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Keiko Matsumura

$60/hour
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I enjoy working with students from all backgrounds and financial levels. I listen carefully to your goals, then tailor each lesson to your specific needs. With over 12 years in business and a deep passion for Japanese language and culture, I guide you step by step so learning feels clear, comfortable, and as stress-free as possible. Whether you’re just starting Japanese or looking to improve your skills, you’ll get patient, personalized support and practical instruction you can use right away. If this sounds like the kind of learning experience you’re looking for, let’s discuss your goals and create a plan that works for you.
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Hired 223 times

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12 years in business

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Sun8:00 am - 9:00 pmMon12:00 am - 11:59 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Google Pay, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, responsiveness, and work quality.

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Jeremy B.

Mar 17, 2026

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Keiko is a great teacher. She speaks slowly and really works to help you understand without giving you the answer. She provides help when needed but still challenges you to come up with the answer on your own. Highly recommend.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • No experience • Conversational proficiency • No experience • No experience • Full literacy • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Jacqueline E.

May 13, 2024

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I really enjoyed my first lesson with Keiko, we discussed what I wanted to work on when it came to my Japanese skills and she gave me multiple resources to use for self studying. She was also really fun to talk to :) Looking forward to working together.

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Beginner • Conversational proficiency • Beginner • Beginner • Basic reading/writing skills • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the japanese tutor

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Chris W.

Feb 9, 2022

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Matsumura-sensei is the best! In lessons, she's very encouraging and engaging — she makes lessons fun and I find myself looking forward to them each week. Outside of lessons, she's also super responsive with emails, and provides tons of resources to help you study between lessons. Though, what I think I like most about her lessons is how she tailors them to your interests. In our first and second lessons, she asked me what interests and hobbies I have. I told her I really like folklore and superstitions, and since then most of the stories and videos she's sent me to use to study have centered around those topics. It definitely makes studying a lot more fun when it's tied in with other interests you already have! 100% recommend Matsumura-sensei! I've taken Japanese classes in college, but she's by far my favorite teacher/tutor I've ever had. I promise you won't be disappointed!

Details: 26 - 44 years old • Intermediate • Full fluency • Intermediate • Intermediate • Full literacy • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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Jodie l.

Jul 8, 2022

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Keiko shows warmth and professionalism. My daughter felt comfortable and assured that Keiko could help her as she struggles to pass her college level Japanese class. Keiko quickly identified holes in my daughter’s learning and listened to any questions my daughter had about completing her coursework. We look forward to working with Keiko.

Details: 18 - 25 years old • Beginner • Professional or academic verbal comprehension • Beginner • Beginner • Professional or academic reading/writing • 45 minutes • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting) • I travel to the japanese tutor

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Nancy L.

Sep 6, 2022

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Details: 26 - 44 years old • Intermediate • Full fluency • Beginner • Beginner • Full literacy • 60 minutes • I travel to the japanese tutor • The japanese tutor travels to me • Phone or internet (no in-person meeting)

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