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blue jay
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Glenski
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Location: Hokkaido, JAPAN
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The most recent book out is Ganbatte Means Go for It! Or. . . how to Become an English Teacher in Japan by Celeste Heiter (2002). I haven't read it yet. Amazon has this to say:
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About the Author
Celeste Heiter, writer and graphic artist, spent two years living, working and traveling in Japan. Among her many treasured experiences in this paradoxically modern-yet-mystical culture was the birth of her son Will. Celeste and Will, now 13 years old, live in California's Napa Valley.
Book Description
Celeste Heiter left her home in California's Napa Valley to teach English in Japan for two years. Now back in California, she says, "Little did I know how profoundly that journey would shape the rest of my life."
In Ganbatte, she takes you step by step on this life-changing adventure. The book is packed with information and advice on getting a job, moving to Japan, succeeding in your new job and environment and enjoying your stay there. |
Most everything else is at least 10 years old. If you are interested in more of the travel aspects or specialized living situations, there are many other books.
Making It In Japan. Work, Life, Leisure and Beyond, by Mark Gauthier
(how he found work here, and full of useful information, including some good tips on teaching)
Teaching English Japan. Finding Work, Teaching, and Living in Japan, by Jerry O'Sullivan
(Half of this book is devoted to finding jobs and living in Japan. The other half is devoted to teaching English. It's informative, but I don't always agree with the tips he gives on how to teach. O'Sullivan is British and taught English to Japanese in Tokyo and London for 10 years.)
Make a Mil-Yen: Teaching English in Japan, by Don Best
( Make a Mil-Yen tells you everything you need to know for a successful job search, including: what qualifications and experience impress the schools; what to expect as compensation; and even tips for settling into your new life in Japan. There are lists of dozens of resources and the names and phone numbers of over 250 schools that are continuously hiring in Japan. [Glenski' note: Be aware of the meaning of the title as fairly sensationalistic.])
Importing Diversity: Inside Japan's JET Program, by David L. McConnell
(a well-researched book on the subject)
Dogs and Demons: Tales from the Dark Side of Modern Japan, by Alex Kerr
(Alex Kerr chronicles the many facets of Japan's recent, and chronic, crises -- from the failure of its banks and pension funds to the decline of its once magnificent modern cinema. He is the first to give a full report on the nation's endangered environment -- its seashores lined with concrete, its roads leading to nowhere in the mountains -- as well as its "monument frenzy," the destruction of old cities such as Kyoto and construction of drab new ones, and the attendant collapse of its tourist industry.)
The Roads to Sata, by Alan Booth
(walking the length of Japan)
Learning to Bow: Inside the Heart of Japan, by Bruce Feiler
(Bruce Feiler recounts the year he spent teaching inside Japan's renowned school system: watching boys and girls learn gender roles, experiencing the impact of strict school rules, and understanding the roots of Japan's business success.)
Hokkaido Highway Blues, by Will Ferguson
(hitchhiking from Kyushu to Hokkaido)
36 Views of Mount Fuji: On Finding Myself in Japan, by Cathy N. Davidson
(four experiences of Ms. Davidson as a teacher in Japan, but not focusing so much on her teaching as on her relationships with people) |
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guest of Japan
Joined: 28 Feb 2003
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Location: Japan
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| Nope, never written one. Maybe if there is someday a contest for most boring book ever written I'll give it a go. |
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BradS
Joined: 05 Sep 2004
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Location: Tokyo, Japan
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| I've got one that I'm writting in it. There are some holes here and there but there's a fair bit about teaching in it. |
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blue jay
Joined: 03 Aug 2004
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Location: Vancouver, formerly Osaka, Japan
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Learning to Bow: Inside the Heart of Japan, by Bruce Feiler
Hokkaido Highway Blues, by Will Ferguson
36 Views of Mount Fuji: On Finding Myself in Japan, by Cathy N. Davidson
Teaching English Japan. Finding Work, Teaching, and Living in Japan, by Jerry O'Sullivan
Make a Mil-Yen: Teaching English in Japan, by Don Best
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Thanks Glenski for all your suggestions. I've read the five books quoted above and thoroughly enjoyed them. I'd highly recommend reading books like that before going to teach English in Japan. I'm interested in reading:
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Ganbatte Means Go for It! Or. . . how to Become an English Teacher in Japan by Celeste Heiter (2002).
Dogs and Demons: Tales from the Dark Side of Modern Japan, by Alex Kerr
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I've read portions of Alex Kerr's Lost Japan. |
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blue jay
Joined: 03 Aug 2004
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Location: Vancouver, formerly Osaka, Japan
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To guest of Japan & BradS:
I'm sure your experiences would be very interesting reads. Give it a try.
There's an anthology of short stories written about expatriates living in Japan. I forget what it's called. It's definately worth a read. |
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