# Japanese university teacher training initiatives > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-university-teacher-training-initiatives > Updated: 2026-08-25T02:26:25.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2. Japanese universities are implementing various initiatives to address staffing shortages in the education sector. Tokyo Gakugei University, working with Kobe Shinwa University and the NPO Teach For Japan, has launched a recurrent education program to develop teachers and educational support personnel. This program is accessible to individuals without teaching licenses and offers both practical field training and online tracks. In a broader effort to meet educational needs, the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies and the University of Tsukuba are expanding a network to train and secure Japanese language instructors. Commissioned by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, this initiative involves universities, local governments, and private companies across the Kanto and Koshinetsu regions to improve language education quality for the growing foreign resident population. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-25: Japanese universities launch teacher and language instructor training initiatives Japanese universities are expanding programs to train teachers and Japanese language instructors to meet growing educational and social demands. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/japanese-universities-launch-teacher-and-language-instructor-training-initiatives ### 2026-08-19: Tokyo Gakugei University launches teacher training program for professionals Tokyo Gakugei University is recruiting participants for a recurrent education program to train teachers and educational support staff, aiming to address school personnel shortages. 2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tokyo-gakugei-university-launches-teacher-training-program-for-professionals --- Cite as: Japanese university teacher training initiatives. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/japanese-university-teacher-training-initiatives