Japanese teacher Yuko Kitagawa

Yuko Kitagawa

Professional Teacher
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Vietnamese
Specialties
Test Preparation
Kids
Professional language teacher: Teaching experience in Japan and the U.S. Enjoy the real conversation
From JapanLiving in Other, Japan (06:39 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Apr 12, 2022
InterestsEnvironment & NatureFashion & BeautySports & FitnessTravelMusic
Hi, my name is Yuko. I'm from Nagasaki. I like traveling, watching Netflix, listening to music, cooking etc. My family are farmers so I love being in nature. We grow rice, oranges, and some vegetables. And also, every year we make traditional Japanese food like miso, umeboshi and mochi. I've been studying about kimono(Japanese traditional clothes) too. Beyond language instruction, I am passionate about sharing authentic Japanese culture with learners. My approach combines linguistic education with cultural immersion for a comprehensive learning experience.
5.0
Rating
277
Students
2616
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
201 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Personalized lesson for kids / young learners
A1 -  B2

Kids

637 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 18% off
Personalized lesson
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

1,411 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
Package with 16% off
Free conversation
B1 -  C2

Conversation

367 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 23% off

Availability

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110 Reviews

Student Ryan
Ryan
19 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
This was a GREAT lesson for my 15 year old son! He appreciated how organized and focused the lesson was. He also was happy that she provided feedback and corrections.
Nov 25, 2024
Student William Rosemond
William Rosemond
84 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have taken quite a few classes with Yuko now, and plan on continuing to do so! Each lesson builds upon the last and it is very rewarding to feel my skills and confidence growing every week. It's often necessary to request a lesson a few weeks in advance since her schedule fills up quickly, but it's no surprise why; her classes are always fun and her teaching style strikes a very effective balance of instruction and listening/speaking practice. I look forward to continuing to learn with her!
Feb 8, 2024
Student Ryan
Ryan
19 Japanese lessons
I had an excellent lesson with Yuko Sensei! She really helped me with expanding my vocabulary and speaking. She also showed me a new flashcard app. Very helpful!
Mar 18, 2025
Student Dryden
Dryden
7 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yuko is a patient and energetic conversationalist, helping me express complex concepts in Japanese for the first time. Looking forward to learning more Japanese!
Nov 12, 2024
Student Pan
Pan
20 Japanese lessons
Minor request: can you please include the furigana and English translation for Kanjis used in your material? Leo doesn't know a lot of Kanjis yet. So it was hard for him to read some of the sentences.
May 6, 2025
Student Ryan
Ryan
19 Japanese lessons
I had the best lesson! Yuko is always prepared for our lessons. She provides structure and challenges me to learn and gives me homework which is very helpful. Lessons are always enjoyable!!
Mar 12, 2025
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