🌸 Nice to meet you! I'm Hikari. 🗾 Born in Aichi, Japan 🏠 Currently living in Tokyo 👩‍🏫 Japanese teacher at a language school in Tokyo ✏️ Certified Japanese language teacher 📚 More than 4 years of teaching experience HSK Level 6 (I can explain in Chinese when needed.) 👩‍💻 Worked in sales at a Japanese IT company for 5 years 🍽️ Experience working at an izakaya and an Italian restaurant ✈️ I love traveling and have visited Taiwan, South Korea, the United States, Sri Lanka, Cambodia, Beijing, Shanghai, Yunnan, and more. 🏃‍♀️ My hobbies are sports (I'm currently training for my first marathon!) and watching movies. 🌸 My lessons are perfect for students who... ✅ Want to start learning Japanese from scratch ✅ Want to find an effective learning method ✅ Want to speak Japanese more naturally ✅ Are interested in Japanese culture ✅ Want to enjoy relaxed and meaningful conversations 🌈 My Teaching Style 😊 I always teach with a smile and create a positive learning atmosphere. 🌱 Whether you're a complete beginner or an advanced learner, you're always welcome! 🔑 Language opens the door to new opportunities and new experiences. My goal is to make every lesson enjoyable, practical, and motivating. 📝 Every lesson is customized to match your level, learning style, and goals. 🎯 Let's improve your Japanese together—step by step and at your own pace! ❤️ I can't wait to meet you in class! 👑 Customized Japanese Lessons ✨ For children and adults | Personalized lessons to fit your goals ✨ 🌸 Japanese for Beginners 🌱 No experience? No problem! 📖 Hiragana & Katakana 🙋 Greetings & Self-introductions 🔢 Numbers, Time, Days, Months & Seasons 🗣️ Learn natural Tokyo pronunciation from the very beginning. 🎯 Build a strong foundation at your own pace while enjoying the learning process. 🌻 Japanese School Support (Elementary & Junior High School) 📚 Improve listening, speaking, reading, and writing skills. 📖 Learn with your school textbooks. 📝 Personalized study plans based on your current level. ✏️ Grammar, Kanji, Reading, and Writing support. 🏫 Learn practical Japanese while adapting smoothly to school life in Japan. 🌷 JLPT Preparation (N5–N1) 🎯 Structured lessons focused on the JLPT. 📖 Efficient study methods and learning strategies. 📝 Test-taking skills and exam techniques. 💡 Improve your real Japanese ability—not just your test scores. 📚 JLPT-focused materials. Learn natural Japanese expressions while understanding Japanese culture and ways of thinking. 🌺 Japanese Conversation 🌱 Beginner • Pronunciation & Intonation • Everyday expressions you can use immediately 🌿 Intermediate • Casual vs. Polite Japanese • Business Japanese • Email Writing • Natural Conversation Practice 🌳 Advanced 📰 Read news articles and discuss current topics. 🎤 Presentation & Speech Practice 🗣️ Develop natural, native-like communication skills. ⚡ Short-Term Intensive Courses ✈️ Travel Japanese Learn practical expressions you'll actually use while traveling. 💼 Business Japanese Master useful Japanese for work in a short period. 🎯 Fully customized according to your goals. Even one lesson can help you gain useful, practical Japanese! 🐶 Book a Trial Lesson! What will we do in the 25-minute trial lesson? ✅ Discuss your learning goals ✅ Check your current Japanese level ✅ Experience a mini lesson ✅ Create your personal study plan Let's find the best way for you to improve your Japanese! 📌 Class Rules 📝 Please prepare a notebook and something to write with. 💻 Please check your internet connection and device before class. 📅 If you need to cancel a lesson, please do so at least 24 hours in advance. 📩 If it's within 24 hours, please send me a message through AmazingTalker as soon as possible.