
Harumi
Verbling · Japan
- Native
- 1,000+ lessons
- Other certificate · verified
- English +1
- ★ 5.0 (823)
- Usually within a few hours
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
5,166 tutors · 12 platforms
3,093 of the 5,166 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $20 per hour, compared with $20 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $4.46. Native speakers charge a median of $20 per hour, versus $20 for non-native tutors.
1,741 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
😊 From Zero to Conversation | GENKI-Based Lessons | 1,800+ Lessons | Beginners Welcome
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Japan
English-Friendly Lessons | 10+ Years of Japanese Teaching Experience

Cafetalk · Japan
ひらがな、カタカナ、数字、言葉、発音などを習いましょう。

AmazingTalker · Japan
🏅5700Lesson completed!!🌟
Teaches A1–C2

Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
1:1 lessons with hand-picked SpeakDuo teachers at fair prices, built around real speaking practice. Join the waitlist for early access.
italki · Japan
🇯🇵Native fun Japanese teacher Ryogo🧑🏫
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Japan
I lived in the United States and Canada for three years.

Cafetalk · Japan
中級レベル以上の文法を学びながら、会話力も鍛えるレッスンです。

AmazingTalker · Japan
Waseda Univ. Love traveling!
Teaches A1–C2

Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
Turn Grammar into Conversation | N4+ | English OK 😊
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Japan
Certified a training course for teaching Japanese as a foreign language

Cafetalk · Japan
日本語のりずむに楽しく慣れよう!

AmazingTalker · Japan
Japanese lessons 🍣✨
Teaches A1–C2

Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
Flexible, beginner-friendly Japanese lessons with manga, and global perspective.
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Japan
🎓Qualified, 5 years experienced, and friendly!🤝 Bridge the gap between textbooks and REAL

Cafetalk · Japan
【Camera off is OK】Practice Pronunciation, Listening, and Conversation with Japanese News

AmazingTalker · Japan
Conversational Mastery!
Teaches A1–C2

Verbling · Japan
Teaches A1–C2
italki · Japan
Textbooks📚️ alone may not be enough.Knowing and using Japanese are different. Feel the difference✨️
Teaches A1–C2
Preply · Japan
🎖️Certified Native Tutor (5,000+ lessons taught) ✌️ 20 years living in London, UK 💂From beginner to advanced, grammar, conversation, JLPT preparation, and GCSE…

Cafetalk · Japan
Let's speak Japanese with fun
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Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($11), while Tusclases / FindTutors offers the most choice (1,481 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 1,481 | $20 | $16–$27 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| AmazingTalker | 904 | $22 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Preply | 862 | $24 | $18–$36 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| italki | 757 | $18 | $14–$24 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Cafetalk | 696 | $11 | $7.65–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| Engoo | 239 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Classgap | 72 | $24 | $17–$30 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 69 | $31 | $25–$37 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| Apprentus | 38 | $34 | $27–$45 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Wyzant | 25 | $52 | $40–$70 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $44–$64 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.
Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.
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Updated September 29, 2026
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