Why TEFL Course Japan?

Japan is the land of the Samurais, the minimalistic Zen gardens and picturesque landscape that’s as ethereal as their pictorial representation.
The island of Japan is in turn made up of four big islands: Hokkaido lies to the north Honshu is in the middle and it is the primary island, in the south lies the smaller islands of Shikoku and Kyushu. About 4,000 smaller islands surround the four islands.  Japan expands over an area of 377,835 sq km and it is bound by sea on all sides - the Sea of Japan, Pacific Ocean, and East China Sea; in the north it has the Sea of Okhotsk. Japan falls between latitude of 36 degree North and longitude of 138 degree East.
Japan as a nation though deeply connected with its historical past and rich cultural heritage has made astonishing breakthroughs in the field of science and technology and as a consequence attracts tourists, business houses and scholars alike.
The rise of Japan post World War II has been phenomenal. The nation literally rose from ashes and soared to the pinnacle of technical advancement and economic success in less than 20 years.
Japan’s meteoric rise has placed the nation among the technical giants of the modern world; but this has not wooed the Japanese people away from their heritage and culture. They have continued to be aesthetically inclined and staunch conservationists of their culture and homeland. Japanese pride in their language made them retain for ages Japanese as the official language of communication in the nation.
It’s only been a few decades that the Japanese have opened up to English language learning. And now the nation is mad about learning English and this has created excellent ESL job opportunities in Japan. Doing a TEFL course in the land of rising sun is a memorable experience. You can immerse yourself in Japanese culture, cuisine and heritage.

What is the attraction of Tokyo Japan?

• The modern city of Tokyo stands on the site of the ancient city of Edo and the famous Edo Castle was built there in 1457.The city of Edo was destroyed in 1707 when Mt. Fuji erupted.  Though the city was once again constructed but in 1855 it was devastated by the Great Edo Earthquake.
• In 1869 the Emperor of Japan shifted the capital to Edo and Edo became "Tokyo (Tokio)," or the Eastern Capital. Initially Tokyo was a typical city of the orient but gradually it emerged into a modern city that could compete with the capitals of Europe.
• Despite the battering and bombing of World War II Tokyo made a stupendous recovery and transformed itself into a swanky metropolis  with excellent infra structure and all conceivable amenities.
• The amazing aspect of Tokyo is that the new high rises with ultra modern architecture share the skyline with the ancient Shinto shrines and pagodas which are regularly visited by the Japanese.
• If you want to stay up till the wee hours of the morning and be entertained Tokyo is the city for you as its resident’s party through the night.
• Here you can find every type of entertainment, from bizarre to traditional whatever be your pick you can indulge in it Tokyo.
• You can participate at Japanese tea ceremony or be mesmerized by the Kabuki dancers or visit the Karaoke bars and give in to your latent singing talent and if you need to muster courage for the night long session you can fortify yourself with endless cups of Saki (Japanese Rice Wine).

What is in Tokyo?

Tokyo is a city of many delights. It's on one hand a gadget lover's heaven and the Mecca of oriental culture and heritage. It is a city which caters to people of diverse interest. It is a consumer friendly city with A class infra structure and super modern amenities. The Japanese are obsessed with speed and exactitude and everything runs with clockwork precision. If you are a city person and enjoy all the modern inventions of the century, Tokyo is the city of your dreams. And vending machines at every corner and from umbrellas to coke they have every conceivable product for you to pick from. Sometimes things may appear rather futuristic. However, the Japanese did not build their future on the grave of their past.
If they are in a tearing hurry to herald in the future where machines might just replace man in every sphere of labor, they are equally conscious of their glorious past and do everything to maintain it in pristine condition.
The Imperial Palace to the Pagodas the Museum with priceless artifacts and the heritage villages all are kept in near immaculate state.
The Japanese cuisine has become greatly popular world over and Tokyo is the palace to taste the best Sashimi, Tempura and Mochi. The Miok soup and seaweed wrapped steamed rice and the pungent wasabi with pickled sweet radish are delectable.
The city also offers international cuisine that is as delicious and appetizing as found in its place of origin. From best French cuisine to warm Italian wine and exotic west Asian delicacies you can have it all in Tokyo.
It's true that Tokyo is not a cheap place to be in and everything is expensive specially hotel stay. But a little bit of planning and budgeting will make it possible to live and tour in and around Tokyo. If you do a TEFL course in Tokyo you can seek our assistance to plan your stay and tour of Tokyo.
You can visit many places in the city which have no entry fee but are worth visiting, such as the open grounds of the famous Buddhist temple Senso-ji, the srene woods at the Shinto shrine of Meiji-jingu and the fashion centre of Tokyo Harajuku; to name a few.

Tokyo on the tourist map

Kabuki Za: It’s traditional Japanese theatre that encourages audience participation and with the audience interacting with actors it becomes a very lively and spontaneous affair. The sets and props are amazing as are the elaborate costumes worn by the actors. It’s a long drawn affair but very absorbing now that you can hear the translation on the head set.

Asakusa: It’s at Asakusa that the first public cinema and photography studio of Japan is situated. It is one of the oldest parts of Tokyo and here you can visit the Sensoji Temple that was built in 7th century. You can enjoy street fairs and processions along with other cultural activities.
Close by is Nihonshu where you get to enjoy best rice wine and see state-of-the-art animation programs and try out your photography skills at the gallery of Nikon company.

The Imperial Palace: At one time the impregnable fortress stood at the grounds of the present Imperial palace and from there the Tokugawa Shoguns exerted control over the rest of the land for over 250 years. At present the Royal family of Japan’s official residence is the Imperial Palace, one can take a guided tour through the East Gardens of the palace which alone is open to the public and enjoy the tranquil beauty of the charming surroundings. It is worth visiting. If you visit it on January 2nd or December 23rd you may chance upon the royal family.

The National Gardens at Shinjuku ku: Another breathtakingly beautiful site. At one time the entry to the park was restricted. It has been open to the public for 60 years or so. It is rich in amazing flora and the landscaping is exquisite. The trees, shrubs, green house of exotic plants, koi ponds and the frail bridges are wonderful. It is most beautiful in spring and autumn when cherry trees are in full bloom.

Edo Tokyo Museum: If you wish to see how Japan evolved from  an agrarian society to an industrial one you must visit the museum where thousands of years of Japanese history and it’s progress has be recorded.  It is a wonderful trip that evokes wonder and amazement.
Wax Museum at Tokyo Tower: It may not be as famous as Madam Tussauds but it’s exciting to see all the replicas of famous celebrities.

Kokugikan : You are interested in Sumo wrestling then it is mandatory that you visit the Kokugikan Sumo wrestling center. It’s fun to watch and a very Japanese experience that shouldn’t be ignored.

Evening and Night life in Tokyo

Nightlife in Japan is exciting and diverse. One can go for either the “ultra- modern dance clubs and funky pubs or get entertained in the traditional Japanese style by the beautiful and extremely talented geishas.
You can go bar hopping and try out different Saki’s specially since bar timings are not very restricted and mostly remain open all night long.
Japanese are into working hard and they love to party hard as well, and are fond of the off beat and surreal and that’s the theme they have in their parties as well.
Those who prefer to play safe the pubs of Roppongi with Western cuisines is perfect. One can absorb the pulsating life at Roppongi. 
Then there is shopping and multiplex hopping for those who believe good times mean “to shop till you drop” and afterwards unwind in a movie hall with a bag of popcorns and a large soda.
To experience classical Japanese art and music you should visit the Kabuki performance and opera.

Weekend Excursions around Tokyo

There are numerous weekend excursions that you can take in and around Tokyo.
Take the Odaiba afternoon tour and have a great time admiring Futuristic Tokyo. You start the tour on a ferryboat ride from Hinode pier that’ll take you to Odaiba Park and what a fantastic harbor view you’ll enjoy.
From Tokyo you can go out to Mt Fuji and Kyoto by taking the Bullet overnight train. Mount Fuji of Japan is representative of the nation and many stories and legends surround it. It is a must to visit it. Thanks to bullet train you can complete your trip in a day, though it’s advised that you see sunrise at Mt Fuji; it’s spectacular.

From Mt Fuji you can opt for a cruise down Lake Ashi and may be take a ride on the cableway at Mount Komagatake.

If you long for long walks try the Kamakura Full-Day Walking Tour with the choice of a Rickshaw Ride from Tokyo. You can visit temples enjoy the serene countryside. It is a great experience specially so as it is a guided tour.

If you are in Tokyo for a day you must take a tour of the city visit Meiji shrine, Asakusa temple
and Tokyo Bay . There's a lot to see in busy Tokyo from the Tsukiji Fish Market, to wax museum, to the Imperial Palace. In Tokyo besides excursion shopping joys are a plenty for shoppers, from designer ware to funky stuff, from latest gizmos to industrial products we can get
everything here.

When in Japan it is imperative that you try Japanese delicacies like sukiyaki, tempura and sashimi, and spend an evening watching Tokyo Sumo Wrestling Tournament. In a word doing TESOL in Tokyo will be a memorable experience.