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RINKO🍎
Japanese
Native
English

From Japan

Living in Tokyo, Japan

Practical Japanese for Real Communication 🗣️🌸 From N5 Beginners to Upper-Intermediate in Tokyo 🗼 I’m Rinko. 🍎 I’m a certified Japanese teacher based in Tokyo. As of September 2026, I have 3+ years of teaching experience and have taught 2,500+ lessons through online and in-person classes. 🗼 You can start with confidence, even if you don’t read hiragana or katakana yet. 🌸 Learn Japanese you can actually use. My lessons focus on real communication, not just memorizing grammar and vocabulary. I explain natural Japanese, including differences in meaning and nuance. We also practice free conversation using the grammar you have learned, while picking up new vocabulary and expressions. My goal is to help you turn what you study into Japanese you can actually speak. 🌱 Beginners (N5) • Hiragana & Katakana • Basic grammar • Conversation 🌿 Intermediate & Upper-Intermediate We’ll practice conversation through topics such as daily life, news, hobbies, and work. If you know grammar but find it difficult to speak, I’ll help you turn that knowledge into real communication. JLPT preparation: N5–N3. 🧠 Choosing the right teacher matters. Feeling comfortable speaking, asking questions, and making mistakes is important for improving. If my photo or video gives you the feeling that we might be a good fit, or that my speaking style and rhythm suit you, feel free to reach out! ✨ I enjoy anime, rock music, history, and economics, and bring these topics into my lessons. Let’s build your Japanese communication skills together! ✨
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Audio files
  • Image files
  • Video files
  • Flashcards
  • Articles and news
  • Test templates and examples
  • Homework Assignments
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Interests

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Animation & Comics
Music
Films & TV Series
Trial Lesson
8 lessons completed
USD 26.00+
📚 Japanese Grammar & Conversation — Using a Textbook | N5–N3
A1-B2
Conversation
126 lessons completed
USD 19.00+
8% off
💬 Japanese Grammar Review & Speaking Practice — N4+
A2-B2
Conversation
31 lessons completed
USD 17.00+
8% off
✨ Fully Customized Japanese Lesson — N3+
A2-C2
Conversation
0 lessons completed
USD 49.00+
8% off
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Robert Lee
5 Japanese lessons
Rinko explains things clearly and easy to understand. I highly recommend.
Student Isaac
Isaac
25 Japanese lessons
I have been taking Rinko-san's classes for about three months, in that time my speaking and reading ability has increased significantly. Rinko-san is very patient, helpful, and always has a good attitude. One of my favorite things from our classes is the broad range of topics, allowing me to hear and learn new vocabulary and have fresh conversations that keep the class fun and flowing. If you are looking for a Japanese teacher I recommend Rinko-san, どうもありがとうございます!!!
Student Benjamin
Benjamin
16 Japanese lessons
Learning with Rinko-san is so much fun! She has such a cool, easy-going personality and always finds super interesting topics to talk about. We laugh a lot in every lesson, and at the same time, you learn so much about natural phrasing and conversation. Her grammar slides are really helpful and go beyond what you’ll find in a textbook. The homework and detailed feedback are also a huge plus. I highly recommend learning with Rinko-san!
Scott
12 Japanese lessons
Since starting lessons with Rinko-san I have been gaining more confidence in speaking and putting together sentences. I started with a ton of input that left me with a fractured output state. Rinko-san has been very helpful and patient while we both work towards building up my conversational skills. Every lesson I find myself more confident and looking forward to the next one. She always has materials and a story to help give a natural learning atmosphere. This is an easy recommend for any level.
Rohan
13 Japanese lessons
It's been so great learning from Rinko sensei! She creates very clear slide decks for different grammar points with a bunch of helpful examples and best practices on how to use them that make it very easy for me to organize them in my head. Her lessons also have a very relaxed atmosphere that make it a lot of fun to just talk about random topics. Looking forward to continuing our lessons!
Student John Knight
John Knight
13 Japanese lessons
Rinko-Sensei is a fantastic Japanese teacher! She's very good at identifying my weak points, and often comes prepared with custom made materials going over the specific grammar points I'm struggling with. She knows how to break down complex topics into simple and easy-to-understand lessons! Rinko-Sensei also has a very relaxing presence, so class never feels stressful even when working through a challenging concept! She is the best kind of teacher to learn with and I find my Japanese level noticeably improving after each interaction with her!