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For English teachers moving to Japan, it’s common to look at Tokyo first. However, living in Tokyo can be quite expensive, overcrowded and busy. In contrast, Living in Saitama offers a more affordable alternative while providing convenient access to Tokyo and nearby prefectures. It’s less hectic and offers a good balance of city living, nature spots and historic sights. This post will explore the pros of living in Saitama as an English teacher. From cheaper housing options, ease of access and weekend getaways, here’s why new teachers or seasoned professionals will find Saitama to be the ideal ...
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A new teaching year is right around the corner, so what better time to pull the covers off our wide list of part-time and full-time teaching jobs in Japan? Kanto may be all the rage for some, but if you’re more in the mood for teaching jobs in Tohoku, Chubu, Kansai, Chugoku, Shikoku or Kyushu—we’ve got your back there, as well. This month, I’ve only got one position in Tokyo I’m highlighting. The rest are all over the place. So settle in and let’s explore some jobs currently available in Japan. Preschool director needed in TokyoNot everyone can lead a diverse team of educators—but suppose you’...
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There are plenty of horrifying yokai (ghosts) out there that would guarantee a terrifying Halloween. Take the jorogumo, a terrifying eight-legged, spider-lady monster, for example. However, these days Japan has been moving towards making Halloween a happy event. This is good news for parents because children can have a creative Halloween without getting too frightened (hopefully). This Halloween, why not look for some inspiration from Japanese legends? Here are some ghoulies from Japan’s mystical past that are cute enough for kids but creepy enough for Halloween. 1. Dancing cat yokaiFew ghosts...
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English teaching in Japan typically requires a bachelor’s degree to obtain the proper work visa (excluding other means such as a spouse or student visa). In some cases, a transcript of records showing that you have completed at least 14 years of education using English as your primary language. While there are tons of English teaching jobs spread across Japan, it can be challenging to distinguish yourself from others. Even if a master’s degree or Ph.D. are often considered the ultimate qualifications, there isn’t always the opportunity for practical experience, not to mention they are a signif...
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I’ll never forget the day of my interview to work in Japan. I was sitting outside waiting for my turn when an ex-ALT approached me. They said, “What if you get placed on an island?” “Oh yeah, I heard about that. Chances are slim, though,” I replied. Island ALTs always felt like an urban legend before I came to Japan to teach English. You know they exist, but they are never you, right? So when it was confirmed my placement in Japan would be on an island, I imagined boats shipping me away to some deserted location. I was used to city life in Osaka from when I studied abroad. I had no idea what t...
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Considering a teaching job in Japan or are having some problems in the classroom? It can be hard to keep a cool head when you have a student who just won’t behave. You may be thinking, “Positive discipline? There’s no such thing.” But believe us, it is a tried and tested way of managing rowdy students, and can make your classroom life a lot smoother. Starting with Alfred Adler in the 1920s and popularized by Jane Nelson in the 80s, positive discipline guides children in making the correct choices through connection, patience and mutual respect. Of course, this is easier said than done. Especia...
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Last weekend, third-year high school students took their stressful two-day standardized university entrance exams. These exams will decide whether they can enter their university of choice next spring. However, some weren’t too pleased with the tricky English comprehension test. They needed to know the difference between British and American English when counting floors. The National Center for University Entrance Examinations does warn all the test-takers that in addition to commonly taught American English, they may use British English in the test questions because they deem it essential tha...
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If you’re dreaming of a career in Japan that’ll allow you to leverage your hard-earned Japanese skills, this list of jobs is for you. It’s split between jobs with a very tight candidate pool that would benefit from more exposure and those that more of us might apply for regardless of our current positions. Nevertheless, there are some neat gigs in here this month, so let’s get to it. Car yard assistantAre you good with cars or enjoy machines more than people? If you’ve got a penchant for driving and are handy when it comes to light automobile repair, this job might be for you. In this entry-le...
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Many of us start our careers in Japan in the classroom. Some teach as a passion, some of us travel in and out. Some leave altogether after a few years. I’m still at it, for now, myself, but the last two years have been tricky for teachers, right? Online teaching, private student cancellations, and a host of other problems have made many question the profession. But it’s also opened several opportunities—particularly for those who are eager to start their teaching careers or those who are still at it. If either of these positions sounds like you, then… watch this space. Schools of all sorts are...
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If you are teaching or thinking about teaching English in Japan, you probably know that many Japanese students struggle to achieve fluency despite years of studying the language. English is an official school subject starting in junior high in Japan, and, recently, English activities have become mandatory in elementary school. Thus, a typical student studies English for at least five years. Yet a recent article in the Japan Times estimated that only 30% of Japanese people could speak English in Japan. One reason is that English education is limited. Most students are only interested in passing...
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