Speak Japanese on your next trip to Japan.
One-on-one lessons with Yuna, a native Japanese teacher based right here in Australia. Build real speaking confidence for restaurants, trains, temples and conversations with locals — not just phrasebook lines.
50-minute lessons · Australian time zone · Travel-focused curriculum
English gets you around Japan. It doesn't get you into Japan.
Stuck behind a translation app
Menus, signs and quick chats with staff all go through a phone screen instead of an actual conversation.
Hesitating instead of speaking
You know some words and phrases, but freeze up when it's time to actually say them to a real person.
Missing the deeper stuff
The shows, games and culture you already love hit differently once you can follow the Japanese underneath them.
Textbooks that don't match your trip
Generic grammar drills don't prepare you for ordering yakitori or asking for directions to your ryokan.
“Lessons with Yuna are built around one goal: by the time you land in Japan, you can actually use the language — and enjoy the trip more because of it.”
A native teacher who's in your time zone and explains things in plain English.
Same-region scheduling
Yuna is based in Australia, so lesson times fit around your work day instead of a lesson landing at 3am for one of you.
Explained in English, when it helps
Grammar and nuance are explained clearly in English first, so nothing gets lost — then practised out loud in Japanese.
Built around your trip, not a textbook chapter
Lessons and materials are matched to what you'll actually need — travel situations, everyday conversation, or JLPT study.
Simple, consistent, and easy to keep up with.
Book your free trial
Tell us your current level and your trip goals, then pick a plan once you're ready.
Meet Yuna online
A 50-minute one-on-one video lesson, at a time that works with your schedule in Australia.
Practice real scenarios
Ordering food, asking directions, small talk — the situations you'll actually run into on your holiday.
Keep learning between lessons
Level-matched materials plus 24-hour question support, so you're never stuck waiting for the next lesson.
Two simple plans. Pick your pace.
All lessons are 50 minutes, one-on-one, online. Prices are in US dollars (USD).
Weekly Lessons
4 lessons / month
US$30.00 per 50-minute lesson
- One 50-minute lesson every week
- 24-hour question support between lessons
- Level-matched learning materials
Twice-Weekly Lessons
8 lessons / month
US$28.00 per 50-minute lesson
- Two 50-minute lessons every week
- 24-hour question support between lessons
- Level-matched learning materials
- Level-matched practice workbook
Not sure which plan fits your trip timeline? Start with the free trial and Yuna will help you choose.
Study materials matched to why you're learning.
For your upcoming trip
Practical, situation-based Japanese for restaurants, transport, accommodation and everyday moments on the road.
For ongoing conversation
Broader conversational Japanese for daily life, beyond travel basics — for building real, lasting fluency.
For a formal goal
Structured grammar and vocabulary practice for learners working toward a JLPT level.
Meet Yuna
Yuna is a native Japanese speaker who lives in Australia and teaches Japanese online, one-on-one. She works with learners who want to be able to actually speak and understand Japanese for an upcoming trip — not just recognise words on a page.
- Native Japanese speaker, based in Australia
- Teaches one-on-one, entirely online
- Explains grammar and nuance clearly in English
- Focuses lessons on real conversation, not rote memorisation
Good to know before you book.
I'm a complete beginner. Is that okay?
Yes. Lessons are one-on-one, so Yuna starts from wherever you're at — including absolute beginner — and paces things around your trip timeline.
Do I need to know hiragana and katakana first?
No. You can start speaking and listening straight away, and reading gets introduced alongside it at a pace that works for you.
What does a lesson actually look like?
A 50-minute one-on-one video call focused on speaking and listening, using materials matched to your goals — travel, everyday conversation, or JLPT prep.
What if I need to reschedule a lesson?
Let Yuna know ahead of time through your regular booking contact and lesson times can be adjusted — just mention it when you book your trial.
Can I switch between plans later?
Yes. If your schedule or trip timeline changes, you can move between the Weekly and Twice-Weekly plans.
Is there a trial lesson?
Yes — a free 30-minute trial lesson so you can meet Yuna and get a feel for how lessons work before committing to a plan.
What time zone are lessons in?
Yuna is based in Australia, so scheduling a lesson time that suits you is straightforward without an awkward time difference.