TESOL Jobs in Japan
An Introduction to Teaching English in Japan
Japan is rightly regarded as one of the world’s top TESOL destinations as it provides some of the highest wages in Asia for English teachers, plenty of TESOL teaching opportunities and a top-notch working environment.
Opportunities to Teach English in Japan
The Japanese teaching market is currently one of the largest and certainly one of the most lucrative in Asia. Opportunities are present in almost every city or town. The highest paying TESOL jobs are in business English. Additionally, there are constantly new opportunities to teach English in public schools, universities and private language institutes.
TESOL Job Options in Japan
These are our top three choices for TESOL teaching in Japan. We think they're the best places to find a TESOL job as well as take advantage of your time in Japan.
TESOL Jobs in Tokyo
As Japan's capital city, Tokyo is probably the country's premier TESOL destination. Access numerous and extremely varied teaching jobs available at language schools and institutes throughout the city.
TESOL Jobs in Kobe
Perched on a steep hillside overlooking Osaka Bay, Kobe is widely regarded as one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities.
TESOL Jobs in Kyoto
Kyoto offers a great place to gain unique insight into Japanese culture through its combination of the highly-modern and hidden jewels of ancient Japan.
Wages and Cost of Living
Wages vary greatly depending on both experience and employers. Generally, base salary is somewhere between 230,000 and 250,000 Yen (about $3,000 USD) a month. The great thing is that it’s also easy to increase this figure through bonuses and one-on-one lessons. Consider that Japan is a rather expensive place to live, with food and accommodation bills making up to 75% of your expenses. However, you’ll also be learning how to eat like the locals and shop at cheap “100 Yen Shops,” which can greatly help with cutting costs.
