What if I quit/get fired..? Visa question
I understand that to go to Japan to work, I must be hired from abroad and enter Japan…
Cost of shokai hoken?
I've been working at a place for a year now. I didn't think I'd ever get benefits, but…
Teacher Water Cooler – Month of January 2025
Discuss the state of the teaching industry in Japan with your fellow teachers! Use this thread to discuss…
Are there any companies other than West Gate which offer short term contracts and employ from outside of Japan preferably for university positions?
Are there any companies other than West Gate which offer short term contracts and employ from outside of…
International school teachers – do your students speak like youtubers?
Just curious. I started my son in international school this year. Our family is Japanese/American so my son…
Lost my job, hoping for advice on next steps
I moved to Japan to take this job out in a small city in Kyushu. I work with…
I have a question for English teachers in Japan mainly non native teachers. i thought it would be okay to crosspost since i am not necessarily asking about a visa or a coe question
I have a question for English teachers in Japan mainly non native teachers. i thought it would be…
Making a Christmas jeopardy for adults (as opposed to kids. Not expressly adult content)
Need some ideas for questions. Categories are "english to Japanese (eg. Write "holy night" in kanji)", "j to…
Heart Corporation
Just had a 10 min interview for an ALT position at Heart Corporation. The interviewer was super nice,…
Attire as an ALT
I’ve been given a [vague] guide on how I am to dress as an ALT. Black and white…
Christmas presents for Japanese coworkers?
My first Christmas as a teacher in Japan and curious if we are supposed to bring lil gifts…
Whats the ALT landscape around Kanazawa?
Hi folks! I'm planning on moving to the greater Kanazawa area (Hakusan, Nonoichi, etc.) in the spring and…