🌟 Nationally Qualified Japanese Teacher with 420+ hours of training 🌟
My background includes instructing the composisions for entrance exams and teaching at cram schools, so I know how to break down complex Japanese into easy steps. Plus, I’ve studied abroad (New Zealand) and traveled to 5+ countries—let’s add cultural tips to your lessons!
When I’m not teaching, I’m practicing English, strumming my guitar, watching Netflix, growing crops in a small field 🥬 or doing yoga. わたしと いっしょに たのしく べんきょうしましょう!
🤩 Acquisition of National Qualifications for Japanese Language Teachers (December 20, 2024)
🤩 Completed the 420-hour comprehensive Japanese language teacher training course.
🤩 Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test.
🤩 Passed the Japanese Language Teachers’ Examination administered by the Japanese Language
Teachers’ Educational Council(JLTEC) as the rank A.
🤩 I tailor my lessons to the student's goals, but I am also open to individual wishes. For those who plan to continue taking my lessons, I will discuss the future policy in the first lesson.
🤩 I welcome you to make a lot of mistakes because it's importanto to improve your Japanese. And I'm a very patient person.
🤩 When you take JLPT classes, please tell me the test-date, the degree and how many times a week you want to take them.
☆If you do not show up 15 minutes after class begins, the class will be closed and you will be charged a lesson fee.
☆If you cancel a lesson less than 24 hours befor...
My teaching material
PDF file
Text Documents
Presentation slides/PPT
Audio files
Image files
Video files
Flashcards
Articles and news
Quizzes
Test templates and examples
Homework Assignments
Certificates
登録日本語教員 - 文部科学省 - 2024日本語教師としての国家資格
National certification as a Japanese language teacher
日本語教育能力検定試験合格証書 - 公益財団法人日本国際教育支援協会 - 2020Pass in the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
Certificate verified
日本語教師養成講座420時間総合課程終了証 - 千駄ヶ谷日本語教育研究所 - 2020Completion of the 420-Hour Comprehensive Japanese Language Teacher Training Course
このコースを修了することにより、日本語学校の告示校で日本語を教えることができる。
Certificate verified
日本語教育能力検定試験 - 公益財団法人 日本国際教育支援協会 - 2020
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2021 - 2024
Sole proprietoritalki - Tokyo, Japan
Education
1985 - 1988
Bachelor’s - American literatureFerris University
Work Experience
1989 - 1996
Human Resources System ProgrammerTokyo Fire Department - Tokyo
2010 - 2014
Writing CorrectorSole proprietor - Yokohama City, Japan
2018 - 2019
Cram School StaffKUMON - Yokohama City, Japan
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128
Students
1,337
Lessons
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Rating
128
Students
1337
Lessons
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Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
89 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation563 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese in General (45 or 60 minutes lesson)
A1 - B2Language Essentials567 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 12% off
Writing in Japanese(30 or 45 minutes lesson)
A2 - C2Language Essentials13 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 6% off
JLPT
A2 - C2Test Preparation105 lessons completed
USD 22.00+
Package with 8% off
Travel Japanese (30 or 45 minutes lesson) - For students at levels A2-B1
A2 - B1Conversation0 lessons completed
USD 20.00+
Package with 7% off
Availability
130 Reviews
Peter
13 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yukiko Sensei is a a very supportive teacher. In my trial lesson we looked at what my goals were and what my current language level is. Listening is a big weakness for me and so we are going to focus some time in lessons to work on that as well as building up my vocabulary. Yukiko Sensei patiently listens to me and helps me to find the right words to say in order to be able to express myself. This was my first lesson and it was very enjoyable and motivating for me. We will be using Genki and we'll work through the basics together so that I understand the grammar properly and in time I'm sure that I will begin to feel more confident speaking. Thank you Yukiko-San!
Mar 2, 2026
Kyle
277 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
I have been taking yukikoさん lessons for about a year now. when taking her lessons. she has been very helpful on helping me speak only in Japanese and giving good examples on how to use the grammar words . she does use some English on her PDF form to give me a more clear understanding of a sentence or the meaning of a word . but when explained she speaks mostly in in Japanese's. which forces me to use the language. so i would highly recommend taking yukikoさん lessons if you want to develop your speaking and listening skills.
由紀子さん、いつもどうもありがとう。たくさん勉強になりました
Apr 3, 2022
Peter
13 Japanese lessons
Thank you for our lesson today. It was a lot of fun. I look forward to continuing learning Japanese with you.
May 1, 2026
Nick Kreidler
75 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yukiko is an excellent teacher who is always very patient and well prepared with her lessons. With her support I have been able to keep up studying various grammar points in a way that feels natural and helps me progress with my language goals. Highly recommended!
Feb 10, 2026
Peter
13 Japanese lessons
Yukiko San is a wonderful teacher. Every lesson is carefully planned and delivered with great care and professionalism.