English teachers in Japan left in near poverty by paltry pay

While assistant language teachers play a critical role in English language education throughout Japan, many are struggling to make a living wage.
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Teachers in Japan still work longest hours among OECD, other countries: survey

TOKYO -- Teachers' working hours in Japan remained the longest among Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) members and other countries and regions, according to the results of a ...
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Editorial: Japan must urgently reduce teachers' workloads to preserve quality education

An elementary school classroom is seen in Tokyo in this December 2024 file photo. (Mainichi/Buntaro Saito) The heavy workload of Japan's teachers has once again come into sharp focus. Immediate action ...
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Can volunteers replace professional language teachers in Japan?

Study shows the potential and limitations of local Japanese classes run by volunteers. Promoting the acquisition of the host country's language is crucial for integrating immigrants into society, as ...
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LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. and Shime Town Launch Full-Scale Initiative to Balance Teacher Work-Style Reform and Club Activity Engagement

Following a pilot program, the new initiative aims to expand in scale, enabling teachers to choose whether to teach through side jobs. TOKYO, March 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LEIFRAS Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ...