Working in Japan

A confluence of factors is making Japan a land of opportunities. Growing startups ecosystems, great scientific and manufacturing basis, etc. Why and how you should prepare to live in Japan and seize these opportunities?

Many of us are stuck indoors for the foreseeable future, and while it can be frustrating to be at home all the time, it can be a wonderful opportunity to build up your Japanese language

When applying to jobs in Japan, you may have noticed that a majority of the jobs offered for foreigners are for teaching English as an ALT or in an Eikawa setting. Fortunately, there are other

Learning and going to workshops like this one is one of the best ways to improve your teaching career in Japan. Going to professional development events in Japan is one of the most under-used ways

If you want to work in Japan as a foreigner you have to get a work visa, which can be a frustrating and confusing experience. Let me show you all the things you need to

The least favourite part of a teaching job interview in Japan is the demo lesson, but it is the best way to show your skills and land the job! With nearly every teaching position in

This article will be a start-to-finish guide on getting a job in Japan using your Japanese skills, from initial contemplation to the first few weeks in the office.  Japan in the last few years been

If you go on Facebook Groups or Reddit forums you’ll often find people who will tell you all about how teaching salaries in Japan are capped at somewhere between ¥250,000 and ¥300,000 per month, and

The Tokyo Association of International Preschools (TAIP) is an organization of schools, teachers and services that aim to serve the needs of the early childhood education community in Japan. They have more than fifty member

While not all jobs will require a reference or referee, it is a good idea to prepare and act as though all recruiting employers will. Part of the process is asking for help from people

You thought the first interview was tough, but when you’re fighting for top jobs in Japan you may need to go back in for round two! There may be several reasons why a company wants

Once you have put in the effort, and gotten the interview, you don’t want to drop the ball at the last hurdle by not following up on your interview! These steps can be critical, not