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I first met Ayuka when she was working in Australia, and from the beginning I was impressed by how polite, friendly, reliable and efficient she was. She also has excellent English skills, which made communicating with her very easy.

Over the years, as we got to know each other better, I came to appreciate what a positive, thoughtful, caring, considerate and patient person she is. She is naturally encouraging and has a wonderful ability to make people feel comfortable and supported.

Ayuka has lived in various places around the world, which I believe has given her a broad perspective, a genuine appreciation of different cultures, and a good understanding of what it is like to live abroad and communicate across languages and cultures. I think this will be a real strength when teaching Japanese to English-speaking students.

I have no hesitation in recommending her as a Japanese teacher. I am confident her students will find her friendly, supportive and a pleasure to learn from.

I highly recommend AK to any student looking for a teacher who inspires trust, confidence, and motivation.

I have known AK for three years, and from the beginning, she has made me feel comfortable while also encouraging me to challenge myself. She is well-prepared, dedicated, and committed to making learning feel achievable with the right effort and commitment.

Beyond her excellent teaching skills, AK is a wonderful person with valuable experiences from different countries that enrich the way she connects with and supports her students. I strongly recommend her as both an outstanding teacher and an inspiring human being.

While working in Australia together it was interesting and fun learning from Ayuka many Japanese phrases and culture. Her excellent communication skills, respectful and friendly manner created conversations which were enjoyable and easy.

I love my lessons with her! I appreciated that she took the time to understand my level so from the first class we could get right into it. I feel like her classes are the right amount of support and encouragement! I would definitely recommend taking her lessons!

What sets Ayuka apart is her genuine dedication to her students. She cares about helping each person achieve their goals and tailors her teaching to suit the individual. She explains concepts in a way that’s easy to understand, making every lesson enjoyable while building confidence.

Ayuka is kind, patient, encouraging, and approachable.

Ayuka and I worked together in Australia and she taught me Japanese words in our spare time. She is a very fun and patient teacher, a beautiful person and such a kind soul.

I met AK while we were studying together, and I really enjoyed getting to know her. She is friendly, supportive, and always willing to help. Her patience and positive attitude make her someone people feel comfortable learning from. I'm sure she'll be a wonderful Japanese teacher, and I highly recommend her to future students.

We worked together for a couple years and she has been helping me learn Japanese! She has been incredibly patient and clear in her teachings, I have not had a better or more understanding teacher!