r/teachinginjapan is a subreddit with 85k members. The community frequently discusses japan, teaching, english, alt, and job, and they frequently recommend/review textbook and apartments, and the most common flair used is question, advice, and notice.
This subreddit is a place to discuss the various aspects related to teaching strategies in Japan.
The main focus on this sub is to provide space for teachers to discuss various aspects of their jobs and industry in greater depth than other forums provide.
All are welcome to participate, and we hope to be a great resource for teachers new and experienced.
Popular Topics in r/teachinginjapan
#1
Japan
56 posts
#2
Teaching
50 posts
#3
English
33 posts
#4
Alt
32 posts
#5
Job
29 posts
#6
School
17 posts
#7
Eikaiwa
16 posts
#8
Visa
12 posts
#9
Dispatch
8 posts
#10
Education
8 posts
Products Discussed in r/teachinginjapan
Textbook
2 reviews
#1
Smart Choice
4.0★ from 1 review
#2
ABAX Publishing
5.0★ from 1 review
Apartments
2 reviews
#1
UR
5.0★ from 2 reviews
Flair Used in r/teachinginjapan
#1
Question
: "Do you think Japan’s low English proficiency has something to do with how much emphasis is placed on the TOEIC?"
21 posts
#2
Advice
: "How do you protect your mental health when you’re stuck in classes all day with nothing meaningful to do?"
15 posts
#3
Notice
: "[ MOD Approved ] National English Speech Contest Open to Japanese Learners of English"
1 post
Member Growth in r/teachinginjapan
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+8k members(10.5%)
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Last updated: July 9, 2026