Junya Sato

Hi! I’m Junya, a native Japanese speaker from Tokyo.
Have you ever learned Japanese from a textbook and wondered, “Do Japanese people actually speak like this?” Maybe you want to understand anime without relying on subtitles, enjoy your next trip to Japan more, understand Japanese culture on a deeper level, or simply have a natural conversation with a Japanese person.
Whatever your reason is, I’m genuinely interested in why you decided to learn Japanese, and I’d love to hear your story.

I have experience teaching at a private tutoring school, as well as experience in Japanese language instruction and proofreading. Through teaching, I have learned where beginners often struggle and how to explain difficult points in a simple and understandable way. I also hold a qualification demonstrating advanced kanji proficiency.

My lessons focus on Japanese that you can actually use in real life. Depending on your goals, we can work on conversation, grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary, kanji, reading, and writing. But we don’t have to follow a textbook all the time. I can also teach you natural expressions, casual Japanese, and slang that Japanese people actually use.
Language and culture are closely connected, so I also enjoy explaining why Japanese people say certain things, how communication changes depending on the situation, and the cultural background behind expressions. My goal is not only to help you speak correct Japanese, but also to help you understand how Japanese is really used.
And we can talk about almost anything! Anime, movies, travel, food, relationships, work, university, fitness, sports, Japanese society, everyday life — whatever interests you.
You can even ask me questions about Japan that you might feel awkward asking a Japanese person in real life. And our conversations don’t always have to be about Japan. If you want to talk about something happening in your own life, your plans, worries, or experiences, that’s completely fine too. Real conversations about things you actually care about are a great way to improve your Japanese naturally.
A little more about me: I love traveling and meeting people from different cultures. I have also worked at a gym and have experience providing nutrition guidance, so if you are interested in fitness, training, food, or nutrition, we will definitely have plenty to talk about! ??

Whether you are a complete beginner or already speak Japanese, I will adapt the lessons to your level, interests, and goals. You don’t need to worry about making mistakes — ask questions, experiment with new expressions, and enjoy speaking.
?? Planning a trip to Japan? Let’s practice Japanese you can actually use there.
?? Love anime or Japanese entertainment? Let’s understand what people are really saying.
?? Want to speak naturally? Let’s have real conversations, including casual expressions and slang.
Curious about Japan? Ask me the questions you’ve always wanted to ask a Japanese person.

Most importantly, I want to know why YOU became interested in Japanese!!
Tell me what brought you here, what you love about Japan, and what you want to achieve. Then we can build lessons around you.
Let’s learn real Japanese, understand the culture behind it, and have fun along the way. I’m looking forward to talking with you! ??