臺灣日語主修的研究所從過去只有4所的精英教育，轉眼間已多達18所，同質性研究所過度設立，以及少子女化產生的研究生素質下降，特別是就職能力缺乏等問題，實不可輕忽。研究所教育的檢討已經刻不容緩。本研究嘗試以日語教師這個具體職種為例，探討日語教育與師資培育的問題。文中對臺灣的日語教育界對「日語教育」領域的認知與本質作討論，並回顧「日語教育」的發展簡史。最後提及教師職涯能力的問題。重點如下幾點：（一）課程與目標的省思（二）「日語教育」學術領域與回顧（三）日語教師的職涯能力（四）問題與對策。日語系是一個組織，組織就需要有效營運，為了臺灣日語教育界的長遠發展與永續經營，師資培育與職涯能力的問題是應該務實面對的時候了。

This study tried to explore issues between Japanese language education and teacher education through analyzing Japanese language teachers' job descriptions. With advanced analyses of Japanese language education essence, its developments and overall understanding of teachers' career planning; this study summarized the followings as key points to further studies. 1. Feedback from curriculum and goal. 2. Coverage of Japanese language education. 3. Career planning abilities of Japanese language teachers. 4. Potential problems and strategies. Japanese departments shall be seen as an organization that requires effective management. For a longer term and sustainable management of Japanese language education in Taiwan, both teacher education and career planning should no longer escape from its social responsibilities potential problems.