What do I need to be a teacher in Japan?

Basically, I would like to move to Japan and try to settle down there. I’m 25 (soon 26) years old, I live in Mexico right now and have been working remotely for overseas companies since 2020. I do not have a degree, all my jobs have been customer service related and now I’m working for a real estate company (not sales). I’m also studying Japanese and have been studying for a while now.

My only experience as an English teacher is as a side job I do every now and then for teenagers and kids. I looked for jobs and found out basically no company would consider me without a degree except if it’s to be an English teacher.

What are the certifications I would need to acquire for me to get an English teaching job in Japan? I’m thinking about starting to apply by the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027, so I have some time to prepare and better my resume.

I would appreciate any advice you could give me and thank you in advance!

by GroundbreakingSet903

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