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Why Akira's Online Private Lessons?

  • Reason 1
    Japanese lessons with a strategic curriculum

    Strategic Curriculum

    The most important point of learning Japanese is to clarify your goals and plan a strategy. After interview, level check and free trial we suggest a personalized curriculum. Let us know what you' d like to be able to do and by when.

  • Reason 2
    Japanese lessons with a scientific approach

    SLA-based lessons

    Through Akira’s Scientific Method based on Second Language Acquisition Research (SLA), we help coordinate your Japanese language learning while ensuring your efficient acquisition of Japanese communication skills.

  • Reason 3
    Japanese lessons centered on output training

    Flipped learning

    At Akira, we practice a new style of learning known as “flipped learning”. By understanding the sentence patterns and grammar beforehand, you are then able to focus on practising your conversational skills during class.

What is SLA?

SLA（Second Language Acquisition Research）is the science of clarifying the mechanism of how one acquires knowledge of a language other than one's mother tongue through neuroscience, psychology, and linguistics. At Akira, we explain to you what your problem is and how we solve it according to SLA to effectively develop your Japanese skills. It' s important for learners to understand why we choose this training method.

  • The Mechanism of Listening
    Mechanism of listening to Japanese language
  • The Mechanism of Speaking
    Mechanism of speaking Japanese language

Learning Style

Hanna’s Case

  • Step 1
    Prep before Japanese lessons online

    Preparation

    Understanding sentence patterns and grammar beforehand using exercises coupled with the English version of the “Minna no Nihongo” textbook.

  • Step 2
    1 on 1 Japanese lessons online

    1 on 1 Practice

    Focused training on conversational skills through composition and speech practice, and dialog practice in pairs.

  • Step 3
    Review after Japanese lessons online

    Revision

    Establishing conversational skills through the recorded lessons.

  • Step 4
    Practice what you have learned in Japanese lessons online

    Hands-on practice

    Putting the conversational skills learned to use in the workplace.

  • Step 5
    Acquisition of socializing skills in Japanese

    Socializing in Japanese

    Experiencing the effects of SLA-based training first hand through conversations in Japanese.

Online Lesson Videos

Cory’s Case

Cory-san who is a beginning learner is taking lessons with Rena-sensei. Today's goal is to be able to request someone to do something. Let's improve your Japanese efficiently with Akira!

Certified Native Teachers

All our teachers are real professionals who solve your problems and improve your skills faster and more efficiently. To keep and improve the quality of lessons, we only recruit certified teachers who passed a recruitment exam with top grades and provide training based on the SLA-method before starting to offer lessons and every once a quarter. We will meet your expectations of whom wish to learn seriously.

  • Certificate Japanese language teacher, Tomone ENOKIDO

    Tomone ENOKIDO

    Manager/Certified teacher

    Hello, I'm Tomone. I have been a certified Japanese teacher for 3 years, and taught students from various backgrounds and levels. Due to my experience, I have the answer to almost any question that you might have about Japanese. Whatever your goals are, let me help you to achieve them faster and more effectively.

  • Certificate Japanese language teacher, Yoko HATTORI

    Yoko HATTORI

    Certified teacher

    I graduated with a B.A. in Hindi and Area studies from university, and since then, I have worked in the field of English education. So, I am well aware of the obstacles one may encounter when learning a second language. I hope to help you overcome them and achieve your goal of enjoying Japan to the fullest!

  • Certificate Japanese language teacher, Daigo FUJINAMI

    Daigo FUJINAMI

    Certified teacher

    Hello, I'm Daigo Fujinami. With an MA in SLA, I've been teaching Japanese in the UK, West Africa, and Japan since 2008. Concurrently, I am a Buddhist monk, so I can offer unique insights into Japanese culture and language. I would be delighted to assist you in your Japanese language learning and understanding of Japanese culture.

  • Certificate Japanese language teacher, Haruka TANG

    Haruka TANG

    Certified teacher

    Hello, I'm Haruka. I'm a very cheerful Japanese teacher, married to a Malaysian, and living in Malaysia. I hold an MSc in Education from the University of Edinburgh. Currently, I teach Japanese to university students, and my passion for anime enriches my teaching. I'm here to support your learning journey!

  • Certificate Japanese language teacher, Keiko HIRANO

    Keiko HIRANO

    Certified teacher

    Hi, I'm Keiko. I've had the pleasure of teaching Japanese to a diverse range of international students and I have a background in business planning and PR in Japan. Travel, food and sports are my passions. My teaching style is warm and friendly, tailored to your goals. Let's enjoy learning together!

  • Certificate Japanese language teacher, Manami NUMAKURA

    Manami NUMAKURA

    Certified teacher

    Hi, I'm from Tohoku and have lived in Osaka, Tokyo, Canada, the UK and currently live in Okinawa to enjoy marine sports! I have 10+ years experience working for a global consulting firm and a Japanese major manufacturing company, so I would be happy to help you learning Japanese/culture especially in business situation.

  • Certificate Japanese language teacher, Naoko TSUJIMOTO

    Naoko TSUJIMOTO

    Certified teacher

    Hi, I'm Naoko. From my experience of living abroad, I understand the challenges of learning languages and the satisfaction that comes with being able to use them effectively. I have been teaching Japanese online since 2021. I aim to support you in reaching your goals and share the joy of achieving them together!!

  • Certificate Japanese language teacher, Yuka MAKINO

    Yuka MAKINO

    Certified teacher

    Hi. I'm Yuka. I have been working as a Japanese teacher since 2020. I also have supported foreign students as a host mother for over 10 years in my private life. I am especially good at helping beginners. I can understand your feelings and help you to achieve your goals. Let's enjoy learning Japanese together!!

  • Certificate Japanese language teacher, Shoko ARAKAWA

    Shoko ARAKAWA

    Certified teacher

    Hello! I'm a certified Japanese teacher with a background in economics and experience in the tech industry. I’ve lived in Beijing, Shanghai, and Jakarta for over 10 years, and I’m now based in Thailand. I love learning languages and raising my children. Let’s enjoy learning natural and practical Japanese together!

Monthly Plan

One teacher in charge provides lessons on a set day and time, according to a monthly plan depending on the level at which you're and the number of lessons you're going to take per week/month. The tuition fee is paid in advance every month.

  • N4/N5
  • N2/N3
  • N1

Silver

  • Number of lessons (per week) 4 (1)
  • Total price (with tax) 31,100 JPY (34,210 JPY)
  • Price per lesson (with tax) 7,775 JPY (8,553 JPY)

BEST PLAN

Gold

  • Number of lessons (per week) 8 (2)
  • Total price (with tax) 61,200 JPY (67,320 JPY)
  • Price per lesson (with tax) 7,650 JPY (8,415 JPY)

Platinum

  • Number of lessons (per week) 12 (3)
  • Total price (with tax) 90,300 JPY (99,330 JPY)
  • Price per lesson (with tax) 7,525 JPY (8,278 JPY)

Silver

  • Number of lessons (per week) 4 (1)
  • Total price (with tax) 34,100 JPY (37,510 JPY)
  • Price per lesson (with tax) 8,525 JPY (9,378 JPY)

BEST PLAN

Gold

  • Number of lessons (per week) 8 (2)
  • Total price (with tax) 67,200 JPY (73,920 JPY)
  • Price per lesson (with tax) 8,400 JPY (9,240 JPY)

Platinum

  • Number of lessons (per week) 12 (3)
  • Total price (with tax) 99,300 JPY (109,230 JPY)
  • Price per lesson (with tax) 8,275 JPY (9,103 JPY)

Silver

  • Number of lessons (per week) 4 (1)
  • Total price (with tax) 37,100 JPY (40,810 JPY)
  • Price per lesson (with tax) 9,275 JPY (10,203 JPY)

BEST PLAN

Gold

  • Number of lessons (per week) 8 (2)
  • Total price (with tax) 73,200 JPY (80,520 JPY)
  • Price per lesson (with tax) 9,150 JPY (10,065 JPY)

Platinum

  • Number of lessons (per week) 12 (3)
  • Total price (with tax) 108,300 JPY (119,130 JPY)
  • Price per lesson (with tax) 9,025 JPY (9,928 JPY)

*Planning fee, 19,000 JPY (20,900 JPY [with Tax]), will be charged only for the first time

Hours Monday to Friday, 8 am to 10 pm (Tokyo Time GMT+9)
Lesson length 50 minutes / 1 lesson
Method of communication Zoom
Materials Textbooks on the market specified (Please prepare)
Recording Video recording of the lesson allowed
Cancellation Available until 6 pm (GMT+9) of the day before the lesson
Method of payment PayPal
Expiration Valid for 2 months after payment
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FAQ

Q Are the lessons conducted in Japanese?
Lessons will be facilitated in English, especially during the beginner level. As the level increases, the progression will shift to Japanese, but it is also possible to progress in English. Please let your teacher know your requests.
Q Can I use my textbooks?
Lessons will be offered using specified textbooks on the market.
Q Can I attend lessons without preparing for them?
For efficient learning, beforehand preparation is required in order to follow the lessons. The preparatory materials are explained in English for easy understanding, so please go through them before attending lessons.
Q Can I take classes without a webcam?
To make the lesson more effective, we ask that you bring a webcam and turn on it.
Q How do I book my lessons?
When interviewing for the free trial lessons, please tell us your preferred days and times for lessons so we can assign an available teacher. Once the course starts, the lessons are provided by the one teacher in charge on a set day and time according to the curriculum and lesson schedules for you.
Q Can I cancel a lesson I already booked if I am unable to attend?
Yes, but please notify us by email until 6 pm of the day before the lesson (Tokyo Time GMT+9). Should you notify us later than that, we reserve the right to treat that lesson as taken.
Q Can I choose my teachers?
During the free trial lesson, you can choose the teacher you would like to take. However, all our teachers' lessons meet Akira's quality standards, so there is no significant difference in quality from one teacher to another.
Q Can I change teachers?
You may request a teacher change after you have used all the lesson rights you have purchased according to the monthly plan.
Q Can I take lessons every other week?
We're very sorry. To improve your skills efficiently, we request our learners to take lessons at least once a week.
Q Can I have my child take lessons?
Unfortunately we only offer lessons for adults now because, according to the SLA, adults and children have different mechanisms of language acquisition.
Q When should I pay my tuition fees?
After the free trial lesson, an invoice will be sent to those who wish to continue taking classes. Thereafter, we will send you an invoice each time you have exhausted the rights to the lessons you have purchased according to the monthly plan.
Q Can I pay in installments?
After paying via PayPal, you may request that your credit card company pay by installments.

Free Trial

You may take up to 2 trial lessons, so take this chance to experience Akira’s lessons for yourself.

  • Step 1

    Interview (30 min)

    After understanding your requests and conducting a quick level check of your Japanese, we will explain the points of learning.

  • Step 2

    Free trial (2 lessons)

    Through the cycle of “SLA-based preparation → lesson → review”, you should be able to experience the effects of learning.

  • Step 3

    Suggestion

    After sorting the results from the free trial, we will suggest a learning strategy formulated especially for you.

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We offer interview & level check between 8 am to 10 pm on weekdays (Tokyo Time GMT+9).

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Brand

Concept

Our brand name, "Akira", carries the meaning of “sunlight” in Japanese.
Therefore, like our namesake, we’d like to brighten your life in TOKYO
by helping you with your conversations in Japanese.

CEO, Akira Fujisaki

Certificate Japanese language teacher, Akira FUJISAKI

I graduated of the University of Tokyo, majoring in education.
Upon graduation, I initially pursued a career in marketing.

However, in 2011,
I came across "education in Japanese" and
decided to focus once more on education.

I hope to support you in learning Japanese.

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Company

Akira Online Japanese School TOKYO is located in Minato-ku, Central Tokyo.
It’s only a one-minute walk away from Azabu-Juban Station.

  • Akira Online Japanese School TOKYO

    Operating Company Fujisaki, LLC
    Venue 1-2-7-701, Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0045
    Email info@akiraojs.tokyo
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    (Hours : Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm)　
Privacy Policy | Recruitment

Privacy Policy

Akira Online Japanese School TOKYO, (hereinafter referred to as 'Akira') respects the privacy of our students and recognizes that carefully protecting personal information regarding customers is a heavy commitment, and acts in accordance with the following stance with regard to the handling of personal information.

Compliance with Laws and Regulations Relating to the Protection of Personal Information

Akira shall comply with laws and other regulations relating to the protection of personal information and shall handle personal information appropriately.

Acquisition of Personal Information

When obtaining personal information Akira shall endeavor to clarify the intended use and shall obtain personal information using appropriate and fair means.

Use of Personal Information

'Personal Information' referred to in this privacy policy shall mean that information pertaining to an individual which enables that particular individual to be identified such as their name, date of birth, telephone number, address, email address etc. Information provided to Akira shall be used by Akira for the following purpose. ・To provide information relating to courses and school events or related information. ・To send out education materials ・To introduce Akira's services and products etc ・Other (to analyze Web access situation, etc) Personal information shall comply with the Personal Information Protection Act and other related laws and regulations and information shall be obtained through appropriate methods.

Third Party Provision of Personal Information

Unless otherwise provided for in laws and regulations, Akira shall not supply personal information to any third party without the prior agreement of the individual concerned.

Management of Personal Information

Akira shall maintain the accuracy and up-to-dateness of personal information and shall implement the necessary and appropriate information security measures in order for the safe management of information and in order to protect against the loss, alteration or divulgence of personal information. When obtaining personal information through Akira's website, Akira shall provide against unauthorized access by third parties during the communication process and shall encrypt personal information or apply other similar security techniques.

Disclosure, Amendment, Suspension of Use, Erasure of Personal Information

In the event of receiving a request from a customer to disclose, amend, suspend usage or erase their personal information, Akira, having confirmed that the request is from the individual themselves, shall comply with such request within a reasonable time period in accordance the provisions of the law. ・Handling disclosure Requests may be made to disclose one's own personal information held by Akira. Such requests may only be made to Akira's contact desk and shall be dispatched in writing by post as soon as the request has been processed. Approximately four weeks are required from the time a request is made until the request is dispatched by post. A processing fee shall be charged in relation to the disclosure of information. ・Handling of amendments and suspension of use When necessary requests may be made to amend, suspend use or erase one's own personal information held by Akira. Such requests may be made to Akira's contact desk or by telephone and shall be processed immediately. Approximately four weeks are required from the time a request for the amendment, suspension of use or erasure is made until the request is processed.

Organization, Structure, Training

Akira shall undertake the appropriate management of personal information used in the course of our work and shall create a structure in order to implement the appropriate handling of personal information in the course of our work. Akira shall undertake training and awareness activities aimed at employees in order to fully enforce this personal information protection policy.

Amendments to the Personal Information Protection Policy (Privacy Policy)

Akira shall make amendments to the personal information protection policy as necessary in order to protect personal information or in order to respond to changes in the law or other regulations.

Cookie Information

Akira may forward cookie information regarding customers in order to make Akira's website even more user friendly for customers. Cookies are a function in which a web server stores a very small amount of earmarked data on the customer's hard disk. Such cookies are used on certain pages and reuse data which has already been inputted, making the customer's operations simpler. Akira's website uses cookie information but does not infringe on our customer's privacy. Further, we do not disclose information obtained by cookies to any third party.

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