This article examines the need for English teachers in Japan, the qualifications required to become an English teacher, the benefits of having native-speaking English teachers, and the current demand for English teachers in Japan today. It explains that due to increased demand for English proficiency among Japanese professionals, there is a growing need for qualified native-speaking English teachers who can help students improve their language skills. Additionally, it outlines several benefits of having native-speaking English teachers such as providing students with an opportunity to learn from a native speaker and helping them understand cultural differences between countries. It also states that in order to become an effective teacher of any subject – including teaching English – one must have certain qualifications which demonstrate their knowledge of both the subject matter and pedagogical methods used when teaching it. Despite some unique challenges that come along with teaching ESL/EFL specifically within a Japanese context, there is still high demand for qualified native-speaking ESL/EFL instructors across all levels of education throughout various regions of Japan