A dedicated and patient Japanese language instructor who speaks three languages.

Nice to meet you. My name is Naoto. I’m originally from Chiba, and I’ve lived in Tokyo, Michigan, Okinawa, and London. Until recently, I was working at an IT company in London, but I left to pursue my dream of creating my own matcha brand. I’m also a language learner myself—I speak English and Spanish, and I’ve recently started studying French as well. I’m not a professional Japanese teacher, but during university I worked for a year as a teaching assistant for a Japanese language course. I also understand language learning strategies better than most, and I was able to learn Spanish despite never having lived in a Spanish-speaking country. “Are you taking Japanese lessons but find yourself speaking in English instead? Do you struggle to get enough practice speaking Japanese?” I can help you create an environment where you’re encouraged to use Japanese naturally. With my lessons, you’ll find yourself wanting to speak Japanese and improving your conversation skills step by step.