Stop translating in your head.
Here is a way to be efficient and effective.
LEARN JAPANESE WITH HARUKA
From Day 1, you’ll practice real conversations and build the ability to think, react, and speak naturally in Japanese.
MEET HARUKA, YOUR PROFESSIONAL JAPANESE TEACHER
Hi, I’m Haruka !
I’m Haruka, the founder of Nihongo Know. I’ve been teaching Japanese for over 10 years, and my mission is simple: helping you actually speak Japanese, not just study it.
Many learners come to me after using apps, textbooks, or self-study. They know vocabulary and grammar, but when it’s time to have a real conversation, they freeze.
That’s because Japanese isn’t something you memorize, it’s a skill you train.
In my lessons, you’ll speak from day one. You’ll make mistakes, build confidence, and develop natural speaking habits in a supportive, encouraging environment.
Whether you’re starting from zero or looking to finally become conversational, I’m here to help you enjoy the process and make Japanese feel natural.
Let’s start speaking Japanese together.
Did you
know?
Research shows that how you practice matters more than how long. A little structured speaking practice goes a long way, and self-study alone often isn’t enough to get there.
More vocabulary retained after just 10 minutes of daily speaking practice, compared to passive study alone
Less than 1% of self-guided language learners actually complete a course on their own
Whether private or small group, personalized feedback and attention consistently lead to better learning outcomes than large, one-size-fits-all classes
Here’s how that plays out in your lessons
Effective Learning Process
Every Lesson Has a Purpose
Learn with a clear strategy instead of relying on trial and error. By focusing on the right skills at the right time, you’ll avoid wasting time on ineffective study methods and make steady, meaningful progress toward your goals.
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Speaking Practice With Confidence
You’ll Gain A Clear Learning Roadmap
Student Learning Resources
Know exactly what to study next.
Build real Japanese skills with a clear learning path that naturally supports JLPT success and lasting confidence.
Personalized Feedback
Feedback that’s 100% tailored to you.
Receive guidance based on your goals, strengths, and challenges to improve faster and build confidence.
Real Conversation Opportunities
Practice with learners who are serious about Japanese.
Join conversations, events, and activities with learners who share your goal of improving Japanese through meaningful communication.
What Other People Say
If every teacher was like Haruka sensei, nobody would ever quit learning anymore.
What can I say more?
Lessons with her are dynamic, useful and always adapted to my level, strength and weaknesses.
She’s patient, caring, comprehensive and definitely super competent.
I couldn’t recommend any better!.
Cedric
How Learners Change
| Before |
| Searching for the perfect sentence Translating in your head Fear of mistakes |
| Japanese exists as knowledge, not yet as something they can rely on. |
| After |
| Responding naturally Staying in conversation Confidence through mistakes |
| Japanese becomes something they use, not something they perform. |
Over time, learners stop trying to produce Japanese and start responding in Japanese. Through repeated use and reflection, the language gradually becomes something they use instinctively, not something they have to construct.
No Japanese experience? That’s fine.
Classes begin with English support when you need it, and shift naturally toward full Japanese immersion as your confidence grows. Most students feel this shift within one to three months, at a pace that matches them, not a fixed schedule.
Is This the Right Approach for You?
This approach is for learners who want lasting progress, not just short-term memorization.
Language cannot be learned in weeks; meaningful change comes from sustained, intentional effort where you remain the driver of your own learning.
It is best suited for learners who:
- Want to become genuinely conversational
- Want to think and express themselves directly in Japanese
- Want to understand the culture behind the language
- Value depth and authenticity, where growth emerges naturally
Many students continue long-term, not because they are required to, but because the learning process itself is engaging, meaningful, and rewarding. The experience draws them in, and consistent practice happens almost as a by product of genuine engagement.
How NihongoKnow Can Help You.
Nihongo Know has 4 ways for you.
Wherever you’re at in your Japanese language journey, Nihongo Know is right for you.
Choose your learning path based on your goals.
All programs are designed with the same philosophy and methodology.
Limited-Sized Group
Private Group
1-on-1
Self-Study
