【Complete Guide to Japanese Lessons for International Learners】JLPT, Business Japanese, Graduate School Interviews｜Fast-Track Learning with Native Instructors

Our top-level Japanese instructors provide fully customized training tailored to your ultimate goals.
Beyond JLPT N1/N2 success, you’ll gain the confidence to communicate effectively in Japanese for corporate interviews or graduate school admissions.
With online one-on-one lessons, you can learn flexibly from anywhere in the world, even with a busy schedule.

Highly Experienced Professional Instructors｜Covering JLPT, Business, and Academic Japanese

1. Native instructors with advanced degrees from Japan’s leading universities (University of Tokyo, Waseda, Keio) and certified in Japanese language education
2. Professionals with real-world business experience in Japan, teaching practical business Japanese, negotiation skills, and cross-cultural communication
3. Graduate and MBA alumni and students, offering guidance on academic Japanese, interviews, and research proposals

Depending on your needs, we can also provide bilingual instructors (English, Chinese, Korean, etc.) and specialists focused on test preparation.

Fully Customized Programs to Match Your Goals｜From JLPT to Graduate Interviews and Business Communication

Lesson content is designed together with your instructor.
Whether your goal is passing the JLPT, speaking up confidently in business meetings, or excelling in graduate school interviews, we will create a tailored plan to help you succeed.

What You Can Learn in Our Japanese Lessons｜Everyday Conversation, Business Japanese, JLPT Prep, and Cultural Discussions

1. Everyday Conversation
   Master natural expressions and practical usage not found in textbooks. Build conversational skills useful for daily life, study abroad preparation, and making friends in Japan.

2. Business Japanese
   Strengthen essential communication skills for Japanese workplaces, including meetings, presentations, emails, phone etiquette, and negotiations. Learn expressions that make you immediately effective in job hunting and at work.

3. Reading Japanese Newspapers and Articles
   Improve reading comprehension and discussion skills by working with newspapers and industry publications. Expand your vocabulary needed in academic and business contexts.

4. Cultural, Social, and Economic Discussions
   Learn about Japanese culture, society, politics, and economics with proper context, while developing the ability to exchange opinions. Become more confident in academic and business discussions in Japan.

5. JLPT, EJU, and Graduate School Admissions Preparation
   Full support for JLPT (N1/N2/N3) grammar, reading, and listening, EJU Japanese exam, and graduate school interview and research proposal guidance. Achieve score improvement in a short period of time.

Proven Success in JLPT, University Admissions, and Career Opportunities｜Track Record of Students Entering Top Universities and Companies in Japan

・High JLPT Pass Rates (N1/N2): Many students passed from beginner level to N2 in as little as 6 months, or from N2 to N1 in just 3 months.
・Admissions to Leading Universities and Graduate Schools: Successful candidates at the University of Tokyo Graduate School, Waseda University Graduate School, Hitotsubashi ICS, and Kyoto University MBA, among other top programs.
・Career Success at Leading Employers in Japan: Students secured offers at trading houses, global consulting firms, investment banks, and multinational corporations, leveraging their advanced business Japanese skills.
・Strong Outcomes for Students Abroad: Many learners from Asia, Europe, North America, the Middle East, and Africa took online lessons while managing time zone differences, successfully achieving admissions and job offers.

Program Details and Learning Tracks｜Choose from JLPT, Business, Academic, or Everyday Conversation

Duration & Format

・Flexible scheduling: 1-hour or 2-hour weekly sessions (with additional sessions available)
・Course lengths: 3 months, 6 months, or 1 year
・Accessible worldwide through online lessons (Teams)

Sample Curricula (by Goal)

1. JLPT Preparation Course (N1/N2/N3)
   　・Intensive training in grammar, vocabulary, reading, and listening
   　・Mock exams to measure progress and address weaknesses
   　・Efficient study schedules designed for fast improvement

2. Business Japanese Course
   　・Practical skills for meetings, presentations, negotiations, emails, and phone communication
   　・Mastering honorific expressions, business etiquette, and cultural awareness
   　・Interview practice and business discussion training

3. Academic Japanese Course
   　・Guidance and editing for research proposals and academic papers
   　・Preparation for oral exams and interviews
   　・Acquisition of specialized vocabulary and presentation skills in your field

4. Everyday Conversation & Cultural Understanding Course
   　・Natural conversational expressions for different real-life situations
   　・Learning about Japanese society, culture, and customs
   　・Building communication skills for interactions with friends and colleagues

Learning Support System｜Dedicated Instructors for Progress Tracking, Q&A, and Goal-Oriented Scheduling

・A dedicated instructor supports you through study planning and progress management
・Unlimited questions via online chat
・A shared roadmap to track progress toward your goals
・Customized schedules designed by working backward from exam dates or interview deadlines

Direct Instruction from Expert Advisors in Japanese Learning｜Guiding You to Success in Admission and Career Opportunities

TJ Profile

TJ: Formerly with Sumitomo Corporation, where he worked in the Corporate Accounting Department overseeing budgeting, financial reporting, and performance management for over 800 domestic and overseas group companies, as well as IR (Investor Relations) activities. Selected as the youngest trainee for Sumitomo Corporation of America (New York), where he contributed to the restructuring of a U.S. electric arc furnace steel business invested in by Sumitomo. Later joined the Project Finance Department, where he was engaged in arranging large-scale financings for infrastructure projects in developing countries and financing for Jupiter Telecommunications. Selected as a company-sponsored candidate for overseas MBA programs.
Earned his MBA at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, with concentrations in Finance, Entrepreneurship, and Organizational Management. Founder of the University of Chicago Japanese Association. Initiated and executed the school’s first-ever “Japan Trip”, which has since become an annual tradition. Subsequently joined Goldman Sachs Japan’s Investment Banking Division, where he advised on numerous M&A transactions in the media and consumer sectors, supported capital raising including IPOs, and worked on private equity investments and corporate restructuring assignments.

Selected as one of only six fellows (out of over 200 applicants) for the 4th Entrepreneurial Leadership Program of the Japan Association of Corporate Executives (Keizai Doyukai), where he received mentorship from leading entrepreneurs including Hideo Sawada, Chairman of H.I.S.
Served as President of the Chicago Booth Alumni Association in Japan (2006–2010). Has guided numerous candidates to admission at top MBA programs (Harvard, Stanford, and other leading schools in the U.S., Europe, and Asia), graduate schools, universities, and boarding schools. Track record of placing students at leading global firms including Mitsubishi Corporation, McKinsey & Company, Goldman Sachs, BlackRock, Google, Big 4 consulting/FAS, Dentsu, Toyota, MUFG Bank, Nomura Securities, among others. Renowned for his rigorous one-on-one coaching for TOEFL, GMAT, IELTS, and GRE, with a reputation for pushing candidates to fully complete their preparation. Highly regarded for his ability to design and achieve career and academic goals with unmatched quality and precision. As a result, he is in high demand as an advisor, with numerous requests to work directly under his guidance.

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