Hi there! Sorry it took so long to respond (I haven’t checked Tumblr lately). Thank you for being a longtime follower— nearly a decade! I had been procrastinating on uploading so many of my Japan videos, and will likely upload a few more in upcoming months.
I’ve gotten into CG animation, and had been posting projects there. I had someone asking about what happened to my Japan content, which reminded me I have a LOT of footage from a decade ago I can upload, so hang tight…once I find my old data (which is likely on the other side of the country), I’ll put something up.
As for job opportunities, most of my connections in Japan are somehow related to education/teaching/study abroad. I believe opportunities in Japan can definitely be found when you apply to teach English through the private sector (eikaiwa) or a gov’t program (JET). Having a background in English education isn’t necessary— having any bachelors degree was fine, last I checked. My friend who studied Japanese language was just admitted into the program.
However, I do have a lot of family and friends who are/have been stationed in Japan (Yokosuka, etc.) via the US military (Navy and Air Force) or teach on base. I would look into job openings on Japanese bases, and make sure you have a solid background in English education. Good luck!