Are you an adventurous educator looking to experience the diverse cultures of Japan?

We’re seeking enthusiastic, resourceful individuals for Dispatch Teacher roles. While traditional instructors stay at a single school, our Dispatch Teachers go where they’re needed most – stepping in to cover classes and ensure a smooth student experience at YARUKI Switch Group schools across Japan (such as i Kids Star, Kids Duo, and WinBe).

Highlights:
• ¥247,590/month (¥235,800 base salary + ¥11,790 operational allowance)
• Overtime for shifts longer than 7 hours and 15 minutes (not including a 45-minute break)
• Career development opportunities in employee recruitment, dispatch management, and business operations

> Learn more about Dispatch Teacher roles
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Along with hiring for YARUKI Switch Group schools, YARUKI Switch Career connects talent with partner organizations across Japan – spanning education, hospitality, tourism, and more.

These featured roles with external partners include opportunities in Osaka, Kyoto, and Okinawa.

Highlights:
• ¥220,000 – ¥300,000 (depending on role and experience)
• Opportunities for bonuses
• Japanese proficiency: JLPT N2 or higher

> Learn more about these opportunities

For many foreigners living in Japan, visa renewal is one of the most important, and sometimes stressful, parts of life in this country. A missing document, an error in your application, or simply not preparing in time can delay the process and, in some cases, affect the outcome of your application.

Starting October 1, 2026, there will be another important change to keep in mind. Japan’s Immigration Services Agency is introducing significant increases to the fees for changes of status of residence, extensions of your period of stay, permanent residence, and other residence procedures.

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Our seasoned teachers are sharing their top tips on how to make friends and create community in Japan. Whether you’re a total extrovert or feel a bit hesitant about meeting strangers, here are a few ideas to help you get connected!

From language cafes to international hubs, there are plenty of opportunities if you know where to look. 

> Read our tips

Every year, starting around the end of August, stores and food shops across Japan fill up with moon and rabbit motifs. Menus begin featuring dishes where a golden egg yolk takes center stage, and seasonal merchandise suddenly showcases rabbits gazing at the moon or sitting beside stacked piles of round treats.

We would like to share a bit more about these autumn festivities, explain the connection behind the rabbits and the moon, and highlight a few essential Japanese words to look out for this season.

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YARUKI Switch Career is a recruitment and dispatch agency.

We are passionate about connecting talented, enthusiastic candidates with rewarding jobs in Japan. We work hard to help job seekers find fulfilling opportunities, taking into account each person’s abilities, preferences, and individuality.

We recruit for YARUKI Switch Group schools, including i Kids Star, Kids Duo, Kids Duo International, and WinBe. We also source talent for partner organizations in top industries, including hospitality, marketing, and tourism.

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