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Yuya 祐哉
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Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Other
Beginner & Teenager Friendly
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Spanish
Other
Beginner & Teenager Friendly
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
From JapanLiving in Oita, Japan (09:44 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 22, 2022InterestsTravelMusicFilms & TV SeriesMedical & HealthcareFashion & Beauty
📣I specialize in boosting motivation for learning Japanese.
📣Tailor sessions in free talk, grammar, and business Japanese.
📣Support in English is available for beginners.
Hello, my name is Yuya.
I’m a certified Japanese teacher based in Oita, with over 4,000 hours of teaching experience spanning 4 years.
My hobbies are going to hot springs and playing African drums.
Language learning is like an endless marathon. It’s not easy to become fluent overnight, and there are times when you might feel like giving up. I want to be there for you, like a running partner, supporting you along the way.
Let’s run the marathon of Japanese together.Me as a Teacher
I'm a professional teacher certified to teach Japanese. I've accumulated around 4,000 hours of experience teaching basic grammar, JLPT preparation, and more.
Before becoming a teacher, I worked for 12 years at a TV station, which enabled me to learn practical business Japanese for the lessons I teach today.
Additionally, I am an active content creator with over 50,000 followers on Instagram, where I share tips and resources for learning Japanese.My lessons & teaching style
For Beginners
Learn basic grammar using the "GENKI" textbook. Enhance foundational skills and gradually improve speaking ability. I'll introduce efficient learning methods, useful websites, and apps.
For Intermediate Learners
Use the "Cyuukyuu Quartet" textbook to progress to advanced levels. Practice by reading web news articles and learning practical Japanese for everyday conversations and real-life situations.
For Advanced Learners
Learn practical Japanese for working in Japanese companies, including business Japanese, Keigo, and other real-life language skills.
All Levels
Everyone who enjoys speaking Japanese as a hobby is welcome. Let's enjoy chatting together like friends in a caféMy teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
159
Students
692
Lessons
98%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
85 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Conversation Course
A2 - C2Conversation477 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 9% off
Grammar course for beginners to Intermediate 【Genki and Irodori or Quartet】
A1 - B2Language Essentials123 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 9% off
Teenagers course 【Affordable price】
A1 - B1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Package with 7% off
Trial 5-Lesson Course 【Special Price】
A1 - C2Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 15.00+
Availability
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93 Reviews

Brett Marston
21 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuya is an excellent teacher - patient and kind, and he clearly enjoys his lessons. You get the sense that he is invested in helping you learn. I have really appreciated the time he has taken to help me figure out the best path forward for my own language learning. Super guy as well. Definitely recommended!
Aug 25, 2025

Gabe Tabor
50 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I cannot stress enough about how helpful Yuya is in learning Japanese. Every one of my lessons with him has been a joyful experience. I recommend him to anyone that wants to seriously practice Japanese while also having fun.
Mar 25, 2024

Brett Marston
21 Japanese lessons
Yuya sensei has worked with me on grammar, writing and conversation. We have had formal lessons following the Genki textbook, and we have had free flowing conversations to learn topical vocabulary and particular grammar points. He is a fantastic teacher - engaging and friendly, and he makes an effort to show that he is interested in your life and your language learning path.
Sep 16, 2025
Mathilde
51 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've had lessons with Yuya for a while now. He is a very patient and motivating teacher. He also helped me prepare for JLPT exam, which I also passed. He knows how to adapt to different levels and he's been very helpful until now. I would definitely recommend him.
Aug 4, 2024

Brett Marston
21 Japanese lessons
Yuya is very helpful and engaged. He tries to make the conversation useful and interesting. His welcoming and kind approach is exactly what I want in a language teacher. Thank you!
Sep 23, 2025

OWEN
2 Japanese lessons
Yuya-san teaches Quartet, which is THE textbook that I want to move onto next (to master JLPT N3/N2-level materials), now that I'm done with Chuukyu e Ikou. I love that he proactively brought up and suggested Quartet without me having to ask about it. Not many teachers on italki can teach Quartet or even know about it.
Jul 10, 2025

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