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"For decades, North Americans have been tempted to spend a year or two working in Japan, where English commands an almost reverential respect. The demand for language tuition remains strong in Japan, although recession in the late 1990s resulted in the closure of some major companies when fewer Japanese people were willing to pay for expensive English lessons. Consequently, competition for teaching jobs in Japan has become more acute. Be prepared to spend a sizeable sum of money while conducting the job hunt because of the high cost of living in Japanese cities. But many people persevere because of their commitment to an extended stay in Japan and also because of the potential earnings. Once established, the financial rewards for teaching English in Japan can be considerable." —Susan Griffith

Articles and Participant Reports on Teaching English in Japan
Getting Started Teaching English in Japan: The Three Common Roads by John Sheldon
You Can Do It... Teach English in Japan: Honest, Practical, and Up-to-Date Information by Andrew “Maps” Curtis
Teaching English and Living in Japan by Lindy Sinka
Live, Learn and Teach English in Japan by Christopher P. Cotter
Teaching English in Japan: How to Get Started and What to Expect by Jo Ebisujima  
Teach English in Japan: The Internet Job Search by A.J. Hoge  
Point Your Cursor to a Job in Japan by Celeste Heiter
An English Teaching Assistant's Introduction to Japan by Gabrielle Wallace
Short-Term Contracts Teaching English in Japan by Matthew Hernon
Japan's JET Program: Join Japan's Leading ESL Training and Job Placement Program by Laura Mann
The JET Program: Teach English in Japan While Getting to Know it as an Insider by Aaron Paulson
Broadening the Expatriate Experience: Going it Alone Teaching English in Japan by Camille Bromley
Tutoring English in Japan by Adrienne McPhail
Top Jobs Teaching English in Japan
See a daily selection of the Top Jobs Teaching English in Japan courtesy of ESL Job Feed 

Teach English in Japan
If you're fascinated by Japanese culture, becoming a TEFL teacher is the perfect way to really explore it! Japan is one of the highest paid TEFL destinations. You'll be respected, interact with locals, take part in extra-curricular activities and work closely with students and local teachers. One of the most tempting placements abroad, you can earn up to 250,000 Yen ($3,200 USD) per month with plenty of school and public holidays. This means there's plenty of time for you to explore all of Japan's. Ready to go but not sure how long you can go for? Not a problem! Contracts can vary from just 7-12 months depending on when you depart. Check out i-to-i's Jobs Board to see the latest jobs in Japan!

Teach English in Japan

Dates: Dates vary — contact us for details
Cost: Only the cost of your TEFL course — visit our site for course pricing and offers!
Contact: Call our TEFL advisors on 877 526 3959 for a free TEFL consultation and get all your burning questions answered!
Email: Or send us an email with your questions and an advisor will be in touch with answers whenever is best for you.
Website: www.onlinetefl.com/tefl-jobs-abroad/tefl-japan.html

Featured

123sensei.com
Teaching English in Japan and Want Private Students?

Teacher profiles are browsed by students who can contact them directly. Set your own rates — schedule — workplace. Free service for English teachers across Japan. 

Visit: www.121sensei.com

AEON
Teach English in Japan!
Recruits teachers for hundreds of their language schools across Japan. Hires year round, 1-year contracts. Must have bachelor's degree or above, must attend interview process in US, Canada or Australia.

Visit: www.aeonet.com

Amity Corporation
Teaching English to Children in Japan
With over 70 branch schools throughout Japan, Amity has been providing international teaching opportunities for more than a decade. We offer exciting opportunities for enthusiastic professionals who enjoy working with children. BA/BS degree; all majors considered. One year contract. Interviews conducted year round in the U.S. and Canada.

Visit: www.amityteachers.com

ELTNEWS.com
Website for English teachers in Japan. Also has fine Teacher, Living, and Forum/Community pages on their site.

Visit: www.eltnews.com

Interac
Interac specializes in recruiting English teachers for schools and corporations throughout Japan. If you meet the criteria, you may succeed in getting advance job placement and amenities such as travel expenses, living quarters, and a work visa.

Visit: www.interacnetwork.com/recruit/

Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Program
Administered by the Japanese government, it is the largest single program for teaching English. Graduating seniors and university degree holders eligible. Also offers positions for those who have studied Japanese as Coordinators of International Relations.

Visit: U.S. citizens visit www.us.emb-japan.go.jp/JET/. Complete details about the program are available at www.jetprogramme.org. Canadians visit www.jetprogramme.ca.

Jobs in Japan
Features loads of English teaching job postings.

Visit: www.jobsinjapan.com

O-Hayo Sensei
By far the best source for finding English teaching opportunities in Japan. You can download the current issue online, or for a modest fee of $12 annually, the latest issue will be sent automatically to your e-mail address twice a month.

Visit: www.ohayosensei.com

Orangutan English
A teacher student introduction service that allows you to teach English in Japan where, when and how you want. You can also decide your own rates. Students view the teacher profiles and then contact a suitable teacher. The site also contains grammar guides, an English Terminology page and TOEFLl/TOEIC resources.

Visit: www.orangutanenglish.com.

Westgate
Offers short-term contracts for highly motivated individuals with a degree and one year of teaching experience to teach English in Japan at a Japanese university or a junior college.

Visit: www.westgate.co.jp