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KAJI
Smart Lesson
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationTop 1% tutor in 2022 #Interactive #Engaging #Real-life Japanese #Tailored
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Specialties
Test PreparationTop 1% tutor in 2022 #Interactive #Engaging #Real-life Japanese #Tailored
About Me
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Utsunomiya, Japan (07:53 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 5, 2022InterestsMusicFilms & TV SeriesFoodFashion & BeautyTravel
Hello! I’m KAJI.
こんにちは！カジです。
My hobby is cafe hopping, traveling, cooking, and reading.
趣味はカフェ巡り、旅行、料理、読書などです。
I also love enjoying seasonal events with my kids.
子どもと一緒に、季節のイベントを楽しむことも大好きです。
★My lesson features★（レッスンの特徴）
1. Relaxed & confidence- Building environment
リラックスして自信を持って話せる。
2. Real-Life & interactive Japanese
日常会話をベースにして、一緒にレッスンを作る。
3. Lessons tailored to your lifestyle, interests, and learning goals.
ライフスタイル、好きなこと、勉強の目的に合ったレッスン
4. Structured (Well-prepared materials), Yet Flexible
オリジナル教材はあるが、必要に合わせて提供する
5. Clear Explanations in Simple Japanese & English
とても簡単な日本語と、英語での説明
★Student achievements★（実績）
2017～2021 Homeroom teacher in 7 classes in Japanese language school
日本語学校で7クラスの担任
-2019: Led 12 out of 14 students to their first-choice school
12人/14人が第一志望校に合格
-2020: Led 13 out of 18 students to their first-choice school
13人/18人が第一志望校に合格
2022 Top 1% tutor on italki
★Lesson style★
My lesson is engaging and interactive using daily life situations.
私のレッスンは、日常会話を楽しく、一緒にレッスンを作っていくスタイルです。
I listen to you carefully and gently correct or add expressions, so you'll feel more confident speaking through my lessons.
あなたの話をよく聞き、表現をやさしく直します。自信を持って話せるようにします。
During the lesson, I send you new and corrected expressions by chat.
I will send you it and the materials after the lesson.
レッスンの間、チャットで新しい表現や直した表現を送ります。レッスンの後、それと教材を送ります。My teaching material
- PDF file
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Articles and news
- Test templates and examples
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Registered Japanese Language Teacher - Ministry of Education - 2026
Certificate verified
Completed of Japanese Teacher Training Course - KEC Japanese Language Institute - 2018420 hours class including practical training with foreign students
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2016Passed
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - Japan Educational Exchanges and Services - 2016Passed
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2017 - 2021
Full-time teacherHomeroom teacher in 7 classes ,2019: Led 12 out of 14 students to their first-choice school, 2020: Led 13 out of 18 students to their first-choice school
2021 - 2022
Part time teacher, OnlineWorked occasionally as a online Japanese teacher and had group lessons and private lessons.
2023 - Current
Part time teacherWorked for expats and their family in Japan
2022 - Current
tutor1350＋ online lessons taught,
Selected as a TOP 1% teacher in 2022
Education
2011 - 2015
Bachelor’s - Literature / Multicultural coexistence, EducationI have a junior high school and high school teaching licenses.
5.0
Rating
170
Students
1,374
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
75 lessons completed
USD 8.00+
Learn from Textbooks! Grammar & Role Play（教科書で学ぶ！文法とロールプレイ）
A1 - B2Language Essentials349 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 10% off
JLPT Preparation N1～N4（JLPT対策）
A2 - C1Test Preparation835 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
Package with 10% off
Learn through Conversation! Real Japanese（会話で学ぶ！自然な日本語）
A2 - C2Conversation45 lessons completed
USD 14.00+
Package with 10% off
Special Offer for NEW STUNDENTS from May to June in 2026: Up To 30% Off for 【Basic Japanese】
A1 - B2Language Essentials0 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Special Offer for NEW STUNDENTS from May to June in 2026: Up To 30% Off for 【JLPT preparation】
A2 - C1Test Preparation1 lessons completed
USD 17.00
Availability
190 Reviews
Nathan
89 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kaji worked through some examples sentences with me and helped make them more natural.
We also review some N2 questions.
Kaji's explanations and example sentences are excellent and very effective to help memorise any words or grammar 👍🏻
Aug 2, 2025
Jeffrey
98 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Kajiwara-san is so helpful and friendly. I always have a good time. I really appreciate the effort and understanding she brings to each lesson. She is amazing.
Aug 28, 2022
Nathan
89 Japanese lessons
I really enjoy my lessons with Kaji, I get to learn about Japanese modern day culture and key grammar points 👍🏻
May 2, 2026
Shook Yen Chia
95 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
It is always enjoyable to have lesson with Teacher Kaji with regards to knowing more about Japanese cultures and news! Looking forward for classes with Teacher Kaji every week!
Feb 4, 2024
Nathan
89 Japanese lessons
I always have a great chat with Kaji, I get to learn new words and phrases such as バズる. Kaji's JLPT lessons are really good 👍🏻
May 9, 2026
Nathan
89 Japanese lessons
Another great lesson with Kaji. i learn so much each time, we have great conversations and I learn about life in Japan and where Kaji lives 👍🏻
Apr 25, 2026
Trial Lesson
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