Hey does anyone know the best route to getting a teaching job in
Japan? Is it better to jump on a flight go to Japan, get a job and
then get the work visa? Or is it better to get a work visa before
going to Japan? The reason I ask is because the Japanese embassy web
site here in the USA says it take 3 months to get a work visa without
sponsorship.  I have a number of Japanese friends in Japan but I'm not
sure if they can assist me in gaining sponsorship. Any suggestions
would be greatly appreciated.