Jobs in Kansai – Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe

** Scroll down for lots of new teaching jobs in Japan **

Finding a job in the Kyoto, Osaka, Kobe and Nara areas isn’t too difficult because of the number of people and industry based there.

Of course the number one job for native English speakers in Japan is teaching English, but there are also other opportunities for educated and skilled workers especially in engineering, sales and tourist sectors.

To enter these job positions you need to have a pretty good level of Japanese ability so having the level 2 or 1 of the JLPT and fluency in Japanese is often a minimum sort of level for work outside the Ekaiwa sector.

Here are a list of some of the popular job sites which can help you find a job:

Recruit.net in Japan Bloody slow site but useful stuff.

You can upload your resume here.

Wall street associates – Headhunters run by Westerners with a portfolio of top Japanese clients for skilled IT, Finance etc jobs.

Jobs in Japan – the motherlode

Kansai Scene classifieds

Japan Career Center

Kansai Flea Market

Kansai Time Out

http://japan.jobs.com/ Has some jobs outside of Tokyo.

Osaka International School – OIS is an English-language-based, preK-12, coeducational college-preparatory school in Osaka, Japan. We hope you enjoy our web site.

Osaka YMCA International School – teaches students in Kindergarten through Elementary School.

Marty Eikaiwa – Site is in Japanese. English Conversation School in Mino, Osaka.

Modern English – Osaka-based independent school established in 1998, now expanding through franchises to let teachers do it themselves. Foreign staff of 5.


Smith School of English
- 44 schools in Japan: Osaka, Hyogo, Kyoto, Shiga, Aichi, Shimane, Hiroshima, Tokyo and Saitama, We provide high quality, reasonably priced English conversation coaching to our students.

Here is a good page of resources about jobs in Japan


Newest Jobs in Japan

Here are some of the newest jobs advertised from three popular job sites.

  • ESL Job - Japan
    ESL teacher openings. We are a small culture school located on the southern tip of Honshu Island, about 40 minutes by train from Shimonoseki - across the Kanmon straight from Kyushu island. Our city is called Sanyoonoda and it has a population of
  • Teach English in Nagoya - TEYL Experience
    Advantage English, a fun and growing conversation school located in Nagoya Japan, needs to fill a full- time, yearlong position immediately. At this time we are giving preference to North American applicants who have experience with kids or who have
  • Come Teach in Beautiful Japan
    ESL teacher openings. We are a small culture school located on the southern tip of Honshu Island, about 40 minutes by train from Shimonoseki - across the Kanmon straight from Kyushu island. Our city is called Sanyoonoda and it has a population of
  • Motivated Native English Teacher Wanted in Oita
    Urgent! A Motivated Native English Teacher Wanted! We are looking for a full-time teacher who: * is able to teach young children at kindergartens and a public elementary school. * is a native English speaker. English must be your FIRST language
  • Native English Speaking Teachers Needed in Kansai Region (Kyoto Prefecture)
    Wishborn Global Communication is searching for a native English speaker to work as an ALT in public schools beginning in late March and early April in the city of Fukuchiyama (Kyoto Prefecture). We will also be hiring ESL teachers for our other schoo
  • English Teacher Wanted in Aichi Prefecture in Central Japan
    Small, foreign-owned English conversation school for children is looking for 4-year university graduates with a desire to embrace the Japanese culture. ONLY enthusiastic, flexible NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS who are responsible self-starters and are inte
  • English Instructor - Japan
    Skay English Academy is searching for an experienced and suitably qualified instructor to fill a vacating position.Work Visa or Uni. degree if Work Visa required.Drivers Licence required.Professional,motivated, cheerful and well presented candidates
  • Japan - ESL Teacher Openings
    ESL teacher openings. We are a small culture school located on the southern tip of Honshu Island, about 40 minutes by train from Shimonoseki - across the Kanmon straight from Kyushu island. Our city is called Sanyoonoda and it has a population of
  • Head Teacher at a newly established school in Saitama Shintoshin
    ABC Kids English is a newly established Eikaiwa school located in the Saitama Shintoshin area (near Saitama Supre Arena). We are seeking an energetic, experienced, down-to-earth English teacher whose native language is English. Head teacher is
  • Childrens English Teacher Wanted in Central Japan
    Positions available: Starting March 25th 2010 Small, foreign-owned English conversation school for children is looking for 4-year university graduates with a desire to embrace the Japanese culture. ONLY enthusiastic, flexible NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS
  • English Language Instructor - Tokyo, Japan
    The University of Montana is a public, state, II research university with 13,900 students; Toyo University is a private university in central Tokyo with 30,000 students. Job Description English Language Instructor working as University of Mont
  • Native English Teacher Needed in Oita city, Kyushu
    Company - Power Point English (P.P.E) Type - Entry Level Full/Part Time Full-time Salary from 240,000 - 275,000/Month depending on experience. + monetary incentives Location - Oita city, Kyushu English Level - Native-level Japanese Level -
  • GES-April: Native English Teacher Needed in Mie (South of Nagoya)
    Global English School is accepting applications for a full-time 1-year teaching position that starts in April, 2010. Teaching starts on the 6th of April, however, we require the successful applicant to start work on the 23rd of March for orientation
  • Motivated instructor with a passion for teaching children needed in Japan
    Established school in Utsunomiya, 100km north of Tokyo, seeks motivated, energetic, native English speaker to teach children. Banana Kids English lesson: 1. We strive to make a comfortable atmosphere for Japanese children to get to know foreign
  • Super GENKI English Teachers
    One English teacher position is available at our private English school; Everyone R. Academy. Everyone R. Academy is very serious about English education and prizes itself in giving our students the highest quality lessons. Teachers are mainly

  • English Teacher Needed in Kushiro City, Hokaido
    Country : Japan
    Alpha English Academy is a small private English School located on the east coast of Hokkaido island in Japan. Alpha English Academy is now seeking for one energetic and outgoing English teacher. The position will begin April 1, 2010 or May 1,... read more
  • Teach English in the Japanese Alps (Nagano Prefecture)
    Country : Japan, Location : Shiojiri
    Active English School in Shiojiri city, Nagano prefecture, Japan is looking for an energetic, versatile, and professional native English teacher to begin working in the middle of August, 2010. Position available: Assistant Language Teachers... read more
  • Gifu kids class Thursday afternoons
    Country : Japan, Location : nagoya
    Fun native English speaker wanted immediately starting Thursdays in March for a weekly kids class, transportation paid and a fun atmosphere. Experience preferred but not necessary, some Japanese ability preferred, interested and qualified... read more
  • Teach English in Nagoya - TEYL Experience
    Country : Japan
    LogoAdvantage English, a fun and growing conversation school located in Nagoya Japan, needs to fill a full- time, yearlong position immediately. At this time we are giving preference to North American applicants who have experience with kids or who... read more
  • Motivated Native English Teacher Wanted in Oita
    Country : Japan, Location : Oita
    Logo Urgent! A Motivated Native English Teacher Wanted! We are looking for a full-time teacher who: * is able to teach young children at kindergartens and a public elementary school. * is a native English speaker. English must be your FIRST... read more
  • Native English Speaking Teachers Needed in Kansai Region (Kyoto Prefecture)
    Country : Japan, Location : Fukuchiyama
    Wishborn Global Communication is searching for a native English speaker to work as an ALT in public schools beginning in late March and early April in the city of Fukuchiyama (Kyoto Prefecture). We will also be hiring ESL teachers for our other... read more
  • Children's English Teacher Wanted in Aichi Prefecture in Central Japan
    Country : Japan, Location : Toyohashi
    Positions available: Starting March 25th 2010 Small, foreign-owned English conversation school for children is looking for 4-year university graduates with a desire to embrace the Japanese culture. ONLY enthusiastic, flexible NATIVE ENGLISH... read more
  • English Instructor
    Country : Japan, Location : Tsuyama
    Skay English Academy is searching for an experienced and suitably qualified instructor to fill a vacating position.Work Visa or Uni. degree if Work Visa required.Drivers Licence required.Professional,motivated, cheerful and well presented... read more
  • Children's English Teacher Wanted in Central Japan
    Country : Japan
    Positions available: Starting March 25th 2010 Small, foreign-owned English conversation school for children is looking for 4-year university graduates with a desire to embrace the Japanese culture. ONLY enthusiastic, flexible NATIVE ENGLISH... read more
  • ESL Teacher Openings
    Country : Japan
    The British English and New Dance Academy. Sanyoonoda-shi, Yamaguchi-ken. Japan. ESL teacher openings. We are a small culture school located on the southern tip of Honshu Island, about 40 minutes by train from Shimonoseki - across the Kanmon... read more
  • Head Teacher at a newly established school in Saitama Shintoshin
    Country : Japan, Location : Saitama
    LogoABC Kids English is a newly established Eikaiwa school located in the Saitama Shintoshin area (near Saitama Supre Arena). We are seeking an energetic, experienced, down-to-earth English teacher whose native language is English. Head... read more
  • Native English Teacher Needed in Oita city, Kyushu
    Country : Japan, Location : Oita
    LogoCompany - Power Point English (P.P.E) Type - Entry Level Full/Part Time Full-time Salary from 240,000 - 275,000/Month depending on experience. + monetary incentives Location - Oita city, Kyushu English Level - Native-level Japanese... read more
  • GES-April: Native English Teacher Needed in Mie (South of Nagoya)
    Country : Japan
    Global English School is accepting applications for a full-time 1-year teaching position that starts in April, 2010. Teaching starts on the 6th of April, however, we require the successful applicant to start work on the 23rd of March for... read more
  • Motivated instructor with a passion for teaching children needed in Japan
    Country : Japan
    LogoEstablished school in Utsunomiya, 100km north of Tokyo, seeks motivated, energetic, native English speaker to teach children. Banana Kids English lesson: 1. We strive to make a comfortable atmosphere for Japanese children to get to know foreign... read more
  • Super GENKI English Teachers
    Country : Japan, Location : Shizuoka
    LogoOne English teacher position is available at our private English school; Everyone R. Academy. Everyone R. Academy is very serious about English education and prizes itself in giving our students the highest quality lessons. Teachers are... read more

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