Get ready to talk in Japan — before your trip.
Real, everyday Japanese from a native speaker, so you can order food, ask for help and chat with locals on your trip.
400,000+ learners follow along on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube and Facebook
すみません Sumimasen · ありがとう Arigatou · いただきます Itadakimasu · これください Kore kudasai · 大丈夫です Daijoubu desu
This is for you if…
✅You're planning a trip to Japan
✅ You're starting from zero
✅ You freeze when it's time to order or ask for help
✅ You want to talk to locals, not just point at menus
✅ You want to practice real conversations in Japanese
How I can help
Free Guide
50 phrases you'll actually use at the station, the restaurant, the konbini and the hotel.
Lessons
Role-play the real scenes of your trip, or just free talk in Japanese.
Travel Plans
A day-by-day itinerary with the Japanese you'll need at each place.
50 phrases · 10 pages · Free
Going to Japan? Don't leave without these 50 phrases.
✓ 50 real-life phrases in Japanese, romaji and English
✓ Tips from a native Japanese speaker
✓ Phrases staff will say to you (and how to reply)
✓ Emergency phrases + the numbers to call
Practice speaking before your trip
What my students say
★★★★★
"You will not find a more caring and capable Japanese tutor."
"Our family had limited exposure to Japanese and wanted to feel more confident for our 1 month trip to Japan, and Shiori prepared role plays with authentic materials like maps and menus… Within a couple months, we were able to make a variety of simple requests and engage in simple interactions that we are likely to need during our trip."
— Jenny & family, Canada · Family lessons before a 1-month trip to Japan
★★★★★
"I took private Japanese lessons with Shiichan to prepare for my trip to Japan. We focused on practical Japanese for traveling, like ordering food, asking for directions, and shopping. Shiichan made every lesson fun and easy to understand, and I felt much more confident using Japanese during my trip. Highly recommended!"
— Emily K., United States
★★★★★
"I started private Japanese lessons with Shiichan to improve my conversation skills. She always adapts the lessons to my level and gives me plenty of opportunities to speak. She is patient, friendly, and makes it easy to practice without being afraid of making mistakes. I feel much more confident speaking Japanese now!"
— Daniel M., Australia
Shiichan's original guides — Coming soon
Japan Travel Phrasebook
More situations, more phrases, and audio in my own voice for every line.
Japanese for Total Beginners
Start from zero: the sounds, the basics and your first real sentences.
Japan Travel Guide
Local tips for your trip, with the Japanese you'll need at each place — and maybe a few secret spots most people don't know about!
Your Japan trip, planned by a local.
Tell me what you love — I’ll make a day-by-day plan with the Japanese you’ll need at each place.
30-min planning call on Google Meet · Day-by-day PDF itinerary · Bookings are made by you
Learn Japanese with my songs🎵💕
Short, catchy songs for greetings, travel phrases, colors, counting and more. Put them on while you walk, cook — or fly to Japan.
🎵 Original Japanese Songs Vol.1
🎵 Original Japanese Songs Vol.2
🎵 Original Japanese Songs Vol.3
🎵 Vol.4 — Coming soon!
Contact
Questions about lessons, travel plans or working together? Send me a message and I'll get back to you by email.