Personalized
Online Japanese
Lessons
Real Japanese. Real Conversations. One-on-One.
Discover a New Way to Learn Japanese — Personalized, Supportive, and Made Just for You
At OWL Japanese Lessons, we offer personalized, one-on-one online lessons that make learning Japanese feel natural and rewarding — just like taking private music lessons, but for language.
You won’t find large group classes here. Instead, you’ll work directly with a certified professional Japanese teacher who designs every lesson around your pace, interests, and goals.
Whether you're a complete beginner, preparing for the JLPT, fine-tuning your pronunciation, or aiming to improve your business Japanese, we’ll meet you where you are — and help you move forward with clarity and confidence. And unlike AI-driven platforms, all of our lessons are taught by a real, certified teacher — so you’ll learn natural, authentic Japanese the way it’s actually spoken.
Learning Japanese is a personal journey. At OWL, we combine structure, encouragement, and a touch of creativity to make that journey not just effective, but enjoyable.
Start your one-on-one Japanese lessons today — and experience the difference personalized instruction can make.
2025-2026 Session Dates
Winter Session 1/8-3/21
Spring Session 4/1-6/7
Summer Session Afternoons + evening groups (schedule varies)
Fall Session 9/8-12/20
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.
Follow his adventures and announcements on Facebook!