TEACHING IN JAPAN
Former ELT News editor Michael Chan wrote this comprehensive guide to teaching English in Japan. It covers just about any question you might have, from the kind of qualifications you need to the differences between the different kinds of schools.
Read the Teaching Guide

LIVING IN JAPAN
One of the most daunting prospects for a newcomer to Japan is having to deal with how differently things are done here. This added to the difficulty of the language can make the first few months very stressful. Our guide will help you deal with some of those issues.
Read the Living Guide

UNIVERSITIES
Working at a university in Japan is considered by many to be one of the best teaching positions you can hope for, with great pay and long holidays. Well, it's not quite that simple and things are changing quite radically in third-level education.
Read the University Guide

JET PROGRAM(ME)
Thousands of people come from all around the world to work on the JET Program every year. Most work as Assistant Language Teachers, but there are also many positions at municipal offices. This guide by former JET Ryan Olson tells it all, including the pitfalls to watch out for.
Read the JET Guide

ACRONYMS
Do you know your TOEIC from your TOEFL? Do you have any idea what LCCIEB stands for? How about the difference between EFL and ESL? Acronyms are thrown around a lot in the ELT business (see?!), but our handy little guide can tell you what they stand for and point you to relevant web sites.
Read the Acronym Guide

JAPANESE ELT WORDS
If you work in a school here in Japan, you'll come across a lot of Japanese words related to teaching or the school environment. If your Japanese is not up to scratch, you can make life a lot easier, and avoid a lot of confusion, if you can remember at least these few words.
Read the Japanese Guide