Is anyone familiar with teaching English at an elementary school in Japan? Positive or negative experiences

Is anyone familiar with teaching English at an elementary school in Japan? Positive or negative experiences?
I am nearing 50 and want to travel while teaching elementary school.
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Start from Blog one and keep reading. Very fun read. http://www.gaijinsmash.net/
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good experience after college.

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Does anyone know what it takes to open an English school in Japan

Does anyone know what it takes to open an English school in Japan?
I am a native english speaker. My fiance lived in the states for half his life so he is at a native level. We have talked about opening a small school. Not anytime soon.
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It should be pretty easy. I ran my own successful school for about seven years. Paperwork etc isn't hard. What you need is a developed student base. Just think small and work it up from there. Try to find a niche market and really target it - I really love teaching little kids, so that was my first focus. I operated out of classrooms I rented at a three suburban shopping centres. This had some great advantages. Being in shopping centres meant that Mums could have a coffee / do the shopping while the lesson was on, and there was always undercover parking right at the door. The shopping centres each had a subway station directly below them. And they also added 'respectability' to your Gaijin operation. Kuyakushos (or town halls) also have spaces to use for nominal rent... they sometimes have a not-for-profit mindset, but you can get around this pretty easily when you are just starting out. Strangely enough, the classrooms at the shopping centres were very reasonable to rent. They were viewed by the management as a community service rather than an income generation space... and who was I to argue ! Some will disagree, but I think you should have the best Japanese language skills you can possibly develop (near native). This will really help. I can't stress this enough. If in negotiations you need to fall back on your partners better Japanese this will put you in a somewhat compromised situation. Parents, student, landlords, services, everyone you deal with needs to be aware that YOU are the boss... if you have to refer them to your fiance for negotiations .. well... you know what Japan is like ! Always be flexible, but super professional; and have your systems and business organized from day one. Have cool business cards and stationary printed up from the beginning. Look at the big operators in your area and how they do things because that is who you'll be batting against. In this day and age I would probably be producing DVD information packages for prospective students. And use the internet - you know how big it is in Japan. Anyway, good luck. Like all other ventures in life it comes down to perserverance, hard work, and just being smart. I am sure you will succeed if you work at it. And feel free to email me if you want any more specific advice !

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What is a good language school in Japan that I can still apply for

What is a good language school in Japan that I can still apply for?
What is a school that I can learn Japanese during March~July for 3months? Preferebly near Shinjuku, Shibuya, the west side of Tokyo. Thanks:)
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Like a university? That might be difficult as Japanese universities are on holiday from Feb->April (much like Summer break in the US). Also for just 3 months might be difficult too. Perhaps do an exchange for a semester or a year through a university.
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There are numerous language schools. The YMCA/YWCA offer nihongo classes. You would need a Cultural visa to attend language school.

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Does anyone know a good way for a 13 year old to go to school in Japan

Does anyone know a good way for a 13 year old to go to school in Japan?
I am a 13 year old wanting to go to Japan. Desperately. Unfortunately, you have to be 15 or older to enter an exchange student program. Any Ideas?
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no but good luck
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wait two years. If you still want to go in two years, do it!! but as of now, there isn't anything for you to do. Just be patient! you'll be 15 soon enough, trust me.
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Wait. It is well worth it, especially in the current economy. Trust me, unless your family moves, there really isn't any other way. Good luck!
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nope
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work WAY TOO HARD you will never catch up i suggest to go to a american school in yokohama
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wow...I'm just like you 13 years old and I want to go/live in Japan more than anything else in the world. It seem really hopeless doesn't it? My suggestion is to start taking Japanese (with a tutor or sign up for a class) then you parents/guardian will recognize how hard your trying. There really Is no other way I can think of. Best of Luck!
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