Japanese tutor & ESL tutoring for Japanese people
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About
Hi everyone! My name is Miku. I was born and raised in Japan. I graduated from Dokkyo University in Saitama, Japan, where I majored in Hospitality and Tourism. I worked as a flight attendant for ANA (All Nippon Airways) in Tokyo until 2016, when I moved to Hawaii. I am now a flight attendant with American Airlines.
During university, I also took classes to become a teacher, and I’ve been teaching Japanese for almost 10 years.
In my lessons, I can help you with:
• Conversation skills
• Correct pronunciation
• Proper grammar
I usually use the textbook Genki as a foundation. I provide the materials, so you don’t need to buy anything. With Genki, we’ll practice grammar points, build vocabulary, role-play real-life situations, refine pronunciation, and do plenty of exercises to improve both listening and speaking skills.
I strive to keep my classes relaxed and supportive, so you’ll feel comfortable speaking and learning at your own pace.
📍 Lesson Format: Online only (FaceTime) — no in-person lessons.
📚 Materials: Provided by me.
💵 Trial Lesson: First 1-hour lesson is $30. Group lessons are also available.
Cancellation Policy
• 50% charge for cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled lesson time.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask. I look forward to meeting you and helping you on your Japanese learning journey!
Overview
Hired 24 times
Serves Honolulu, HI
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10 years in business
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Nick J.
Apr 6, 2026
I had a great experience with Miku. The communication was always prompt and clear, and scheduling was very easy. She was professional, patient, and really took the time to understand my goals and adjust the lessons to my level.
The quality of instruction was excellent. Lessons were well-structured but also flexible, making it easy to stay engaged and actually enjoy learning. I noticed real improvement in both my confidence and understanding after just a few sessions.
Overall, the service was reliable, high-quality, and absolutely worth it. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for Japanese tutoring!
The quality of instruction was excellent. Lessons were well-structured but also flexible, making it easy to stay engaged and actually enjoy learning. I noticed real improvement in both my confidence and understanding after just a few sessions.
Overall, the service was reliable, high-quality, and absolutely worth it. I would definitely recommend her to anyone looking for Japanese tutoring!
Kevin S.
Apr 1, 2026
I cannot recommend Miku enough as a Japanese teacher! She is truly one of the best instructors I’ve ever had. From the very first lesson, she made me feel comfortable and confident, even as a complete beginner.
Her teaching style is incredibly clear, patient, and well-structured. She uses the Genki textbook as a foundation, which makes it easy to follow along, but she also goes beyond the book by incorporating real-life conversation practice, pronunciation correction, and practical examples. I especially appreciate how she tailors each lesson to my pace and learning goals.
Miku is also amazing at explaining grammar in a simple and easy-to-understand way. Things that used to confuse me now make so much more sense thanks to her explanations. She gently corrects mistakes and helps you improve without ever making you feel discouraged.
What really sets her apart is her background and experience. Being a native Japanese speaker who also has experience as a flight attendant, she brings a lot of real-world knowledge into the lessons. It makes learning feel more practical and engaging, not just textbook-based.
Her lessons are always relaxed, supportive, and enjoyable. I actually look forward to every session! I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my speaking, listening, and overall confidence in Japanese since starting with her.
If you’re looking for a professional, kind, and highly effective Japanese teacher, Miku is absolutely the one to choose. I’m so glad I found her!
Her teaching style is incredibly clear, patient, and well-structured. She uses the Genki textbook as a foundation, which makes it easy to follow along, but she also goes beyond the book by incorporating real-life conversation practice, pronunciation correction, and practical examples. I especially appreciate how she tailors each lesson to my pace and learning goals.
Miku is also amazing at explaining grammar in a simple and easy-to-understand way. Things that used to confuse me now make so much more sense thanks to her explanations. She gently corrects mistakes and helps you improve without ever making you feel discouraged.
What really sets her apart is her background and experience. Being a native Japanese speaker who also has experience as a flight attendant, she brings a lot of real-world knowledge into the lessons. It makes learning feel more practical and engaging, not just textbook-based.
Her lessons are always relaxed, supportive, and enjoyable. I actually look forward to every session! I’ve noticed a huge improvement in my speaking, listening, and overall confidence in Japanese since starting with her.
If you’re looking for a professional, kind, and highly effective Japanese teacher, Miku is absolutely the one to choose. I’m so glad I found her!
Gina o.
Mar 14, 2024
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miku is the perfect teacher. she is patient and helps walk you through anything youre confused about. i had some experience with japanese before starting lessons, although it wasnt much and i was rusty, miku was able to explain it and get me back up to speed. shes always able to give me the perfect answer to any questions i may have
she is punctual and always on time, and always makes sure to let me know about her availability for our next lesson!
shes super professional, and also kind :) you can tell she really wants to help you succeed and accomplish your goals.
she knows what i need to work on and we establish a plan on how to get it done. i look forward to all of our lessons and i feel accomplished after every single lesson.
she is punctual and always on time, and always makes sure to let me know about her availability for our next lesson!
shes super professional, and also kind :) you can tell she really wants to help you succeed and accomplish your goals.
she knows what i need to work on and we establish a plan on how to get it done. i look forward to all of our lessons and i feel accomplished after every single lesson.
Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • Full fluency • Beginner • Beginner • Full literacy • I travel to the japanese tutor • The japanese tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
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Starr R.
Oct 27, 2020
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Mikuさん is awesome! I started taking Japanese lessons for fun (I go to Asia every year - thought it would be helpful) - this year was obviously different due to COVID but helpful in another way: I can listen to my anime’s now and understand some of the sentences without having to sit in front of the screen (so if I walk away for a second I’m not 100% missing out). And that’s just with lessons for under a year, she’s very good at going over vocabulary and incredibly patient (cannot stress this enough!). Even though we are on opposite sides of the US she is very accommodating with timing lessons as well. Can’t say enough good things about Miku I look forward to my lessons every week. 😊
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
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Jonathan L.
Apr 24, 2023
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Miku is a *fantastic* Japanese teacher. She structures lessons thoughtfully, communicates clearly, pays high attention to detail, and is patient. I had no previous exposure to Japanese language instruction and could see tangible progress after a month working with Miku. Japanese is a difficult language for native English speakers but is very rewarding if you put in the effort. I highly recommend Miku to anyone who is eager to try.
Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Basic reading/writing skills • 60 minutes • I travel to the japanese tutor • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)
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