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Ai Funato

Japanese

Native

English

Other

From Japan

Living in Vancouver, Canada

Japanese Coach & Copywriter: Unlock Your Authentic Voice & IKIGAI 🌸 Professional Japanese Writer (20yr) × North America (19yr) Hi! I’m Ai. With 20 years of experience as a professional copywriter and 10 years as a life coach and interviewer. I specialize in helping you find your "joy of expression" in Japanese, tailored perfectly to your level and interests. 📚 Choose Your Style: 【Beginner OK!】 Solid Foundations (Textbook-based): Solid basics using "GENKI" or flashcards. Having spent 19 years in N. America, I know the struggle and offer full English support! 【Intermediate+】 Express Yourself: "Interview-Style" Talk: As a professional interviewer, I love hearing people’s stories. I’ll help you talk about your dreams, hobbies, and life experiences in Japanese. We won’t just "study"—we’ll find the natural, authentic expressions that reflect the real YOU. 【Deep Culture】 The Power of "Kotodama" (Soul of Words): Explore "Kotodama" (soul of Japanese words), mythology, and hidden gems in Japan that aren't in guidebooks. 🙋‍♀️ Why me? 🎙️ Pro Listener: I’m an expert at creating a relaxed space where your words flow naturally. 🐙 Kansai Roots: I value humor and a warm, friendly atmosphere! 🌏 Diverse Experience: Parenting overseas, business workshops, and community organizing. Whatever your topic, I’m all ears! 💝 My name, Ai, means "Love" in Japanese. I’m here to cheer you on with all my heart to make your Japanese journey an exciting and loving one! I’m looking forward to starting this journey with you! Love, Ai