Sachi
NativeEngoo · Japan
I moved to the U.S.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (8,223)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Page language: English
1,326 tutors · 12 platforms
Online Japanese tutors, compared
A 60-minute online Japanese lesson costs $26 at the median, across the 1,326 tutors we track on 12 platforms. Most tutors charge between $18 and $34 per hour. Trial lessons typically cost $5.50. Native speakers charge a median of $28 per hour, versus $22 for non-native tutors.
$26/h
Median / hour
$18–$34
Typical range
$5.50
Trial lesson
1,326
on 12 platforms
Compare Japanese tutors
24 tutors match. Prices are per 60-minute lesson; you book directly on each platform.
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Rio
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I'm Rio from Japan. I hold Eiken Grade 1, TOEIC 990, and a VERSANT score of 82.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,609)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Mizuki
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Mizuki! I'm living in Kyoto, where I run my own farming business.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,512)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
Subscription
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Kumin
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I'm Kumin. I have been tutoring English since 2015.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,372)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
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Momo
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I studied abroad in the United States and have extensive experience as a translator on an international cruise, which took me to over 40 countries.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (5,137)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Kelly
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have a Master's degree in Linguistics.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,445)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
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Yoko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, I am Yoko. I lived in the UAE for 10 years and worked as a business class flight attendant for an international airline.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,107)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Kids
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Kenji
NativeEngoo · Japan
After graduating from a university in the U.S., I worked in the export/import business for about 20 years, where I used English daily to communicate with…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (3,120)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Joyce
NativeEngoo · 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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Shelly
NativeEngoo · 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
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Chris
NativeEngoo · Japan
I'm studying to complete my Bachelor of Science in International Business Studies.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,791)
- Rarely cancels (99% attended)
- Speaks your language
- Business
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William
NativeEngoo · Japan
Welcome, everyone! Let's learn practical English conversation through fun discussions and structured course materials.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,624)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Beginners
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Yui
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! My name is Yui. I have extensive international experience, having lived abroad in Ireland for one year and the UK for two years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,448)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Tommy
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Tommy. I'm a certified ESL teacher with a Master's degree in TESOL from the US.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- TEFL/TESOL certificate
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,250)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Akihito
NativeEngoo · Japan
I have more than 10 years of experience tutoring English, including English conversation, pronunciation, high school and junior high school English, and…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,244)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Kaori
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi, everyone! My name is Kaori. I have been tutoring English for more than 20 years.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,233)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
- Beginners
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Brian
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I graduated from a US university and have a lot of experience in overseas business in Asia and Europe, including working for a US company.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,177)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Yoshie
NativeEngoo · Japan
I hold a Bachelor's Degree of International Language and Communication from Kansai Gaidai University in Osaka, Japan, and I studied abroad for a year at the…
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Language degree
- English
- ★ 5.0 (1,085)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Noah
NativeEngoo · Japan
My name is Noah. I study Public Health and Epidemiology at the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine (LSHTM).
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (899)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Exam prep
- Business
- Kids
Subscription
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Haru
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello! I'm Haru. I’m a native Japanese speaker, and I earned my master’s degree in the United Kingdom, where I learned more about English language and culture.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (899)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Marian
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Marian! I lived in New York for two years while in university, where I studied Business and English.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (734)
- Not shown
Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Chisa
NativeEngoo · Japan
My name is Chisa! I'm a university student studying International Business Administration.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (459)
- Not shown
Japanese (Japan) · likely · Teaches A1–C2
- Speaks your language
- Business
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Riko
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hello, I'm Riko from Japan. I am a university student specializing in Business at a university in Malaysia, where I have been living for a year.
- Native
- 3 years teaching
- Not listed
- No other language listed
- ★ 5.0 (317)
- Not shown
- Business
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Taisho
NativeEngoo · Japan
Hi! I am Taisho. I’m a bilingual English tutor who speaks both English and Japanese fluently.
- Native
- Not listed
- None listed
- English
- ★ 5.0 (131)
- Not shown
- Speaks your language
- Business
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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.
| Platform | Tutors | Median / h | Middle 50% | Avg. rating | Trial lesson | Lesson length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AmazingTalker | 413 | $26 | $20–$32 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 25 / 50 min |
| Engoo | 284 | from $67/month | — | 5.0★ | Free trial (25 min) | 25 min |
| Preply | 228 | $36 | $30–$45 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (25 min) | 50 min |
| Tusclases / FindTutors | 164 | $17 | $9.85–$24 | 5.0★ | First class free with many tutors | 60 min |
| Cafetalk | 73 | $10 | $6.32–$15 | — | Discounted trial (25 min) | Set by each tutor |
| italki | 40 | $15 | $12–$22 | 5.0★ | Discounted trial (30 min) | 30 / 45 / 60 / 90 min |
| Wyzant | 31 | $55 | $43–$75 | 5.0★ | No trial; money-back guarantee on the first hour | 60 min |
| Classgap | 29 | $24 | $17–$29 | 5.0★ | Free trial (20 min) | 60 min |
| Verbling | 27 | $30 | $25–$36 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 60 min |
| LanguaTalk | 16 | $30 | $26–$33 | 5.0★ | Free or discounted trial (30 min) | 55 min |
| Apprentus | 14 | $38 | $29–$51 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 min |
| Tutor Hunt | 7 | $56 | $45–$65 | 5.0★ | No trial lessons | 60 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
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
Where Japanese tutors are from
- Japan966 / 1,326
Taiwan43 / 1,326
China28 / 1,326
South Korea20 / 1,326
Hong Kong SAR China12 / 1,326
Brazil6 / 1,326
United States6 / 1,326
Italy4 / 1,326
Japanese tutors: FAQ
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.
Cafetalk has the lowest median price for Japanese tutors in our data: $10 per hour, and a quarter of its tutors charge $6.32 or less.
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.
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 track 1,326 Japanese tutors on AmazingTalker, Engoo, Preply, Tusclases / FindTutors, Cafetalk, and italki. AmazingTalker has the most choice, with 413 tutors.
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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