The Thread

According to The Yomiuri Shimbun, “the business environment for Nova has become increasingly difficult recently, partly due to a decline in the number of students following a series of lawsuits filed by former students concerning repayment of class fees. In the wake of the scandals, the company also was hit by an order from the Economy, Trade and Industry Ministry to partially suspend operations of the school.” The company has already closed 12 branches and is considering further closures. Read the full article >>

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If you are up to the challenge of working in Japan, it can be one of the most exciting and rewarding times in your life. Japan is full of people eager to study English, which means there are always opportunities for those looking for teaching jobs. read more →

By Mark Edwards

In the autumn of 2001 I found myself at a loose end. I was thirty, with no proper job, no property, no kids and not even any pets. Like Nelly Furtado, I was like a bird, free to fly to away, to roam the world and have adventures - to do all the things I couldn’t do in Tunbridge Wells. My girlfriend was in the same position, and after spotting an ad in The Guardian offering teaching jobs in Japan, we decided to fly away together. read more →