English teachers are both in demand and well-respected in Japan. Teachers in Japan enjoy excellent pay and benefits. Teaching in Japan presents unique challenges like long workdays and a work culture that may be different from what you're used to.

The salary for an English teacher in Japan is often between 200,000 to 600,000 Yen per month ($1,700 to $5,000). Of course, Japan is an expensive country; its economy is robust and powerful. However, these salaries are more than enough to live a great lifestyle, especially if you're living in rural Japan.

Is it hard to teach English in Japan? Teaching English in Japan is competitive so it's important to make your resume shine. To give yourself the best chance of standing out in a crowd of applicants, you should think about getting a TEFL certificate and acquiring some experience teaching, whether paid or volunteer.

Like other popular TEFL countries, many schools in Japan will also offer flight reimbursement, performance bonuses and accommodation as part of a salary package. To teach English in Japan, you must have a bachelor's degree and TEFL certification with a minimum of 120 hours completed.