Twenty Years. One Kind of Student.

Working professionals — executives, diplomats and professional athletes — taught one to one. From complete beginner to N1, from ordering dinner to chairing a meeting in keigo. Not classrooms, not group courses, not a syllabus you have to keep up with.

Your goal. Your schedule. Your Japanese.

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Twenty Years. One Kind of Student.

Your goal. Your schedule. Your Japanese.

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APRIL 2026 — THE NEW JAPANESE LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

Since 15 April 2026, some applicants for the Engineer / Specialist in Humanities / International Services visa (技術・人文知識・国際業務, "Gijinkoku") must prove Japanese at CEFR B2 — JLPT N2 or equivalent. The rule is narrower than most articles suggest.

DOES THIS APPLY TO ME?

What Makes This Different

BUILT FOR ONE PERSON

Your first session is a deep-dive needs analysis and level check. From it comes your roadmap — Daily Life, Business, JLPT, or any combination of the three. Pace, difficulty, lesson style and the balance between speaking, reading and writing are set by you, and revised whenever your work or your life changes.

CHOSEN FOR YOU, THEN TAKEN FURTHER

Your course books are selected after that analysis — not assigned in advance. They give the work its structure. And when something in your own week calls for Japanese that no book covers — a presentation next month, a meeting at your child's school, an interview after the match — I write the material for it.

A ROUTE YOU CAN SEE

Vocabulary from every lesson comes back to you as a digital flashcard set, sent after class. For JLPT candidates, a roadmap runs from today to exam day — students who start from a solid N3 foundation typically reach N2 in 3 to 6 months. You always know where you are, and what is left.

HOW THE LESSONS WORK

Why They Study at All

For many of my students, Japanese is not a requirement. The office language is English, and their work would go on without it.

They study anyway. The meeting that decides things happens in Japanese, and being briefed afterwards is not the same as being in the room.

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Client Feedback

Results — and What Produces Them

Every student who completed the program and took the N2 has passed.
From Zero, As Well Students who arrived in Japan without a word of Japanese now handle their work and their daily life here.
N3 to N2 in 3–6 Months For students who begin from a solid N3 foundation, on a roadmap built backwards from their own deadline.
Nationally Certified, 20+ Years Teaching working professionals one to one since 2004. Not classrooms, and never any other way.
Executives, Diplomats and Athletes Professionals from Amazon, Google, Citigroup, Accenture, Mercedes-Benz, P&G, Johnson & Johnson and Netflix. Former contracted instructor, U.S. Consulate General Osaka-Kobe.
A Roadmap, Not a Syllabus Built in your first session, and revised whenever your goals or your schedule change.

Youngjin

South Korea

"After finishing long working hours in office and long walking distance to commute, I could hardly study Japanese in a minute. But with Miki, I could make difference. Finally, I passed JLPT N1 with her support in 2024.

I came to Japan first time when I was over 40 without knowing “arigato”. My Japanese had not improved because I had no chance. I was afraid of speaking in Japanese incorrectly. I’d tried to study Japanese, but it’s not an easy task for a middle age man. I have seen so many colleagues in office who came from overseas but could not say Japanese although they have stayed in Japan 10 years, 15years, and more than 20 years. I thought I could be like them. I found out how hard it is “studying Japanese” after work.

Luckily, I met Miki who has excellent teaching skills. She made me speak out and thinking about grammar. With her, you automatically study Japanese with pleasant atmosphere. I would not like to say other ads or testimonials like “why don’t you try”, or “it’s right time to contact”. Instead of that, I would like to recommend Miki as your Japanese teacher for the people who have similar situation like me (who should be a good wife or husband as well as do many housekeeping jobs, who have to take care children, and who must work in office) but wants to learn and improve one’s own Japanese."

James

USA

"Sasaki-sensei is a phenomenal instructor and a lovely person. She tailored her lesson plans to my goals and desires (e.g. pitch accent & pronunciation improvements) and walked me step-by-step through everything. We covered a detailed treatment of keigo, hundreds of grammar points, and countless vocabulary words. Because of her guidance, I went from barely JLPT N3 level to passing N2 and N1 on my first attempts and from struggling to read simple manga to reading Japanese novels with little trouble! I couldn't have asked for a better instructor and I know I wouldn't be nearly as proficient as I am now if not for her."

Zack

USA

"I cannot recommend Sasaki-sensei enough as a Japanese instructor. Over the past six months of twice-weekly virtual lessons, she has been instrumental in my Japanese language journey. Her structured yet flexible teaching approach helped me successfully pass the JLPT N5 exam, and I'm now confidently working toward N4 under her guidance.

What sets her apart is her ability to create engaging, personalized lessons that maintain a balance between conversation practice, grammar instruction, and exam preparation. Despite being virtual, our sessions feel just as effective and interactive as in-person classes. Her patience, encouraging teaching style, and deep understanding of common challenges faced by Japanese learners have made my transition to life in Japan much smoother.

She provides clear explanations, useful learning materials, and practical examples that connect directly to daily life in Japan. Thanks to her support, I've not only achieved my initial language goals but have gained the confidence to use Japanese in real-world situations. For anyone looking to learn Japanese, whether for professional development, exam preparation, or personal interest, I highly recommend Sasaki-sensei as a teacher."

Darin

USA

"Learning Japanese has been enjoyable and fulfilling thanks to Sasaki Sensei. With her guidance, I have seen significant improvement in my speaking, reading, and writing abilities. Her lessons are engaging, incorporating various examples, including funny Japanese comics, and drills that have been instrumental in helping me master grammatical structures and vocabulary. Sasaki Sensei further tailors her lessons by incorporating articles related to my interests, which we read together. Additionally, she goes above and beyond by sending a follow-up email that reviews the elements covered in the lesson. Thanks to her, I was able to pass the Japanese Language Proficiency Test Level N2 on my first attempt. I am fortunate to have such an amazing Sensei."

Olivia

USA

"Sasaki-sensei is fantastic! I was assigned her through a work related program and decided to continue with her on my own once the work course was completed. She explains usages and nuances of words and grammar so clearly and provides various examples. She really cares about her students and listens to their needs to help them improve. I 100% recommend Sasaki-sensei to any leveled learner! "

Florian

France

"I felt nervous for the first couple of lessons because I'm not at ease with new people but you make me feel good and make me want to continue those courses. I feel more confident in japanese and look forward to learn more !

Thank you for your work with me over the last 6 months, you kept me motivated and gave me abilities to try this last JLPT."

Justin

USA

"Sasaki-sensei is an outstanding teacher! She brings a wonderful harmony of enthusiasm and adaptability to lessons and your Japanese learning goals. And beyond learning Japanese with Sasaki-sensei, I'm also impressed by and appreciate the wide diversity of topics she is able to contribute to lessons: from everyday life in Japan to extremely nuanced business scenarios to public policy discussions. I've worked with several Japanese teachers and can confidently give Sasaki-sensei my highest rating! "

Fausto

Spain

"I've been attempting to self study for learning Japanese, but slowly I had been losing a bit of structure and consistency. Miki helped me regain that, and so much more. Our one-on-one meetings are not only insightful and enlightening for learning the Japanese language aswell as the culture, but fun and keep me motivated to keep studying on my own! Thanks to her, I was able to progress so much more than I would have all on my own! "

The Finest Japanese Education for Individuals and Businesses

For Individuals

Whether you are starting from zero, working toward N2 for a visa or a promotion, or simply tired of being the one who cannot follow the room — the program is built around you.

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For Organizations

Preparing international talent for the April 2026 requirement, or building Japanese capability across client-facing teams. Onsite in Kansai, online worldwide.

FOR ORGANIZATIONS