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 8K 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: +8K members
Growth: +10.5% / 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: 5K members

Past year (monthly)

  • 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: 729 members
  • Jul: 274 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
    21 posts in the past month
    1. Do you think Japan’s low English proficiency has something to do with how much emphasis is placed on the TOEIC?
    2. Harassment from JHS students
    3. Is Talking About ALT Problems Really “Negative”?
    #1
    Question
    Do you think Japan’s low English proficiency has something to do with how much emphasis is placed on the TOEIC? · Harassment from JHS students · Is Talking About ALT Problems Really “Negative”?
    21
  • Advice
    15 posts in the past month
    1. How do you protect your mental health when you’re stuck in classes all day with nothing meaningful to do?
    2. no salary stated in contract
    3. A Bully Japanese Teacher
    #2
    Advice
    How do you protect your mental health when you’re stuck in classes all day with nothing meaningful to do? · no salary stated in contract · A Bully Japanese Teacher
    15
  • Notice
    1 post in the past month
    1. [ MOD Approved ] National English Speech Contest Open to Japanese Learners of English
    #3
    Notice
    [ MOD Approved ] National English Speech Contest Open to Japanese Learners of English
    1

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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