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The Best Japanese Tutors in New York City, NY

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Edward A. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Edward A.
50/hour

Near New York City, NY

N2 Certified Japanese Speaker with Life Experience in Japan

I lived and taught in Japan for four years at rural elementary schools, where I finally passed the JLPT N2. I've also interpreted at video game conventions like BitSummit and at many local game jams. I've got a passion for Japanese video games and am more than happy to assist with any Japanese...

5.0 (2)
50/hour
14 hours tutoring

I lived and taught in Japan for four years at rural elementary schools, where I finally passed the JLPT N2. I've also interpreted at video game conventions like BitSummit and at many local game jams. I've got a passion for Japanese video games and am more than happy to assist with any Japanese...

Hiroko T. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Hiroko T.
65/hour

New York City, NY

Certified Japanese Teacher

こんにちは!Thank you for your interest in Japanese language and culture! My tutoring method is focus+repeat+practice. I offer face-to-face lesson, daily text/audio review and group practice session. I have helped my student build confidence in Japanese conversation.

5.0 (28)
65/hour
194 hours tutoring

こんにちは!Thank you for your interest in Japanese language and culture! My tutoring method is focus+repeat+practice. I offer face-to-face lesson, daily text/audio review and group practice session. I have helped my student build confidence in Japanese conversation.

Phillip Y. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Phillip Y.
100/hour

Near New York City, NY

JHU / UPenn Grad, Experienced Teacher in Math Tutoring

JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N1

5.0 (29)
100/hour
58 hours tutoring

JLPT (Japanese Language Proficiency Test) N1

Tetsuo M. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Tetsuo M.
85/hour

Near New York City, NY

Your Path to Proficiency: From JLPT/IB Success to Real-World Fluency

Currently working as the head Japanese teacher at Brooklyn Nihongo Gakuen in NY

5.0 (92)
85/hour
250 hours tutoring

Currently working as the head Japanese teacher at Brooklyn Nihongo Gakuen in NY

Kristofer Z. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Kristofer Z.
60/hour

Near New York City, NY

JLPT N4 Certified

As of January 2026, I am JLPT N4 certified. The JLPT is the Japanese government's gold standard for testing foreign language learners in the Japanese language. This certification means that I am able to teach beginner (1st~2nd year) Japanese.

5.0 (8)
60/hour
40 hours tutoring
Response time: 2 minutes

As of January 2026, I am JLPT N4 certified. The JLPT is the Japanese government's gold standard for testing foreign language learners in the Japanese language. This certification means that I am able to teach beginner (1st~2nd year) Japanese.

Misha S. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Misha S.
40/hour

Near New York City, NY

Easygoing Coach and Language Tutor

I was raised in a Japanese family and Japanese is my first language. I’ve spoken Japanese all my life; I’ve passed the N3 JLPT exam in the 98th percentile and I’m very comfortable with both formal and conversational Japanese. I love teaching Japanese; I’m always happy to meet...

5.0 (4)
40/hour
18 hours tutoring
Response time: 5 minutes

I was raised in a Japanese family and Japanese is my first language. I’ve spoken Japanese all my life; I’ve passed the N3 JLPT exam in the 98th percentile and I’m very comfortable with both formal and conversational Japanese. I love teaching Japanese; I’m always happy to meet...

Viktor C. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Viktor C.
80/hour

Near New York City, NY

Northwestern PhD and Adjunct Professor for Math and Science Tutoring

I can fluently communicate in Japanese, both in writing and speaking.

5.0 (9)
80/hour
37 hours tutoring
Response time: 19 minutes

I can fluently communicate in Japanese, both in writing and speaking.

Michiko F. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Michiko F.
45/hour

Near New York City, NY

Native Japanese speaker with certificated Japanese teaching

Before I came over to the U.S, I had worked at a broadcasting station and here in the U.S. And I worked at a Japanese school and a Japanese preschool here as a teacher. I love teaching children and playing with them! I am qualified to teach Japanese. I am so excited to share my knowledge of the...

5.0 (46)
45/hour
432 hours tutoring

Before I came over to the U.S, I had worked at a broadcasting station and here in the U.S. And I worked at a Japanese school and a Japanese preschool here as a teacher. I love teaching children and playing with them! I am qualified to teach Japanese. I am so excited to share my knowledge of the...

Yumi M. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Yumi M.
50/hour

Near New York City, NY

Fun Native Japanese Professor, Beginner - Advanced, Bilingual+Licensed

As an experienced tutor and instructor with over 20 years of experience in various fields, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you and help you achieve your academic and personal goals. I am a native Japanese speaker, born in Kyoto. I am an Adjunct Instructor of Japanese at Fairleigh Dickinson...

5.0 (54)
50/hour
259 hours tutoring

As an experienced tutor and instructor with over 20 years of experience in various fields, I am excited to have the opportunity to work with you and help you achieve your academic and personal goals. I am a native Japanese speaker, born in Kyoto. I am an Adjunct Instructor of Japanese at Fairleigh Dickinson...

Seukyung K. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Seukyung K.
55/hour

Near New York City, NY

Efficient and Patient Tutor- Korean, Japanese, and Business

As a native speaker of Japanese and Korean, I'm highly qualified to teach two languages. I have taught Japanese to many students in various levels about five years. I have obtained my educational background from a top rank Japanese university. I can give you some guidance on Japanese...

5.0 (1782)
55/hour
3,079 hours tutoring

As a native speaker of Japanese and Korean, I'm highly qualified to teach two languages. I have taught Japanese to many students in various levels about five years. I have obtained my educational background from a top rank Japanese university. I can give you some guidance on Japanese...

Maya S. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Maya S.
90/hour

New York City, NY

Native Japanese w/ Teacher Training Certificate from NY Japan Society

I have 11 years of experience of tutoring Japanese language, offering private lessons to students of all ages. My Japanese lessons cover everything from vocabulary and grammar, to culture, custom, and practical conversation. My former students includes tattoo artists, college exchange students and high...

5.0 (3)
90/hour
26 hours tutoring

I have 11 years of experience of tutoring Japanese language, offering private lessons to students of all ages. My Japanese lessons cover everything from vocabulary and grammar, to culture, custom, and practical conversation. My former students includes tattoo artists, college exchange students and high...

Dylan R. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Dylan R.
40/hour

New York City, NY

Experienced Japanese language Tutor

I have -- extensive experience with Japanese up to the highest level offered by Columbia university in Japanese language. -- experience with Japanese-English translation in multiple roles -- lived and worked in japan for a year. --Taught Japanese to students in Columbia's Japanese chat...

5.0 (354)
40/hour
1,292 hours tutoring
Response time: 33 minutes

I have -- extensive experience with Japanese up to the highest level offered by Columbia university in Japanese language. -- experience with Japanese-English translation in multiple roles -- lived and worked in japan for a year. --Taught Japanese to students in Columbia's Japanese chat...

Vivian L. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Vivian L.
50/hour

Near New York City, NY

Experienced Chinese and Japanese Tutor

I am a teacher assistant at a Japanese class for children as well as a tutor at Japanese language center at Hunter college. I have been an assistant teacher at Queensborough Community College in Queens New York.

5.0 (3)
50/hour
5 hours tutoring

I am a teacher assistant at a Japanese class for children as well as a tutor at Japanese language center at Hunter college. I have been an assistant teacher at Queensborough Community College in Queens New York.

Masaru K. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Masaru K.
75/hour

Near New York City, NY

Native Speaker

I come from a Japanese speaking family and went to school in Japan.

5.0 (157)
75/hour
541 hours tutoring

I come from a Japanese speaking family and went to school in Japan.

Akiko C. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Akiko C.
35/hour

Near New York City, NY

Hi! Let's learn Japanese

I am a native speaker. I have a passion to help people to improve Japanese skills. When I was in college, I often helped my classmate who were taking Japanese class. Also, my partner just started learning Japanese, so I am helping him. I am a patient person and try to help you to improve...

5.0 (35)
35/hour
250 hours tutoring

I am a native speaker. I have a passion to help people to improve Japanese skills. When I was in college, I often helped my classmate who were taking Japanese class. Also, my partner just started learning Japanese, so I am helping him. I am a patient person and try to help you to improve...

Sayaka A. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Sayaka A.
35/hour

Near New York City, NY

Experienced and Certified Japanese Teacher

I have a certificate for teaching Japanese as a foreign language.

5.0 (166)
35/hour
324 hours tutoring

I have a certificate for teaching Japanese as a foreign language.

Shinsuke H. New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Shinsuke H.
60/hour

New York City, NY

Experienced Japanese Tutor

Hello, My name is Shinsuke and I am a native Japanese. I have been in this country for 12 years and graduated from the University of Arizona. After my graduation I was fortunate to secure a position as a teacher at a private language school in Tucson, Arizona, and then as Adjunct Professor at Pima Community...

5.0 (3619)
60/hour
8,993 hours tutoring

Hello, My name is Shinsuke and I am a native Japanese. I have been in this country for 12 years and graduated from the University of Arizona. After my graduation I was fortunate to secure a position as a teacher at a private language school in Tucson, Arizona, and then as Adjunct Professor at Pima Community...

Mami U. Near New York City, NY, available for online & in-person tutoring
Mami U.
59/hour

Near New York City, NY

Patient & Experienced Japanese and Violin Tutor

I’m Mami, a violin and Japanese language teacher based in New York. I was born and raised in Tokyo and moved to New York in 2000. Since then, I’ve been passionate about sharing both the beauty of Japanese culture and the joy of music with students of all ages and backgrounds. As a Japanese...

5.0 (203)
59/hour
266 hours tutoring

I’m Mami, a violin and Japanese language teacher based in New York. I was born and raised in Tokyo and moved to New York in 2000. Since then, I’ve been passionate about sharing both the beauty of Japanese culture and the joy of music with students of all ages and backgrounds. As a Japanese...

Here are even more great Japanese tutors who offer online lessons.

Here are even more great Japanese tutors who offer online lessons.

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Seiko D.
78/hour

Expert Japanese Tutor with Credentials, Specializing in JLPT Prep.

I am a native speaker, born and raised in Japan. I had Japanese education through to college. I graduated college in Japan and earned a teaching certificate. I have also a BS degree in the U.S.

5.0 (190)
78/hour
543 hours tutoring

I am a native speaker, born and raised in Japan. I had Japanese education through to college. I graduated college in Japan and earned a teaching certificate. I have also a BS degree in the U.S.

Near New York City, NY Tutoring
Patience S.
40/hour

BA in Japanese with first-hand cultural understanding

I have a bachelor's degree in Japanese. I've been to Japan three times, once for a three-month stay and another time as a translator for a non-Japanese speaker. My strengths lie in conversation/listening and grammar,...

4.9 (99)
40/hour
226 hours tutoring

I have a bachelor's degree in Japanese. I've been to Japan three times, once for a three-month stay and another time as a translator for a non-Japanese speaker. My strengths lie in conversation/listening and grammar,...

Near New York City, NY Tutoring
Lydia T.
45/hour

7 Years + Language Teaching Experience, Kids and Adults

JLPT N2 Certification, 2 years of Japanese language school in Japan, 4 years abroad in Japan

5.0 (769)
45/hour
2,426 hours tutoring

JLPT N2 Certification, 2 years of Japanese language school in Japan, 4 years abroad in Japan

Near New York City, NY Tutoring
David R.
50/hour

Japanese tutor since 2008.

I began my studies in Japanese independently in 2006. Starting in 2008 I began taking Japanese courses at SUNY New Paltz followed by 10 months studying in Kanazawa, Japan. After graduating, I have continued my studies independently;...

5.0 (173)
50/hour
1,157 hours tutoring

I began my studies in Japanese independently in 2006. Starting in 2008 I began taking Japanese courses at SUNY New Paltz followed by 10 months studying in Kanazawa, Japan. After graduating, I have continued my studies independently;...

Near New York City, NY Tutoring
Yasuko M.
40/hour

Native Japanese Tutor - Let's master Japanese together!

I am native Japanese speaker with total of 4 years of experience in teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced level Japanese learners of various ages (grade schools, college, and graduate school students, and adults). I also...

5.0 (544)
40/hour
1,569 hours tutoring

I am native Japanese speaker with total of 4 years of experience in teaching beginner, intermediate, and advanced level Japanese learners of various ages (grade schools, college, and graduate school students, and adults). I also...

Near New York City, NY Tutoring
Aki M.
80/hour

I love working with diverse students including LGBTQ learners!

I am a native Japanese speaker. I have taught beginning and intermediate Japanese to young adults and adults at the Japan Society of Boston from October 2017 to May 2018, and have Japanese course planning experience from...

5.0 (3275)
80/hour
6,498 hours tutoring

I am a native Japanese speaker. I have taught beginning and intermediate Japanese to young adults and adults at the Japan Society of Boston from October 2017 to May 2018, and have Japanese course planning experience from...

Near New York City, NY Tutoring
Yukari E.
65/hour

Fun and Experienced Japanese Tutor with PhD for All levels

I have over 10 years' experience teaching Japanese at all levels (JLPT N5–N1), including travel Japanese. My lesson is really practical using many images and phisical exersices as I have PhD of Art. Of course we can talk...

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5.0 (1117)
65/hour
2,970 hours tutoring
Response time: 3 minutes

I have over 10 years' experience teaching Japanese at all levels (JLPT N5–N1), including travel Japanese. My lesson is really practical using many images and phisical exersices as I have PhD of Art. Of course we can talk...

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Emily E.

5 Japanese lessons

I also highly recommend her for "Finals" - our last tutoring meeting was walking around the local foreign market (which included Japanese food items) and speaking in nothing but Japanese for an hour. This fall I walked into my Japanese class and was completely on top of my game, largely because of Amandah. If you need a Japanese tutor, she's the one you want!
Kevin B.

6 Japanese lessons

Of course this is not to say that Yumiko-sensei is harsh or intimidating; on the contrary she's extremely nice and friendly, and caring about her students' progress, so improving my Japanese has been fun rather than a chore. Reading other reviews of her, it seems she has been just as helpful to students of all levels of Japanese study. I highly recommend her to anyone interested in learning or improving their Japanese.
Nicholas F.

3 Japanese lessons

Akari-san is an excellent Japanese tutor! Not only is she very flexible in terms of meeting times but she is also a very skilled Japanese tutor. She took a very dense Japanese text about the call market in Japan (Money Market) and together, we went sentence by sentence dissecting not only the kanji (both meaning and readings) but the overall reading comprehension by letting me re-summarize words or phrases with my own Japanese vocabulary.
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