The Book for Becoming a Japanese Language Teacher 2026 (Icarus MOOK)

Increased Attention Due to National Qualification!

Become a Teacher Who Teaches Japanese to Foreigners The job of "Japanese Language Teacher," which involves teaching Japanese to foreigners, became a national qualification in 2024. The "Japanese Language Teacher Examination" is also held in the fall. As a job supporting future Japanese society where the active participation of foreign talent is needed, its role is expected to grow even more.

What kind of job is a Japanese Language Teacher? What skills are needed? How can you become one? This information magazine compiles all the information you need to become a "Japanese Language Teacher."

It also includes information on "Japanese Language Teacher Training Schools" where you can learn the necessary skills for becoming a Japanese Language Teacher. It will also be helpful in choosing a school.

—CONTENTS— Current Teacher INTERVIEW: What I Like About Being a Japanese Language Teacher Roundtable Discussion: Top Officials of Japanese Language Teacher Training Schools Ask Successful Candidates I Challenged the Japanese Language Teacher Examination! Tips and Points for Passing from Successful Candidates Part 1: What Kind of Job is Teaching Japanese?

The Workplace of Japanese Language Teachers What Kind of People Are Japanese Language Teachers?

Who Do You Teach?

Japanese Language School Class Report & A Day in the Life of a Japanese Language Teacher

What Kind of Teaching Materials Do You Use?

Part 2: How to Become a Professional Japanese Language Teacher?

Understanding the Route to Becoming a "Registered Japanese Language Teacher"

Basic Information on the "Japanese Language Teacher Examination"

Tips for Exam Preparation for the "Japanese Language Teacher Examination": Basic Exam Edition

Study Methods for Passing the "Japanese Language Teacher Examination": Advanced Exam Edition

Honest Opinions from Those Who Have Taken the "Japanese Language Teacher Examination"

Studying in Japanese Language Education Majors at Universities and Graduate Schools

University and Graduate School Reports

The Path to Qualification: Studying at a Japanese Language Teacher Training School

Japanese Language Teacher Training School Catalog

Part 3: How to Get a Job as a Japanese Language Teacher?

Exploring Job Demand

Job Hunting Know-how

Japanese Language Teacher Salaries & Annual Income

Part 4: How to Teach Japanese Overseas or as a Volunteer?

The Current State of Japanese Language Education Overseas

How to Teach Japanese Overseas as a Japanese Language Teacher

INTERVIEW: My Overseas Dispatch Experience

Examples of Overseas Dispatch Programs

Teaching Japanese as a Volunteer

Volunteer Field Reports

Part 5: How to Advance Your Career as a Japanese Language Teacher?

Considering Career Advancement and Skill Improvement for Japanese Language Teachers

What Do Current Japanese Language Teachers Do for Career Advancement and Skill Improvement?

How to succeed as a freelance Japanese language teacher DATA Reference books and specialized bookstores for Japanese language teachers List of Japanese language teacher training schools / List of universities and graduate schools focusing on Japanese language education / List of teacher recruitment at Japanese language schools