Teaching English in Japan: What to Know
28 May 2026 · Mozhippattru Japanese Language School
Teaching English is a well-trodden path to living in Japan, open to many graduates.
Common routes
- JET Programme — a government scheme placing assistant language teachers in schools.
- Eikaiwa — private conversation schools that hire year-round.
- Direct-hire and international schools — often needing teaching qualifications.
Typical requirements
- A bachelor's degree (for the work visa).
- Native or fluent English.
- A TEFL/TESOL certificate helps for many roles.
Do you need Japanese?
Many teaching jobs don't require Japanese to start — but learning it transforms your daily life, relationships and long-term options in Japan. Most teachers wish they'd studied more, sooner.
Teaching can be a great entry point; use the time in Japan to build your Japanese and open future doors.
Arul Prakash founded and personally teaches at Mozhippattru. He cleared JLPT N1 largely through self-study and spent 4 years as a Japanese interpreter for Fujitsu, Toyota and Sango — and now teaches Japanese in Tamil to beginners across India.
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