PEOPLE
Your Guides in Kyoto
Our instructors are not just language teachers; they are your cultural navigators. With diverse backgrounds in linguistics, literature, and the arts, they bring the depth of Kyoto's history into every lesson.
Yumi Tanaka
Head Instructor
With over 10 years of experience teaching Japanese to diplomats and business leaders, Yumi specializes in 'Keigo' (honorifics) and business etiquette. She believes that language is the key to understanding the Japanese heart.
Prof. Kenji Sato
Academic Advisor
A former professor of Japanese Literature at Kyoto University, Sato-sensei brings a deep academic perspective to the curriculum. His classes often involve reading classic texts and discussing the history of Kyoto.
Sakura Yamamoto
Conversation Coach
Energetic and modern, Sakura focuses on 'living Japanese'—the slang, intonation, and casual expressions used by young people in Kyoto today. She leads our 'Street Missions' and helps students sound natural.