There is Tokyo, but many prefer teaching in Osaka, Japan’s second largest city on the smaller island. Although it still holds all the excitement and history of a big city, it offers the countryside a short 30 minutes away, which many love to escape to on the weekends.
It also has many jobs options, and you can easily get by on your $2,200 monthly salary. Known for it’s charismatic people and famous food, this is an excellent place to call home for a time. Val loved her experience in this city, and her blog is a must read if you are considering living and working in Osaka, Japan.