↑ Introduction (3 minutes)
🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣 🍣🍣
Contact: yojiwillsucceed@gmail.com
🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣 🍣🍣
Hello, I'm Yoji. All of my students call me "Yoji-sensei." The word sensei means "teacher" in Japanese, and it is how we address teachers here in Japan.
Teaching Japanese and Introducing Our Culture to Foreign Residents
As I live in central Tokyo, I encounter foreigners in my everyday life. Many tourists are sightseeing at famous places such as those listed below:
Senso-ji Temple(浅草寺)
Tokyo Skytree(東京スカイツリー)
Tokyo Tower(東京タワー)
Shibuya Scramble Crossing(渋谷スクランブル交差点)
Meiji Jingu Shrine(明治神宮)
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden(新宿御苑)
Akihabara Electric Town(秋葉原電気街)
Tsukiji Outer Market(築地場外市場)
Imperial Palace(皇居)
Ueno Park(上野恩賜公園)
Tokyo Disneyland / Tokyo DisneySea(東京ディズニーランド / 東京ディズニーシー)
Roppongi Hills(六本木ヒルズ)
Ginza Shopping District(銀座ショッピング街)
Odaiba(お台場)
Harajuku Takeshita Street(原宿竹下通り)
Ghibli Museum, Mitaka(三鷹の森ジブリ美術館)
Kabukicho(歌舞伎町)
Rikugien Garden(六義園)
Inokashira Park(井の頭恩賜公園)
Yoyogi Park(代々木公園)
Sanrio Puroland(サンリオピューロランド)
Sumida Aquarium(すみだ水族館)
Toyosu Market(豊洲市場)
Ameyoko Shopping Street(アメ横商店街)
Omotesando Avenue(表参道)
Tokyo Dome City(東京ドームシティ)
Omoide Yokocho(思い出横丁)
Golden Gai(新宿ゴールデン街)
Ryogoku Kokugikan(両国国技館)
Mount Takao(高尾山)
Once a day, I speak to them and ask if they need help on the street or in a shop. In many cases, they are having trouble reading Japanese menus and signs.
One day I thought about it: Why are all these people I help in the exact same touristy places?
As a Japanese person who speaks fluent Japanese and was also educated in Japan, I know there are much nicer places that locals go to in their daily lives. Most people who live in Tokyo do not visit those major tourist spots on a monthly basis. Instead, we know which restaurants or bars serve delicious, reasonably priced food in residential areas. We know where to buy fresh sushi, sashimi, or yakitori for dinner. We know the best dating spots and where kids actually want to go, including Pokémon Centers.
"Foreign tourists see only the surface of Japan. That is a bit sad..."
Movies, anime, and YouTubers are likely major influences. Japan and our culture are known worldwide for "diligent people," "clean cities," "great fresh food," and an "advanced lifestyle," and I am very proud of it. While this is true, since this is already our living standard, we locals know even better ways to experience the real Japan.
From my own childhood experience, I deeply understand how difficult it is to step into "the real local life" in a foreign country. Time spent living here may fly by when you look back, but I want you to truly experience the authentic Japanese way of living. Once your company decides to send you to Japan as an expat, you will have to figure out where to live, which schools your children should attend, how to find doctors or hospitals, how to navigate public transport, which apps make daily life easier, and which language schools to choose.
I am happy to help you with any challenges you face in Japan—from the moment your relocation is decided, throughout your stay, and even years later when it is time to leave. If you want your children to stay connected with the Japanese language and culture after you leave, I am always here to help you find the best way.
Services & Rates (10% Japanese consumption tax rate)
✓ Speak Japanese Like a Local 🎌🌸 (From ¥120,000 + tax / approx. $760 USD per person for 4 lessons)
Japanese language lessons: Basic / Intermediate / Business level
Taught in English, available both in person and online
From 50 minutes per lesson, starting at once a week
✓ Relocation & Daily Life Support🏥 💊
3 hours: ¥70,000 + tax (approx. $440 USD) per family
6 hours: ¥135,000 + tax (approx. $850 USD) per family
Full day: ¥150,000 + tax (approx. $950 USD) per family
Available both in person and online
✓ Custom Local Travel Planning 🗾🚅 (From ¥80,000 + tax / approx. $500 USD per family)
Specialized in Tokyo, Yokohama, and Tsukuba
Access local deals, discounts, and hidden gems typically only available in Japanese
Includes online consultations and a customized itinerary
For guided tours, an additional fee of ¥80,000 + tax (approx. $500 USD) per day will apply
✓ Japanese Calligraphy Class🖌️🈵 (From ¥150,000 + tax / approx. $950 USD per person per 4 lessons)
Won multiple awards during elementary and junior high school in Japan, including selection for the Yokohama City Competition
Tools included: Calligraphy brush, Sumi ink, Hanshi paper, etc.
From 50 minutes per lesson, starting at once a week
Learn to write your name and Kanji in a beautiful, professional style
In person only
These services primarily target current and future residents of Tokyo and Tsukuba. However, for services available online, I am happy to assist clients worldwide!
My Background
I was born in Japan and raised abroad, spending a total of eight years in both the US and the UK. That is where I learned to speak English and communicate with people from diverse backgrounds. Looking back on my time overseas, I am reminded of the everyday struggles I faced—the language barrier, feelings of isolation at school, and the frustration caused by cultural differences.
I returned to Japan for university to study Comparative Culture at the University of Tsukuba, where I earned my teaching credentials for Japanese junior high and high schools. After graduating, I worked in the finance sector for many years at companies like Nomura Securities and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation, and 6 years ago I changed my profession to education. Currently, I teach English to Japanese children and adults, both in Tokyo and online.
Professional Summary
A strong interest in engaging in education and supporting people’s growth.
The ability to build trust quickly from the first meeting.
Flexible adaptability not bound by preconceived concepts.
Sincere personality and high communication skills.
Key Skills / Qualifications
Lived a total of 8 years combined in the United States and the United Kingdom (ages 3–8, and 15–19) due to my father’s career.
Master of Business Administration from Kobe University, Hyogo, Japan
Junior High School / High School English Teacher’s License
Bachelor of Comparative Culture from the University of Tsukuba, Ibaraki, Japan
ACS Cobham International School, England
If you have any questions or are interested in my services, please feel free to reach out. I would be happy to discuss how I can help during a free online consultation.
🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣 🍣🍣
Contact: yojiwillsucceed@gmail.com
🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣🍣 🍣🍣
Contact: yojiwillsucceed@gmail.com