🌟 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!
Me as a Teacher
🤩 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.
My lessons & teaching style
🤩 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 before the reserved lesson start time, you will be charged a lesson fee.
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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Rating
119
Students
1,271
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
5.0
Rating
119
Students
1271
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
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Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
80 lessons completed
USD 7.00+
Conversation
A1 - C2Conversation547 lessons completed
USD 16.00+
Package with 10% off
Japanese in General (45 or 60 minutes lesson)
A1 - B2Language Essentials526 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
Based on your timezone (UTC+00:00)
123 Reviews
Nick Kreidler
65 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
Kyle
263 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
Dana Wong
3 Japanese lessons
I did some last minute N4 prep with Yukiko-sensei and she came incredibly well prepared every lesson! We went over a lot of test questions and she answered every question I had in a way that was easy for me to digest. I'll be taking the test in a few days and I feel a lot more confident about my chances now!
Dec 5, 2025
Alexandra
35 Japanese lessons
Teacher’s pick
Yukiko-san's classes are so amazing! I've learned so many things in this lesson! I love her classes and I recommend her to all aged students with kindness! 🥰❤️❤️ありがとうゆきこさん!🤗
Feb 16, 2025
Pitakpong Prasopchok
1 Japanese lesson
It’s great time to study Japanese with Yokiko. She improves my grammar and pronunciation. I think I’ll practice Japanese with her once a week.
Jan 14, 2026
Anna
18 Japanese lessons
Very patient and always ready to help solve any problems that arise
Highly recommended
Thank you