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Native Japanese speakers teaching online

1,011 of the 1,326 Japanese tutors we track are native speakers. They charge a median of $28 per hour, compared with $22 for non-native tutors. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.

$28/h
Median / hour
$20–$36
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
1,011
on 12 platforms

Compare Japanese tutors

284 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.

Maya

Maya

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! My name is Maya. I have lived in the US, the UK, and Singapore, and grew up in an environment where English was always used.

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2,445)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Asako

Asako

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I hold a Master's degree in Psychology from a U.S.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,445)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Karin

Karin

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied abroad, which has given me the opportunity to learn about diverse cultures and languages.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 4.9 (2,763)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Yuka

Yuka

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I love helping students grow and achieve their goals!

Native
3 years teaching
TEFL/TESOL certificate
English
★ 5.0 (2,473)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Rika S

Rika S

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I was born in Japan and spent my childhood in the Philippines.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2,448)
Not shown
  • Kids
Joyce

Joyce

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi! I graduated from a university that offered all-English-taught courses, where I developed my English to an academic level.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,390)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Business

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Rui I

Rui I

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! Although I was born and raised in Japan, I have always loved English.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,412)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Yumi

Yumi

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I am from Japan, and I have over 10 years of experience teaching young children in an English school that I ran.

Native
3 years teaching
Language degree
English
★ 5.0 (2,337)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Elly

Elly

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I'm Elly. I graduated from the School of International Relations at a university in Tokyo.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,335)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Miku

Miku

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

My major is International Issues, History, and Culture.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,364)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Kiku S

Kiku S

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I lived in the U.S. for two years, and I can relate to the challenges of learning a new language.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,350)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Toya

Toya

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Nice to meet you all. I have a Bachelor's degree in Anthropology.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,406)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Mao

Mao

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi! My name is Mao. I have been studying English and Spanish for a long time, so I know how challenging it can be to learn foreign languages.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English +1
★ 5.0 (2,289)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely

  • Speaks your language
Hiira

Hiira

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have experience working as a Purser on a cruise ship for an American company and as a receptionist at a 5-star hotel in Australia.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,255)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
Saki

Saki

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello! I enjoy tutoring beginner students as I believe I am better at helping them.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,287)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–A2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Dolly

Dolly

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Since I was a student, I have tutored mainly English and mathematics to junior high school students as a cram school tutor and private tutor.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,241)
Not shown

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Kids
  • Beginners
Coco

Coco

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I specialize in Communication and Multimedia, with an emphasis on User Experience Design (UX), which I studied in the Netherlands.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2,198)
Not shown
Shelly

Shelly

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hi, I'm Shelly! I lived in the U.S. for many years and have a Bachelor of Business Administration.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2,138)
Not shown
  • Business
Yusuke

Yusuke

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I studied English in junior college in Japan for two years and have experience living in Australia for a year.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,163)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Marco

Marco

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I was born in Kyoto, Japan, but moved to London, UK, to study.

Native
3 years teaching
Not listed
No other language listed
★ 5.0 (2,162)
Not shown
Kazu

Kazu

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Since my major was English literature at university, I have been quite interested in English.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,157)
Not shown

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
  • Exam prep
Ken

Ken

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, I'm Ken. I wasn't great at English as a student, but my passion for the language grew after living in Canada for three years.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,137)
Not shown

Teaches A1–B2

  • Speaks your language
  • Beginners
Shohei

Shohei

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

Hello, my name is Shohei, an English tutor.

Native
3 years teaching
Teaching degree
English
★ 5.0 (2,158)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)

Teaches A1–C2

  • Speaks your language
Joe

Joe

JapanNative

Engoo · Japan

I have a Bachelor of Commerce. I have experience living in the USA and in Germany.

Native
3 years teaching
None listed
English
★ 5.0 (2,114)
Rarely cancels (99% attended)
  • Speaks your language

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Japanese tutors by platform

Cafetalk has the lowest median price ($10), while AmazingTalker offers the most choice (413 tutors). Number of tutors, median hourly price and trial policy on each marketplace.

Tutors, prices and trial lessons by platform
PlatformTutorsMedian / hMiddle 50%Avg. ratingTrial lessonLesson length
AmazingTalker413$26$20–$325.0★Discounted trial (25 min)25 / 50 min
Engoo284from $67/month—5.0★Free trial (25 min)25 min
Preply228$36$30–$455.0★Discounted trial (25 min)50 min
Tusclases / FindTutors164$17$9.85–$245.0★First class free with many tutors60 min
Cafetalk73$10$6.32–$15—Discounted trial (25 min)Set by each tutor
italki40$15$12–$225.0★Discounted trial (30 min)30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min
Wyzant31$55$43–$755.0★No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour60 min
Classgap29$24$17–$295.0★Free trial (20 min)60 min
Verbling27$30$25–$365.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)60 min
LanguaTalk16$30$26–$335.0★Free or discounted trial (30 min)55 min
Apprentus14$38$29–$515.0★No trial lessons60 min
Tutor Hunt7$56$45–$655.0★No trial lessons60 min

How much Japanese tutors charge

Hourly price spread for native and non-native tutors.

All tutors
$26Middle 50% between $18 and $34, 1041 tutors
Native speakers
$28Middle 50% between $20 and $36, 727 tutors
Non-native
$22Middle 50% between $13 and $32, 314 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Prices by platform

Median hourly price and spread on each marketplace.

AmazingTalker
$26Middle 50% between $20 and $32, 413 tutors
Preply
$36Middle 50% between $30 and $45, 228 tutors
Tusclases / FindTutors
$17Middle 50% between $9.85 and $24, 163 tutors
Cafetalk
$10Middle 50% between $6.32 and $15, 73 tutors
italki
$15Middle 50% between $12 and $22, 40 tutors
Wyzant
$55Middle 50% between $43 and $75, 31 tutors
Classgap
$24Middle 50% between $17 and $29, 29 tutors
Verbling
$30Middle 50% between $25 and $36, 27 tutors
LanguaTalk
$30Middle 50% between $26 and $33, 16 tutors
Apprentus
$38Middle 50% between $29 and $51, 14 tutors
Tutor Hunt
$56Middle 50% between $45 and $65, 7 tutors
10th–90th percentileMiddle 50%Median

Where Japanese tutors are from

  • JapanJapan966 / 1,326
  • TaiwanTaiwan43 / 1,326
  • ChinaChina28 / 1,326
  • South KoreaSouth Korea20 / 1,326
  • Hong Kong SAR ChinaHong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
  • United StatesUnited States6 / 1,326
  • BrazilBrazil6 / 1,326
  • ItalyItaly4 / 1,326

Japanese tutors: FAQ

Yes, somewhat: native Japanese speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, compared with $22 for non-native tutors. We list 1,011 native speakers.

Across 1,041 Japanese tutors with a listed price, the median is $26 for a 60-minute lesson. Most prices fall between $11 and $46 per hour.

Yes. The median trial lesson costs $5.50. Trials are offered on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Cafetalk, and italki, usually for 25–30 minutes, and some tutors give them for free.

We read the public profile of every tutor listed on the marketplaces we cover and refresh it daily. Prices are converted to US dollars at European Central Bank rates and normalised to a 60-minute lesson. Platforms can't pay to rank higher.

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How we collect this data

We collect public profile facts (name, photo, languages, price, rating) from tutoring marketplaces and refresh them daily. Prices are normalised to a 60-minute lesson in US dollars. Ratings and reviews belong to each marketplace. Subscription platforms have no per-tutor price.

Updated October 19, 2026

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