A No-Nonsense Approach
We focus on what actually improves your Japanese.
GENOA Academy
Japanese coaching that gets you speaking.
1:1 coaching. Structured. No fluff. Real progress. A few spots are available right now.
Book your 30-minute trial
1:1 coaching. Structured. No fluff. Real progress. A few spots are available right now.
Book your 30-minute trialHi, I’m Noa and, hopefully I will also be your Japanese Sensei!
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.
Let’s learn Japanese!
I am not here for internet fame. I left a company job to make a real, one-on-one impact.
It is frustrating to watch passionate people not progressing with Japanese and never actually learn it.
Stepping in, fixing those roadblocks, and seeing you finally use the language is what fulfills me.
Focused, personalized support for learners who want measurable progress in Japanese.
This is a structured 8-week program designed to get you speaking — not just studying.
We focus on what actually improves your Japanese.
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.
This is not a traditional lesson setup.
Two structured 8-week programs designed to build momentum, structure, and real progress in your Japanese.
All prices are in USD
$789
or 2 payments of $395 USD
$1,119
or 2 payments of $560 USD
Clear terms, easy to read.
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.
Only a few coaching spots are available right now.
Here’s what my students say about learning Japanese with me.
“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 and ability to cater to your current level, and personalizes it to your particular reasons for learning. All of this while maintaining a wonderful attitude and fun learning environment.”
“I've studied Japanese on and off the last couple of years, cycling through different private tutors/language schools, but I have not met a teacher as clear, immersive, or personable as Noa. She is very articulate in explaining the different nuances and annoying (let's be real) rules of the Japanese language. Noa also gives a good balance between teaching what is necessary to do well in JLPT, and real life, conversational Japanese speak. I've gotten multiple plans with Noa and have no plans to stop! :)”
“Noa knows that there is more than one way to learn a language and her flexibility helped us design a series of lessons that emphasized the situational Japanese I knew I’d need to truly enjoy my time in Japan. I guess it all worked because I’ve now been to Japan several times with more trips in the planning! Noa loves Japan and Japanese and it shows in her passion for teaching and helping me get to where I want to with the language. Plus, my friends in Japan say my pronunciation is getting better every trip and that makes me really happy.”
“Noa is a great teacher! I really enjoy learning from her as 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 from her to know some phrases before travelling to Japan, but I loved the lessons so much I decided to continue them, even after I had traveled to Japan. I am having so much fun learning from Noa! Highly recommend her classes!”
“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.”
“If you're interested in growing your Japanese, I highly recommend Noa as a teacher. Not only Noa has an excellent grasp on the English language, but she really excels at setting our lessons to a pace that work best for me and are honestly really fun. I just recently moved to Japan, so I utilize a lot of Japanese resources, and she's easily one of the best ones at my disposal. So if you are looking to start learning Japanese, check out Noa!”