Teaching English in Japan is not just a job, it's a life. To live this intriguing life, you need information and a plan. This revised and updated Second Edition focuses on the steps to become an English teacher in Japan, unique teaching tips and recommendations on how to work smart and live well in Japan. It also includes information and anecdotes about money, jobs, visas, food, hot springs, capsule hotels and daily life. Read about the Restroom Knock, The Case of the Missing Westerners and why competition for jobs may be tougher. By the way, what is the English Effect and how does it help English teachers seemingly rule the world in Japan. Get the facts about the job and enjoy the stories about the life.