Structured, personal, no fluff. An 8-week program built around your goals — real conversation from day one, with a coach who keeps you accountable.
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I learned English from scratch while living in Canada for a year, then studied in Europe, using English every day in an international environment.
Because I’ve experienced learning a language from zero, I teach Japanese in a clear, practical way — focusing on real phrases and natural conversation you can use from day one.
一緒に日本語を学びましょう — let’s learn Japanese!
I’m not here for internet fame. I left a company job to make a real, one-on-one impact.
It’s frustrating to watch passionate people stall with Japanese and never actually learn it.
Stepping in, fixing those roadblocks, and seeing you finally use the language is what fulfills me.
Not just studying — focused, personalized support for learners who want measurable progress in Japanese.
We focus on what actually improves your Japanese — nothing else.
Clear corrections so you improve fast and avoid bad habits.
Stay consistent, on track, and moving toward your goals.
A plan built around your goals, level, and learning style.
Real words from real students — beginners to intermediate learners, all speaking more Japanese than when they started.
Studying with Noa-sensei has helped me move beyond textbook Japanese. The live conversations are focused on real-world usage, and she’s always quick to follow up with clear explanations and great resources. She does a great job of explaining nuance and grammar in context, correcting me naturally during conversation, and adapting lessons to my level. It’s made speaking Japanese feel much more approachable.
Noa sensei’s dedication to teaching the Japanese language is a must for anyone trying to learn. It has become one of my favorite ways to practice Japanese in the past 20 years. Her curriculum caters to your current level and personalizes it to your particular reasons for learning — all while maintaining a wonderful attitude and fun learning environment.
I have been studying Japanese for about a year at a low intensity with a different tutor, but I wasn’t satisfied and was learning at a very slow pace. After only a few months with Noa, I have learned so much at such a fast rate that I am truly grateful to have a tutor who actually cares about my learning and encourages my success. Noa has amazing people skills, is very easy to talk to, and will make you love Japan even more than you already do!
Noa is a great teacher! She is patient, supportive and provides clear explanations. I also like learning from a native Japanese speaker, as you get to know the subtle nuances that only a local would know. I started out learning some phrases before travelling to Japan, but I loved the lessons so much I decided to continue even after the trip. Highly recommend her classes!
I've studied Japanese on and off for years, cycling through different private tutors and language schools, but I have not met a teacher as clear, immersive, or personable as Noa. She is very articulate in explaining the nuances and annoying (let’s be real) rules of Japanese, and balances what’s needed for the JLPT with real-life conversational Japanese. I’ve bought multiple plans with Noa and have no plans to stop!
Noa knows there is more than one way to learn a language, and her flexibility helped us design lessons around the situational Japanese I knew I’d need to truly enjoy my time in Japan. It all worked — I’ve now been to Japan several times with more trips in the planning! Plus, my friends in Japan say my pronunciation is getting better every trip, and that makes me really happy.
If you're interested in growing your Japanese, I highly recommend Noa as a teacher. She really excels at setting our lessons to a pace that works best for me, and they’re honestly really fun. I recently moved to Japan, so I use a lot of Japanese resources — and she’s easily one of the best ones at my disposal.
Two structured 8-week programs designed to build momentum, structure, and real progress in your Japanese.
All prices are in USD
or 2 payments of $480
or 2 payments of $690
After 8 weeks, you may receive a 50% refund if you attended your scheduled lessons, completed the weekly work, and fully committed to the program.
The first payment is non-refundable. The second payment may be cancelled or refunded after 8 weeks if the same participation conditions are met.
Missed lessons without notice are non-refundable. Flexible rescheduling is available when discussed in advance.
Experience how we work, get feedback, and see if this is the right fit for you.
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