r/teachinginjapan

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About r/teachinginjapan

This subreddit is a place to discuss the various aspects related to teaching strategies in Japan. The main focus on this sub is to provide space for teachers to discuss various aspects of their jobs and industry in greater depth than other forums provide. All are welcome to participate, and we hope to be a great resource for teachers new and experienced.

The community at a glance

r/teachinginjapan is a Subreddit for Teachers with roughly 85K members. It has been around since 2016. It uses a forum format for communication. It is the 8th largest community in the Teaching topic page.

Roughly 9K members have joined in the past year. Popular discussion topics include Japan, Teaching, and English. Product recommendations often mention textbook, alt companies, and eikaiwa.

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Established 2016
85K Members

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Subreddit Analysis

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Yearly: +9K members
Growth: +11.2% / year

Member growth over time

All time (yearly)

  • 2017: 1K members
  • 2019: 7K members
  • 2020: 14K members
  • 2021: 7K members
  • 2023: 15K members
  • 2024: 14K members
  • 2025: 21K members
  • 2026: 4K members

Past year (monthly)

  • Jul: 946 members
  • Aug: 649 members
  • Sep: 535 members
  • Oct: 472 members
  • Nov: 724 members
  • Dec: 644 members
  • Jan: 942 members
  • Feb: 600 members
  • Mar: 751 members
  • Apr: 692 members
  • May: 669 members
  • Jun: 547 members

Topics

  • Japan
    56 posts in the past month
    #1
    Japan
    56
  • Teaching
    50 posts in the past month
    #2
    Teaching
    50
  • English
    33 posts in the past month
    #3
    English
    33
  • Alt
    32 posts in the past month
    #4
    Alt
    32
  • Job
    29 posts in the past month
    #5
    Job
    29

Flair

  • Question
    22 posts in the past month
    1. English teacher said my outfit was too sexy?
    2. ALT demographics have changed a lot and is this just where dispatch is headed?
    3. Let's Try: What is circle pie? I don't know either.
    #1
    Question
    English teacher said my outfit was too sexy? · ALT demographics have changed a lot and is this just where dispatch is headed? · Let's Try: What is circle pie? I don't know either.
    22
  • Advice
    22 posts in the past month
    1. Student in an Eikaiwa suddenly stated: "I hate foreign people" and I felt sad about it.
    2. Why you should charge for your trial lessons on platforms like Hello Sensei, a real experience worth sharing...
    3. past 10y+ of Eiken exams archive
    #2
    Advice
    Student in an Eikaiwa suddenly stated: "I hate foreign people" and I felt sad about it. · Why you should charge for your trial lessons on platforms like Hello Sensei, a real experience worth sharing... · past 10y+ of Eiken exams archive
    22
  • EMPLOYMENT THREAD
    4 posts in the past month
    1. Letter about employment practices in Japan
    2. TORAIZ hiring (and firing)
    3. Osaka NET Position
    #3
    EMPLOYMENT THREAD
    Letter about employment practices in Japan · TORAIZ hiring (and firing) · Osaka NET Position
    4
  • News
    3 posts in the past month
    1. The Japan Times - Opinion - It’s Time For Japan To Ban Smartphones In Schools
    2. More than 70 percent of public elementary and junior high schools use faxes while 91 percent still require “hanko” personal seals despite the government’s accelerated digital transformation in school administrations, a survey showed. “Priorities for digitalization are different in each region."
    3. Requiring N2 for Humanities?
    #4
    News
    The Japan Times - Opinion - It’s Time For Japan To Ban Smartphones In Schools · More than 70 percent of public elementary and junior high schools use faxes while 91 percent still require “hanko” personal seals despite the government’s accelerated digital transformation in school administrations, a survey showed. “Priorities for digitalization are different in each region." · Requiring N2 for Humanities?
    3
  • Advertisement
    2 posts in the past month
    1. [Self-Promo] Using Improv for ESL Warm-ups + Teacher Networking in Ebisu (Feb 15)
    2. Part-time teacher wanted for Saturdays in Sendai
    #5
    Advertisement
    [Self-Promo] Using Improv for ESL Warm-ups + Teacher Networking in Ebisu (Feb 15) · Part-time teacher wanted for Saturdays in Sendai
    2

Product recommendations

  • textbook
    4 posts in the past month
    1. TOEIC Textbook Recommendations
    2. Recommendations for TOEFL listening textbook
    3. Seeking textbook Recommendation for Adult learner
    #1
    textbook
    TOEIC Textbook Recommendations · Recommendations for TOEFL listening textbook · Seeking textbook Recommendation for Adult learner
    4
  • alt companies
    3 posts in the past month
    1. ALT companies that are recommended.
    2. What ALT companies do you recommend to apply for besides JET?
    3. Recommended ALT companies?
    #2
    alt companies
    ALT companies that are recommended. · What ALT companies do you recommend to apply for besides JET? · Recommended ALT companies?
    3
  • eikaiwa
    3 posts in the past month
    1. Best ALT company while already living in japan?
    2. Recommending an eikaiwa teaching position in Tokyo
    3. Has someone made a poll or something on the best Ekaiwa to work at? I want to work at a big company. So have you worked at these places? Would you recommend it?(I don’t mind teaching kids or adults)
    #3
    eikaiwa
    Best ALT company while already living in japan? · Recommending an eikaiwa teaching position in Tokyo · Has someone made a poll or something on the best Ekaiwa to work at? I want to work at a big company. So have you worked at these places? Would you recommend it?(I don’t mind teaching kids or adults)
    3
  • teaching company
    2 posts in the past month
    1. Recommend a teaching company for me.
    2. Recommend to me a well respected and honest Eikywa
    #4
    teaching company
    Recommend a teaching company for me. · Recommend to me a well respected and honest Eikywa
    2
  • english teaching programs
    2 posts in the past month
    1. moving to Japan to teach English after I graduate in December, is it possible to get all documentation before then? also, what are the best English teaching programs to work with?
    2. Best Programs for Teaching English in Japan?
    #5
    english teaching programs
    moving to Japan to teach English after I graduate in December, is it possible to get all documentation before then? also, what are the best English teaching programs to work with? · Best Programs for Teaching English in Japan?
    2
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Frequently asked questions

Who is r/teachinginjapan for?
Best for Teachers enthusiasts looking for a Reddit-based community with forum discussion.
Is r/teachinginjapan free to join?
This listing is not marked as paid-only. Access rules and any fees are decided by the community.
How many members does r/teachinginjapan have?
Roughly 85K members, based on figures reported by the community or its host. Member counts are approximate and change over time.
What platform is r/teachinginjapan on?
r/teachinginjapan runs on Reddit. Reddit communities (or "subreddits") are forum-based groups on the popular social news aggregation, web content rating, and discussion website Reddit. Reddit is commonly known as "the front page of the internet". Users submit content to the site such as links, text posts, and images, which are then voted up or down and discussed by other members. From investing Reddit communities, to professional ones, to ones just for laughs, you're likely to find a community for you on Reddit.
What topics does r/teachinginjapan cover?
On the Hive Index, r/teachinginjapan is organized under Teachers.
How do I join r/teachinginjapan?
You can join r/teachinginjapan by clicking this link, or pressing the "Go to community" button above.
What are the Teaching communities like?
Communities for teachers and educators at all levels, from K-12 classrooms to university faculty. Facebook groups and Reddit have the most active spaces for curriculum sharing, classroom management tips, and support around the emotional realities of teaching. You will also find communities for online educators and course creators building educational content.
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