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Professional TeacherTeaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Filipino (Tagalog)
🗣️Immerse yourself into Japanese🦻
Teaches
Japanese
Native
Speaks
English
Filipino (Tagalog)
🗣️Immerse yourself into Japanese🦻
About Me
Me as a Teacher
My lessons & teaching style
Resume & Certificates
From JapanLiving in Kodaira, Japan (05:25 UTC+09:00)
About Me
italki teacher since Oct 13, 2021InterestsTechMedical & HealthcareFoodMarketingWriting
Hi! I'm Ken from Tokyo, Japan 🇯🇵
Do you want to improve your communication skills in Japanese?
I'm here to guide you on your Japanese journey. Let’s learn together!🚀
🔹 About Me:
- Can speak Japanese, English, and Filipino🗣️
- Open-minded🤩
- Friendly😎
- Passionate about connecting globally🌏
- Patient😌
- Dreamer✨
- Familiar with Startups 🚀
- Apple fan
- Love MARVEL movies🎥
My classes are relaxed and enjoyable. Leave your nerves behind and embrace the fun!😊
Ready to transform your language skills? Book a lesson with me!🔖
Me as a Teacher
I am a professional & certified Japanese language teacher with all the certificates of a Japanese language teacher🧑🏻🏫I have taught 400+ students from 20+ countries 🇵🇭🇩🇪🇰🇪🇫🇷🇺🇸🇮🇳🇮🇩🇻🇳🇬🇧🇰🇷🇷🇺🇨🇳🇭🇺🇸🇬🇰🇭🇦🇺🇮🇹🇨🇦🇹🇼...
🔹Certifications:
01 - Japanese Language Education (Minor)
02 - Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420 Hours)
03 - Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
🔹Experiences:
- Have taught from starter to advanced🛫
- Also Handled corporate/business Japanese training🏢
- Established a company offering innovative Japanese language education services🎗️
I can also conduct lessons in English! Welcoming all levels with open arms🙆 My lessons & teaching style
【All lessons focus on communication skills🗣️🎗️】
🔹01 "Japanese Daily Conversation" is recommended for those who:
- Want to learn Japanese from a starter level
- Want to increase what I can do in Japanese, etc.
🔹02 "Japanese Theme Conversation" is recommended for those who:
- Want to be able to talk more about myself
- Just finished learning basic/beginner grammar, etc.
🔹03: "Japanese Discussion" is recommended for those who:
- Completed intermediate grammar and want to improve my ability to discuss
- Interested in discussing news, articles, and so on, etc.
I can also offer a tailor-made lesson as you want such as "want to learn business email", etc. Please freely message me🔖My teaching material
- PDF file
- Text Documents
- Audio files
- Image files
- Video files
- Flashcards
- Articles and news
- Quizzes
- Test templates and examples
- Graphs and charts
- Homework Assignments
Certificates
Instructional Design for the Japanese Language T - SCHOOL OF REDEFINITION - 2021Certificate of Completion of a series of training for Instructional Design for the Japanese Language Teachers.
Certificate verified
BA in Japanese language education (minor) - Musashi University - 2021One of the certificates to be a certified Nihongo teacher.
Certificate verified
The Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test - JEES - 2020One of the certificates to be a certified Nihongo teacher.
Certificate verified
Japanese Language Teacher Training Course (420hrs) - Human Academy Co., Ltd - 2019One of the certificates to be a certified Nihongo teacher.
Certificate verified
Teaching experience
2017 - 2018
Assistant Teacher of Japanese LanguageWas dispatched to a junior high school in the Philippines as an assistant to a local Japanese teacher.
Provided support to the local Japanese language teachers and taught content utilizing the strengths of native Japanese speakers.
Also visited other junior high schools and universities in the Philippines and participated in Japan-related events.
Presentation 「Japanese Education as Career」
https://youtu.be/-6cFq0l_Gtc
2019 - 2022
Japanese Language Instructor/ ESL OICAssisted the head of the Japanese Language Department with curriculum design and online lesson development. Achieved a 100% passing rate in internal and external exams. Used digital tools like YouTube LIVE for interactive projects with learners worldwide.
As OIC in the ESL Department, trained Filipino teachers, updated the curriculum, and led an online study abroad program for 60 Japanese students with a 90% satisfaction rate.
2022 - 2023
CEOMONOVERX Inc.
Aims to create an engaging world where language learners can thrive.
UTTERA VR
Provides VR-based Business Japanese training for companies and foreign employees.
J-Speak Lab
Focuses on communication-centered lessons that help learners express their own thoughts naturally.
2017 - Current
OwnerWholeheartedly committed to supporting non-native speakers from the Japanese language education area.
Let's solve together if you are encountering issues such as the Japanese language, Global team management (overseas employees with Japanese), etc.
Education
2013 - 2017
Bachelor’s - Japanese / English / Second Language AcquisitionI enrolled in the English department and completed both the teaching course for foreign languages, specifically English, and a minor in Japanese language education.
Work Experience
2019 - 2022
Nihongo and ESL Instructor
2017 - 2018
NIHONGO Partners Philippines Batch 4Dispatched as a Nihongo supporter for Nihongo teachers in the Philippines.
Assisted the teachers to teach Nihongo to high school students in the Philippines.
2022 - 2023
CEOTo find a new way to learn Japanese language ways, we challenge ourselves by offering new methodologies and making use of technology by developing VR apps and web apps for Japanese learning.
2023 - Current
OwnerMy work mainly focuses on providing Japanese lessons and supporting foreign entrepreneurs living in Japan. Starting in 2026, I also plan to launch a recruitment service specialized for non-Japanese professionals who aim to build their careers in Japan.
With “non-native Japanese” as my key theme, I will continue taking on new challenges across various fields.
5.0
Rating
311
Students
2,918
Lessons
100%
Attendance rate
100%
Response rate
Japanese Lessons
Trial Lesson
200 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
【50 MINS】01: Can-do - Japanese Daily Conversation (Starter ~ Beginner)
A1 - A2Language Essentials1,322 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 10% off
【50 MINS】02: Mastertext - Japanese Theme Conversation ((Beginner ~ Pre-intermediate)
A1 - B1Language Essentials654 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 10% off
【50 MINS】03: Japanese Discussion (Pre-Intermediate ~ Advanced)
B1 - C2Conversation666 lessons completed
USD 50.00+
Package with 10% off
【20-25 MINS】00: Trial Lesson for You who Used All Trial Credits
A1 - C2Conversation64 lessons completed
USD 10.00+
Availability
My creations
Vocabulary (10)
Podcast (5)
Quiz (35)
673 Reviews
Joel
10 Japanese lessons
Always a joy to speak with Ken-San! In our conversations, he's very patient and helps me improve tremendously. He also shares about his life in Japan, and it's fun to hear his stories and about his family!
Apr 13, 2026
Joel
10 Japanese lessons
I really enjoy learning and talking with Ken San! He always makes classes enjoyable, and I have grown tremendously through my classes with him.
Mar 31, 2026
Jamie
4 Japanese lessons
I had a great experience with my trial lesson with Ken on italki. He was organized and personable throughout the session, which made the lesson feel both structured and comfortable. Even though it was just a trial, I found his teaching style engaging and clear. I’m looking forward to continuing lessons with him moving forward.
Mar 20, 2026
Gracy
3 Japanese lessons
I had a great time everything was explained perfectly I wish to learn more.
Apr 1, 2026
Joel
10 Japanese lessons
Ken San is a very good teacher! He is fun to talk to and very interactive. He will give me opportunities to speak and express myself in Japanese, letting me grow and learn quickly. Thank you Ken San!
Mar 23, 2026
Joel
10 Japanese lessons
Ken San is a great teacher! He keeps the conversation lively, talking about real life topics and relevant topics. He is interested to know more about me and my country, and he's willing to answer any questions I have! Super helpful and fun teacher.
Mar 15, 2026
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