We have already had more than 50 lessons with Keunhee. I was afraid to start studying together because of the language difficulties, but I made the best decision to start. Keunhee is a very helpful teacher who always en…
Japanese Tutors Online — 1:1 Japanese Lessons & Conversation
Book online lessons with Japanese tutors. Learn hiragana, conversation, grammar, and culture at your level.
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Lesson prices
$8.80 – $15.40 per 25-minute lesson
Real prices set by each tutor. Lesson packs are discounted; a 50-minute lesson books as two blocks.
How Haru works
1. Pick a tutor
Compare specialties, experience, reviews, and prices to find your match.
2. Book a time
Choose from the tutor's published schedule — shown in your own time zone.
3. Meet on video
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Learning Japanese online with Haru
Haru's Japanese tutors bring verified backgrounds — years living and working in Japan, top JLPT levels, and interpreting experience. From absolute-beginner lessons starting with hiragana to conversation practice, JLPT prep, and business Japanese, each tutor's specialty is laid out on their profile. All lessons are 1:1 video calls in the built-in classroom.
Japanese is a friendly language for self-study, but conversation and pronunciation only improve with a partner. The 25-minute format fits alongside self-study — even one or two conversation lessons a week is enough to break through a plateau. Booking times convert to your time zone automatically.
The guides below cover memorizing kana, a self-study roadmap, and JLPT study plans by level — reading them before your first lesson makes it easier to tell your tutor exactly what you're aiming for.
Frequently asked questions
I'm a total beginner — can I start with hiragana?
Yes — some tutors run beginner lessons starting from hiragana and katakana. Kana memorization goes fastest on your own, so we recommend the one-week kana guide below, then using lessons to check your pronunciation.
Do tutors offer JLPT prep?
Yes — check profiles for tutors with JLPT prep experience from N5 up to N1. Since the JLPT has no speaking section, learners often end up unable to speak; pairing test prep with conversation practice is exactly what 1:1 lessons are for.
How much do lessons cost?
Each tutor sets their own rate — the range on this page reflects actual 25-minute prices of currently listed tutors, with discounts for lesson packs.
How do I choose a tutor?
Decide your goal first (conversation, a test, business), then compare specialties, experience, and reviews. The tutor-choosing guide below has a checklist — and a single low-commitment first lesson is the surest way to check the fit.
Learning guides
Worth a read before your first lesson