The Ministry of Education has stated that it strongly prefers all English classes be conducted solely in English. Even for those who...

In some cases, the decision is easy - the school has a clear policy to be followed whether Japanese can be used or not. In other cases,...

Sick leave and paid holidays are an area of the employment contract where there is a big cultural divide. Just as many westerners can’t...

Working in Japan can be difficult when you don’t understand some cultural differences, but there is one particular aspect of the Japanese...

Let’s have a time out, and enjoy some funny observations you may have made since you’ve come to Japan. When things that were once strange...

You are a fisherman. The classroom is the pier. Water depth varies, and you know there are various types of fish to catch there. However,...

Sometimes at EduCareer, opportunities arise for teaching short term intensive courses. For those who have never taught an intensive...

The start of the calendar year is the biggest job-hunting season in Japan. Summer vacation (July-August) is the second biggest. Some...

This short article will look at the language barrier we all experience at some some point teaching in Japanese schools. It goes without...

March and April marks the end and start of the school year in Japan, and is one of the busiest times for teachers and students alike. The...

After 10 years, we've finally renewed out website! Welcome to EduCareer’s blog. Here, you’ll find information on all things Japan, with a...