1219 Japanese tutors available
Our platform connects you with the best Japanese teachers from around the world. You can browse through their profiles, read reviews from other students, and choose the perfect Japanese teacher for you.
2,622 Lessons
Absolute beginners are WELCOME ! Certified Japanese teacher with Over 2,000 online Lesson I'm certified Japanese teacher and I have been teaching Japanese since 2009 on italki. I always enjoy teaching and seeing my students improve their Japanese. I am a teacher but I have been studying English and Spanish so I fully understand the difficulty to learn other languages. As I have lived in Tokyo for about 10 years I speak standard Japanese other than Kansai dialect ( 関西弁). I also speak English and Spanish other than Japanese. So don't worry if you have trouble understanding Japanese I can also explain in English as well.
2,907 Lessons
YouTube:「なな先生」「NANA-SENSEI」 ぜひ見(み)てください:)주로 한국말로 얘기하고 있습니다! Hi, I'm Nana! A certified Japanese teacher at a language school in Tokyo. I speak Korean as well:) ●Certifications● ・Registered Japanese Language Teacher (National qualification, est. 2025) ・Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test ・Teacher Training Course (420+ hrs) ・High School Teacher's License (Japanese) ・TOPIK Level 6 안녕하세요! 자격증 있는 일본어강사입니다:) 비즈니스일본어・회화・JLPT 한국말로 수업 가능!초보분도 환영~ ●자격증● ・등록일본어교원(2025년 신설 국가자격) ・일본어교육능력검정시험(합격률 20-25%) ・교원양성강좌 420시간 수료 ・고교 교원면허(국어)・TOPIK 6급 YouTube:「なな先生」「NANA-SENSEI」 わたしのチャンネルを見たら、わたしのことがよくわかります^^ また、東京(とうきょう)にある日本語学校(にほんごがっこう)で JLPTや、ビジネス日本語(にほんご)を教(おし)えています。 わたしの生徒(せいと)は、初級(しょきゅう)から上級(じょうきゅう)まで いろいろなレベルの人(ひと)がいます。 外国語(がいこくご)を勉強(べんきょう)するためには、 会話(かいわ)がたいせつです。 できなくてもいいです。 なぜ、日本語(にほんご)を勉強(べんきょう)したいですか? すきなものは、なんですか? 日本(にほん)に来(き)たことがありますか? あなたのことをたくさん、たくさん、話(はな)してください!
1,654 Lessons
Professional translator with 26 years experience and postgraduate certified Japanese teacher I'm a professional translator of Japanese and English and also teach Japanese on iTalki. I love dogs, animals, music, food (I’m vegan <3), travel, football (I'm a fan of Liverpool FC). I especially like the UK and lived in London, so I would be very glad if I could make friends from the UK. 【New Lesson! Play Minecraft or other online games and speak Japanese!】 Speak Japanese over voice chat while playing video games! Study useful Japanese words and phrases while having fun! A new game was added to my list! Now we can play Minecraft to learn Japanese! While my main occupation is a professional translator with almost 26 years of experience, I'm also teaching Japanese on iTalki. I have a postgraduate certificate in teaching Japanese as a foreign language and had six-month training to teach the Japanese language using English at the Institute of International Education in London. Note: Any cancellation after 24 hours before the lesson time consumes your credit and is not refunded. *New Course!!* "Play online game and speak Japanese!/ オンラインゲームで日本語会話" has opened. In this lesson, we play video games together and practice useful Japanese. Please see the lesson information for the details. Have fun and learn Japanese!! My lessons focus on practising speaking and listening to communicate well in Japanese by using images, videos, and webpage articles and learning grammar and vocabulary in natural situations.
1,331 Lessons
Relaxed conversations | Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence 😊 📌 If you can’t find a suitable lesson time on my calendar, feel free to send me a message 😊 I may be able to adjust my schedule for you. Hello! I'm Kazuki, a Japanese teacher from Saitama, Japan. I’ve been teaching Japanese for 4 years on italki and 3 years at a language school. My lessons focus on practical conversation in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, so you can speak naturally and confidently. We start with simple topics like: ・Where do you live? ・Is your country hot or cold? ・What food do you recommend? As you get more comfortable, we can talk about your interests, your country, or anything you like. I will support you, correct your mistakes, and help you speak more naturally. You don’t need to be perfect—just relax and enjoy speaking Japanese 😊 I enjoy cooking, manga, anime, walking, and jogging (I especially love manga!). I studied Buddhism at university and am interested in simple living inspired by Zen. I love talking with people from different countries about language, culture, and life. こんにちは!埼玉に住んでいる日本語教師のかずきです。 italkiで4年、日本語学校で3年、日本語を教えています。 リラックスした雰囲気の中で、自然に自信をもって話せる会話練習を大切にしています。 レッスンでは、まず ・どこに住んでいますか ・あなたの国は暑いですか/寒いですか ・おすすめの食べ物は何ですか などの簡単なトピックから始めます。 慣れてきたら、趣味や国のことなど、好きなことを自由に話しましょう。 間違いもサポートしながら、より自然に話せるようお手伝いします。 日本語が完璧でなくても大丈夫です。リラックスして話しましょう😊 私は料理、マンガ・アニメ、散歩、ジョギングが好きで、特にマンガが大好きです。 大学では仏教を学び、禅の考え方に興味があります。 いろいろな国の人と、言語だけでなく文化や人生について話すのが好きです。
3,340 Lessons
I love my language and teaching it, and I hope to help my students find the joy of learning and speaking a new language. What I like is music, underground culture, onsen, education, psychology and meditation and my dog. I enjoy also Japanese Hip hop. The lyrics are wonderful combinations of well-thought Japanese and I like their word play. I also like to travel and have been to the U.S., Uganda, Ethiopia, Germany, Poland, Czech Republic, India, Vietnam, Indonesia, Hong Kong. I had lived in Thailand for 4 years and I like spicy food.
3,429 Lessons
Please message me before booking | TPRS | JLPT N5–N2 ★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆★☆ Please send me a message before booking a lesson. My availability is limited because I also work as a certified Gyoseishoshi in Japan, supporting foreign residents with visas and residency procedures. Before accepting a new student, I would like to understand your level, goals, and preferred lesson style. Hi, I’m Meg. I’m a professional Japanese teacher with over 12 years of experience and have taught more than 1,000 learners. I’m also a certified Gyoseishoshi in Japan. I support foreign residents with visas and residency procedures, so I can also explain Japanese culture, social rules, and real-life situations clearly. My lessons are calm, structured, and focused on understanding. I mainly work with adult learners who want to study Japanese seriously and consistently. I specialize in: • Reading and storytelling • Grammar-based conversation • JLPT preparation, N5 to N2 • Practical Japanese for daily life • Japanese culture and social context My lessons are suitable for you if: • you want clear explanations • you like learning through stories and examples • you prefer calm and focused lessons • you want to build Japanese step by step Language improvement comes from regular exposure. Listening and reading outside the lesson are also important, and I design my lessons to support that process.
2,347 Lessons
A qualified Japanese teacher with over 10 years of experience☆ こんにちは、日本語教育のプロフェッショナル、マリです。会話力・JLPT・ビジネス日本語の指導を得意とし、10年以上の経験を活かして、あなたの「本気の目標」を応援します。アニメや旅行好きの私だからこそ、楽しく実用的な日本語を身につけられる工夫がいっぱい。日本語をもっと自然に話したい方、資格取得や仕事で使いたい方、ぜひ一度ご相談ください。あなたの夢を叶えるため、誠心誠意サポートします! Hello, I’m Mari, a professional Japanese language instructor. I specialize in teaching conversation skills, JLPT preparation, and business Japanese, and I’ll use my over 10 years of experience to help you achieve your “serious goals.” As someone who loves anime and travel, I’ve come up with plenty of creative ways to help you learn Japanese in a fun and practical way. Whether you want to speak Japanese more naturally, pass a certification exam, or use it for work, please feel free to contact me. I’ll do my very best to support you in making your dreams come true!
1,216 Lessons
Certified Japanese teacher who used to hang out with super famous J-POP musicians For beginners I use teaching materials and focus on the Genki textbook. For JLPT I use a JLPT textbook. I published a book about how to get high scores on exams using only short term study and it's best seller on Amazon so I certainly know plenty of tips. Let's study efficiently together! I know many Japanese learners have headaches for particles like the difference between 'が’ and 'は', 'に’and 'で’, 自動詞(はいる)and 他動詞(いれる). As a professional teacher, I am willing to explain and practice with you. You can book my trial lesson directly.But ask me if you have a question. *Recently, I receive many inquiries without questions.Please kindly clarify your question when you message me.
3,634 Lessons
🍀500+ reviews and a high retention rate | JLPT specialist 🔍 Do you find studying grammar boring? Are you planning to pass the JLPT in the future? Let’s achieve your goals while having fun studying together! In my introduction video, you can see my teaching style, and in the reviews, you can get a feel for the atmosphere of my lessons. I look forward to your booking! 🔍文法(ぶんぽう)の勉強(べんきょう)がつまらないと思っている人。将来(しょうらい)、JLPTに合格(ごうかく)したいと考えている人。楽(たの)しく勉強しながら、目標(もくひょう)を達成(たっせい)しましょう!自己紹介(じこしょうかい)ビデオでは、私の教(おし)え方(かた)、生徒(せいと)さんからのレビューではレッスンの雰囲気(ふんいき)を知(し)ることができます。皆(みな)さんの予約(よやく)をお待(ま)ちしています。 👑 10+ years teaching Japanese 🏫 1,000+ students in classroom 🏫 8+ years with int'l students 🔨 1+ year with technical interns 🏦 10+ years in finance 🦌 Based in Nara, Japan 🦷 Terrified of going to the dentist 🍄 Love all mushrooms... except shiitake! [Important Notes ] To guarantee high-quality lessons, I limit my classes to a maximum of 4 students per day. Once the daily limit is reached, the time slots will be closed. Please note that all lessons are conducted via ZOOM. 高品質なレッスンを保証するため、1日のレッスンは4人までです。定員になったら、タイムスロットを閉じます。レッスンはZOOMを使います。
7,798 Lessons
Experienced Teacher (8 yrs) | 100K+ followers on SNS | Fun & Relaxed Lessons 🗣️ Want to enjoy natural Japanese? Let’s build your confidence! こんにちは!北海道在住のTatsuyaです。講師歴8年で、個人SNSでは10万人以上の学習者にアドバイスを発信しています。 大学の教育学部を卒業し、日本の塾での指導経験もあります。この経験から「寄り添う心」と「根気強さ」を大切にしています。同じ質問に何度でも丁寧に答えますので、安心して何でも聞いてくださいね。 レッスンはリラックスして楽しむことが最優先です。文法の質問はもちろん、「自然な表現」「発音」など、あなたの目標に合わせてピンポイントでサポートします。 🎯 こんな方におすすめ: 緊張せず、のびのび日本語を話したい 自分のペースで、必要なアドバイスがほしい 日本生活に困らない、生きた日本語を身につけたい 🚀 レッスン内容: 趣味の会話:海外在住(ニュージーランド、オーストラリア)経験があり、旅行、音楽(ギター・ベース、作曲。紹介動画のBGMも自作です)、筋トレなど多趣味です。どんな話題でも歓迎です。 生きた日常会話:教科書にない、リアルな表現やスラング。 作文・教科書対応:作文の添削や、お手持ちの教科書を使ったレッスン。 まずは体験レッスンでお話ししましょう! [English] Hi! I'm Tatsuya, a Japanese teacher (8 years) in Hokkaido. I also run a social media channel with over 100K learners. I graduated from the Faculty of Education and have teaching experience. I value patience and empathy—I’ll answer your questions as many times as you need! We focus on relaxed communication. I will support you at your own pace to improve your pronunciation and natural expressions based on your goals. 🎯 Perfect for you if: You want to practice speaking in a relaxed environment. You want to learn at your own pace with practical feedback. You want to build skills to live comfortably in Japan. 🚀 What we can do: Hobbies: I’ve lived in NZ/Australia and love travel, music (I play guitar/bass and made the video BGM!), and working out. Real Phrases: Learn casual expressions not found in textbooks. Support: Writing corrections and textbook support. Book a trial lesson, and let’s talk!
8,495 Lessons
Lesson Taylor | Tailor-made Japanese lessons for new learners to advanced (オーダーメイド日本語レッスン) As a teacher, I value flexibility. Every student has different backgrounds, and the most effective way to master a language varies from person to person, so I always adjust my lessons to fit what you need. Thankfully, my students often tell me that I have a calm and relaxed way of teaching, which makes it easier for them to speak without feeling nervous. Ultimately, I want to be a teacher who listens carefully and encourages you. I’ll do my best to guide you in your Japanese learning journey, while making sure you always feel comfortable and motivated. 先生としては、柔軟性を大切にしています。みんな違うバックグラウンドがあるはずなので、それぞれに合わせたレッスンをするのが大切だと考えています。ありがたいことに、リラックスした雰囲気で話せるというフィードバックをよく頂くので、皆さんが心地良い環境で学習できるように努めます!
166 Lessons
Let’s have fun communicating in Japanese! I have been teaching Japanese about 5 years now, and I really enjoy it. You guys make me want to learn new cultures and lifestyles! Currently I am studying Turkish, so I can understand how difficult it is to learn new languages. I will try my best for you to enjoy the lesson!
2,122 Lessons
2000+ lessons.Upgrade Japanese via art,psychology,research& coaching. Univ/Grad/Job interview& prep! 【ENG / JPN / CHN】 【ENG】Hello, I'm Hiro! I live in Tokyo and love cats & fish.I offer unique classes focused heavily on speaking practice. Grammar is a waste if you don't practice speaking—words are tools for communication, and for understanding yourself & others! I am also studying languages like English myself and currently working to improve my listening skills. I know many of you have anxieties about speaking, listening, writing, or reading. But please don’t worry!At university, I studied Art, Psychology, Coaching, and Japanese Education. Based on this, I also support students for Univ/Grad/Job interviews & essays. I speak slowly and clearly. Let's improve together! 【日本】こんにちは、ヒロです!東京在住で猫と魚が大好きです。話す練習を最も重視したユニークなレッスンをしています。文法を勉強しても話さなければもったいないです。言葉はコミュニケーション、そして自分や他人を理解するための道具ですから!実は私も今、英語などの言語を勉強していますが、リスニング力に課題を感じています。おそらく皆さんも、話す・聴く・書く・読むのどれかに不安を抱いているのではないでしょうか。ですが心配いりません!大学では美術、心理学、コーチングそして日本語教育を学びました。この背景を活かし、大学・大学院・企業の面接対策や論文指導も行っています。ゆっくり、はっきりと話します。一緒に上達しましょう! 【中】大家好,我是Hiro!我住在东京,很喜欢猫和鱼。我的课程非常注重口语练习。即使学了语法,不练习说话也是浪费——因为语言是沟通的工具,也是了解自己和内心的工具!其实我自己也在学习英语等语言,目前正在努力提高听力。我相信大家在听说读写某一方面也一定有过焦虑。但请不用担心!我在大学里学习了美术、心理学、教練技術以及日语教育。基于这一背景,我也提供大学、研究生院、企业面试及论文的指导。我说话又慢又清晰。让我们一起提高吧!
3,822 Lessons
I was a game company worker! I'm a top 1% italki teacher who teaches real (&otaku/Vtuber) Japanese! ⚠️Please don’t send a trial lesson request without contacting me. Due to my limited availability, I can’t offer lessons to everyone. I need to know your current learning situation first. ⚠️If you ignore messages about scheduling, I won't be able to offer you lessons. Hi, my name is Ayano. I’m a certified Japanese teacher and a top 1% Japanese teacher on italki. I was born and raised in Tokyo. I lived in Hawaii before. [My previous job & specialties] - I worked as a secretary to a board member of a famous game company. So, I’m good at teaching both real business Japanese and casual Japanese for otaku! - I was a maid in Akiba [My other job] - I also worked as a professional model and a writer at an popular online news site. - I do VTuber too. - I was a promotional model at the Tokyo Game Show & the Tokyo Motor Show etc. [Tourist Information Center] - I also worked as a receptionist in Akihabara! I teach real, natural and practical Japanese in very effective ways. I don't use unnatural Japanese such as 私の名前は (watashino namae wa) ! So you will be able to speak like native speakers! If you need to use English in our lesson, we can do so. No worries! However, let's use Japanese as much as possible for your learning, of course. Feel free to ask me other requests and questions! If you're my new student, please contact me first before booking your first lesson :)!
12 Lessons
JLPT N4–N2 | Grammar to Conversation | English Support 日本語学習を通して、あなたの目標達成と新しいつながりづくりをサポートします。2026年4月より、オンライン日本語レッスンを本格的に再開しました。日本語教育は人と人をつなぐ大切な仕事だと考えています。レッスンでは、安心して学び、少しずつ自信をつけられる環境を大切にします。JLPT対策(N4〜N2)、会話力向上、ビジネス日本語など、目的に合わせて実践的に学べます。直接法を基本とし、必要に応じて英語でも説明可能です。 In April 2026, I fully resumed my online Japanese lessons. Through learning Japanese, I support you in achieving your goals and building new connections. I believe Japanese teaching connects people. In my lessons, students can learn with confidence and grow step by step. I offer practical lessons for your needs, including JLPT preparation (N4–N2), conversation practice, and Business Japanese. I mainly use the direct method, but can also explain in English when needed.
874 Lessons
Experienced and certified Japanese teacher. 昨今のAIの進化は素晴らしいですよね。正直、AIで学習できると思います。 それでも、AI相手ではちょっと寂しい、やっぱり表情を見ながらのリアルな会話がいいなぁ... という学習者さん、特に上級者さん、今まで学んできた日本語を試して、 楽しみながら自信をつけていきましょう😊 You’ll feel satisfied speaking a lot with my support as a professional Japanese teacher, and you’ll gain confidence in communicating in Japanese. Let’s enjoy talking together❣️ I have taught Japanese at language schools, in corporate settings, at junior high schools, and through online lessons. In my classes, we focus on your interests and the real-life situations where you actually need Japanese. This helps you clearly imagine how to use what you learn and remember it more effectively.
355 Lessons
I am a nationally certified professional with over 20 years of experience. こんにちは、chizukoです。 私は日本語教師になって20年です。ボランティアで教えていた時も含めると30年以上になります。 私が得意なのは会話レッスンと、文法レッスンです。日本の小学校で外国から来た子友だちのサポートもしていたので、小学生の国語や算数も教えることができます。 日本語学校、公立の小中高校、高等専門学校で日本語の授業を担当していました。ですから、上級のレッスンも可能です。試験対策やビジネス日本語も教えていました。N5からN1まで、問題集がたくさんあります。 数人の文字の読めない生徒さんに教えていたこともあります。ですから、全く日本語のできない人でも安心して私のレッスンを受けてください。絵や写真教材を使って、ゆっくり学びましょう。 私はあなたの希望を聞いて、あなたのためのレッスンを準備することができます。 ぜひ、私のレッスンを受けてくださいね。
4 Lessons
資格【有】リラックスした楽しい会話レッスン☆1から始める日本語レッスン I have a certification for Japanese teaching. Experienced teaching at tutoring school, and for private lessons. Also, I have experienced teaching Japanese online last couple of years. I'm frinedly, positive, patient teacher.
714 Lessons
現在、大学院留学生への個人レッスンと、ボランティアで日常生活のための日本語指導を行っています。留学生の方には、主としてオンラインでアカデミック・ジャパニーズの読解・論文・発音指導をしています。生活者の方々には、初級クラスで「みんなの日本語」という教科書を使用して指導しています。学習者の方に、多くの活動を提供する授業を目指しています。また、日本文化についても幅広く指導できますし、日本の地理、歴史、観光についても話題にしていきます。もちろん、学習者の方がたの出身国文化も共有させてもらいたいです。
4,421 Lessons
I am a professional Japanese and Spanish teacher with more that 7 years of experience. I teach at levels beginner and intermediate.
What our Japanese students say
5 out of 5 • Based on 2,338,476 customer reviews
Popular Japanese classes
Find Japanese tutors near you
Japanese classes in New York City, NY
Japanese classes in Chicago, IL
Japanese classes in Washington, DC
