Participating Organizations 参加団体

Visit ABAX

ABAX is an independent English Language Teaching (ELT) publisher based in Japan with offices in North America and Europe. Owned and operated by classroom teachers, we’re very proud of our products. And proud of the fact that our materials are of such quality that they are sold in many markets around the world. We actively participate in the field of ELT and we’re always working to make things better.

The Association of Canadian Teachers in Japan (ACTJ)
The Association of Japan Exchange and Teaching (AJET) is an independent, self-supporting volunteer organization that promotes and supports exchange and teaching in Japan in cooperation with the Japan Exchange and Teaching (JET) Programme . The primary purpose of AJET is to facilitate a successful working relationship between JET Programme sponsors and participants. We promote peer support and fellowship, sponsor special projects, assist in the organization of conferences and carry on other activities which further this purpose.

Visit ESTEEM

ESTEEM, the Elementary School Thematic English Education Movement, is a non-profit study group of people who are interested in developing thematic English learning for global education in elementary schools.
Visit English Education Press English Education Press is the publisher of student-centered ESL materials made specifically for Japanese university students. It is run by university teachers with a combined 30 years classroom experience who are also actively involved in EFL / ESL podcasting and presenting.
English Teachers in Japan (ETJ) is a free association for English teachers that encourages the exchange of information and teaching ideas, provides opportunities for training and professional development, and obtains benefits and discounts for members. Japanese teachers of English, Non-Native Speaker teachers of English, Native Speaker teachers and school owners are most welcome.

Mash began in 2006 as a small study group for distance-learning students on the University of Birmingham’s MA TEFL program. Inspired by the course contents, the original 4 students decided to Meet online, Ask questions, Share ideas & Help one another in order to get the most they could from this exciting learning opportunity. With almost a hundred members now, the MASH network continues to grow – organically, creatively and flexibly – as it uses synergy to further professional development through collaboration. It offers ELT educators at every stage of their professional development an array of meaningful opportunities: 1) connecting with like-minded EFL educators, 2) exploring classroom research, 3) publishing academic work, 4) improving presentations and 5) building networks. There is only one secret to the success of MASH; we all share a commitment to each others’ growth. If you would like to “know more” or “get more” in your professional life, please contact us because we always have room for more.
Oxford University Press Japan
The JALT Gunma Chapter

Visit JALT Junior Senior High School SIG

The JALT Junior Senior High School Special Interest Group is a not-for-profit organization whose primary focus in Japan Association for Language Teaching is to promote increased research and discussion of issues directly related to the development of foreign language education in Japanese secondary schools. In this effort, the organization fosters research, issues a publication (“The School House”), holds periodic meetings, and conducts various other activities.

The JALT Learner Development SIG

Visit JALT Omiya

JALT Omiya is a highly active chapter of the Japan Association for Language Teaching, the purpose of which is to help language educators network, develop professionally and advance their field. JALT Omiya sponsors monthly events attracting experienced presenters from all over Japan. In addition, the chapter publishes “The Saitama Journal of Language Teaching” and also works to deepen relations with other teaching organizations through such cooperative efforts as the Nakasendo English Conference.
Tokyo Kasei University