Online Japanese tutors, compared

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RIKA

italki · Japan

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C2 level, stated by the tutor.

Fluent (C2)

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Teaching degree, stated by the tutor.

Teaching degree

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

Chinese

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (27)

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MI

Mina

Native

italki · Canada

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

5 yrs · 50+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, stated by the tutor.

TEFL/TESOL certificate

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Korean

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (27)

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MI

Misaki

Native

italki · Japan

Yeares of experience: 5 years＋ I am a qualified Japanese teacher. Let's have fun studying with me!

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

5 yrs · 200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, stated by the tutor.

TEFL/TESOL certificate

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (26)

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MI

Misaki

Native

italki · Japan

Fun & Easy Japanese 🌸 Certified Teacher | Beginners & Francophones Welcome! Back in June 2026!! 🐸

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, stated by the tutor.

TEFL/TESOL certificate

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, French

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (26)

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MI

Michiko

Native

italki · Japan

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Teaching degree, stated by the tutor.

Teaching degree

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Italian

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (26)

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Replies to 97% of messages

YU

YuJin

italki · South Korea

The lesson you’ll look forward to — I build class around your interests and your goals

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C2 level, stated by the tutor.

Fluent (C2)

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Official exam examiner, stated by the tutor.

Official exam examiner

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Korean, English

Korean +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (26)

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Replies to 95% of messages

SA

Saori

Native

italki · Japan

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. No teaching qualification listed on the profile.

None listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, German, Hindi

English +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (26)

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YU

Yukki

Native

italki · Japan

Over 5 years experience tutoring Japanese / Calligraphy オンライン講師として5年以上日本語講師 / 書道講師の経験を持っています。

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

5 yrs · 100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. No teaching qualification listed on the profile.

None listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (26)

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Replies to 97% of messages

S

S

Native

italki · Japan

Kimono specialist/ Japanese school teacher/ reporter

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

5 yrs · 50+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, stated by the tutor.

Other certificate

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Arabic, French

English +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for italki.

★ 4.9 (27)

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MI

Miho

Native

italki · Japan

旅行前に日本語を勉強したい！会話力を身に着けたい！楽しく会話しながら日本語を学びましょう♪

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

2 yrs · 200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. No teaching qualification listed on the profile.

None listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for italki.

★ 5.0 (26)

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AY

Aya

Native

italki · Japan

15+Yrs ZERO BEGINNER Welcome! Travel,Culture ,Free conversation, Basic grammar 📕

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

15 yrs · 200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. No teaching qualification listed on the profile.

None listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for italki.

★ 5.0 (26)

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SA

Sakura

Native

italki · Japan

✨Beginners Welcome!✨Travel Japanese✈️Popular Conversation Class Open as usual 😊

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

3 yrs · 100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, stated by the tutor.

TEFL/TESOL certificate

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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KY

Kyoko

Native

italki · United Kingdom

Friendly professional Japanese teacher based in the UK, teaches in English as well.

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, verified by the marketplace.

Other certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, German

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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KU

kumiko

Native

italki · Japan

日本語だけを使うレッスンです！たくさん話したい人、お待ちしています👍

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. TEFL/TESOL certificate, stated by the tutor.

TEFL/TESOL certificate

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

French

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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KA

Kazuko_和子

Native

italki · Japan

どこの国に行っても道を尋ねられるタイプです。

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. No teaching qualification listed on the profile.

None listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Thai, Czech

English +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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SH

SHIMPEI

Native

italki · Japan

Professional Japanese Teacher | Beginners to Business | 25y CEO Experience

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, verified by the marketplace.

Other certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Chinese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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MA

Masami

Native

italki · Japan

20+ Years of Teaching Experience, with Japanese Cultural background, Conversation, JLPT, Kids & more

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

20 yrs · 500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Dutch, German, Spanish, Chinese, French, Korean

English +6

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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WA

Wako

Native

italki · Japan

🌸🌸Take lessons from a teacher with a master's degree in Japanese education!

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

15 yrs · 1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Language degree, stated by the tutor.

Language degree

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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AX

Axel

Native

italki · Japan

Need a friendly tutor? 🧐 I am here to help 🙌🏼 *Obtaining qualification as a Japanese teacher*

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

200+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, stated by the tutor.

Other certificate

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Spanish, English

Spanish +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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Replies to 93% of messages

MI

miya

Native

italki · Japan

4+ years teaching experience in Japanese and Chinese 已经带出很多学生考过JLPT啦 会话～考试都🉑

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

4 yrs · 500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, verified by the marketplace.

Other certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Chinese, English

Chinese +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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KA

Kana

Native

italki · Japan

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. No teaching qualification listed on the profile.

None listed

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Spanish, English

Spanish +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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CA

Carolina

italki · Brazil

Since 2010 I've empowered great learners through language learning - no matter the level!

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. C2 level, stated by the tutor.

Fluent (C2)

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

15 yrs · 500+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Language degree, stated by the tutor.

Language degree

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. Portuguese, English, Chinese

Portuguese +2

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. Among the best rated on italki.

★ 5.0 (25)

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CH

Chihiro

Native

italki · Australia

Patient & structured Japanese lessons for beginners | Speak with Japanese & connect with Japan 🌸

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace.

1,000+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Other certificate, verified by the marketplace.

Other certificate · verified

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level. English, Chinese

English +1

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for italki.

★ 4.9 (26)

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YU

Yuka

Native

italki · Japan

Professional in business Japanese and everyday conversation! **ビジネス日本語と日常会話のプロ**です！

Speaks Japanese. How well the tutor speaks the language they teach. Native speaker.

Native

Experience. How much the tutor has taught, on the marketplace and elsewhere. Lessons taught on the marketplace plus stated years of experience.

6 yrs · 100+ lessons

Qualifications. Formal teaching qualifications, such as CELTA or a teaching degree. Listed as a professional teacher by the marketplace.

Professional teacher

Can explain in. Other languages the tutor can explain things in. Other languages the tutor speaks, weighted by level.

English

Student reviews. Student reviews, compared with the platform's average. Student reviews, compared with the marketplace's average. About average for italki.

★ 4.9 (26)

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