TEFL Jobs in Japan

A Guide to Teaching English in Japan

With some of the highest TEFL wages in Asia, loads of TEFL jobs and excellent working conditions, Japan is rightly regarded as one of the world’s top TEFL destinations.

TEFL Opportunities in Japan

The Japanese TEFL jobs market is one of the largest and most lucrative in Asia. Opportunities can be found in almost every town or city. Many of the best-paid TEFL jobs in Japan are in the profitable business English market, and there are loads of opportunities to teach English in state schools, universities and private language institutes.

TEFL Job Hotspots in Japan

Here are our top three TEFL destinations in Japan. We think they're the best places to find a TEFL job and enjoy your time in Japan.

TEFL Jobs in Tokyo

Tokyo is Japan's capital city and perhaps the country's premier TEFL destination. There are lots of TEFL jobs available at language schools and institutes across the city.

TEFL Jobs in Kobe

Kobe sits on a steep hillside overlooking Osaka Bay and is widely regarded as one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities.

TEFL Jobs in Kyoto

Tucked away safely behind the brash façade of flashing neon and high-rise concrete are the hidden gems that make Kyoto a great place to gain an insight into the culture of ancient Japan.

Wages and Cost of Living

Wages will vary depending on your experience and your employers, but the basic salary is usually around 250,000 Yen (€2,180) a month. However, you can boost this figure with bonuses and private tuition. Japan has a reputation for being an expensive place to live, and when food, accommodation and bills are factored in, living costs can take up 75% of your income. But simple adjustments such as eating like the locals and shopping at cheap “100 Yen Shops” can pay great dividends.