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English jobs in Japan

10:53am JST Thursday 10 April 2008 (day 13896)

My current, official quick answer for people interested in teaching / working in Japan.

I don't remember if you've visited Japan before, but if not, and if you have a few thousand dollars,
you may benefit just be coming to see how you like it and look for a job while you're a tourist.  I
imagine you'd certainly find work if you put effort into looking.

Be sure to check 

http://www.gaijinpot.com/

Teaching through the JET program will get you involved with a tightly knit group that teaches in
high schools around Japan.  

http://www.jetprogramme.org/

If you teach through JET, you'll prolly work in a small city, far from
the hubs like Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, etc.  Downsides: super long preparation time (like 9 months), and
they only import teachers once per year.  I know some peeps who've done this, so you can talk to
them if you're interested.

Big language schools in Japan (bring in new teachers all the time):

(NOVA went bankrupt last October, so it's no longer an option.)

I'd say the big schools here are Aeon, Berlitz and Geos; and Gaba seems to be up-n-coming.

I've heard Berlitz has the best training, and they have schools around the world.

http://www.aeonet.com/
http://careerservices.berlitz.com/
http://www.geoscareer.com/
http://careers.gaba.co.jp/

Vegan night

10:57pm JST Thursday 10 April 2008 (day 13896)

Met Arwen, a cool girl who lives in Chiba. Jason came as well. Met Travis, as planned, and Ami stayed rather quiet during the conversation in English.