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Just Japan
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This page offers links to living and working in Japan. It was originally designed as a tool for those applying for the JET program, but can be used by anyone interested in teaching, living, travelling or working in this group of islands
THE BLURB
From reading tales from former teachers in Japan, the schools seem to be split into two camps. Firstly, there is the JET program where the ALTs work fewer hours than they expected, recieve excellent pay and perks, but have to deal with the frustration/blessing of having little more to do than agree with the Japanese teachers they are with. Of course, the conditions vary from school to school but many seem to feel that they are a bit of a decoration and don't get a chance to use their hard-earned TEFL skills. All the same, none complain when they get the fat paycheck and gifts from their employers.
Then there are the other English teaching companies who again offer very good conditions. However, working for a large corporation, you will be expected to put in the hard graft, so although you do not require a certificate, you will find yourself giving more than the JET ALTs.
Either option is a good one though to replenish exhausted funds, but remember that you can spend more than you earn in Japan, so do consider trying one of the more rural places rather than Tokyo or Osaka. You will have a fantastic range of options from one of the sub-tropical locations to the ski slopes of the North of Japan. Whatever you decide to go for, do your research and most importantly...enjoy!
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GUIDES
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An interactive guide to Japan with lots of information on modern and traditional Japan. Learn to write your name in Japanese here and enter personal queries to recieve email responses.
take me to J.I.G
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Tokyo Classified site is a good 'inside' guide to life in Tokyo with "godzillions" of classifieds and advice on what's hot and what's not.
take me to T.C.
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Japan Unlimited offers insights to attitudes, travel topics and features, links, resources and a very useful destination database.
take me to J.U.
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View this UK Japan Embassy site for lots of information on all aspects of Japan - from events and visas to education and newsletter.
take me to the J.E .
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The Official National Japan Tourist site - about Japan, the Japanese, travel, hotels, holidays, Kyoto, Tokyo and "much much more".
take me to O.N.J.T.
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Japan Times is a newpaper style site especially good for current affairs, business, sports and technology.
take me to the Times
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The Guide to Japan has info, communications forums, photos, recipes, quizzes and you can even pick up a Japanese penfriend.
take me to G.J.
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You simply can't afford to ignore this site run by an ex-JETter. Free of government censoring it tells JET like it is. Best bit might be the easy-to-use chatroom where you can grill away with your queries - do check the time difference though!
take me to big daikon
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Visit this site and subscribe to thier jobs email. They tend to include a lot of TEFL jobs but also cover a wide variety of positions from technical and academic to media and other professions, such as IT.
take me to gaijinpot
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JOBS
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If you are looking for an insurance offer in case your JET application is unsuccessful, or for other reasons then the following links will take you to some of the biggest TEFL employers in Japan. A qualification is not always necessary so check the websites for specific details.
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Aeon is a well-known company that offers an attractive package. Contracts are for one year and can then be increased by tri-monthly increments. They offer fixed rent, free health insurance, generous holidays and bonuses. Check out the website for more information.
take me to AEON
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The Nova group offer a 'startup' paycheque, subsidised health insurance, full reimbursement for travel expenses to and from Japan and also a stipend for further study.
take me to NOVA
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GEOS are a well-established company but have a reputation for being the ones to make you work hardest. Nonetheless, they offer opportunities for conversational English with free health insurance, help in finding accomodation, a 1200-2100 5-day teaching week and performance bonuses.
take me to GEOS
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Saxoncourt is a company which operates all over the world, and has more than 150 schools in Japan. Check their website for details, vacancies and applications.
take me to Saxoncourt
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