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Masa ☕️
Japanese
Native
English
Spanish

From Japan

Living in Other, Japan

TOMODACHI TALK ☕️ — Chat. Laugh. Learn. | Speak Japanese with Confidence Does speaking Japanese make you nervous? You're not alone. I've been in your shoes. I spent years learning English myself, so I know how it feels to struggle to find the right words and worry about making mistakes. Living in different countries also taught me something important: the courage to speak imperfectly is what connects us. That's why my lessons are a relaxed, judgment-free space where mistakes are welcome. You'll hear me say "Daijoubu!" a lot. I want our lessons to feel like catching up with a friend—something you look forward to each week. I welcome learners from around N5 to N1. In my lessons, we focus on practical Japanese for real-life situations: - Ordering at restaurants - Making small talk - Chatting about anime or manga - Handling everyday situations at konbini, train stations, and izakaya We'll talk about things you actually care about. Along the way, I'll help you find more natural words, phrases, and ways to express yourself. For more advanced learners, we'll focus on expressing your ideas more naturally and precisely. And whenever you get stuck, I can support you in English. No pressure. No rush. No need to be perfect. Just real Japanese conversation, at your pace. I'm an italki Excellence Award 2026 recipient—and I'd love to be part of your Japanese journey. Ready to start? Book a trial lesson, and let's start with a relaxed chat about something you enjoy. Daijoubu. Let's talk. ☕️
My teaching material
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  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Quizzes
  • Graphs and charts
  • Homework Assignments
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Animation & Comics
Music
Reading
Food
Gaming
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Herobin
6 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Masa-san is a really kind person that takes the fear out of having your first conversations in japanese immediately. Even if you stumble, he will patiently explain things and keep the conversation going while focusing on stuff that he knows you like. He is a really great conversation partner that I can't recommend enough.
Marcus Charlecius
26 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I've booked a couple lessons with Masa so far and he's my favorite tutor that I've worked with so far. I enjoy talking to him and feel relaxed because it's a fun environment. He's very good about correcting through rephrasing and keeping the flow of conversation. I have no doubt that he can help me greatly improve my Japanese conversation skills this year with regular practice.
Student Lennie
Lennie
2 Japanese lessons
Masa-san is very patient, asks a lot of questions and keeps a good flow during the lessons. He was very friendly, and I highly recommend him based on the first lesson alone!
Student Asuka
Asuka
8 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I really enjoy my lessons with Masa. Time just flies by—one hour feels like 10 minutes. We always have so much to talk about, and the class never feels dull or dragging. Highly recommend!
Student Lennie
Lennie
2 Japanese lessons
Another great lesson. I sorely need more speaking practice, and Masa-san provides a fun and comfortable environment to allow me to speak and listen a lot!
Student Tiger Hu
Tiger Hu
28 Japanese lessons
Masaさん, いつも通りとても楽しくお話しできました。気軽な話題をあちこち行き来しているうちに、あっという間に時間が過ぎてしまいました。毎回単語の宿題を出していただいていますが、今回はあまりうまくできませんでした。次回は必ずしっかりやってきます。