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KANAKO FUKUSHIMA
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Learn Real Japanese from Language Coach ✖️ a Kyoto Tour Guide 🇯🇵⛩️
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Learn Real Japanese from Language Coach ✖️ a Kyoto Tour Guide 🇯🇵⛩️
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Kyoto, Japan (16:35 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 22, 2025InterestsWritingMedical & HealthcareFoodAnimation & ComicsTravel
👋 Hi! I’m Kana — a licensed Japanese teacher & tour guide based in Kyoto ⛩️🇯🇵
📍 I teach real-life Japanese you can actually use — perfect for travelers, anime fans, or anyone who wants to connect with Japan more deeply.
💬 Beginner-Friendly Support
Don’t know where to start? I’ll guide you step by step from hiragana, using fun, clear lessons with cultural stories to make learning natural and enjoyable.
🎯 Personalized, Fun Lessons
What do you like? I customize lessons based on your hobbies and goals — so you’ll want to speak and keep learning!
📖 Intermediate–Advanced Learners Welcome
Already studying grammar ? Let’s dive into news, novels, and native expression to help you grow more!Me as a Teacher
After studying linguistic at university and earning my certificate, I’ve been teaching Japanese as a private tutor. Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of helping students of all levels—from beginners to intermediate speakers—achieve their language goals.
Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or someone looking to polish their skills, my lessons are designed to be engaging, practical, and tailored to your needs.
🌟 Clear and structured lessons for beginners starting from zero.
🌟 Intermediate-level support to build confidence and fluency.
🌟 Advanced-level training, including JLPT prep and nuanced conversation practice.
🌟 Cultural insights and real-life language usage to make learnMy lessons & teaching style
Everyone has different things they want to say and topics they’re interested in, right? That’s why I create customized lessons tailored to each student’s goals and interests.✨
🌟 If you want to practice daily conversation, we’ll focus on useful phrases and real-life situations.
🌟 If your goal is to pass the JLPT, we’ll work on exam-specific strategies and materials.
🌟 If you’re interested in Japanese culture or hobbies, we can explore those topics in depth during our lessons.My teaching material
- Flashcards
- Text Documents
- Image files
- Quizzes
- PDF file
- Articles and news
- Presentation slides/PPT
- Video files
Certificates
Japanese teacher training 420-hour course - Tokyo Central Japanese language school - 2022
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2022 - Current
個人事業主
Education
2017 - 2021
Bachelor’s - Department of British and American studiesComparison of Japanese and Other Languages
Work Experience
2022 - Current
個人事業主
5.0
Rating
33
Students
184
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
25 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
🔸First Steps in Japanese
A1Language Essentials118 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 34% off
🚀Mastering Japanese Basics
A1 - A2Language Essentials41 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
8 Reviews
光ヒカル
3 Japanese lessons
いくつかの自然の表現を学びました！楽しい会話だった💖
Sep 5, 2025
光ヒカル
3 Japanese lessons
かなは優しくて元気満々な先生です💗すごく面白い話しをしました～話し方に不自然なところを注意してくれた上に、京都や大阪への旅行のアドバイスもしてくれました。お疲れ様でした！
Aug 23, 2025
Jackie Stamper
5 Japanese lessons
I just finished my first lesson, and I couldn't be more thankful! She was so kind, patient, and encouraging throughout the entire class. She explained everything in a way that was super easy to understand, which made learning Japanese feel a lot less intimidating. I’m really excited to continue learning with her!
Jul 18, 2025
光ヒカル
3 Japanese lessons
楽しい会話をしました！今回の会話で、食べ物の語彙はあまり知らないことを気づきました🤔
Aug 29, 2025
Kag
30 Japanese lessons
Kana had been helping me learn over the past few weeks and I couldn't be more thankful to her. Her teaching style is extremely welcoming and she's very open to being asked questions if something is unclear. Overall I couldn't ask for a better teacher.
Jul 30, 2025
Jake
17 Japanese lessons
Kana-san is such a fantastic teacher. She makes the lessons fun, interesting and so very engaging.
I really enjoy how she finds a way to ask me about things that I like so that I may use my likes when speaking and answering in Japanese.
One of Kana-san's best traits is that she is patient with me. I am slow learner and she always finds a way to make me feel good about my performance during our lessons.
I can't recommend Kana-san enough!
Jul 10, 2025
Trial Lesson
USD 20.00
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