Top 10 Reasons to Teach English in Japan

So, you caught the movie the Last Samurai andinstructors of English conversation will offer
fell in love with Japan, but are you ready toprofessional training. This type of training can help
experience daily life in this unique country?you to learn a new skill that can help you succeed
Whether or not you got excited about visitingin your career.
Japan because of the heralded popular culture, theGo (5), Confidence: Becoming a teacher is not a
unique martial arts, or the delectable taste ofwalk in the park. One of the best side benefits of
sushi: getting serious about living abroad takeslearning how to become a teacher of English in
preparation.Japan is the amazing sense of confidence it
As a recruiter for a Japanese teaching program inprovides. Public speaking will become second
Japan, my job is to send candidates every monthnature which is a tremendous asset in any field.
to live in the land of Mt. Fuji. There are a varietyRoku (6), Students: One of the best ways to
of well-established EFL programs to teach Englishlearn about Japanese culture is from students. No
in Japan and all of them offer a chance to explorematter the age or the level, Japanese students
life beyond the typical limits of a tourist in the landwho study at private language schools are eager
of the rising sun.to learn more English while sharing about their
If you’ve got a bachelors degree andcustoms and culture.
you’re a native level speaker of English youNana (7), Culture of Friends: Immersing in another
too could teach English in Japan. But the questionculture becomes possible only through helpful
remains, why pick up from your daily routine andfriends and neighbors. Fortunately this is never a
the comfort of life in your own backyard toproblem in Japan where many Japanese are eager
move to across the Pacific to teach English into make a new friend with a neighbor from
Japan?around the world. Many teachers make friends
Here are 10 great reasons to start applyingwith other teachers too who are from around the
now…world.
Ichi (1), Learn Japanese: The absolute best way toHachi (8), Go Global: Japan is on the doorstep of
learn a language is to fully immerse in the culture.Asia. It is easy to catch a two hour flight or take
There are variety of lessons available througha short boat ride and end up in Seoul, Hong Kong,
private and public schools. Cities across Japanor even Vladivostok! Japan has three nation-wide
have a local international center to help visitorsvacation periods where you can take the time to
learn more.explore and get some exotic stamps in your
Ni (2), Adventure: Japan is calling you! Can’tpassport.
you hear it? Japan is a remarkable country ofKu (9), Graduate School: If you are a recent grad
beautiful sights and adventure. If you get tired ofwho is eager to challenge yourself before you
looking at the ancient shrines and temples, there ishead back to grad school, teaching English in Japan
also fantastic mountain climbing and hiking, worldis a remarkable way to eventually stand out from
renowned snowboarding or skiing, beautifulthe competition on your applications.
beaches and the list goes on.Ju (10), International Experience: Every school we
San (3), Citizen Diplomacy: One of the best waysvisit around the country is talking about preparing
for Japanese citizens to get to know someonetheir students for the new global economy. The
from a different country is by taking Englishbig reason is that the companies that hire their
lessons. Almost every city in Japan, regardless ofgraduates are looking for international experience.
its size, has a school that specializes in English. YouThere is no better way to learn hands-on how to
can easily become an ambassador of your homeadapt to a new culture than by teaching English in
country in a small but important way as a citizenJapan and to do it yourself!
diplomat.To learn more, get online and visit one of these
Yon (4), Professional Training: The most reputablegreat websites about life in Japan.
programs that hire teachers to become