For some teachers in Japan, the most punishing part of the job does not happen in the classroom. It comes in the form of late-night phone calls, prolonged confrontations and relentless demands from so ...

Japan’s public school system is facing mounting pressure on multiple fronts. Teachers are working some of the longest hours in the developed world, taking on administrative duties, supervising club ...

I spent a year teaching English in Japan. The experience was thrilling and a total culture shock. Living in Japan as an American is a 24-hour immersive learning experience. I returned to the US for my ...