"To have another language is to possess a second soul." - Charlemagne
I am from Kumamoto Japan and have lived in the California Bay Area for more than 10 years. I began teaching Japanese lessons in 2017 and I love what I do!
I have many passions: I love languages, reading, music, dance, animals, art, traveling, and all the beautiful things in the world! Especially "Tabemono" (Japanese word for food).
I teach all levels and all ages. We can meet online or in-person (or a combination of both is ok!).
I have many Japanese text books and materials including Manga/Anime to use, but all it's up to you! I can train you for JLPT, conversation practice, translations, etc... A personalized lesson for each! Please let me know what you would like to focus on and what your goals are.
"I have been studying Japanese with Miyuki sensei now for over 7 years and improved immensely. I have passed JLPT tests and have reached upper intermediate level with her help. She is patient and very knowledgeable. Be prepared to work hard and you too will be very satisfied with your advancement in a very difficult language. She also makes it fun. Highly recommended!"
- Raymond G
"Miyuki is a conscientious, flexible, and confidence-building Japanese teacher. I have been getting lessons from Miyuki roughly every Saturday since January 2019, and my Japanese has improved to roughly fluent as a result. As a native Japanese speaker, her Japanese is perfect, but her English is also quite good, and she will happily explain concepts in English if I'm not understanding the Japanese. I would recommend Miyuki if you are looking for an affordable but still native-quality Japanese teacher."
- James R
"Miyuki-san is a great Japanese conversation partner! I had studied with her for an extended period of time and am happy to say we’ve also become friends since then and continue to stay in touch. It’s great to have your tutor be someone who has a great sense of humor and can gear the study towards your interests. I highly recommend Miyuki-san!"
- Hannah H