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It’s one thing not remembering algebra. It’s another when your child is learning a language you’ve never spoken. Watching them get stuck on grammar or lose confidence is tough when you don't know where to begin.
But you can still help them find the right support. Our Tutor Finder asks a few simple questions about their goals and how they like to learn. We then find the right person for them. No scrolling through endless profiles, just a recommendation you can trust.
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From stumbling over phrases to speaking with confidence
When Japanese starts to click, everything changes. Suddenly, it’s less about just memorising vocabulary and more about understanding how the language actually works. It's the moment they can form a sentence on their own or recognise a character they’ve been practising.
That quiet confidence makes a real difference in school, especially approaching GCSEs or A-Levels. Our tutors make sure every lesson is aligned with the right exam board, turning a tricky subject back into a genuine interest.
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How we find the right Japanese tutor for your child
Our Tutor Finder asks the questions you might not know to ask: from their specific exam board to how they prefer to learn. Based on your answers, we’ll recommend a small, handpicked shortlist of tutors we’d genuinely choose for your child.
Every tutor on that list has passed our strict checks. Only 1 in 8 applicants are accepted, and all are ID-verified and DBS-checked. It’s why over 4,100 parents have rated us 4.6 stars.
Most families have their first lesson within days. It’s a low-pressure session for the tutor to get to know your child. And if it isn’t the right fit, our First Lesson Guarantee means we find someone else, at no extra charge.
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5 Japanese tutors:
£30/hr
5.0
Aki M
Creative Japanese Tutor
I am an experienced Japanese teacher with over 6 years of tutoring students in the United Kingdom. I teach Japanese to a wide range of learners, including young children, teenagers (GCSE and A-Level), university students, and adults, primarily at beginner and intermediate levels.
In my sessions, I emphasise a personalised approach to instruction. I utilise original teaching materials that feature visual-focused explanations and custom illustrations tailored to different learning styles. This includes textbooks and online resources when necessary. I also ensure my lessons are interactive, balancing...
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£54/hr
5.0
Mei K
Experienced Native Japanese Chinese / Japanese tutor
I am a native speaker of Chinese mandarins and native level speaker of Japanese. I provide tailor-made lessons designed to meet each student’s individual learning needs and goals. My teaching style is fun, engaging, and student-centred, aiming to create a relaxed yet stimulating atmosphere where students feel encouraged to express themselves and explore the language confidently.I am a warm, smiley, and friendly teacher who genuinely enjoys meeting new people from all walks of life. Seeing my students make progress brings me great joy, and it warms my heart when they can read my favourite Chinese p...
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£31/hr
5.0
Mina S
Highly experienced and qualified Japanese tutor
Konnichiwa! I am Mina, a qualified Japanese teacher who has taught for more than 10 years. I first taught Japanese at Naganuma School in Tokyo for 8 years. Naganuma School is the oldest Japanese language school in Japan and was established in 1948. At Naganuma School I taught all levels from beginner to advanced. I also designed intensive summer course curriculums and managed classes and lessons designed for Daiwa scholarship students from the UK as well as for the Vulcanus Program(students from Europe). While I was teaching there, I also taught Japanese part-time at Surugadai University for about...
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£47/hr
4.9
Kurumi F
Experienced & relaxed Japanese tutor for all levels learners
Hi, I'm Kurumi! :)I'm a native Japanese tutor who is originally from Hokkaido, the north island of Japan but currently live in Bristol. I started tutoring since I came to the UK so now I have nearly 5 years of experience. Although I'm originally an engineer, my tutoring carrer began before then, when I was a uni student. At the time I was working as a part time tutor at evening classes and I really enjoyed it.So since I moved to the UK, I decided to start this carrer again. I had several students in Glasgow and since I moved to Bristol, I've got more students and tutoring them every day. My classes...
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£31/hr
5.0
Waka T
Japanese tutor with friendly, good listener, Japanese
Hello 😊 my name is Waka,I was born in Japan (near Tokyo…a place called Saitama) and moved to the UK when I was 26. I am a mum of 3 kids who were all brought up in the UK and are now all grown up. They all love Japan and I taught them Japanese when they were little. Two of my kids went on to take GCSE Japanese at school and received very good results. I also have some experience being a Japanese GCSE examiner as well. My daughter went on to take Japanese at A level and I was her teacher. She then took Japanese at University and has since lived in Japan for a couple of years. My teaching style is c...
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Mei K
Iworked with Mei to wake up some very old rusty Japanese ahead of a business trip. She was exceptionally friendly and accommodating, very engaged with planning lessons, and providing extensive notes and vocabulary after each lesson. At the end of our six sessions together, I was much better prepared, and the business trip was a success. I would highly recommend Mei to anyone looking for a tutor.
Gustaf R
23rd Jun 2026
Sally C
Sally has been my Japanese tutor for about a year (maybe a bit longer) she is friendly and personable. In addition Sally has always taken into account my learning style and goals in relation to how the lessons. I am learning both written and spoken Japanese and believe most of my progress has been due to her being my tutor. I would highly recommend working with Sally.
Maggie D
22nd May 2026
Aki M
Incredible tutor! Attentive, engaging, and encouraging! Her resources are always helpful and simple to understand. I'd recommend her to anyone looking for a welcoming and supportive environment to improve their Japanese.
Aliyyah I
2nd May 2026
Natsumi H
My husband and I had so much fun learning Japanese with Natsumi.
She was fun and was very helpful if I found anything tricky.
The lessons were full with conversational Japanese.
We were always surprised when the lesson would finish as time flies when you’re having fun.
Natsumi was always excited and happy when you remembered words or phrases from last lesson.
Thank you Natsumi!
Izzy O
30th Mar 2026
Joanna L
Really tailored the lessons to my needs and provided very good resource after each lesson. Joanna is very friendly and attentive during the lessons too. Highly Recommend.
James C
12th Mar 2026
Rena N
Rena has been a delight to learn with, picking up and carrying on from my independent studies towards my N5 (and beyond hopefully). Extremely friendly and knowledgeable, would definitely recommend. Thank you :)
Richard D
27th Jan 2025
Masato I
Esme has only had a few sessions with Masato but we are very impressed. His teaching style is very visual and easy to follow. He has a lovely mannerism and personability, very bubbly. He is extremely organised an efficient, punctual and follows up with notes too. Really like his style of teaching and would highly recommend.
Esme P
8th Oct 2024
Ikumi M
I never imagined I would enjoy learning a new language after my school years. Ikumi fosters a warm and welcoming environment, demonstrating patience and utmost professionalism. Her preparation for each lesson is impressive, and she even assigns homework when she's unable to conduct a session. I believe I couldn't have found a better tutor and I plan to continue with her until I achieve my personal goals.
Thank you Ikumi!
Christopher J
18th Aug 2024
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