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.
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.
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.
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.
Understanding sentence patterns and grammar beforehand using exercises coupled with the English version of the “Minna no Nihongo” textbook.
Focused training on conversational skills through composition and speech practice, and dialog practice in pairs.
Establishing conversational skills through the recorded lessons.
Putting the conversational skills learned to use in the workplace.
Experiencing the effects of SLA-based training first hand through conversations in Japanese.
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!
All teachers at Akira are certified Japanese language teachers who, through Akira’s original teaching method, have acquired the coordination skills required in SLA-based Japanese language teaching. First off, do try our free trial with any of our teachers.
Hi, I’m Hiroyuki. In addition to teaching Japanese, I have 25 years of business experience in IT industry ranging from engineering to biz mgmt. I’m here to assist you to get equipped with robust Japanese by re-focusing on basic so you can make the communication with your Japanese peers more active and trustworthy.
Hi, I’m Masa! Worked 18 yrs in international trade and 3 yrs in teaching Japanese. Lived outside Japan (9 yrs) and I enjoy working with people from diverse backgrounds. Each learner has own challenges, which can be hard to overcome by oneself. I’m here to assist you to do that and be a good independent learner afterward!
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!
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.
Hi, I'm Daigo Fujinami. I've been teaching Japanese to foreigners from various backgrounds and levels since 2008 in UK, west Africa and Japan. I can introduce you the best way to acquire Japanese language along with your purpose. I will be happy if I can support your Japanese learning and achieving your goal.
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Hours | Monday to Sunday, 8 am to 10 pm (Tokyo Time GMT+9) |
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Lesson length | 50 minutes / 1 lesson |
Cancellation | Available until 6 pm (GMT+9) of the day before the lesson |
Method of communication | Zoom |
Method of payment | ![]() |
Recording | Video recording of the lesson allowed |
You may take up to 2 trial lessons, so take this chance to experience Akira’s lessons for yourself.
After understanding your requests and conducting a quick level check of your Japanese, we will explain the points of learning.
Through the cycle of “SLA-based preparation → lesson → review”, you should be able to experience the effects of learning.
After sorting the results from the free trial, we will suggest a learning strategy formulated especially for you.
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.
I graduated of the University of Tokyo, majoring in education.
Upon graduation, I initially pursued a career in marketing.
However, nine years ago,
I came across "education in Japanese" and
decided to focus once more on education.
I hope to support you in learning Japanese.
Akira Online Japanese School TOKYO is located in Minato-ku, Central Tokyo.
It’s only a one-minute walk away from Azabu-Juban Station.
Operating Company | Fujisaki, LLC | Venue | 1-2-7-701, Azabu-Juban, Minato-ku, Tokyo 106-0045 |
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info@akiraojs.tokyo | |
Phone | (Hours : Mon-Fri 10 am-6 pm) |