Tamura is a small city located in the Fukushima prefecture. It is about 2 hours north of Tokyo and has a population of about 40,000 people.

Tamura City Website

Yes. Many teachers join this program that can’t read or speak Japanese.

You will be teaching English, so the expectation is that your teaching is to be done in English.

It is recommended to begin learning the Japanese writing systems (hiragana, katakana and even kanji) before you come because it will help you greatly in reading labels in the grocery store and singing along in Japanese church.

You will be on a team of 12 native English speaking, Christian teachers. You will meet weekly for prayer, encouragement and Bible Study. You will be working together to show the love of Jesus to one another and to the people of Tamura.

The ministry in Tamura is that of cultivating the presence of Jesus through being a good English teacher, enjoying the culture and food of Japan , and embracing any opportunities to share the love of Christ in word or deed.

The Japanese diet consists of rice, seafood, vegetables, tofu, and more.