Learn everything you need to speak Japanese while traveling!
In this course, you’ll gain practical, easy-to-use Japanese in a short time.
You’ll also learn how to express your feelings and gratitude to the people you meet in Japan — in Japanese.
This course is designed to help you learn the essential Japanese you’ll actually use while traveling in Japan. Based on real experiences from travelers, I’ve carefully selected the most practical phrases and situations to make your trip smoother and more enjoyable.
To help you remember and actually use what you’ve learned (even in real-life situations when your mind goes blank!), we provide original audio and workbook materials to support your practice and retention.
♢What you will learn
- Basic Japanese greetings
- Simple self-introduction
- Talk about your likes and interests
- Numbers
- Asking if a store has what you’re looking for
- Ask for the prices
- Make a purchase
- Requesting items at a store
- Ordering at restaurants
- Asking about menu items
- Communicating at convenience stores and restaurants
- Refuse something you don’t want
- Time and Hours
- Asking if a train goes to your destination
- Confirming directions
- Asking how long it takes to get somewhere
- 14 adjectives and 2 verbs (present tense) to express emotions
- 14 adjectives and 2 verbs (past tense) to express emotions
♢What you will be able to do
- Greet others in Japanese
- Introduce yourself, greet people for the first time, and talk about your preferences in simple Japanese
- Communicate in Japanese at stores
- Communicate in Japanese at restaurants
- Confirm how to get to a place using public transportation
- Find the best route using public transportation
- Ask about travel time and cost
- Express your gratitude and thoughts to the person you want to thank.
- Respond in Japanese when asked questions like, “How was the dinner?”
- Answer questions about what you did today and how it went.
♢Who is this course is for
- those who want to learn everything they need all in one course
- those who are planning to visit Japan and want to be ready!
- those who considering a long-term stay in Japan and starting with a short visit
- beginners learning Japanese for the first time
- people who want to start studying Japanese but don’t know where to begin
- Learners who have started studying Japanese but are struggling to make progress on their own
- those of you who regret studying Japanese before coming to Japan!!
♢What’s included
- 5 live online lessons (60 minutes each)
Weekdays, 10:00 AM – 4:30 PM (JST) We’ll choose a date and time that works for everyone in the group. - 1 Conversation Day (60 minutes)
Conversation Day is a chance to practice speaking only in Japanese. Let’s role-play the conversations we’ve practiced in class, without using the textbook! You can also ask questions, like “How do I say this in Japanese?” or “Why do Japanese people do this?” Your questions will help everyone learn. Feel free to ask anything! - A text with English translations, audio, and useful vocabulary
- Audio to help you practice the words, phrases, and conversations you learned in the lessons.”
- A worksheet to help you remember, review and practice what you learned in the lesson by yourself.
- Archive video of the lesson (available for 2 months after the lesson)
🎁I’ll give you a PDF titled Tips How to Travel in Japan, written by an Australian friend who traveled to Japan in August 2025. It’s full of useful advice and things to watch out for when traveling in Japan!
♢Course Information
Class Size: 1～5 students (I keep my classes small to be more engaged with each student.)
Price：JPY30,000 (tax included)
※ We use the textbook in this class. Please purchase it separately before the lesson
(approx. ¥2,200). I’ll send you the link once your registration is confirmed.
Lesson schedule
This class is designed to be taken once a week over five weeks, so you can review and build confidence step by step. If you have limited time and wish to move faster, we can discuss possible adjustments to the schedule.
What Makes This Course Special
You can learn many Japanese expressions and vocabulary that you will need while traveling.
In this course, you’ll quickly and easily learn the Japanese you truly need for your trip to Japan. Also you’ll have plenty of chances to freely ask questions about your trip to Japan.
This course includes a worksheet that allows you to review and practice what you’ve learned after each lesson, as well as audio materials that help you review and speak Japanese while listening. By using these tools, you can transfer what you’ve learned from short-term memory to long-term memory.
If you’d like to practice speaking Japanese again right before your trip, you also have the option to book a one-time lesson. This optional lesson is available only to those who have taken this course.
You can make a reservation from the link below.
What ｍakes live lessons so valuable
★You can ask anything, anytime.
If you’re unsure how to say something or why something is said a certain way, you can ask immediately — and get a clear answer. You can also learn about what Japan is like right now — from everyday life to current trends.
★You get instant feedback.
When you make a mistake, your instructor gently corrects it — and connects the language to your interests, making it easier to remember.
★Your teacher knows exactly what you need to practice.
During your lessons, you may come across words or expressions that you find difficult to remember. Your instructor will create opportunities to repeat and practice them. This repeated practice helps you remember the words and expressions more easily.
★You’ll learn Japanese you can actually use.
Your teacher introduces expressions that are natural and commonly used in everyday conversation — not just textbook phrases.
Student’s Review
Mr. J.Evans
Akemi sensei is kind, nurturing, patient and knowledgeable. I really enjoyed learning the Hiragana letters and also the conversations we practiced. I liked your teaching style where you would explain something then we would practice together and you would test me on my knowledge. It helped me learn effectively in this way.
Mr.Assad
Akemi sensei is very flexible and creative in teaching so she added new tools to suit my case depending on my performance. Akemi sensei lesson is very interesting and funny so the time passes fast.
Ms.I.Bychenko
Akemi-sensei’s Japanese lessons were amazing. I loved how she explained vocabulary and grammar so simply. We also talked about different topics in Japanese, based on the books we read or enjoyed. It really gave me the confidence to use Japanese!
How to give lessons
Lessons will be held using ZOOM. Please prepare the following items before the lesson.
・Internet connection
・Web camera
・Microphone
・Download ZOOM application
Steps to take the course
Please scan the QR code below to contact me.
If the QR code doesn’t work properly, please copy and paste the following question and send it to this email address. [urarakanihongo@gmail.com]
【Question】
1.Please tell me the day and time you would like to take the lesson.(Lesson are available during the day on weekdays from 10am to 16:30 in Japan time.)
2.Please tell me your Japanese learning experience. Also I would appreciate it if you could tell me what you would like to do using Japanese after taking this class.
3.How did you know about this class?
If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.
Cancellation policy
♢Regarding cancellation of all lessons
Please note that I do not accept any cancellations after the reservation has been confirmed.
♢If you miss a Group lesson
Group lesson dates are fixed. If you will be absent from the lesson, please contact [urarakanihongo@gmail.com] at least one day in advance. You can watch archived videos of missed lessons. *Please note that there are no refunds for lesson fees.
♢Regarding private lesson schedule changes
Up to two schedule changes will be accepted. Please note that changes made after the second time will be treated as a cancellation.