Japan continues to be one of the most popular destinations for teachers wishing to teach abroad, though, to many Westerners, it's a different culture and way of life.
We are here to discuss the various aspects of the job and industry.
Please note that all employment-related questions belong in the mega-thread.
All questions related to moving to Japan or getting a visa belong in /r/movingtojapan
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- Posts not demonstrating prior research or providing too little information will be removed.
This sub is specifically for people who are teaching in Japan or will be soon.
- If you are considering teaching ESL for a career, please feel free to read the FAQ, search through old threads, but please be aware that in most cases /r/movingtojapan is a more suitable subreddit.
We are not here to answer general questions about life in Japan
- All general questions about daily life in Japan (including visas) not directly related to teaching, should be directed to /r/japanlife
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