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Start Your New Life in [Japan] by Becoming an English Teacher!

Michael Machida Career Search Consultant TheJEGroup! Tokyo, Japan

I still remember sitting at my kitchen table in early spring, coffee in hand, wondering if I could actually pull off a move to Japan. I had no formal teaching background, no idea how the education system worked over there, and my Japanese was... let’s just say, limited to convenience store phrases and anime subtitles.

But I knew I needed a change. A real one.

That’s when I stumbled across TheJEGroup! English Teacher Training Course. At first, I was skeptical. I mean, a two-day course? Online? I figured it was just another generic “certification” that wouldn’t actually help. But something about how it was described caught my attention—it didn’t promise the moon, it just promised to get me started.

And that’s exactly what it did.

So here’s the deal, in plain terms—no fluff. If you’re thinking about teaching English in Japan, but you’re not sure where to begin, this course might be a really good first step.

It’s not long. It’s not fancy. But it works.

The course is two hours in total—one hour each day for two days. That’s it. And it’s all done online, so you can do it from anywhere, even if you’re still figuring things out from your couch at home.

What I liked most? It didn’t pretend to be something it wasn’t. It wasn’t filled with boring theory or long lectures about grammar. It focused on the reality of what it’s like to teach English in Japan—how classrooms really feel, what students actually expect, how Japanese workplaces function, and how to make a good impression even if you’re new.

There are two tracks you can choose from. One is for people who want to teach general English—like at high schools, universities, or small language centers. The other is more focused on business—helping adults in companies who need English for meetings, emails, and travel.

I chose the general English path because I liked the idea of working with younger students. But I know someone from my course who went the corporate route and now teaches in Tokyo, hopping between offices and getting taken out for sushi by his students. So both paths are legit.

One thing I didn’t realize until I took the course was just how different the expectations are in Japan. Students aren’t always going to tell you directly when they’re confused or if they’re struggling. You have to read between the lines. That was honestly kind of intimidating at first. But the trainer walked us through that, using real examples and stories from their own time teaching. It helped a lot.

Also, there’s something very cool about getting a certificate at the end of the course. It’s not some throwaway PDF either. I added it to my resume, LinkedIn, and even showed it in interviews. It gave me a little more credibility, especially when applying to schools that had no idea who I was.

Now, I know what you might be thinking. Why Japan? Why now?

For me, it wasn’t just about teaching. I wanted a life shake-up. Japan offered this weird, perfect mix of adventure, structure, and something to be proud of. I wasn’t going just to travel—I wanted to grow, to contribute, to learn how to actually live in another culture instead of just visiting it.

And the demand is there. Seriously, English teachers are always needed. Cities like Tokyo, Osaka, Nagoya, and Fukuoka are full of schools and companies looking for native speakers or fluent English speakers who can connect with students. If you’re open-minded, respectful, and show up on time, you’ve already got half the job nailed.

I’ve met teachers who are fresh out of college, some who are changing careers in their forties, and even a couple of retirees who just wanted to do something different for a few years. That’s what’s kind of beautiful about this—it really is open to all kinds of people.

You don’t need to speak Japanese, either. I mean, it helps in daily life, sure, but for teaching? Not required. Most schools prefer you stick to English anyway, so students stay immersed. You just have to be patient, creative, and willing to meet people halfway.

And no, you don’t need teaching experience. I didn’t have any when I started. None. The course helped me figure out how to structure a basic lesson, how to get students talking, and how to not totally panic when a classroom suddenly goes silent.

Honestly, the first time I taught a class in Japan, I was nervous as hell. I kept checking my notes, sweating through my shirt, wondering if the students could tell I was winging half of it. But by the end of the class, a couple of students hung around to ask more questions—and one even said she liked my explanation better than her textbook.

That was the moment I realized... I could actually do this.

If you’re still on the fence, I get it. There are a lot of programs out there. Some are expensive. Some are overcomplicated. What I liked about TheJEGroup! course is that it felt like a conversation, not a lecture. It was like someone saying, “Hey, here’s how it really works. Here’s how to get your foot in the door. Here’s what not to do.”

It didn’t try to sell me a fantasy. It just gave me a map—and then left the rest up to me.

So if you're thinking about making the leap, whether for a year or maybe something longer, this course is a solid way to start. It won't magically land you a job. But it will help you show up more prepared, more confident, and with something real to point to when schools or companies ask, “So, what do you know about teaching in Japan?”

That’s what it did for me. And looking back, that tiny two-day commitment helped shape one of the biggest and most rewarding decisions of my life.

And hey—if I could do it, coffee stains and all, so can you.

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