

Toshi M.


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💙 I will send 15% of my earnings from Takelessons to the COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Organizations.
⭐️ I am a US base veteran NATIVE Japanese language instructor/coach with over 16 years of experience. I teach people of all ages from all over the world, through online platforms. Anyone knows me knows that I am a STRICT teacher and serious when it comes to Japanese language matters. I’ve living in Los Angeles ( in the Valley ) CA, USA for more than 26 years. (PST). Yes. I literally have “Valley English Accent” Ha just kidding! 😁 Currently, I have students from the USA, Australia, Canada, Singapore, Russia, Italy, Germany, Japan, New Zealand.
✅ I have worked with veterans, MLB professional athlete (MVP 2010), Hollywood film editor, producer, actors, actresses, TV presenter, filmmakers, voice actress, professional makeup artist, Facebook account manager, Taco Bell manager, investor, Realtor, Doctors, lawyers, karate teacher, professor, American’s college and elementary, middle, high school students, parents, mothers, single fathers, etc (See below’s photo section)
🌟 I am also working on a project through Google, since 2013. It's a data collection project that leads to the betterment of Google products for voice search capabilities in their Google search engine, Chrome software. Google has chosen me to record, translate, and transcribe for these projects within the Japanese division!
❤️ NEW ❤️ Watch My “YouTube Channel” videos below. I will upload a new video every week or two.
🏆”SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY”
🔥 Speak Japanese Like a Native! - Manners ARE part of the Japanese language
⭐️ I don't just teach the Japanese language, I also teach the true meaning of Japanese spirit and soul! Such as :
1. Respect for human beings
2. Benevolence
3. Rectitude
4. Honor
5. Honesty/Sincerely
6. Loyalty
7. Politeness/Propriety
8. Courage
9. Alertness/Awareness
10. Clear Mind
11. Emotional balance
12. Japanese manners, etiquette, customs, cultures.
💜 Take the class fully online via Zoom.
One on One PRIVATE online lesson or GROUP online lessons.
Learn from anywhere and from any country!
GROUP discount available for more than 3 people. Takelessons.com requires all group lesson students to sign up and purchase for their lessons separately.
Do you want to take a trip to Japan with your family? Is your business or company involved with Japanese customers or suppliers? Is it your dream to work for a Japanese company in the future? Do you want to understand Japanese animé or movies? Or Interest in the Japanese language and culture? Do you want to speak, read, and write Japanese?
🌈 I know this is just a lesson you’ve been waiting for. I’m teaching you tricks and secrets that you probably didn't learn in your textbooks and normal traditional Japanese classroom.
1: Develop your Japanese speaking skills like a native.
2: During my class, learn the full set of real natural Japanese, anime words, polite forms, speaking, and listening, reading, writing training.
3: My class meets you where you are and pushes your skills to new levels.
4: The Art of Listening and Mimicking. New skills for Japanese language Pitch, Tone.
5: Breaking Bad Habits and Psychology.
6: Speaking With real feeling and Emotion.
7: Finding Confidence as a Japanese speaker.
8: How To Improve Faster like a native Japanese speaker. (includes writing, reading, hiragana, katakana, kanji)
⭐️ Learn through a step-by-step curriculum
⭐️ Drastically improve your Japanese skills through complete Japanese sessions.
⭐️ It's an unforgettable learning experience designed to level you up.
⭐️ All Levels: Beginner or advanced, this class will level you up.
⭐️ This isn’t your typical “online course”. It’s a fully immersive learning experience.
🔷🔸🔷🔸🔷 JAPANESE 15 WEEKS COURSE AVAILABLE 🔷🔸🔷🔸🔷
(♦️Special Discount! Limited-Time Offer♦️ )
🗝 15 Weeks Commitment 🗝
⭐️AN IMMERSIVE LEARNING EXPERIENCE
⭐️Become a better Japanese speaker in 15 weeks.
⭐️15 WEEKS. PERFECTLY STRUCTURED.
Learn through a step-by-step curriculum
SPEAK JAPANESE LIKE A NATIVE WITH COACH TOSHI
💚Chose your course💚 (Provided Materials)
💟 Beginner Course ( 15weeks Package) 60 min class, One on One private online Zoom class.
💟 Intermediate Course ( 15 weeks Package) 60 min class, One on One private online Zoom class.
💟 Advance Course ( 15 weeks Package) 60 min class, One on One private online Zoom class.
💟 JLPT Course ( Any levels 15 weeks Package) 60 min class, One on One private online Zoom class.
💟 Accent Neutralization Course ( 15 weeks Package) 60 min class, One on One private online Zoom class.
All the classes included: Japanese syllables sounds, Kanji understanding, Kanji strokes systems, grammar, vocabularies, writing, reading, speaking, sentence structures, slang, rough, casual, polite, humble, honorific forms. Verbs Conjugation, business Japanese, learn cultures, manners, etiquettes, rules, business manners, society, history, etc.
⭐️Get personalized feedback as you learn. Throughout the class, you’ll share your ongoing progress, and receive feedback, and ask and answer questions.
💘 Coach Toshi may occasionally answer questions and give feedback. 💘
Ready to level up in 15 weeks?
🔐 RESERVE YOUR SPOT: Click “View Lesson Packages” then click on 60min/15 lessons or simply call Takelessons customer service. They'll set it up for you!!
🚫🚫🚫 15 weeks class is one-time charge. No cancelations and No refunds are given for 15 weeks class 🚫🚫🚫
About Toshi M.
Welcome! 😃👋🏻 My name is Toshi M. I was born in Hiroshima City and raised in Tokyo, Japan.
🌟 One on One Lessons via Online ( Zoom)
(Group Lessons available for more than 3 people.) Takelessons.com requires all group lesson students to sign up and purchase for their lessons separately.
⚠️Please read my entire page including the Cancellation, reschedule, and late policy carefully before purchasing lessons⚠️
🌟 I teach basic through advanced Japanese.
Conversation, Speaking, Writing, Reading, Hearing, Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji (symbols), Grammar, Vocabulary.
All level of JLPT ( N5, N4, N3, N2, N1)
AP Japanese Language and culture,
Accent Reduction For the Japanese Language.
Accent Neutralization course.
Business Japanese, Japanese Word beautification, Gender differences in spoken Japanese, Proper and Casual conversations, Japanese Polite, Humble and honorific language, and Respectful verbs. Animatic expressions, Slangs, Internet Slangs, Shortened Words, English Made in Japan ( Wasei- eigo), Onomatopoeia, Rough Expressions, Verb Conjugation, Interjections, Exclamations, Speech style Japanese, Nowadays the Japanese Language, etc!
📚 TEXTBOOK: I usually don't use textbooks, it's because enriching customizes class for all students. but all depend on the student's levels, goals, situations. If you want to learn with textbooks, we can do that, too. ( Cost $5-$30)
㊙️ I Teach Standard Japanese Neutral Accent (With Tokyo Accent)
Japan’s every city has dialects. Tokyo is the capital of Japan. Most Television shows, newscasters, radio, etc Japan’s entertainment business-speak standard Tokyo accent. But Today, it is the form taught in schools, used in official communication. Yes, Standard Japanese is the primary language taught in schools and used in all official matters. There is a main distinction between the different Japanese dialects. They are divided into two major types: the Tokyo-type and the Kyoto or Osaka type. As you can probably guess, it is a division based on the northern and the southern dialects. Thus, there are numerous subdivisions shaped in each particular region. So, Japanese people came from southern Japan and northern Japan, their dialects are different. They don't understand their language with each other at all. Then, they have to speak standard Japanese to each other. So I think you should learn standard Japanese with the Tokyo accent not just because I am from Tokyo, it's because standard Japanese with a Tokyo accent is just like American English. ⭐️ For example, In the US, we have the entertainment industry in Hollywood, media, movies, television shows, or newscasters for NBC, CBS, FOX, ABC, etc, are speaking North American English accents. Also most international, multinational businesses, companies are from the US. American English is the prevailing language of the entertainment business and has more speakers, around 250 million people speak American English around the globe. Standard Japanese with the Tokyo accent has the same concept. I will teach you to real natural standard Japanese with the Tokyo accent.
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My tutoring policy is not just simply to teach the Japanese language as a Japanese. No, I always want to teach students more than the language.
If you are interested in the Japanese traditions as well as the language and traditions, then that is a good start for learning. Fun, interest, and enjoyment are the best tools for learning with my tutoring.
You will not only be able to speak Japanese, but you will grasp the traits of the Japanese language, traditions, history, culture, and, most importantly, the uniquely Japanese styles of courtesy and customs simultaneously!
I teach practical Japanese so you can communicate and exchange proper responses with real Japanese with a sense of natural smooth conversation. My teaching method varies depending on the student's level.
🌟 Are you struggling?
Perhaps you went to a Japanese language school, but when you saw Japanese anime or movies you still did not understand? Then you wondered WHY didn't't you! After all, you paid so much money for school!
Here is the answer: most of the schools are not teaching true and complete Japanese! Yes, they are teaching proper Japanese very well. but it only works for some tests like a JLPT or speaking at work. Limited situations.
🌟 The SECRET is that Japanese people do not speak proper Japanese all the time. They usually speak casual, informal, broken, omitted, slang Japanese when they are talking with friends and family, and also there are gender differences in spoken Japanese!
Japanese movies and anime cartoons, manga, are mostly stories of friends and family, NOT stories of formal work.
That is why you need to know proper and polite Japanese and casual, informal, broken, omitted, slang Japanese. The Japanese culture and language have customs and orders which you must know and understand completely!
I teach both of these structures at the same time. You need to know when and how to change and switch from proper verbs to casual, informal verbs, and then you will begin to understand the Japanese anime and movies, dramas. Then it will help you to enjoy your favorite entertainment!
I am very strong in teaching proper Japanese, including reading and writing Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. If you are only interested in JLPT Training (any level) or AP Japanese Language and Culture, we can certainly work with that.
⭐️ However, I also teach business Japanese, mastering speech styles from polite, humble and honorific, super polite language, and respectful verbs. This is necessary for improving your personal and business relations! I am here to assist you!
Whether you are a beginner or an advanced student, I can tutor you in private lessons on your computer.
I give a fun lesson and work to teach the precise and gentle true Japanese way in a friendly and open-minded one-on-one session or group lessons via Zoom.
I believe you will find everything you need because I am focused on providing high-quality service and customer satisfaction. I will do everything I can to meet your expectations, and with a variety of offerings to choose from, I am sure you will be happy working with me!
🌟 I also teach ORIGAMI (Japanese art of paper folding), Japanese Calligraphy, how to make SUSHI, and how to hold the Japanese Traditional Tea Ceremony, How to make healthy Japanese foods. I can give you information about J-POP. anime, drama, and traditional Japanese songs as well. We can have fun with those, too.
If you would like to have a lesson once per week or twice per week, let's discuss the possibilities!
I do not usually set up a specific 10-hour or 20-hour lesson plan, because it all depends on the student's level. You can let me know if you want to continue or not anytime! Let's go from there!
If you have any questions about my tutoring, please feel free to contact me through TakeLessons.com.
🔴🟡🟢 Cancellation, reschedule and late, termination, other policy 🔴🟡🟢
⚠️ Class cancellations and rescheduling must be done 24 hours in advance before the scheduled lesson. If you do not reach me within 24-hours. you will be charged for the lesson. (You must contact me 24 hours in advance or else you will be charged for the lesson. It does not matter what the reason is.)
⚠️ You must purchase your lessons 24 hours in advance. If I do not receive your payment within that time frame, TakeLessons will automatically remove you from my calendar. So, make sure every lesson is paid for 24 hours in advance! It's a reserve of my time. For example, your schedule is on Wednesday at 2 pm, your payment deadline is Tuesday at 2 pm. If you missed a payment more than three-time, your schedule is removed from my calendar automatically. No longer able to take my class. Please be responsible and respect each other time.
⚠️ End a session. if a learner becomes inappropriate. However, foul language, threats, and/or other behaviors that make me uncomfortable or disrespectful behaviors are not tolerated. I will let students know that I will end a session if the behavior continues to be inappropriate, and then follow through if necessary. Extreme behaviors, such as sexual acting out, bad attitude, should immediately result in ending a session. Report to the Takelessons incident in as much detail as possible, immediately after ending the session. You will be terminated without notice.
⚠️ If you cannot make your assigned lesson time for more than two weeks consecutively (for vacation, camp, or for any other reason) I will have to give your lesson time to another student. I work with many students from internationally and have a busy teaching schedule, which means that I cannot afford to hold a time slot with a student that cannot consistently show up for their lesson. If you would start lessons again, I ask that you please chose your preferred day and time from my availability, and then let me know when you want to start again. I will then put you in my schedule.
⚠️ If you are going to be late for your lesson, please contact me by text message before your scheduled class. If you are late 5 minutes or more to class (without prior notice), your lesson will be canceled, and you will be charged for the missed lesson. No refunds are given and you might be terminated from my calendar. Please note: if you signed up for lessons with me, you have agreed to my cancellation, reschedule, and termination, late policy. Also, please read The 24 Hour Golden Rule by takelessons.com...
http://support.takelessons.com/hc/en-us/articles/202972993-What-is-the-24-Hour-Golden-Rule-
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Out of all the tutors I've been with over the years, Toshi is by far the best. He is able to take the most difficult concepts and break it down to where anyone can understand which is something that most teachers aren't good at. All and all Toshi is very knowledgeable at what he does as well as understanding and accommodating. Toshi is celebrity tutor you can't go wrong with.

I’m totally new to Japanese and I was very nervous. I just completed my 3rd lesson and I'm finding learning Japanese is fun! Toshi is very patient and he is helping me create a plan forward. I have been working hard and have kind of gotten Hiragana, but I need a lot more practice. I am able to read and write some words and in our lesson today I spoke my first complete Japanese sentence. Thank you, Toshi for your help and for making my Japanese journey fun! :D

I had been looking for a tutor to help me learn Japanese over the long term, and Toshi sensei’s resume seemed great! During our first lesson, he quickly assessed my (relatively basic) skill level and dove right in. He is friendly, encouraging, and very knowledgeable, and I was confident enough in his skills that, and I look forward to continuing lessons.

Mr. Morikawa is a very understanding and great teacher I could not be more happy with any other teacher

I've been taking classes with Toshi since Summer this year and he's been great! He teaches in a way that makes it easy to follow and keeps each lesson organized. He listens and works with you to reach your goal, whatever it may be. I'm really happy!

Very informative and really tries to get you to the level you want to be at. From business standpoint to casual.
Always trying to make me understand that switching from polite to super polite and casual depending on the situation is key for my requirements. Also he tries to make the lesson's intriguing and fun as possible.
He likes to gauge the level you want to be at first then progresses to it at a reasonable pace depending on how comfortable you are!
とし先生、ありがとうございました。よろしくお願いします!

Very informative, iv been taking Toshi’s one on one classes along with a college class and I usually learn more from one class than I do from 2 of my 2 hour college classes. Toshi is also very supportive and will make sure that you can reach the level of Japanese fluency that you want at the space that you are comfortable. ありがとございます、とし先生

I am writing this from my moms phone so I thought I should elaborate that I am a 15 year old student, but I absolutely love my lessons with Toshi-san. He is hilarious and makes lessons extremely fun and makes it a lot easier to retain information. It is very hard for me to remember things and be invested due to my ADHD but he never fails to keep my attention. I definitely recommend him for everyone! I think anyone who wants to learn proper Japanese and etiquette should have lessons with him.

So cool and personable, and you can tell he genuinely cares and knows what he is talking about. The best possible first lesson I could have asked for. I loved it! So looking forward to see how this goes!!!

Amazing and very patient! Highly recommend and appreciate him!

2nd lesson with Toshi san, and he has made it so much fun!

He explains grammar and context very well and extremely helpful with everyday Japanese word usage.

Toshi is teaching my 11-year old daughter Japanese and my daughter loves it! She is very motivated and Toshi is friendly, knowledgeable. We are so happy to work with Toshi. Highly recommend!

Toshi has had several sessions with our son. Out of all the tutors and teachers that he has had in his life Toshi has been the best. Toshi has done an amazing job building his confidence. When he is in session I can hear him laughing and when he is done he is so excited for the next session. I would highly recommend Toshi. Thank you Toshi for everything you do!

I was feeling very nervous about taking my first the lesson, but Toshi was very kind and knowledgeable. I was able to laugh throughout the whole lesson, and really start to feel comfortable. When I struggled to find words Toshi was able to help me find them, and was very patient with listening to me say “ummm” while I racked my brain. If you are looking for a great Japanese tutor, look no further than Toshi.

Toshi was fantastic. Yes, his lessons are a little on the pricey side, but my 11 year old daughter has learned so much in just one month's time, with only one 45 minute lesson per week. He is kind and patient, and when she gets off topic, he knows how to reel the student back in to the Japanese lesson at hand! Definitely recommend Toshi Sensei!

Toshi really understands where I am in my understanding of Japanese and structures lessons so I am learning a lot and also applying things to my life for relevance. I end up feeling like we are actually having a conversation in Japanese, and still get a lot of grammar support and kind feedback!

日本に住む中学2年生です。とし先生から、日本人に難しいアメリカ英語の発音のレッスンを受けてから2週間になりました。アメリカ人の英語の先生から、”英語の発音が凄く良くなったね”と言われました。すっごく嬉しいです。とし先生ありがとうございます。これからも頑張ります。宜しくお願いします。٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶
Translated using Google Translate:
I am a second year middle school student living in Japan. It's been two weeks since I received a lesson on how to pronounce American English from Japanese teachers. An American English teacher said, "Your English pronunciation has improved a lot." I'm really happy. Thank you, Mr. Toshi. I will keep trying my best. Thanking you in advance. ٩(๑❛ᴗ❛๑)۶

Toshi M. is an amazing teacher, so encouraging and is very knowledgeable. My son enjoys and looks forward to all of his classes. He is inspired to keep learning Japanese language and culture and has been able to learn quickly.

Prior to my lessons with Toshi, I'd been taught Japanese for 2 years in high school. I'd learned many nouns and sentences, but all were very basic, and I mostly learned how to repeat what was told to me. Toshi 100% catered his lessons to my goals, and taught me far more about sentence structure and language forms than I had in a large class. Definitely recommend!

My first Japanese lesson was excellent. Because of my weird amount of previous knowledge, we spent a large amount of the time finding my exact skill level and fixing my bad intonations, and where I need to start. It was very fun to try to communicate my own thoughts in Japanese, and Toshi was very patient with me while I fumbled my words. I look forward to future lessons and I have high hopes for the final results.

Toshi taught Japanese to my 12-year-old son. He was extremely knowledgeable and kind. He was asking key questions about the Japanese problems to my son. My son felt comfortable with his way of tutoring, even Toshi is knowledgeable, he is not intimidating at all, he is a friendly Japanese wizard.

Toshi is an excellent tutor. He does a great job of assessing a student's ability, interests, and goals and tailoring the lessons to the student. He has a gift for teaching, and he creates a wonderful space for learning. As someone has mastered a number of other languages and complex grammars, I know the importance of technical ability as well, and Toshi has an excellent command of grammar, syntax, and structures of Japanese. He is a native speaker AND a great teacher. I feel fortunate to have found him and am happy to recommend him.

He has a great technique for teaching a beginner like me. I enjoyed his pace and style. He was also patient as I am beginner. His technique is unique and something I feel comfortable with.

Thanks so much for Toshi in this quarantine time training. Toshi is a very strict teacher and mentor. And thank you for being an inspiration for my Japanese journey. You taught me how to strive for perfect pronunciation and precise in Japanese speaking skills, giving 200% when I’m studying/training and push my self over the limit. You taught me how to think smart and better, confidence for my Japanese. You totally changed my negativity. I will keep training as hard as my brain allows me to do so. Thanks ❤️

Toshi is an excellent teacher for students of any skill level! He's very knowledgable, friendly, and does a great job including information about Japanese culture to help teach the language.

I've been taking lessons with Toshi for almost two years now, and have enjoyed every lesson we've had. Toshi does a great job at teaching the full spectrum of Japanese: grammar, vocabulary, hiragana/katakana/kanji, and the differing forms based on level of politeness in a conversation.

Toshi sensei makes every lesson unique and fun! He is engaging and it is such a joy to work with. I can not imagine having to work with anyone else through my Japanese journey. ありがとございました。

I started taking Japanese lessons with Toshi to prepare for my move to Japan and have already signed up for more lessons. Toshi has tailored each lesson to meet my language goals and has put a lot of thought into preparing lessons to make sure that I know what I need to make the most of my time in Japan. I really appreciate that he has also included travel tips, recommendations, and cultural information. In between lessons, Toshi makes himself available to answer questions and is very responsive to text messages. I look forward to each lesson and cannot recommend Toshi enough!

A great teacher! I had asked to focus on communication and have been making great progress! Teaches both formal and casual. I’m enjoying it a lot!

I am so grateful to be able to take lessons with Toshi sensei. Learning Japanese does not seem intimidating at all anymore. Having tried to learn Japanese by following digital courses before discovering TakeLessons, I can say without a doubt that Toshi sensei covers many important things that you will NEVER find in any textbook. His teaching methods are very effective.
Toshi sensei is an amazing teacher and person. I am fortunate to have found him and I am very grateful to him and everyone who supported me and gave me this opportunity. I strongly recommend that you take lessons with him if you are looking to understand and communicate effectively in true Japanese.
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ありがとうございました。

Of course, I have never had an instructor in Japanese, so by definition Toshi is my best instructor. However, this has really been a great experience. Although we are online, it is more like we are meeting at coffee shop every other week. We go through real life situations, in the way people would really speak in Japan (such as going to a restaurant or coffee shop, with train station and shopping pending ). We have gradually gone from Romaji to Hiragana. We talk about a lot of different subjects so that I am always learning new vocabulary (weather, Mother's Day, Corona virus, etc.). We mainly use formal polite speech (it's easier to go from this to informal, than the other way around). I have become more comfortable speaking Japanese in markets and restaurants, because of this course. Toshi provides a lot of online resources such as movie streaming and web pages. I take extensive notes and supplement with Duolingo and other online resources to get the most out of it. On top of it all, Toshi is a warm and entertaining person and I just look forward to having a conversation with him and learning some Japanese.

I had my first lesson today and it was really great! I wanna learn japanese for business inquiries and Toshi sensei takes it into account when he teaches me. Everything he teaches me, includes how you should say that in a offfice, how you should say this with clients, etc. He’s really good to make you feel comfortable and he took to the time to try to get to know me! I cant wait for next lessons! :))

Toshi is a great Sensei. I think you’re really going to like him.

Toshi is so awesome! My son learns so easily. I can definitely see the results. He is able to have small conversations and say phrases about everyday life.

He’s teaching me a lot. I love the rate of speed of each lesson. He’s an excellent teacher. Gives good homework and is quite clear. The lessons are fun and I feel confident that I’ll learn and speak well.

Toshi sensei is very knowledgeable of Japanese both in theory and in daily applications. I strongly recommend him to anyone who plans to live in Japan for an extended period or who needs to visit Japan frequently for business. His approaches in teaching Japanese are highly effective and practical.

Toshi sensei is very patient and engaging. He makes me feel comfortable. I am a very shy person and the thought of private virtual lessons scared me. I could not have pick a better instructor! ありがとう!

He is very encouraging and very knowledgable. I am able to learn quickly.

I've worked with Toshi over the past few months, and I've been extremely happy with the progress I've made in my Japanese ability working with him. He was very patient (which is good, because I make lots of mistakes), and encouraged me to find other ways to explain what I meant when what I said was unclear so that he could suggest more natural ways to express what I was trying to say. This was exactly what I was hoping for when I looked for a Japanese tutor! He was able to assess my ability level quickly and adjusted his teaching method appropriately, so I always felt like lessons were at the right level and I was always learning something new.

Fun class and very relevant. I’m excited!

Toshi Sensei is a native speaker and a full-time teacher as well. My learning strategy has been studying books by myself and focus on conversation, he's clarifying all my questions and suggesting things beyond the basic book teachings.

Toshi Sensei was great at sharing a mix of Japanese cultural knowledge and language skills. Our first session was jam packed with valuable learning. Looking forward to future sessions.

Very personable and knowledgeable. Easy to learn from.

I'm totally new to Japanese and I was very nervous. I just completed my 4th lesson and I'm finding learning Japanese is fun! Toshi is very patient and he is helping me create a plan forward. I have been working hard and have kind of gotten Hiragana,Katakana, but I need a lot more practice. I am able to read and write some words and in our lesson today I spoke my first complete Japanese sentence. Thank you Toshi for your help and for making my Japanese journey fun!
Toshi was prepared and taught me common politeness
phrases for my trip to Japan for my first lesson. He was patient and was a great teacher.

I just started my lesson with Toshi Sensei yesterday. He is such a patient and nice teacher. He helped me to understand more about the pronunciation. I was having a really fun time in learning Japanese, and I am looking forward to have my next lesson.

Toshi is teaching my 13 year old. It was evident during the first lesson that he was prepared and organized. He was also patient and kind and as a result my daughter is looking forward to his next lesson.

Great instructor! Very thorough, always knowing what to assign next.

Very informative easy to work with... Had I found him!!

I had my first lesson with Toshi recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. He has his plate full with me, I must say. I not only want speaking and listening practice, but also help with grammar and vocab in order to meet my goal of passing the N1 level of the JLPT in December. I'm confident I'll get there with his help. We had a very interesting conversation and I am looking forward to studying with him more.

Toshi is a great Japanese teacher to our son. He is Japanese who has learned fluent English, so he understands the difficulties that students face trying to learn the language and explains these concepts clearly. We are lucky to have Toshi to help our son improve his understanding and ability to speak Japanese in his high school class.

Toshi has been teaching my daughter Japanese for about a year. He is such a patient and skilled teacher. My daughter's ability to read, write, and speak the language has grown immensely under Toshi's tutelage. I highly recommend him!

He's very knowledgeable in both the Japanese language and culture and still manages to teach while making the lessons lighthearted and enjoyable. From what I hear, he's great with kids and beginners, but is also helpful for college students like me trying to get ahead. 10/10 Would recommend.

My daughter and I are beginners in learning Japanese. Toshi is an excellent teacher who speaks english very well. The pace is perfect. Toshi is both professional and personal. He is able to provide a smooth transition from English to Japanese.

Toshi-Sensei taught me important phrases and culture to be prepared to visit Japan. He was patient and thorough in his overview for Lesson 1. looking forward to the next lessons.

My son has has 2 Japanese lessons from Toshi and wishes he had started sooner. He looks forward to his class every week and practices daily at home. Toshi is patient and encouraging. My son is confident that his lessons with Toshi are leading him to his goal of speaking and writing Japanese.

I found Toshi luckily and he was the best person for what I was looking for. I needed to get “don't overthink it” translated to Japanese and he gave me more knowledge than I imagined. He has such knowledge and passion for the language that it was such a great experience. I know it might not seem like a big deal but those words mean a lot to me and he taught me different ways and meanings to write it and Japanese is such a complex and beautiful language that I felt like staying longer and learning so much more. Thank you so much Toshi! Totally recommend, 100%.

I had been looking for a tutor to help me learn Japanese over the long term, and Soo's resume seemed great! During our first lesson, he quickly assessed my (relatively basic) skill level and dove right in. He is friendly, encouraging, and very knowledgeable, and I was confident enough in his skills that I immediately purchased a couple books from which we can continue lessons. Recommended!

Love my weekly clases with Toshi. I can't wait for my next class.

Toshi has been teaching my son Japanese. He has been enjoying the lessons very much, and learning a great deal from Toshi. Toshi is an excellent teacher. He is very knowledgeable, dedicated, and accommodating. We are very glad to have found him.

We had our first Japanese lesson and Toshi brought so much enthusiasm and energy to the hour. My son is still practicing what he learned a few hours ago. Toshi is a native speaker but thoroughly bilingual and very knowledgeable about Japanese language.

Toshi is amazing. He is so friendly and patient. His energy and excitement really keeps my daughter motivated. My daughter loves her lessons with Toshi. I highly recommend him.

My son is learning words, writing, and reading and he loves Toshi! He gets very excited when he knows it's tutor day and we have not seen this excitement out of him since he was in a Japanese school... Thank you Toshi.

Toshi helped my daughter with her packet of homework and helped her understand the class lesson much better. My daughter was very happy, and even started to text some messages in Japanese! She is looking forward to more tutor sessions with Toshi.

Toshi is a uniquely gifted teacher who truly lives up to all of his glowing reviews. My teen son is visually impaired and I am impressed with how Toshi has adapted his lessons to make sure my son will meet his longterm goal of becoming a fluent Japanese speaker. From the first lesson Toshi was determined to find a way to teach him effectively and he devised a method that is working beautifully. After nearly 6 months of lessons it is clear that my son is getting excellent instruction and has a tutor who takes him and his goals seriously. Toshi’s encouraging and lighthearted approach make his tutoring sessions a highlight of my son’s school week. My son says Toshi is one of the best teachers he has ever had and I agree. We highly recommend Toshi Sensei.

Toshi is a thorough and committed Japanese tutor. The attention to detail of language is superb. Would highly recommend Toshi to anyone who wanted to learn more about the culture and traditions of Japan before they travel.

Thank you Sushi lesson, Toshi Sensei :D

Amazing origami class ever!

I was so enjoyed. Toshi sensei is fantabulous teacher, kind, gentle, sweet, and handsome! ha :)

Wowza! He taught me everything about Japanese calligraphy.Was amazing class! From Greece!!!

Toshi again knocked it out of the park for me. He encourages me to not be so hard on myself. He puts me at ease so I can start to really learn this stuff. He is patient with me. I'm glad I found him to teach me Japanese.

My son was impressed with his first lesson. He told me mom he’s a genius. He knows everything and explained to me in such an easy way. Also he said he’s a cool tutor. The empathy is part of the success. I'm glad we've chosen Toshi.

Amazing Japanese cuisine class!!!

It was so much fun, he is an amazing teacher!!

I learned beautiful Japanese art!! Excellent teacher!!

Toshi has helped my son to really grasp his first year of Japanese. This all in a few short weeks. He has already seen an improvement in his grade. I will definitely stay with Toshi through the school year and probably into summer. Why stop a good thing.

Japanese art!

Wonderful Japanese cuisine!!! Learn a lot!

It was really good and fun origami lesson! :D

Spectacular calligraphy. Toshi sensei is fantastic!!!

I need to expand my review to say how impressed my daughter was with Toshi's step by step of her Japanese. She asked why all Japanese professors could not be as great as Toshi!! Thank you Toshi

Toshi has been doing a great job helping my son with Japanese I. We have already noticed an improvement in his understanding of the language. His test scores have gone from D's to B's. Toshi shows up on time and gets right to work. My son likes his teaching style and patience. I would highly recommend Toshi.

My son likes his tutoring method, and has started studying and spending more time on Japanese. Toshi sent me notes after the tutoring so I can understand the gaps. Appreciate his help.

Toshi has been working with our son who is a junior at college. Toshi has made an enormous difference and our son is not only learning quickly but showing marked improvement in his work. He has been getting great grades and receiving strong, positive feedback from his professors. Toshi is flexible, available when needed, and has formed a wonderful working relationship with him. Our son feels he is learning every time they work together. I cannot recommend Toshi highly enough. We feel lucky to have him a part of our son's college life and helping to prepare him to be a really excellent Japanese speaker once he is out in the working world.

Toshi is patient, kind, incredibly knowledgeable, energetic, understanding and excited to teach. He is the absolute perfect tutor! He knows his stuff and has a great Japanese material he has carefully selected. I have studied Japanese for over a year now and the very first day we talked he easily transitioned to teaching to my exact intermediate level perfectly. We discuss and examine very closely the mechanics of the language, something he helps me understand so much better not only because of his native understanding of Japanese and absolute native-level English, but his knowledge of linguistics as well. I have studied Japanese both in the US and abroad and I can safely say Toshi is the absolute best. I am excited for every lesson. I look forward to continuing with him and improving my Japanese. Thank you so much, Toshi!

My son has has 3 Japanese lessons from Toshi and wishes he had started sooner. He looks forward to his class every week and practices daily at home. Toshi is patient and encouraging. My son is confident that his lessons with Toshi are leading him to his goal of speaking and writing Japanese.

I was lucky to have Toshi as my teacher, and as someone who takes Japanese very seriously I can tell you that Toshi is the best teacher out there. To find a teacher with such a deep understanding of the language who can also give you a lot of added value such as insights on Japanese behavior and customs is rare. Even he helped me pick books! I enjoyed every lesson we had can not stress enough how much those lessons improved my Japanese. I highly recommend you choose Toshi as teacher like I did and ended up with a teacher who is also a friend.

It was my first lesson and Toshi immediately took the time to determine the areas that I need to focus on in a very efficient manner. I also learned a lot of cultural information from him that will help me improve my speaking skills.

Toshi has inspired my daughter interest to study Japanese. They have learned the language as they study the culture through Japanese cooking, crafts and other activities. I am so pleased with these enriching lessons. They have added a big boost to her education and interest!

We took an amazing calligraphy class from Toshi Sensei. It was so well done, we greatly enjoyed it. Such a special treat.

We are thrilled to have found Toshi to tutor our son in Japanese. He is everything you want in an educator for your child: he is fun, patient, informed and responsible. He makes learning fun and effective. Our son looks forward to his time with Toshi and is benefiting tremendously from their lessons. Five stars all the way!!!!!

Amazing first lesson! Toshi makes it so easy.

I`m a current high school student, and he is teaching me various Japanese expressions, and I've learned many things about Japanese grammar while doing lessons with him. My listening and speaking ability have also improved a lot. He also always answers all of my questions about Japanese with kindness.

Toshi-san is a very positive and effective tutor. He diligently and thoroughly prepares materials for each lesson (tailored to the student's level), assigns homework, and provides meaningful explanations about areas of difficulty or confusion. As well, his bright and cheerful disposition is very encouraging to the student.

My daughter really understands how Hiromi explains the language, and is enjoying her lessons. Hiromi is very professional and patient and makes it fun. This has been an incredible experience.

Toshi has a great helpful personality. Easy to communicate with and can adapt to your needs as required. I learn better through example and asking questions. He never shies away from answering or explaining something I ask even thought it may be too advanced at the time of asking, he finds a way to help me understand. He is helping me a lot and my Japanese is improving. I like that he is teaching me the tricks of the language that make the grammar work correctly. In other classes I taken that is introduced little by little and far into the classes. I like that I can use those grammar methods now because I would like to improve my vocabulary recall and sentence construction. Highly recommended.

I worked with Toshi for months on Japanese, so that I could talk with my Japanese girlfriend's parents, and I could not imagine a better teacher. Toshi's command of Japanese is extremely deep, and his English fluency means that he could explain Japanese language concepts and structure to me with ease. Equally important, Toshi is a very passionate teacher. Nothing made him happier than watching me succeed and increase my grasp of the language. Thanks to Toshi, I completely (and easily) learned hiragana, and began to learn kanji and katakana. I also learned basic daily communications. Finally, in addition to being very practical (and very polite, I might add), Toshi explained to me the nuances of Japanese culture. Our conversations about Japanese and American cultures really helped me understand my Japanese friends and girlfriend.

Toshi sensei has been tutoring me for almost three months now, and it has been one of the most valuable investments I've made into my Japanese. Sensei is professional, patient and seems extremely dedicated to his teaching. He is always well-prepared for the material to cover in the next lesson and has never missed writing the useful follow-up review afterwards. I look forward to every lesson and the 90 minutes always passes quickly. The lessons themselves are usually a combination of grammar practice, reading dialogues from the textbook, and real-time conversation practice. I feel that the conversation practice has been essential towards developing my confidence in speaking Japanese. Sensei is always very patient with me as I fumble through my broken Japanese, and corrects any grammar or punctuation issues immediately. I believe that having this feedback loop is critical in avoiding bad speaking habits, so I am really glad that sensei does this. I also love listening to sensei's stories from his own life and about Japanese culture. He seems to be a passionate person and it is enlivening to listen to him speak. I will definitely stick with Toshi and look forward to the day that I can hold a conversation with him in full-speed fluent Japanese!

Toshi was kind, enthusiastic, and obviously competent both as a teacher and in the language. He did a great job of making the atmosphere one that felt safe. His excitement for Japanese is infectious and I found my self thinking that the usually scary mountain of learning a language felt attainable throughout our lesson. Toshi is great and I would recommend him without hesitation.

It was my first lesson and Toshi immediately took the time to determine the areas that I need to focus on in a very efficient manner. I also learned a lot of cultural information from him that will help me improve my speaking skills.

I learned how to make Tempura, Sukiyaki, Okonomiyaki, CaliforniaRolls, It was so fun!!! Thank you Toshi Sensei

Thank you Toshi Sensei. It was beautiful Japanese brush writing systems. Can't wait for the next class with Toshi Sensei.

Traditional origami lesson! So impressed! Thank you Toshi Sensei

Within 2 minutes of my daughter's first lesson Toshi had her saying greetings in Japanese. The hour flew by and she's eager for the next one!

I've been attending lessons with Toshi Sensei for over a month now and it's been a great way for me to pick up my Japanese studies again after last studying in college more than 10 years ago. He suggested a couple options for textbooks. In addition to using the textbook, Toshi Sensei keeps the lessons interesting with Q&A, role-playing, and listening challenges (humbling, but super interesting.) I'm planning a trip to Japan next year and I'm confident that if I keep up with my Japanese lessons, Toshi Sensei will help me get into good shape for handling travel situations and also having interesting conversations beyond basic greetings and introductions. As long as you're not going to schedule anything during my normal lesson time, I highly recommend trying out a lesson with Toshi Sensei!

Toshi is such a great tutor. He not only teaches my son reading, writing and speaking Japanese, he also prepares course work, includes homework assignments, and even suggests Japanese movies and shows to watch. I cannot believe how much my son is learning so quickly. Thank you.

Toshi has taught my daughter how to speak more fluently and the basics of Japanese sentence structure and grammar. He also taught her new vocabulary and simple conversation dialogues.

My daughters are 11 and 8 and are both enjoying their Japanese lessons from Sensei (Toshi). He's able to assess my girls and tailor his lesson plan to their personalities, all the while keeping them engaged and enjoying themselves. I highly recommend Toshi for your tutoring needs.

lovely lesson , love it very much.

Toshi has been a great tutor and I would recommend him to anyone. He has helped expand my vocabulary as well as speech and writing skills. I think that if you are looking for help with learning Japanese Toshi would be a great resource for you.

Very warm and encouraging:)

Prompt, very friendly, and very informative. Looking forward to more classes.

I have recently started receiving lessons from Toshi, and have found him to be an excellent tutor. He strikes a good balance between pushing you to think, read, and speak at a natural pace (i.e. fairly quick) and giving you time to process a new word, difficult passage, etc. It's important to maintain the pace so you can cover everything you need in a lesson, and it's good for mental agility, too, in my opinion. He is quick to correct without making you feel as though you've been interrupted (it's important to get the feedback but also maintain the flow of what you're reading, for example). We speak only a little English during our time, which is obviously important, and he does not slow down his speech for me. It's my guess that he tailors this to the student's level, but at least for my level, I think it's helpful for improving my listening skills. Toshi is clearly very experienced, and it shows in his ability to make good use of an hour's lesson. Each time I leave feeling as though I got two hours of instruction, practice, and feedback in a single hour.

I took an origami class. The class was taught by Toshi Sensei whom spoke very good English and were excellent teachers. I wore kimonos and drank green tea during the class, and I had a lot of fun learning to fold samurai hats, cranes, and even a paper totoro! Whether you've been doing origami for years or are looking to try it for the first time, I highly recommend Toshi Sensei.

Before finding Toshi-sensei I honestly wasn't interested in having online classes since I believed that I wouldn't get the in person experience that I needed to learn a language. Due to my busy schedule and no tutor near enough to drive to I was reluctant to try online tutoring. I honestly was pleasantly surprised by my first lesson with Toshi-sensei. He was extremely knowledgeable and taught in a way that you're able to retain the information. I can ask him any question with confidence and he will be happy to help! He's extremely patience and will take the time that's necessary for you to learn the material. I've been his student for a while and I can certainly see the improvement in my conversational skills and to properly write sentences in Hiragana/ Katakana (still working on kanji). I highly recommend him for anyone who wants to learn Japanese! Try him out you won't regret it !

As someone who had not spoken Japanese with anybody prior to our lessons, I would recommend Toshi Sensei. The lessons are well structured and customized to one's progress. It's easy to fall into the trap of being over-confident when primarily studying from a textbook because you are not forced to interact and the exercises can be a bit formulaic. Toshi Sensei provides me with that interaction coupled with immediate feedback. He also provides me with supplementary exercises such as transcribing previously unfamiliar katakana (a tough exercise). His sense of humor helps too.

Toshi Sensei is very nice and extremely elaborate teacher.

This was only the first lesson, but Toshi-sensei went through the material very thoroughly and explained the concepts well. Even the parts that were review for me he either explained in such a way that I more deeply understood them or completely (and for the better) changed how I thought about them. Also, he was very nice to talk with! And incorporated my interests in the language/culture naturally and well. Looking forward to more lessons!

He taught me the beginning steps of learning Japanese, he knows Japanese fluently and has a lot of patience for a beginner student. Today I learned how to say my name and introduce myself. The sounds of words when they are at the beginning or end of a sentence.

I really love Toshi Sensei’s origami class!!!! Impressed!!!!

Excellent experiences!!!!!

We made sukiyaki, okonomiyaki today. It’s so delicious dishes! :)

Toshi is helping my son with an online Japanese course he is taking through school. Toshi is very knowledgeable and thorough. Toshi’s enthusiasm for teaching Japanese is obvious, and my son’s work has improved quite nicely with Toshi’s help.

This is art. So impressed. Thank you Toshi Sensei :)

Toshi san is terrific teacher! 5 stars with no doubt! Toshi san is a patient, reliable and highly experienced teacher. He covers all of the levels from the beginner to the advanced. I definitely recommend him for any kind of Japanese learning.

Toshi has been teaching my daughter, who is a high school senior, Japanese for several months now. We think he is fantastic! He is highly educated in the written and spoken language, customs, meals, ceremonies, etc. You can't beat him! He is the best and even works with us on objectives for homeschooling for her to get a foreign language credit with her online homeschool! He is also a very kind and understanding man and works very hard to meet any needs. You absolutely can not go wrong with Toshi! Best choice we ever made!

Incredibly amazing calligraphy class I have ever had. Toshi sensei passion for teaching about a subject he loved was not only welcoming, but it was pretty inspiring. He spoke with such enthusiasm and made every single lesson relate to me.

Thank you so much Toshi Sensei. Origami so much fun and learned a lot. Also he so kind and patient.

I feel very comfortable asking any questions and always have a fun time learning Japanese with Toshi-sensei. I wanted a native speaking Japanese tutor to help me with conversations and reading basic hiragana/katakana. His lesson plan is easy to follow: I go through powerpoints, receive printouts & writing practice worksheets. I always look forward to seeing Toshi-sensei and enjoy learning more about the Japanese language with him.

It was amazing class like art. I really love Japanese traditional miso soup. He taught me so many delicious and healthy Japanese dishes! My family love it!

I learned somany diffrent kanji. Thank you Toshi Sensei

Amazing sushi class! and also I learned somany healthy, plant base diet, taste good ( Oishii ), low prices Japanese meals! Thank you Toshi Sensei :)

My 12 year old son was extremely anxious about starting Japanese lessons, however Toshi welcomed him with much kindness and patience. He incorporated games and other fun creative ways to foster a positive learning experience. We were very impressed with his professionalism, experience, patience and non intimidating nature. I highly recommend him as a tutor.

An awesome sushi class. Even he taught me Japanese language and traditional Japanese meals!!

I am from Japan. I am a Japanese. Toshi Sensei is BEST calligraphy teacher. I love real traditional Japanese brush and ink. He fixed my weakness and bad habits. Looking forward to next class! とし先生、どうもありがとうございます!これからもどうぞ宜しくお願い致します。

Incredible experience with Toshi chef! He is so professional. I learned how to use sushi knife, how to cut fish for sushi, sashimi. I am sushi chef now.

Toshi helped three of my children with various origami class. He multitasked them really well and kept them all busy and have fun learning! Great job!

I learning Japanese beauty!

My son is very happy to have Toshi for his tutor . He explained and went over topics in an easy way . When I asked my son how was your class , he said with a smile A+ . This really means a lot !!!!

Amazing class. My favorite Kanji is SAMURAI.

Toshi is very patient and encouraging. He is fun and makes learning interesting. I have had one lesson on origami and can’t wait to have more. I am middle aged and I don’t know the origami at all and Toshi is a very good teacher. I would highly recommend him.

OMG! I learn somany different Sushi. I can make sushi home party soon. I am a sushi chef now! Thank you, Toshi-san! ;)

Beautiful Japanese Calligraphy with brush pen. Japanese relaxing music and green tea. I love Toshi Sensei’s class.

Very classic Japanese calligraphy lesson. Can't wait next lesson! I love smooth Japanese zen meditation music and green tea. It was great experience! :)

Amazing origami class!

Toshi-sensei is a fantastic teacher. In the eight months since this review, I have learned so much from him. He not only teaches the language but the concept and culture that goes along with learning Japanese. He also does a great job of connecting with his students regardless of age.

This experience was truly wonderful. Teacher Toshi was so kind and welcoming - he made the class so fun. My wife and I got to try to fold many different origami pieces. It was one of the best things we have done, and I highly recommend it.

I learned how to stroke Japanese kanji with real brush and culture. Unique Japanese calligraphic art and beauty.


It was lovely origami lesson today. I enjoyed "Hello Kitty" and "Pikachu" origami. It was awesome and so much fun!

I love Toshi sensei's origami class. It is so fun. We made many different origami. Can't wait next lesson!

Wow! I learning fantastic Japanese calligraphy skills. Toshi sensei is real deal!

So much fun his calligraphy class.

Wonderful origami class!

Toshi-san is a great teacher, very patient and very nice, I recommend to anyone! He taught me self introductions, grammar points. We also talked a lot about culture differences between Japan, Europe and the US which was very interesting, especially since Toshi-san has lived both in the US and in Japan!

Wonderful Experience!! My daughter and I are beginners in learning Japanese. Toshi is an excellent teacher who speaks english very well. The pace is perfect. Toshi is both professional and personal. He is able to provide a smooth transition from English to Japanese.

Toshi has been my daughter's Japanese tutor every week now since April, and she enjoys her time with Toshi. Toshi is patient and knowledgeable teacher and my daughter has learned a lot.

Great teacher Ever! Toshi is encouraging, engaging, and fun - the perfect combination for a children's teacher! He was very accommodating of our need to have a more casual, play based learning experience. I love Toshi Sensei <3

On the first day, I was not sure whether my daughter Lana (10 years old) would sit for a 30 min lesson, but she did. Lana found Toshi very friendly and easy to talk to. We are very thankful that Toshi is spending time to teach Lana.

Toshi has a nice way to connect with my son, and keep my son interested and engaged. He is friendly and flexible. He is obviously a master of the Japanese language.

Our twelve year old Daughter just had her first tutoring lesson for Japanese with Toshi and we are very pleased! “Toshi is nice, very patient, is from Japan so knows about the culture too. I've only had one leason so far but he is great, and he definitely has the equipment (sheets you can study, text book etc.) all in all he is a great tutor.” - Sharon

Toshi is teaching my 15 year old daughter Japenese , He is very patient , knowledgeable, makes the lessons fun. My daughter enjoys going every two weeks . I highly recommend Toshi to anyone looking to learn from a easy going tutor!!

Seriously AMAZING! I’m so excited to continue learning! I’ve learned more in one hour than I have in other programs for days!!!

Toshi has helped my son understand the basics of Japanese in a very short time. Toshi makes the session interesting for him and is very encouraging. I would recommend Toshi to anyone who is wanting to learn Japanese and is tentative with starting the process. He is incredibly supportive and positive and is very sensitive to adapting his methods to your way of learning the language.

I just started my lesson with him yesterday. He is such a patient and nice teacher. He helped me to understand more about the pronunciation. I was having a really fun time in learning Japanese, and I am looking forward to have my next lesson.

I really enjoyed our first lesson. The way Toshi explained the language helped me understand a lot about how to read, write, and speak it. I'm looking forward to more lessons and have already learned a lot just on the first one.

Tailored teaching. Well organized; good teaching and learning tools; explains things extremely well and very clearly. Was very impressed how his approach changed as he noticed how I learn. Great at tailoring the teaching while also making sure you get the appropriate foundation.

Toshi was kind, enthusiastic, and obviously competent both as a teacher and in the language. He did a great job of making the atmosphere one that felt safe. His excitement for Japanese is infectious and I found my self thinking that the usually scary mountain of learning a language felt attainable throughout our lesson. Toshi is great and I would recommend him without hesitation.

I have been taking lessons with Toshi-Sensei for about two months, and he is fantastic. He easily adapts to my weak areas, even during a lesson, and constantly keeps me challenged and interested. He's always able to accommodate anything, and I love working with him.

Toshi is a very organized, extremely enthusiastic tutor who I am very much looking forward to studying with. He has my detailed goals in mind for his study plan, and I am sure we will be able to accomplish those goals together. I am very much looking forward to my future lessons with him.

I have been taking lessons with Toshi-Sensei for about two months, and he is fantastic. He easily adapts to my weak areas, even during a lesson, and constantly keeps me challenged and interested. He's always able to accommodate anything, and I love working with him.

Toshi Sensei presented a very informative and practical first Japanese lesson. He introduced common greetings and polite forms. At the same time, he was very careful to make sure I could both understand and say these new words. Toshi Sensei a good introduction to pronunciation. He familiarized me with two Japanese writing systems, Hiragana and Katakana. Toshi Sensei increased my confidence into ability to learn Japanese. He is a very skilled instructor.

I have used many different Japanese language coaches but Toshi is the best. In addition to his knowledge of the language he is very easy to understand. His first language is Japanese which I believe makes it easier for the student to understand. He is very professional and followed up after the session. I highly recommend hiring Toshi.

Toshi Sensei is a fantastic teacher! He is patient, kind, and is always willing to work on anything you have questions on! He makes learning Kanji easier by taking a little bit at a time and making sure you commit them to memory. Whether you are just getting started in the language, or if you want to brush up your skills, Toshi Sensei is the perfect teacher for you! I can't recommend him enough!

Strong Japanese language knowledge Excellent tutor Accessible and very connected with my son's needs.Highly recommended as a tutor. Purposeful and very focused. A good outcome for my son.

Toshi Sensei is an amazing teacher. He was nice, kind, fun to work with and helped me improve my Japanese considerably. He is very knowledgeable about Japanese grammar and culture. We also worked on the nuances of Japanese conversation. I loved taking classes with him - I cannot recommend him enough! Thank you Toshi Sensei :)

Very encouraging and knowledgeable Toshi has helped me a lot in my understanding of grammar and my ability to talk Japanese. The ciriculum has grown organically and he has done a good job of matching my skill level and keeps it challenging without it becoming overwhelming. Recommended!!

Toshi has been working with my daughter for a year and, with his help, she has become a much stronger student. A year ago she was starting to fall behind in Japanese, but now she has a solid A and feels much more confident in class. Toshi is extremely kind and patient and clearly has the gift of making learning fun. He frequently brings his own worksheets so that my daughter can get extra practice with the topics that she is learning in class. During school vacations he arrives with additional material so that she will always have something new to learn. Working with Toshi has definitely enriched my daughter's experience in learning Japanese.

He taught me the beginning steps of learning Japanese, he knows Japanese fluently and has a lot of patience for a beginner student. Today I learned how to say my name and introduce myself. The sounds of words when they are at the beginning or end of a sentence.

Even though I needed very customized lessons specific to my needs, Toshi was very patient and enthusiastically helped me in specific ways. In the first lesson, I have taken in more than just learning the language, but a deeper understanding of the culture, the everyday life in Tokyo and practical information about getting around in the city. Thank you Toshi!

My children are close in age and are in different grades. They both have different strengths & personalities. Toshi has been a good fit with both of them. He is patient and knows how to bring out their strengths while helping them become stronger in other areas. I have tried other tutoring programs before but I have seen the most improvement since we began working with Toshi. They are even excited when it's time for tutoring!

I completely enjoyed working with TOSHI. He totally understood my needs (an upcoming trip to Japan) and also my long-term goal of general conversation improvement. He made me feel confident and unafraid of making ridiculous mistakes. I would highly recommend TOSHI to anyone who loves Japanese language and Japan.

Excellent teacher. Very in detail. I am a beginner in Japanese and I have a lot of fun to start it in my first lesson. I am looking for learning more and I could use it in my coming trip to Japan in August..

Toshi is very patient and encouraging in helping me pursue my interest in learning Japanese. He is very knowledgeable and clear in his explanations so I always understand the lesson. He is very friendly and makes the lesson enjoyable. I can get discouraged learning a new language, but Toshi is always encouraging and supportive which has been so important for me to make progress.

Toshi Sensei is a great teacher! I highly recommend taking lessons with him. He's helpful at practicing with conversation and I enjoy going to lessons most of all. You'll benefit most from his lessons if you're willing to put in the time practicing outside of lessons.

I started Japanese a little under one months ago and now adding all the vocabulary and sentence structure together is so rewarding! It takes me a lot longer to grasp and understand everything but Toshi-san is so understanding and patient. He'll always slowly repeat anything until I have an understanding of it! I am so fortunate to have found a Japanese tutor this amazing! Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU!

Toshi is a great teacher. I enjoy the conversation in Japanese. He makes it comfortable for you to speak it without feeling bad for messing up. It feels like it's okay to so you can be corrected and learn from your mistakes. It's like learning a language as a child where you learn in school how to say things. He's better then a normal teacher or anyone else I've learned from. He makes it very personable and follows through with what he says he'll do. Over all I'll still say for anyone to tutor with him. He's very knowledgeable and easy going.

We love everything about Toshi! He is amazing with our daughter who is not always the easiest to work with. Our daughter also cannot stop talking about him which is such a great feeling. Toshi is the perfect tutor!

I'm able to learn a lot from each lesson mainly because Toshi has been able to teach me in a patient and easily comprehensible way. Not once did I feel uncomfortable. I also learn different ways to practice a language with not just Japanese, but in general. Not only does he talk about basics, particles, verbs, grammar, and other parts of the Japanese language, but he also goes over some interesting culture fun facts that I never knew, which has kept the lessons interesting. For a determined student like myself, I not only make a lot of progress reaching my goal of learning a language, but also enjoy it along the way and that's why I think Toshi’s teaching is optimal for those who really want to learn Japanese.

Toshi has been a tremendous tutor that has helped me progress in my Japanese learning each week. He is patient and provides excellent direction and guidance to continue building off the previous week's lesson. The lessons are part discussion, part textbook work, which allows for both learning of new material (grammar, vocab, kanji, etc.) as well as application of that learning through conversation -- which is really how you start to learn the language. Could not ask for a better tutor!

I've been taking lessons from Toshi and I honestly love it. The first couple of weeks I was super nervous about it being online, but after week two I was logging on no issue. He takes me though everything until Ive got it DOWN, he provides the perfect amount of homework based on how well he thinks I did that lesson, and he goes at the pace you want to learn. He's a 10/10 teacher who Id recommend to anyone.

Toshi has a great tutoring style. He has a wonderful sense of humor, and deep knowledge of Japanese language and culture. We especially appreciated his insights about Japanese idioms. We are very beginners level adult students and Toshi made us feel like we can converse! I look forward to learning more from him.

Steve only had one lesson with Toshi so far but the lesson was wonderful! Toshi is teaching my ten-year-old son the beginning basics of Japanese and he was already speaking his first Japanese words after one lesson! Toshi really took his time with my son is patient and related to what my son needed. Toshi is very nice and communicates well!!

Toshi is the best Japanese teacher! I'm so glad to have him teaching me Japanese! He taught me many things that I cannot learn from my school! Like Japanese culture and some useful daily words. I am really passionate in Japan and its culture! I can't wait for every week now!!

Toshi san tutoring approach will base on personal goals which I like a lot, I think he's very nice and patient to explain through the whole lesson and he also backup the class with cultural overview .. The main topic will always be clear and easy to remember!

Toshi sensei has given me a good insight into the intricacies of the Japanese language and has helped to expand my vocabulary. He has inspired me to speak Japanese with his engaging lessons. Enthusiastic, patient, kind, and very a knowledgeable teacher. I absolutely enjoy my lessons with Toshi Sensei! Looking forward to many more with him!

I'm telling everyone about Mr, Toshi. I'm really starting to think in Japanese. My teacher Mr,Toshi. is a great and wonderful teacher who takes thing slow so i don't feel scared of when I'm learning Japanese. I can't wait for my next lesson.

Toshi-San has been my Japanese tutor for 3 years (since October 2014!), and during this time he has been knowledgeable, friendly, hilarious, kind, and forgiving. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking to continue their Japanese language skills (me!), start them, or work on already learned grammar. He is a fantastic teacher, an amazing conversation partner, and I'm so glad TakeLessons helped me find him!!

Toshi Sensei is an excellent teacher. My wife and I are begginer Japanese students but we have different levels of proficiency with learning the language. Toshi was able to pick up on this and tailor the lesson to provide effective instruction to the both of us. We also recieved assistance with our plans for the upcoming trip. Toshi was able to give expert advice on where to go and where to stay that you can't find on your standard travel websites and forums. I would absolutely recommend him as an instructor.

Toshi Sensei is incredible. I searched for a Japanese tutor for so long and as soon as I read his response knew he was the one. I feel extremely comfortable with him and he is fantastic at explaining concepts and answering questions. He is also funny and a pleasure to work with. An hour flies by in what feels like 5 minutes. Highly recommend Toshi Sensei!

I started Japanese a little under three months ago and now adding all the vocabulary and sentence structure together is so rewarding! It takes me a lot longer to grasp and understand everything but Toshi-san is so understanding and patient. He'll always slowly repeat anything until I have an understanding of it! I am so fortunate to have found a Japanese tutor this amazing! Thank you! Thank you! THANK YOU!

Toshi Sensei is truly 5 stars "Best instructor ever." He takes the time to really teach you Japanese culture, and more than what is in the books, so you can TRULY understand Japanese. He is also very friendly and easy to talk to, and learn with! He pushes you to speak the language and is quick to help you fix mistakes, and that is really the best way you can learn Japanese. On top of that, he sends you fun Japan-related links and extra videos throughout the week, and is available any time to help you with your Japanese struggles. I can not recommend him enough. Thank you Toshi Sensei!!

I loved having Toshi-Sensei as my tutor. I take Japanese classes at University, but even going through these classes, and getting help from the teacher and other students I still have many questions when it comes to Japanese. Toshi-Sensei not only helped me out with Japanese, but I can say that many times he went the extra mile. He goes very in-depth in each lesson and he takes his time to explain something to make sure you completely understand. He is also a very nice person and his positive attitude/personality really comes out in his teaching. If you ever need help in Japanese at any level (from completely novice to intermediate level of the language), he can definitely help you out. I will definitely continue having Toshi as my tutor and if anyone else needs help/wants to learn Japanese I definitely recommend them to go to him also.

Toshi sensei has been tutoring me for almost four months now, and it has been one of the most valuable investments I've made into my Japanese. Sensei is professional, patient and seems extremely dedicated to his teaching. He is always well-prepared for the material to cover in the next lesson and has never missed writing the useful follow-up review afterwards. I look forward to every lesson and the 60 minutes always passes quickly. The lessons themselves are usually a combination of grammar practice, reading dialogues from the textbook, and real-time conversation practice. I feel that the conversation practice has been essential towards developing my confidence in speaking Japanese. Sensei is always very patient with me as I fumble through my broken Japanese, and corrects any grammar or punctuation issues immediately. I believe that having this feedback loop is critical in avoiding bad speaking habits, so I am really glad that sensei does this. I also love listening to sensei's stories from his own life and about Japanese culture. He seems to be a passionate person and it is enlivening to listen to him speak. I will definitely stick with Toshi Sensei and look forward to the day that I can hold a conversation with him in full-speed fluent Japanese!

My son was able to complete some assignments that he had outstanding. We just started so I will monitor his progress but he liked Toshi and seemed happy with the help.

Toshi san tutoring approach will base on personal goals which I like a lot, I think he’s very nice and patient to explain through the whole lesson and he also backup the class with cultural overview .. The main topic will always be clear and easy to remember.

I have been taking lessons with Toshi for months now and could not be happier! He is a real, genuine guy who will talk not just small talk, but also personally to you, caring for your individual well-being. He makes me feel like a brother in Christ and I am great friends with him. I want to move to Japan to work for a company like Kodansha Comics, Yen Press, Kadokawa, or Square Enix (I really want Kodansha the most!) as an editorial translator to translate books (mainly manga) from Japanese to English. Toshi is helping me reach my dream by not only teaching me the language, but also about the culture, customs, daily living, formalities, and much more. Every once in awhile he will send a cool link to me with something about Japan (i love reading these so much!). As I strive hard to eventually move to Japan and work as an editorial translator, Toshi is there every step of the way to teach me, provide support, and be a long lasting friend I will always enjoy working with. I wouldn't pick anyone else to teach me, as I feel he is the perfect match, an irreplaceable teacher!

I feel very comfortable asking any questions and always have a fun time learning Japanese with Toshi-sensei. We're a group of 3 students that wanted a native speaking Japanese tutor to help us with conversations and reading basic hiragana/katakana. His lesson plan is easy to follow. We always look forward to seeing Toshi-sensei and enjoy learning more about the Japanese language with him.

I am an extreme beginner. Toshi was very patient in explaining the basics. I feel very excited in continuing my lessons. Thank you.

Praise the Lord! I am so blessed to have found Christian teacher Toshi. Toshi was a godsend for me getting back into Japanese after a long hiatus. He was able not only to help me with logistical things (help with homework, correct use of grammar, quiz preparation), but he has also made my conversational Japanese better than ever. I would highly recommend him!

My son truly enjoyed his lesson with Toshi and looks forward to continuing his lessons with Toshi.
Toshi is a very knowledgeable and personable tutor. Jesse feels that he is the one who can help him to become fluent in speaking and reading Japanese.

My son is learning words, writing, and reading and he loves Toshi. He gets very excited when he knows it's tutor day and we have not seen this excitement out of him since he was in a Japanese school... Thank you Toshi

Toshi is Extremely knowledgable and reliable teacher.
Toshi is able to work with you regardless of your prior knowledge of language. He is able to work out a lesson plan that will fit your needs as well as having the flexibility to work with your schedule. As a native speaker of japanese, he understands practicle use of day to day conversations aswell as the formal side of it all. He will help you build the essential foundations required so that you may learn how to read,write,speak, and understand Japanese speak.

Toshi Sensei is a great teacher! I started seeing him after I received a low grade on a Japanese test, but within weeks of seeing him I was getting A's on every test. He's very patient and time effective. Every time I leave a session I feel that much more confident in my Japanese. Overall he's a cool guy and makes it easy to learn.

We are thrilled to have found Toshi to tutor our son in Japanese. He is everything you want in an educator for your child: he is fun, patient, informed and responsible. He makes learning fun and effective. Our son looks forward to his time with Toshi and is benefiting tremendously from their lessons. Five stars all the way!!!!!

Excellent Native Japanese Teacher!
Toshi sensei does a great job teaching the fundamentals of the Japanese language For those who are new to or relearning (like me) Japanese, his teaching style and focus is perfect. He teaches well rounded lessons; covering written, spoken, and reading aspects through Kanji, Katakana, and hiragana. On a personal level, he is friendly, patient, fun, kind person. In addition, I have learned so many new things like Japanese Calligraphy, Japanese tea ceremony, Origami, Japanese traditional healthy meals, Japanese culture, etiquettes, manners, I highly recommend him as a tutor.

Toshi is the best tutor I could ever find. Very helpful, patient and very easy to communicate with. I never thought that I would learn so much from him on my first lesson. I look forward to the next lesson. Thank you Toshi.

Toshi is amazing Japanese tutor. He is clearly very experienced in working with students of varying backgrounds and needs. We started off with discussing my purpose for learning Japanese and areas on which I wished to focus. We quickly delved into an introduction to the Hiragana lettering system, regular-voiced-unvoiced consonants, long vowels, and double consonants. Along the way he gave excellent historical and cultural context behind the development and usage of Hiragana relative to the usage of Kanji. It was a very enjoyable lesson and discussion. Before I knew it the hour was over. I'm looking forward to next lesson! :)

Our daughter is very nervous when meeting new people. She has only had 3 sessions with Toshi so far, but she trusts him and enjoys her sessions. We plan to continue tutoring through Toshi for the foreseeable future. Our daughter really wants to become fluent in Japanese and live in Japan someday. I would highly recommend Toshi to anyone looking to tutor their child.

My son is enjoying his Japanese lessons with Toshi very much. Toshi is very good at tailoring lessons to the individual student and challenging them while keeping it fun and interesting. I am amazed at how much my son knows after only a few lessons. I would highly recommend Toshi to anyone wanting to learn Japanese.

I worked with Toshi for months on Japanese, so that I could talk with my Japanese girlfriend's parents, and I could not imagine a better teacher. Toshi's command of Japanese is extremely deep, and his English fluency means that he could explain Japanese language concepts and structure to me with ease. Equally important, Toshi is a very passionate teacher. Nothing made him happier than watching me succeed and increase my grasp of the language. Thanks to Toshi, I completely (and easily) learned hiragana, and began to learn kanji and katakana. I also learned basic Calligraphy, Japanese tea ceremony, origami, useful daily communications. Finally, in addition to being very practical (and very polite, I might add), Toshi explained to me the nuances of Japanese culture. Our conversations about Japanese and American cultures really helped me understand my Japanese friends and girlfriend. For all you New Yorkers interested in Japanese, go for Toshi.

Toshi has been my son's tutor for the past three months. My son is twelve years old and Toshi is very patient with him. He makes sure my son grasps a concept and has time to practice the concept before moving on. If my son is still struggling or needs more practice, he stays on that concept or provides suggestions geared towards my son's age and ability level. I highly recommend Toshi as a tutor. He is a natural born teacher. He paces the lessons and concepts around his students' growth and understanding and ensures the skills taught are being mastered and learned before moving on. That's what great teachers do! He is very professional and is well organized and prepared for every lesson. Toshi always comes prepared already knowing what will be taught for the day. My son and I are really lucky to have found Toshi!!

My daughter speaks very highly of her tutor and is eager when doing homework and getting ready for lessons. Toshi is very patient, nice and agreeable. He makes the class way more interesting!!! He is also extremely positive about student's progress and ability and is always willing to do more for the student. Would definitely recommend!!

Toshi is very patient and kind and we have developed a great student/teacher relationship. I have learned SO much about the Japanese language from him and just today we took a break from the usual and did a calligraphy lesson. He is very knowledgeable about the Japanese culture and knows what he's talking about. He hardly ever uses the teacher's textbook and rather teaches from his own head. I recommend him completely if you're interested in learning the Japanese language. He's not simply a tutor; he's a friend.

Toshi is very nice and extremely easy to speak with, he is great for beginners, and I enjoy his style of teaching. He made it very easy for me to follow along and is very patient. He gave me realistic expectations and timelines that I am really comfortable with.

Toshi-Sensei is very well-prepared into the lessons, and was able to go at my pace, which was probably a lot faster than what he usually does. He is very accommodating with time and was willing to do the extra mile to set up tests as checkpoints upon request. I greatly enjoy lessons with him and I would say that my Japanese skills have significantly improved with less than 10 tutorial sessions. The homework sheets helped greatly as well.

My daughter really enjoys having Toshi as her Japanese tutor. Toshi is great at understanding what my daughter needs to learn in order to do her best in her Japanese class. Toshi has been very patient with my daughter and has touched on the basics of Japanese further pushing my child to execell. I really recommended Toshi if you are looking for a Japaneses teacher.

I am ten years old and Toshi has taught me almost 450 kanji in less than two years. I have a lot of fun while learning a lot. In 45min we go over reading, writing, and speaking. Thank you Toshi Sensei. :)

My son loves his Japanese lessons with Toshi-san! Toshi is very patient and takes the time to explain why the Japanese language works the way it does. I was very excited that he was a native Japanese speaker, so he is able to help, correct and advise my son on all his school work. I highly recommend Toshi-San!

I am preparing JLPT N1 right now and Toshi is always understanding and never gets frustrated during our lessons. He is very helpful. I feel like the tutoring time is used very productively, he goes through grammar points one after another and lets me practice exercises for each one, making full use of the 60-minute lesson so I learn very fast. He helps you find the easiest way of doing things.

My daughter was struggling in her high school first year Japanese class; she did not have any prior experience with the language. We found Toshi halfway into the first semester, and it was a great decision! He is so engaging and covers all parts of the language: reading, writing, and verbal. He is patient, understanding, and fun. My daughter never feels bored during his lessons. goes beyond the school curriculum and really teaches for understanding the language, not just for memorization. My daughter's high school Japanese class focuses on memorization before teaching the grammar; however, Toshi teaches grammar, which in turn makes learning the language much easier. Much of the material my daughter learns is practical and could be used in everyday conversations with a Japanese person. We love Toshi and will continue to have lessons with her for all four years of high school and perhaps beyond!

Toshi taught me Japanese for two years and he's a great Japanese teacher. He's very prepared for each lesson and every time when I have a question, he is very patient to answer. My Japanese level improved enormously with his help and I would definitely recommend him to other students. Toshi has become not only my teacher but also a good friend that I cherish.

I have been taking Japanese lessons with Toshi for a six months now, and I can already see improvement in my speaking, reading, and conversing skills. The lessons vary from time to time to keep it interesting, and Toshi is very willing to stop and answer questions. I watched Japanese anime yesterday, and I understood much better! I have an idea of what's going on now and I can understand probably every other sentence well. :) Highly recommended if you want to learn Japanese effectively and efficiently!

Toshi is a fantastic teacher. He is very helpful and he adapts what and how he is teaching based on each students needs. I highly recommend him if you're just starting out or if, like me, you have had some instruction in the past.

Toshi-Sensei is a native Japanese speaker and really enjoys teaching his language. I have taken several Japanese programs and Toshi-Sensei if by far the best. He goes over everything thoroughly and makes sure you understand and are learning all that is being taught. f you are a serious student and want to learn I HIGHLY recommend him....

I had a wonderful conversation with Toshi for our first session. He goes beyond teaching the basics of the language by also talking about the cultural contexts as we briefly discussed the history of Japan and its society. He’s a great teacher.

My son has had one session with Toshi & it was very helpful. The goal is to help improve my son's Knowledge & grade in Japanese - enough that his enthusiasm & confidence fully return & that he will be happy to continue with japanese into his Sophomore year. Toshi was friendly and professional. We have booked twice a week session & clearly Toshi have worked with his age group before.. thank you so much for your kind gentle manner with my son.

Extremely patient and kind with my shy 12 yr old Granddaughter. Toshi makes her feel very comfortable so my Granddaughter is not afraid to ask questions. A big plus in my book! He made it fun and eased all her nerves. She is super excited for her next lesson with him. Thankful to have found Toshi.

I have been waiting to write this review until I attended a few lessons. Toshi is by far the BEST Japanese teacher I ever had. His level of patience is superhuman, especially if your someone who likes to take their time to digest what they learn and not feel rushed. His ability to assess your academic needs underscores his years of teaching. I have taken many Japanese classes in college and with private organizations full of native speakers, but to date, Toshi stands head and shoulders above them all. An added benefit to studying with Toshi is his working knowledge of business Japanese and social etiquette, manners. Something I did not receive in a classroom setting. If I had to give him a grade, it would be an A++. Outstanding teacher for serious students of Japanese.

Mr. Toshi M. has tutored my son across several weeks now and we could not be happier! My son, who utterly hated his Spanish class in school, immediately took to Mr. Toshi. He teaches and communicates almost effortlessly over the Skype. He is focused in bringing out the best in my son, teaching to his level (beginner), but pushing him along outside his comfort zone. And setting aside the fact that Mr. Toshi is a native speaker, Mr. Toshi's skills at teaching and tutoring in a foreign language, specifically, are quite clearly those of a professional. I actually do feel quite fortunate to have found him and very much look forward Mr. Toshi continued teaching my son.

Toshi is Excellent Japanese Tutor!
Toshi does and excellent job every time. He's been my Japanese tutor every week for 7th months now and I've learned a lot. I'm very slow at Japanese (because my memory is atrocious and it's a difficult language to adjust to), but he is a very patient person with me. Japanese is really starting to click with me now, and he was patient through my struggles, which I'm very grateful for. He seems proud of my progress too. I'm also progressing much faster because I'm more consistent about doing the homework every week and studying in addition. He is really good at working with you to approach the lessons in a way that works well for you, because everyone learns differently and at a different pace. Thanks Toshi :)

Toshi is tutoring our son in Japanese and Japanese calligraphy So far it is a great combination and he is excited about learning both. We had some reservations on putting both together - but it really works! It challenges him in ways that keeps him engaged in the lesson. I would highly recommend Toshi to anyone looking to tutor their child.

Toshi san is an amazing teacher. He really takes the time to break down the Japanese language and teach you piece by piece. He is very understanding and attentive to each student's learning needs. He is very passionate about what she teaches, and is super fun to learn from! He is truly the best teacher I have ever had, and I look forward to many more lessons with him in the future. Toshi san is awesome!!!!

I took only two classes with Toshi and am looking forward for more as the methods of his tutoring are really unique. He hears-sees-senses the most hidden flaws not only in my Japanese, but also in my conducting before the audience. He picks these flaws so professionally, shows them to me and teach me how to correct them so easy that it’s just amazing how those fixed little details bring a huge difference into my speech. I am very grateful for all his help and glad that he is my tutor.

Toshi is awesome tutor! Starting out from Zero knowledge in Japanese, Toshi has taught me in a very short time a basic understanding, vocabulary, ground rules. I learned so much more than I thought I would be able to. I look forward to learning more with his help. I like that the lessons are challenging but manageable because of his support.

I would highly recommend Toshi as a tutor - He is extremely kind, affable and enthusiastic and has a very approachable manner with children. He is also reliable, prompt and hardworking. He is clearly very intelligent, his communication skills are excellent. My children love Japanese lesson with Toshi. I think that the lessons provided my children with a positive introduction to the Japanese language.

He's really patient with me when I'm trying to remember things. It takes me a bit sometimes to respond and he never rushes me. I am also a student who gets bored if things are too easy, but can also get frustrated if I don't feel successful. Toshi challenges me just enough to make me feel like I am really successful in learning, without feeling like I am always failing. Toshi changes his lessons to fit each student, and is really helpful whenever I have questions.

Toshi-san helped me prepare for my upcoming trip to Japan by having lessons that focused on my needs as a traveler. He discussed the Japanese alphabets and taught me vocabulary and sentences for asking directions, ordering food, introducing myself, shopping, telling date and time, etc... I also learned about basic conversations, grammar, pronunciation and sentence formations. He was very patient, attentive to my needs and encouraging. I would love to work with him again when I get back from my business trip!

Toshi is able to work with you regardless of your prior knowledge of language. He is able to work out a lesson plan that will fit your needs as well as having the flexibility to work with your schedule. As a native speaker of Japanese, he understands practicle use of day to day conversations as well as the formal side of it all. He will help you build the essential foundations required so that you may learn how to read, write, speak, and understand Japanese speak.

Toshi san is an amazing native Japanese teacher. He really takes the time to break down the Japanese language and teach you piece by piece. He is very understanding and attentive to each student's learning needs. He is very passionate about what he teaches, and is super fun to learn from! He is truly the best teacher I have ever had, and I look forward to many more lessons with him in the future. Toshi san is awesome!!!!

My son was struggling in his Japanese class. There are no tutors where we live, so we found Toshi. After only two lessons via Skype, my son feels far more confident about his mastery of Japanese. He says he's cleared up a great deal of confusion and is very patient. Thanks Toshi!

I have been tutored by Toshi Sensei for around six months now and I must say he puts more effort into his lessons then any other teacher I have seen. He has helped me with a translation of a story in order the help me improve my Japanese, created several lesson plans based on input in order to make the lessons fun as well as productive. He is also one of the most approachable teachers I have met, constantly responding to texts and emails throughout the week, making learning a continuous process instead of something done once a week. I would recommend Toshi Sensei over any other tutor.

My three children have enjoyed every moment they have been studying with Toshi Sensei. They have varied levels of Japanese with varying needs, and he adjusts beautifully. It's nice to have a teacher that the children look forward to seeing.

My fourteen year old daughter is taking Japanese lessons with Toshi and cannot wait for each time they meet. Toshi is kind, patient, and very knowledgeable. He helps guide my daughter through this complicated language in a way that keeps her engaged and excited. Thank you for your time, Toshi!

Excellent teacher!

I had been studying Japanese for a few months on my own by watching news programs, movies and reading through a textbook. At first it was difficult to tell what level I was at or if I was even speaking the language correctly as I had no one to practice with. When I first met with Mr. Toshi, he was very calm and patient with me. It was through him I was able to figure out were I am at in learning Japanese. His teaching methods and explanations are very clear and each time lesson with him I feel as though I know so much more than before. Mr.Toshi, is the perfect tutor for anyone really wanting to improve their skills in the Japanese language!

Toshi is my son's Japanese language tutor. He is a lovely and intelligent teacher originally from Japan. We see his positive teaching spirit in all of his lessons, and with help by email between lessons. He always comes prepared with a marker board to demonstrate the Japanese symbols. His teaching style is patient, fun and thorough. We would highly recommend him to others.

Toshi- sensei is always on time and thoroughly prepared for every lesson. I felt he really listened to what I wanted from my tutoring sessions and has developed my lessons in accordance with that. He is friendly and knowledgeable, easy to talk to, and very helpful in pursuing language learning at the pace that is right for me. Thank you so much Toshi- Sensei

I was very skeptical my daughter would maintain her desire to learn Japanese, since the language is so different from her native English. However, she has not only stayed focused on her desire to learn more about the language and the culture,...she is genuinely excited and can't wait to show me what she has learned after each lesson. Toshi is the source of my daughter's excitement about learning Japanese, and I am SO happy we found him. Because he is a native speaker AND he worked in the local school disctrict, he brings a unique balance of patience and understanding to new students of Japanese. My daughter can be easily disappointed when she is not progressing fast enough, or is struggling with learning something new,...but Toshi has managed to keep my daughter calm and still push her at a steady pace - I am SO impressed with her progress in such a short time.
If you are considering a Japanese tutor, then I would strongly receommend you consider Yoko as your language guide - she's FANTASTIC !!

I am very happy I chose Toshi-san! He comes highly recommended! I have been going to Toshi-san since September of last year twice a week. Now I can read Hiragana & Katakana. I can go to Japanese market and pick up words. Friends of mine are amazed at how much I have learned and a big part of that comes from the fact that Toshi-san is a wonderful teacher. He has loads of experience...He wants the best for his student & my favorite part about learning from him is he keeps things interesting. Interesting enough for me to remember Japanese vocabulary or writing! He is very interactive, uses great tools (books, cards, games, SONGS!)

Me and my BF decided to learn Japanese together and found Toshi on Takelessons, and we were so happy that we did! He was very nice and knowledgeable, always smiling. I will have more to talk about when we have more lessons, but he is definitely a great teacher and we look forward to our classes in the future.

Toshi san is a thoughtful and inspiring tutor. I highly recommend him if you're looking for a faster way to learn Japanese. He was able to quickly assess my skill level and adapt the lessons to accommodate my needs as a student. Arigato Toshi san.

Toshi is a very knowledgable and patient tutor. Our first lesson was very thorough and covered the Japanese writing system of Hiragana, Katakana, and Kanji. We learned the pronunciation of Hiragana and Katakana and how to say "hello", "goodbye", "good morning", and "goodnight". We look forward to more lessons with Toshi!

I had my first lesson with TOSHI recently and thoroughly enjoyed it. He has his plate full with me, I must say. I not only want speaking and listening practice, but also help with grammar and vocab in order to meet my goal of passing the N1 level of the JLPT in December. I'm confident I'll get there with his help. We had a very interesting conversation and I am looking forward to studying with her more.

I have never had to tutor before, but once I found Toshi I knew he was the teacher who was going to help me reach my goals. I want to reach level 2 on my JLPT. I tend to be overly ambitious with the goals I set for myself, but Toshi is very understanding and accommodating. He is very open to discussing his culture and customs, which makes our after session discussions, so much more pleasant. He doesn't treat you like just another student, he is truly an amazing teacher and I have so much respect towards him. If you want to learn Japanese, I can't recommend Toshi enough!

Toshi sensei is a wonderful teacher! He is very down-to-earth and clearly explains the colloquial and formality nuances of the Japanese language that you might not get in a classroom setting.

I almost hate to write this review for fear Toshi-sensei will become too busy to continue teaching me! Toshi-sensei is AWESOME!! He comes well prepared to teach you, is patient and has phenomenal skills to keep a student wanting to learn more! I definitely recommend sensei to anyone who is serious about learning because he is serious about teaching.

I really enjoyed my first lesson with Toshi. I got through a few chapters of my textbook by myself but I really felt like I needed another person to work with. Toshi reviewed the first few chapters with me and gave great feedback. We then focused on the last chapter I had been working with; verbs. Also, I haven't done really any speaking up to this point and he was very patient and understanding. Overall, we were able to figure out what I need to review and what I should focus on next and what we're going to do next time. Now I can't wait for my lesson every week and in between I have a much clearer understanding of how to progress forward!

I have worked with Toshi Sensei on line for several weeks. Sensei has worked with me 3 times per week and the sessions are fun and I am making much faster progress than I had hoped. Toshi Sensei effectively uses a textbook at times and at other times just focuses on more spontaneous conversation. I could not be more pleased and look forward to working with Toshi Sensei going forward.

Toshi is smart, patient and very good at communicating with my boys. They look forward to their tutorial as Toshi makes it interesting and relevant to their age group and general interest.

Toshi is an excellent tutor. Our 7th grade son said the other day "I love Japanese lesson with Toshi" after a session with Toshi, and our son is not easy to impress. Toshi is very conscientious and flexible. He has done an excellent job assessing what our son needs on an ongoing basis and creating lesson plans to meet his needs. Toshi is also very patient and able to explain Japanese concepts in a way our son can understand. We are so glad that we found Toshi. We highly recommend. him.

Toshi Sensei provides great knowledge of the Japanese language. In addition - I love how he provides a fun and welcoming atmosphere to learn the language. As a person who grew up in Japan, his goal is not only to teach you the language, but to make sure you are one with the Japanese people! He is throughly organized and lessons with him have helped me a lot. I would recommend him to anyone looking to learn Japanese.

Toshi is a great Japanese teacher. His explanations of the grammar and culture are clear and helpful. His suggestion of working with the text was a really good one. The supporting apps are also well worth it. I just finished my fourth lesson with Toshi and I can't say enough good things about him. A few of my friends decided to sign up as well. I went from taking private lessons to now having lessons in a group of six. Everyone loves him and he really takes the time to break down everything. as a tutor without hesitation. Great experience!

Toshi is a professional that knows what he is doing. He was very patient with my son, explaining everything as many times he needed. He is very pleased with him! And so am I! Be sure that here you have a person that knows the content and knows how to teach it to a high school student. Just one word describes Toshi, WONDERFUL!

About a year ago my 9 year old daughter asked about learning Japanese because of her interest in kawaii and anime. We have always wanted her to learn a second language, so we decided to find a tutor. We were lucky to find Toshi. The lessons never get boring for my daughter because Toshi has so many fun learning games to play with her. It's amazing to see how much Japanese she is learning while having fun the whole time. Thanks, Toshi!!!

The lesson with Toshi-Sensei was an effective one. Not only is he well-versed in the Japanese language, he is very savvy with structuring a well-flowed lesson. Most of all, he projects an energetic vibe that makes learning fun! I am so happy! highly recommend!

Thank you Toshi Sensei! At my first lesson I learned many basic expressions and sentence structures. Toshi Sensei is fun. I will be going to Japan in 3 months, and I know my lessons with Toshi Sensei will help me communicate politely and effectively. Can't wait next lesson!!!

A great experience!

I have been learning from Toshi-sensei for about three years now. He does a good job assigning homework and providing that bit of pressure that pushes you to succeed. Thanks to Toshi, I passed the JLPT at the N5 level. I am now taking Japanese at the university level and will be studying abroad in Japan for summer 2017. Thanks to Toshi-sensei, I embarked on an amazing journey that keeps getting better.

Toshi Sensei is kind, patient, and very skillful at teaching a foreign language. I would highly recommend him for his steady encouragement, caring nature and dedicated professionalism. Thanks to his tutoring, I find myself being able to convert my previous experience of learning Japanese into more organized, polished sentences. His homework assignments are especially targeted to help you succeed. I look forward to each week and getting closer and closer to maybe one day being fluent!

SOOOO Good. Amazing Tutor. I love Toshi- Sensei. Very competent and highly intelligent. Wonderful personality and friendly attitude. Very good at explaining things and helping you to understand.

Sensei is great. He makes me feel comfortable and confident. Our lessons about Japanese are perfect for me. He teaches with a smile and understands the struggle of learning a foreign language.

Great experience, Toshi sensei does a fantastic job at keeping you motivated and guiding the lesson. Already a few lessons in and I am starting to have basic conversations.
Arigatou Gozaimasu Toshi sensei!

Excellant

Toshi is a fabulous teacher to my 11 year old daughter. She absolutely loves her Japanese lessons and looks forward to them. She has 3 lessons a week with Toshi and has been going strong for 6 months. I love his teaching method, his attention to detail and his patience, whilst at the same time pushing forward and expecting the best he knows that his student is capable of. Toshi shares Japanese culture and information via skype or email outside of 'lesson learning time, which is another wonderful addition to lesson learning outside of actual lesson time'. Toshi is a rare find and I cannot recommend him enough for anyone wanting to learn Japanese.

We love Toshi-Sensei! He is a professional, warm, friendly and so patient and very fun with the boys. He is always upbeat and enthusiastic. He helps the boys with their homework and writing sentences with their katakana, kanji. They love working with Toshi so much, and his gentle humor takes most of the drudgery out of doing homework. I love that he is there to help make sure they understand their work, as I don't know any Japanese at all. Toshi is BEST!

Since Toshi has started teaching me Japanese, I have started understanding all kinds of Japanese not just business level Japanese. I understand complex interactions and am picking up on cultural cues that would have been very difficult to learn on my own. Toshi has a unique way of teaching which allows you to understand all different levels of Japanese whether TV or animation, day to day conversations with family or friends, business associates, etc. Toshi is very focused like me and has grounded and benchmarked me in my Japanese. He has given me challenges appropriate to my skill level. I feel that with him teaching me I will achieve my goal of speaking fluently to Japanese and also picking up N5-N1 JLPT certifications as I learn. Toshi is a warm, kind, encouraging tutor that will work with you and answer questions at any hour of the day. Highly recommend!!

Toshi has been a great tutor so far for my daughter. He has an encouraging teaching style which is always positive. Even when it gets difficult, he is always patient and will slow it down to her pace. He not only teaches the material but talks to her about Japanese culture and lifestyle. My daughter always looks forward to her lessons every week.

Awesome experience! My first time learning japanese and Toshi sensei make it look so easy and the way he organized the class made me feel really comfortable.
I'm eager to continue my lessons with sensei.

I can't not tell you how wonderful Toshi is! My son has been taking lessons with Toshi and is so excited and motivated. Toshi has a great way of teaching and his method of teaching really works. I highly recommend trying out lessons with Toshi you will not regret it; and you'll be speaking in no time.

Toshi is very fun to talk to and is always very nice and really teaches you how to pronounce the words and things of that nature. You learn a lot of vocabulary which is very useful.

I love Toshi-sensei because he plays J-pop while we work. He is cool, fun, kind, nice, very positive. He teaches me Japanese culture, J-pop, J-anime, ice cream, snacks, something new every time. and he does a lots of fun things with me. I can speak and read Japanese now. Thank you Toshi-sensei. I love Japanese lesson with Toshi-sensei.

Excellent teacher! Very friendly, fun and great personality.

In the first lesson, I learned not only how to speak proper Japanese in a way that's more natural so that real Japanese people can understand me, I also learned about cultural differences. I highly recommend Toshi Sensei if you want more than just textbook knowledge of Japanese (like actually traveling to Japan)!

Today was my first lesson with Toshi Sensei and it was amazing! We talked about some Japanese culture as well as the things I love. The class was fun and useful. We talked about some greetings in Japanese, too! Toshi Sensei is a really good teacher and you won't feel nervous in front of him. It was such a great experience! I'm really happy that I chose to take the lesson with him! Thank you!

Great intro; feel very comfortable and excited to move forward.

Toshi sensei is great and resourceful!

I had a great first lesson with Toshi sensei! He is fun and friendly and is very well organized. We talked about his plan for me going forward and I am confident that the rest of our lessons will be just as great as this one. I am excited because he seems to really understand the struggles of someone that is studying Japanese and how frustrating it can be. I would definitely recommend him to other students. :) 楽しかっただよ!

I've been trying to learn Japanese for a long time, and have never been able to understand Japanese TV, anime, news, dramas, or anything like that, despite several classes and investment in tools like Rosetta Stone, Japanese in a Flash and the like. Although I am still a long way from really being able to understand the shows, Toshi's explanations of how the language is used every day has been enlightening, and allowed me to get a better handle on sentence structure when I'm listening to the spoken language. I had no idea that the Japanese I had been learning in school and through the other texts I had used was really only for polite situations, when most of what I am hearing in television shows and movies is more casual and doesn't use many of the particles and phrases that are commonly taught. I'm excited to continue working with Toshi.

My daughter LOVES Toshi! Definitely purchasing more lessons for Z! Christmas present add on... shhhh :)

He's the PERFECT tutor for my daughter!!! She is very happy to officially learn Japanese & is highly comfortable with Toshi. As a busy working single mother it is so convenient having the lessons come online at home so I don't have to worry about transportation; she jus comes home from school as usual & logs right on.

Toshi-sensei is the best!!! He makes it easy and fun to learn Japanese and always helps you do the very best you can! He's engaging and gives you helpful tips to improve yourself in all things Japanese! He's patient and understanding and lessons are always fun! You'll learn a lot about the culture too! Thank you Toshi-sensei for your great lessons! ありがとうございます! ! !

Toshi is very friendly and nice. I just started taking lessons but so far I'm very happy with him! He is helping me learn to speak and read Japanese, and I am also learning about the culture. Toshi is the best!

Was very happy with my first lesson

Toshi is a great teacher! He is so patient and very nice.

My 15 year old daughter has been studying Japanese with Toshi for nearly a year. She has learned a tremendous amount and enjoys her lessons with him very much. Toshi makes the lessons interesting and fun, and is such a pleasure to work with!

Very helpful and involved instruction.

Toshi was very good! He worked with me thoroughly and explained everything very well. I am able to hold a bit of a conversation with my clients and will look forward to resuming when I am back in the states.

I have been taking Japanese lessons with Toshi for a few months now. I can say he is my favorite teacher! He is super patient and always explains everything perfectly.
He is always committed and always in time for every lesson. Keeps track on where you are so that you can keep going from there, and you can tell how much he enjoys teaching.
If you are looking for someone who will help you get to the level that you need, he is the one! Trust me, you will love every lesson. Best teacher ever!

Toshi is a wonderful sensei. He is patient and encouraging. He teaches a lot about the culture and history, which I feel is very important in understanding more of the language. He is great at teaching correct tone and pronunciation in a casual and more formal style. I would highly recommend Toshi. He is fantastic!

Very friendly and you can tell he enjoys teaching. Only my first lesson, but looking forward to many more already.

My first lesson with Toshi-sensei was very enjoyable. It is clear that he has experience in teaching Japanese and makes learning the language fun. I am looking forward to my future lessons.

Toshi-sensei is such a great instructor. He's very personable and makes learning Japanese easy and fun. He offers a lot of encouragement. I am so excited to have him as my teacher. I can't wait for my next lesson!

Toshi-sensei is a very kind-hearted teacher who is very supportive of learning Japanese, helps with any goals you want to accomplish with the language and culture, is clear on making sure your pronunciations are correct, and is able to answer any questions one might have. What I like most is how supportive he is, so if you're struggling with a certain area he makes sure you don't feel discouraged and works with you to constantly improve. I really enjoy lessons with him and would recommend to anyone interested in learning Japanese.

Toshi is a very good Japanese teacher. He makes the lessons a fun and enjoyable experience as well as teaching cultural and societal norms as they relate to Japan. Very satisfied with him, If you're in the market for a Japanese teacher I HIGHLY recommend Toshi.

I've been taking lessons from Toshi every week for the last few months. I feel like I've learned more Japanese in this short time frame than the amount of French I've learned in the five years I took in high school and college. Really personable and fun to take lessons with and teaches you not only the language, but the culture too. Hope to keep taking lessons for much longer!

I have been working with Toshi-Sensei for a few months now and all I can say is wow! He has been such a huge help to me and helps me to be very confident with my Japanese.
Whether I am having a simple time or struggling he always makes sure to explain it in ways that are easy to understand and never gets frustrated with my questions or if things take me a long while to grasp.
Not only that but he makes a point to always check up on my home life and see how my family is doing! He is an honest good person and one of the best teachers I have ever encountered in my life and I consider him a great friend!
Arigatou gozaimasu Toshi-sensei!

Japan is a wonderful country full of diverse businesses, unique people and customs which when stretched across their land make up the beautiful tapestry which they know as home. Toshi sensei will always be blessed to call this beautiful land home but takes up residency now in California where he is able to spread the light of Japan abroad teaching anyone willing; the art that is the Japanese language!
Language is a powerful blessing that allows us to effectively communicate clearly with one another, thereby allowing us to connect with one another on a much more common ground. Toshi sensei takes his time to ensure that the language is learned clearly and effectively by reviewing often and with overwhelmingly positive reinforcement! Lessons tend to fly by so quickly as you quickly dissolve the concept of being 'taught' with the actuality of having fun! Learning any language can be hard, but Toshi sensei ensures that the effort is well worth it! As a student you can expect to smile, laugh and learn a lot at a pace that both fits your lifestyle as well as your personal interests. Do not expect an instructor that is judgmental, quick-tempered, hasty, rigid, or anything less than phenomenal! There are NOT ENOUGH STARS to define the teaching style of Toshi sensei! Hard work, dedication and continual practice will pay off if you should choose Toshi sensei as an instructor.
When thinking about what language comprises and how intricately it connects to even our own cultures and customs, it is overwhelming how much there can be to learn! I am so very thankful and blessed to have Toshi sesei as my instructor. While considering who you want to learn from, remind yourself that YOU...dear reader...DESERVE THE BEST. You are not paying for OK, and you certainly want above average...so do yourself the privilege of seeing just how awesome Toshi sensei is!! Many blessings on your path to learning the art of Japanese!

Toshi works with my son and to say that he is enjoying Toshi's friendly smile and positive feedback is an understatement. He really is a nice person. Thank you Toshi!

I have been studying with Toshi for over a little over a year now. He is a fun and
amazing teacher who I have learned a lot from since I met him. I have already learned writing, reading, and Japanese culture. Japanese culture has always been something I liked so the lessons are very interesting. I hope to one day live in Japan after I become fluent and that would still be just a dream without his tutoring. He stands out amongst tutors as somebody who is kind and patient and not just somebody who crams information to his students. I am proud of what I have learned and I am excited to study more. Thank you Toshi. – Jordan Phillips

I've been studying with Toshi for a year. He is a fun and awesome teacher. Since I've been with him I not only am learning Japanese, but Japanese culture as well. I know how to read and write in Japanese and now I'm being instructed within our lessons in Japanese. Since its something that interests me and is very fun the lessons just go by so fast. I'm hoping to study in japan when i go to college for a semester or two. Thank you Toshi.

Toshi is very kind and pleasant to learn from and makes sure you understand everything. Because he is a native Japanese speaker I know I am learning the correct meanings of words and when I am pronouncing words incorrectly. Toshi is an awesome teacher!

Toshi is an outstanding Japanese tutor. He came highly recommended to me and he did not disappoint! Because I am preparing for a Fulbright fellowship in Japan, I needed someone who could arm me with essential Japanese phrases for social and academic settings. Toshi has prepared me both linguistically and culturally for this international move and for this, I am very grateful. - Diane Rodriguez-Kiino, Ph.D.

I originally sought Toshi out for tutoring with JLPT level 3. He was very prompt with getting in contact with me and scheduling an appointment as opposed to other possible Japanese tutors who were either slow to or did not respond at all. Even though Toshi and I were only able to meet up for 6 sessions of tutoring ( 1 hour per session), his tutoring was a pivotal part of my passing the JLPT the when I took it the second time. Toshi is able to give very detailed explanations of grammar points and especially cultural points. Even though I have already passed the JLPT, I have chosen to happily keep Toshi on as a regular tutor for my Japanese class due to his effective tutoring skills!

Dear Toshi Sensei,
I think you have taught me a lot of Japanese. It has made me able to understand the words. Also, when you teach, it is soo fun. You also, make it enjoyable to listen to. Since, you make it fun, it is easier. It is also fun talking and laughing together. I love your Japanese class. I can't wait to go to Japan with you and my family in the future. I also wish we can take the Japanese test soon. -
I've learned alot so far. I also get to use the words sometimes in Karate. It's fun learning how to write the words. Sensei is sometimes funny. He is also kind. I am happy I'm doing classes with sensei Toshi.- from Cameron & Rheya Carr Twins Sibling

Toshi's Japanese Tutoring service are excellent, and I would recommend them to anyone. He helped me on Japanese speaking skills, grammar, and the reading and writing of Hiragana, Katakana, Kanji. He is always very meticulous - his attention to detail helped me fix bad habits I didn't even know I had - but always very patient and cheerful. Furthermore, his knowledge of the Japanese Language is vast; thus he is able to advise people on how to speak in any specific situation. This will prove vital for those planning to travel to Japan. Not only speaking, but behavior, posture, etc. are socially relevant, and he takes time to educate students on these points as well. I passed the Japanese Language Proficiency Exam (A.K.A. JLPT Level 3 ) recently; it is safe to say that this is mostly to the credit of Mr.M Toshi's teaching skills. He is also very accommodating in terms of time and meeting place. If you are looking for a Japanese tutor, I world definitely recommend Mr. Toshi.

Toshi is doing a fantastic job helping me prepare to take JLPT N1. He is patient and very understanding of what my needs are at my level. It's very hard to find a teacher that can help those at advanced levels. He's been very accommodating, and I love having him as a tutor! I know that with him as my tutor, I'll be pera-pera in no time.

Taking Japanese lessons with Toshi-sensei is well worth the time and effort. He is a very patient instructor who always eager to answer questions and explain important language nuances.

I am so very happy to have Toshi as my teacher. I like that he is a native Japanese person so I know that I am learning the right way. He is a strict teacher who demands proper pronunciation of the language yet each lesson is fun and filled with interesting cultural information on Japan. Not only am I learning the proper way to speak Japanese, I'm also learning to write and read hiragana and katakana. Toshi has allowed me to incorporate my love of Jdrama into my lessons and has introduced me to an enjoyable program called Sazae-san. Toshi has helped me erase the fear of learning Japanese and now I look forward to each and every lesson.
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