r/teachinginjapan is a subreddit with 86k 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 and advice.
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
: "With the new changes to income requirements for PR, are international schools in Japan still a viable career? Or do they not pay enough for you to be able to retire in Japan?"
15 posts
#2
Advice
: "How to make 国際交流 less like a free eikaiwa lesson"
9 posts
Member Growth in r/teachinginjapan
Yearly
+8k members(10.3%)
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Last updated: August 11, 2026