STORE RECORDS CORPORATION
About Us
The company in numbers
1993
Founded
88
Staff (including part-time)
100+
Countries we ship to
1.2 million+
Items in stock (new and used)
11 years
Consecutive profitable years
57% M / 43% F
Gender ratio at the distribution center
FUJI ROCK FESTIVAL
Official supporter
Overseas bases
Currently expanding
(Includes figures as of March 2025)
Career Path
Where this job can take you
- Part-time
- Team leader
- Full-time
- Supervisor
- Manager
- Center manager
If you want to stay long term, there is a path: we convert part-time staff to full-time and promote from within.
Access
Location and commute
- Location
- Akiruno Distribution Center (Akiruno, Tokyo)
- Employment type
- Full-time / Part-time
- Commuting costs
- Covered by the company.
- Commuting
- Details on the nearest station and whether you can commute by car or motorbike are coming soon. Please feel free to ask us.
Photos
The workplace
Akiruno Distribution Center
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to know about records?
No. Almost everyone here started with no experience.
Is there heavy lifting?
Some, but we handle it as a team. You will never be asked to carry something alone that you should not.
Can I commute by car or motorbike?
We explain commuting arrangements individually during the application and interview process. Please just ask.
What is the gender balance?
The distribution center is 57% men and 43% women, across a wide range of ages.
Can I move from part-time to full-time?
Yes. We have a conversion program, and a path onward to team leader, supervisor and manager.
Let us deliver music to the world, together.
Someone in the United States, in Europe, in South America is waiting for the package you pack.
We are not simply a company that ships parcels. We deliver encounters with music.
Come and send music out into the world with us.
Apply now