It's a job that anyone with a degree can do. It's well paid and easy. It'll give you an insight into one of the most enigmatic countries in the world and will change your whole perspective on the consumer society.
Because Japan has just started teaching English in Elementary schools, they are crying out for native speakers.
I couldn't disagree more. I've been living in Tokyo a long time. Teaching English has gone through the floor, especially since the earthquake. Used to be good, but not now for many years.