Fall–Winter 2025 classes are fully booked. We’re not accepting new students at this time.
Online Worldwide Learning
OWL Japanese Lessons
Real Japanese
Real Conversations
One-on-One Lessons
Discover a More Advanced Way to Learn Japanese — Personalized, Purpose-Driven, and Designed for Adult Learners
At OWL Japanese Lessons, we offer one-on-one online Japanese tutoring for learners who already have a basic foundation and want to communicate more naturally and confidently in academic, professional, or real-world settings. With a certified instructor as your dedicated tutor, each session is tailored to your goals, pace, and areas of growth.
Whether you’re strengthening your business Japanese, preparing for the JLPT, polishing your academic Japanese, or refining everyday conversation, we meet you at your current level and support steady, meaningful progress. And unlike AI-driven platforms, your learning is guided by a real, certified teacher who ensures your Japanese is accurate, nuanced, and authentically spoken.
Japanese learning is a long-term journey. At OWL, structure and creativity come together to make that journey not only effective, but genuinely engaging. Discover how personalized tutoring can support you as you advance to the next level of your Japanese learning.
2025-2026 Calendar
Fall Quarter Sep.8 - Dec.17
Winter Quarter Jan.5 - Mar.18
Spring Quarter Apr.1 - Jun.5
Meet Your Teacher
Naoko
Japanese Instructor
Naoko is a certified Japanese language teacher with a B.A. in Humanities, focusing on Literature. She completed the 420-hour Advanced Japanese Teacher Training Course as well as a specialized course in Japanese Pronunciation for Communication. After moving to the U.S. in 2010, she began teaching Japanese in 2015, working with various e-learning platforms.
Today, she runs OWL Japanese Lessons, where she teaches Japanese language and culture to students around the world. Naoko specializes in business Japanese and helps learners prepare for the JLPT exam.
Fukutarō
Official Mascot & Voice of OWL
Fukutarō is more than just a cute owl — he’s the wise (and sometimes witty) voice of OWL Japanese Lessons. As our official mascot and messenger, he helps spread the word about classes, events, and tips for learning Japanese.
You’ll often spot Fukutarō on Facebook, where he shares announcements, study encouragement, and a few feathery jokes.
He may not lead lessons, but his wisdom and presence help guide our students every step of the way. Symbol of wisdom. Messenger of OWL. Your friendly study companion.