Teach English in Japan
Teach in one of the most fascinating countries on earth.
Change your life — and others' — through teaching abroad.
Bring meaning and fulfilment by developing your leadership, teaching, and organisation skills. Let others be grateful for your contribution, while you grow in ways you never expected.
"I went to Thailand chasing a girl. Seventeen years later, we're married with five kids and we've helped over 3,000 teachers do what I did. Teaching abroad doesn't just change your year — it changes your life."
What's included in the Japan program
Everything you need to land safely in a paid teaching role — handled personally by our team.
Two Ways In
In-person TEFL Course + Placement Program, or Placement Program for teachers who are already certified.
Guaranteed Paid Placement
Full placement support into vetted schools across Japan.
Instructor Visa Guidance
We help you prepare the Certificate of Eligibility paperwork end-to-end.
Big Cities or Rural
Placements available in Tokyo, Osaka, and smaller towns across Japan.
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Why Japan
Japan offers two ways to join our placement program — a TEFL Course + Placement Program for new teachers, or a Placement Program for teachers who are already certified. Whichever route you take, we match you to a school, help you navigate the Instructor visa process, and walk you through everything from arrival to your first day in the classroom.
What teaching in Japan is really like
Japan's English teaching market is structured and well-established. Our Placement Program routes you into a vetted school with an employer-sponsored Instructor visa — the key legal pathway for English teachers in Japan.
Placements are across Japan — big cities like Tokyo and Osaka, but also regional towns where the real cultural immersion happens. Both routes offer the same level of visa support, in-country help, and reassurance you're walking into a school that genuinely wants you.
The Japanese school culture rewards preparation, respect and reliability. Our graduates who do best here are the ones who go in ready to learn from their students and colleagues as much as they teach.
Cities we place teachers in
Placements happen across Japan. Here's a taste of the cities our teachers live and work in.
The biggest teaching market in Japan. Endless food, trains that run on time, and a lifestyle that feels unlike anywhere else on earth.
Japan's food capital, famous for its warmth and humour. Smaller than Tokyo but with a teaching market nearly as strong.
Small-town and mid-size city placements that put you inside everyday Japanese life. Many alumni say these were the best posts of all.
This could be you in a few months.
Enquire now — the this country team will walk you through every step.
What it really costs to live in Japan
Honest numbers on what teachers spend and what they save. We never share fees on our website — enquire to get the program pricing directly.
Apartments are smaller than most Westerners are used to. Outside Tokyo is significantly cheaper.
Supermarkets, combini meals, ramen shops and cheap set lunches make food easy on a teacher's budget.
The world's best public transport. Most teachers don't need a car.
Japan pays well for teachers who manage Tokyo rent carefully. Regional placements save even more.
What life is really like as a teacher in Japan
Life in Japan is nothing like what you imagine, and everything people say about it is somehow true. The seasons are real and dramatic. The trains are a genuine pleasure. Your local ramen guy will remember your order by week two.
Weekends disappear into hiking, onsen, shrines, Tokyo nightlife, or the Shinkansen to somewhere you've only seen in photographs. The culture rewards patience, humility, and curiosity — and in return, it teaches you things about yourself that most other destinations can't.
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Thousands of people sent abroad
Here are some of their stories — straight from teachers who lived it.
FAQ
What program types does Japan offer?
Japan has two routes: TEFL Course + Placement Program (for new teachers) and a Placement Program for teachers who are already TEFL/TESOL certified. Both end in a paid teaching role in Japan.
What visa will I be on in Japan?
You'll be on the Instructor visa, sponsored by your placement school. We help you prepare the documents required from your home country.
Do I need to speak Japanese?
No — placements are designed for English teachers and do not require Japanese language skills.
The Japan Full Program PDF
When you enquire, we'll send you the full Japan program PDF — start dates, what's included, arrival logistics, visa checklist, monthly salary + cost breakdown, and a sample week in the classroom. All the detail we can't put on a public page, sent straight to your inbox.
Send me the PDF →Let's get you teaching in Japan.
Enquire now and one of our team will walk you through the next steps — including everything you need to know about the tefl course + placement program / placement program.
No pressure, no commitment — we'll just answer your questions.