Teach English in Japan: Neil Mullens

How long have you been teaching English in Japan?

I came to Japan in late 1996, initially with the intention of working my way around Asia. However, within three years, I’d gotten married, started my own school and the rest, as they say, is history. Apart from a 12 month stint in Osaka, I’ve spent the entire time in Shizuoka, famous for its mountains, rivers and beaches.

How did you find your first teaching job?

Obviously, back in 1996, there wasn’t access to jobs online. If I remember correctly,…

Teach English in Japan

Long time Japan expat, English teacher, school owner and entrepreneur, John Bardos shares some of his experiences teaching English in Japan.

How long have you been teaching English in Japan?

I have been teaching here for over 12 years now. The first 2.5 were working for other companies and the last 10 years have been in my own English school.

How did you find your first teaching job?

I came to Japan without a visa or a job. When I arrived I started looking in the English language publications and found…