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KANAKO FUKUSHIMA
Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Stop learning the boring way. Start learning the fun way.🥱😴 → 😀💗
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Other
Stop learning the boring way. Start learning the fun way.🥱😴 → 😀💗
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Kyoto, Japan (06:46 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Jan 22, 2025InterestsWritingMedical & HealthcareFoodAnimation & ComicsTravel
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👋 Hi! I'm Kana — a licensed Japanese teacher based in Kyoto ⛩️🇯🇵
Are you enjoying learning Japanese? If you ever feel like “I don’t know where to start” or “I’m not confident speaking,” please let me help you.
I have been teaching Japanese online for over three years. In particular, I love supporting complete beginners until they can enjoy speaking Japanese with confidence.
Actually, 60% of my students started as complete beginners who could not even read hiragana. But after six months, they are able to talk in Japanese about what happened over their weekend. You can definitely do it too.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 learn My 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
57
Students
585
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
40 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
🔸First Steps in Japanese
A1Language Essentials346 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Package with 12% off
🚀Mastering Japanese Basics
A1 - A2Language Essentials199 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
Availability
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
27 Reviews
Furkan
15 Japanese lessons
ありがとうございますかなこさん🙏🏻
Feb 19, 2026
Furkan
15 Japanese lessons
ありがとうございますかなこさん🙏🏻
Feb 5, 2026
mercuriatidavide
18 Japanese lessons
Today we’re reviewed the previous class and learned about 2 new particles. The explanation was extensive and comprehensive.
Feb 2, 2026
Furkan
15 Japanese lessons
ありがとうございますかなこさん🙏🏻
Feb 11, 2026
Kristoff Ellingson
1 Japanese lesson
I had a wonderful trial lesson to gauge my level and where to go from where I am now. Thanks again Kana-san!
Feb 2, 2026
Dani Roberts
19 Japanese lessons
Kanako is a very excellent tutor who is very patient with me when I'm struggling or making mistakes and encourages me to do better without shaming or stress. The homework assignments are actually relevant to what I want to learn and talk about, and help me prepare well for future lessons. My conversational skills in Japanese have greatly improved with weekly lessons from Kana-san. :)
Jan 29, 2026
Trial Lesson
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