Japanese teacher Hana Banana

Hana Banana

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Speak Natural Japanese with Confidence 🌸 5 Years Experience | Beginner Friendly
From JapanLiving in Tokyo, Japan (22:25 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Mar 4, 2020
InterestsMusicFoodFilms & TV SeriesArtTravel
🌸 ABOUT Hi! I’m Hana, a Japanese teacher with 5 years of experience. From the vibrant hospitality scene in Osaka to the skies as a flight attendant, and now as an entrepreneur in Tokyo, my life has been about connecting with people. I specialize in turning "Japanese is hard" into "Japanese is fun." 🥜I create a relaxed environment where we tackle grammar and kanji through real-world scenarios. Whether you love movies, food, or travel, let’s make your Japanese journey feel natural and exciting. Let's start speaking from day one! 🌼 🔍 IG: @hanabanana_japanese If you feel Japanese is too difficult — you’re not alone. Many learners struggle with grammar structure and kanji. But with the right method, it becomes much easier. With 5 years of teaching experience, I specialize in: • Beginner-friendly structured lessons • Practical, real-life Japanese • Clear explanations in simple English • Confidence-building conversation practice My goal is not only to teach you Japanese — but to make you feel capable and motivated. Let’s turn “Japanese is hard” into “Japanese is fun.”✨ I don’t believe in passive learning. In my lessons, you actively speak from the beginning. 🗣 Lesson style: • 70% speaking practice • Real-life scenario training • Immediate correction & explanation • Optional homework & review notes I create a relaxed environment — but every lesson has a clear objective. You’ll feel comfortable, but you’ll also see real progress. Learning Japanese doesn’t have to fee...
My teaching material
  • PDF file
  • Text Documents
  • Presentation slides/PPT
  • Image files
  • Articles and news
  • Homework Assignments
5.0
Rating
672
Students
4875
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate

Japanese Lessons

Trial Lesson
337 lessons completed
USD 25.00+
🗣 Natural Conversation Training
B1 -  C2

Conversation

3,073 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 8% off
🌸 Beginner Grammar Mastery Program（10 Weeks）
A1 -  B2

Language Essentials

1,425 lessons completed
USD 28.00+
Package with 8% off
👬Group Japanese LessonーLearning Japanese with your family and friends
A1 -  C2

Language Essentials

1 lessons completed
USD 40.00+
Package with 10% off

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674 Reviews

Student Esther
Esther
46 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I love Hana!! I enjoy her lessons and learning with her. She reviews her materials very well and I also enjoy the conversation lessons with her. I want to have more lessons with her : )
Jun 16, 2025
Leo Draws
9 Japanese lessons
Hana is organized and has an excellent curriculum. I always look forward to our lessons!
Apr 29, 2026
Student Daniel
Daniel
10 Japanese lessons
My 8th lesson with Hana was very helpful and encouraging. She created a positive and supportive atmosphere, and I felt comfortable throughout the class. Her explanations and suggestions about which Japanese expressions to use were clear and easy to follow, and I appreciated how attentive she was during the lesson. She also gave me positive and actionable feedback about my study routine, which I found incredibly beneficial moving forward, as it helps improve the structure and effectiveness of my study habits. I left feeling motivated and more confident about continuing to improve my Japanese. Thank you for another great lesson!
Apr 20, 2026
Student Nobu
Nobu
55 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Hana is an exceptional teacher who quickly puts you at ease and is extremely attentive to making the lessons engaging. I learn new vocabulary every time I have a lesson with her. After over 2 years of taking classes with Hana, not only have I improved my Japanese proficiency and gained confidence in speaking, but we have also developed a strong friendship. Now, every lesson feels like catching up with a friend in a Tokyo café. I cannot recommend her teaching enough!
Oct 17, 2024
Student Daniel
Daniel
10 Japanese lessons
Thank you for another enjoyable lesson! I’m really grateful for your continued patience and for the care you put into teaching me. I always feel supported in your lessons, and even when speaking Japanese is difficult, I feel more and more comfortable trying. I sometimes need to switch to English because there is a big difference between understanding Japanese in writing and being able to organize the words in my mind quickly enough to speak them out loud. Each lesson leaves me feeling encouraged to keep improving little by little, and I really appreciate that. I’m looking forward to the next lesson :)
Apr 27, 2026
Student Winifred Lua
Winifred Lua
9 Japanese lessons
Signed up for the 10 weeks program so I can strengthen my foundation in grammar structure and Hana Sensei’s slides have been so helpful! She also added extra examples to make sure I understand and that helps a lot in my daily revision too. Looking forward to the next classes :) 教えてくれてありがとうございます😊
Apr 14, 2026
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