Konnichiwa (=Hello).

I am a native speaking Japanese teacher.
Having tertiary training and having worked as a narrator for TV and radio programmes in Tokyo,
I teach Japanese at all levels.
If you're interested in learning Japanese, I can help you.

I offer the following private lessons:

1. General Japanese $25/hour
For the beginners who love Japan and Japanese. We’ll start with basic Japanese and give you the opportunity to learn at your pace. This course is a lot of fun if you’re just starting out.

2. Travel conversation + Japan travel planning $25/hour
For people planning to travel to Japan. I have a Japanese Tourism Degree and can suggest many fabulous places to visit and ensure your trip is a valuable and memorable experience.
Unlike a Travel Agent, I give specific local knowledge and work exclusively on your needs. For example if you are a Japanese cartoon / animation lover, I can suggest a schedule which includes visits to the major cartoon / animation festivals each year. I avoid common expensive tourist venues.

3. Your specific study Japanese $25/hour
I will organize the lesson to meet your needs. For example, if you wish to study mainly conversation or writing, please let me know and we can arrange a program tailored to your specific requirements.

4. Academic Japanese $40/hour
This course is focused on helping you to develop your understanding of Academic Japanese, and to achieving a good result in your university or high school classes.

5. Essay, report correction by e-mail $20 per 1000words
You can e-mail me your draft Japanese essay or report and I will correct it and send it back to you as soon as possible.

6. Advanced Japanese $40/hour
In Japan, there are so many way to express yourself in conversation and writing. This is the advanced class for people who have already studied general Japanese. Let’s study the particular cultural and social expressions you will need to understand.

7. Business Japanese $75/hour
I have a Bachelor’s degree and worked in Corporate Sales with a large Japanese company in central Tokyo for 15 years, giving me exposure to many companies and I understand how to do business in Japan.
I offer this lesson to individuals and companies who wish to work in Japan or with Japanese people in work, business or employment.
In this course you will learn about Japanese customs, manners, general business, specific business and I can also conduct research on your behalf.
Doing business in Japan and dealing with Japanese people is very different from conducting business in Australia.
I can help prepare you to develop long-term profitable and successful relationships


You can choose 1 hour or 2 hours. If you prefer a group lesson, please let me know.
Feel free to ask anything.

Miki