My 18 yr old daughter wants to spend 2 months this summer working in Japan as an English instructor. She has a working knowledge of Japanese and will have a TESL certificate. What is the best and safest way to go about trying to help her find a job and what issues do we need to be aware of?
posted by frizelli on Apr 4, 2008 - 12 answers

How is the English language regarded in Japanese culture? [more inside]
posted by ibmcginty on Aug 25, 2007 - 16 answers

Looking for a bit of advice on working (teaching English most likely) in Japan or Korea. [more inside]
posted by Saydur on Feb 20, 2007 - 18 answers

Help me decide if teaching English in Japan is the experience I need. (see inside.) [more inside]
posted by santojulieta on Jan 3, 2007 - 6 answers

Are the teach English in Japan programs legitimate? [more inside]
posted by fellion on Nov 9, 2006 - 25 answers

How do I find a non-teaching job in Japan? [more inside]
posted by dead_ on Dec 21, 2005 - 9 answers

A friend of mine would like to buy an electronic Japanese-English dictionary. What model do you recommend? [more inside]
posted by teem on Dec 3, 2005 - 8 answers

How do I see this google map of Japan with English placenames?
posted by luriete on Oct 18, 2005 - 10 answers