r/teachinginjapan is a subreddit with 87k 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 advice, question, advertisement, and employment thread.
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
Advice
: "Black teachers/ALTs, how did you handle racist comments from students?"
16 posts
#2
Question
: "Why is it so difficult for Japanese elementary teachers to teach English?"
13 posts
#3
Advertisement
: "Free MLB Baseball + Math Program Looking for Schools in Japan (Jan. 29, Tokyo)"
2 posts
#4
EMPLOYMENT THREAD
: "Build a Steady Monthly Income with LingoAce! 🌱"
1 post
Member Growth in r/teachinginjapan
Yearly
+8k members(10.3%)
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Last updated: November 5, 2026