EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Language Teacher
· TOEIC Score 855

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

General Conversation/Current Events

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled in South Korea, Taiwan, U.S.A., England, France, Germany, Switzerland, Australia, Hong Kong, China, Thailand, Singapore, and Malaysia.

FAVORITE WORDS

Every encounter that we have with people happens for a reason.
There is a very precious message in all of our interactions.

MESSAGE

During the last ten years, I have experienced highly enriching intercultural exchange with people from different cultural backgrounds, particularly in the city of Nagasaki. I started teaching Japanese, because I found it to be an exciting way to meet and interact with people from other cultures.
My favorite things are fashion, my pets, traveling, American TV shows, drinking and eating out with my cheerful friends, and meeting people as many new people as I can at WAHAHA !

EDUCATION

·B.A., German Language , Fukuoka University

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

- High School Foreign language Department
- Open Water Diver License

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Grammar

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled in the U.S.A, Canada, Australia, Germany, Spain, Taiwan and South Korea.

FAVORITE QUOTE

Everything that has happened to me has meaning.
A once-in-a-lifetime chance.

MESSAGE

I have taught Japanese in Fukuoka and Australia. I meet many international students and am learning much from students through teaching Japanese. I would also like to give something to the students I have met here. 
You might think “What is Japan?” before coming to Japan. I hope every student comes to love Japan and goes back to their homeland after spending a great time here. I would like to spend wonderful days with you.

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

·Completed a month long overseas attached Japanese teachers training
·Advance Level of the Simultaneous interpretation training at Simul International

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Grammar / Communication skills

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled in USA, Europe, SE Asia, Korea, Australia, New Zealand.

FAVORITE WORDS

“Now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.”
Bible:1 Corinthians 13:13

MESSAGE

I am married to a Singaporean, and lived in Singapore for 28 years. Prior to Singapore, I taught Japanese as an assistant at university in America. In Singapore, I mainly taught at National University of Singapore. Moreover, I taught students from various age groups and backgrounds such as from Polytechnique, American School, junior high school, and working adult classes, etc. I also conducted orientations for a large scale government project called 21st century Japan Asean Friendship Program in which the Japanese government invited 300 Asean youth for a month stay in Japan every year. Besides, I was aired live for a NHK radio program called World Network, reporting updates from Singapore for many years. Also, I have been bringing in Singaporeans and others to Japan for immersion experiences, providing home-stay, company visits, etc. Now that I am based in my home town, Fukuoka, I would love to share with and learn from you difficulties and fun in intercultural communications. I hope this process of learning together will grow into mutual understanding and friendship between Japan and your country, and you and me!

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

·Certified Japanese Language Teacher
·Kanji proficiency Test Grade 2
·Korean Proficiency Test Grade 4
·Certified Environmental Specialist

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Phonetics

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled to the U.S. and South Korea.

FAVORITE WORDS

Learn from yesterday, live for today, hope for tomorrow.

MESSAGE

Hello. I studied abroad for a year when I was in university, and the experience of learning language brought me into teaching. I felt so helpless with communication problems to others cause I was totally fresh there. Although it took me a short time to adapt myself to the life in foreign country, I became to enjoy learning the new language and handing out with so many new friends after a while. At that time, I hope that one day I can also share the experience to my students in Japanese class. That is the reason why I am now teaching Japanese in WAHAHA. Have you ever been in Fukuoka? I was born and raised in Fukuoka and I think that Fukuoka is really a beautiful city.  Maybe you don’t know this yet, but I would like to say that Fukuoka is one of the city where most of Japanese wish to live in. If one day you have chance to come to Fukuoka, we are looking forward to see you in this lovely city!

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Fukuoka University Teaching Japanese as a Second Language Course Dip.
· High School Japanese Dip.
· Junior High school Japanese Dip.
· Korean Proficiency Test Grade 6

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Pronunciation/ Reading

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I lived in Korea for 6 years.

FAVORITE WORD

Maktub

MESSAGE

Some of my interests are reading books, watching movies, chatting, and attending the Karatsu Kunchi Festival. I returned to Fukuoka last year, after having taught Japanese in Korea for 6 years. Although beginning a new life in a foreign country, whose language is unfamiliar, can be a bit of a frightening experience, it can also be an exciting one.
I look forward to helping you improve your knowledge of Japanese language and culture here in Fukuoka.
Come join us and have fun!

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Language Teacher · Completion of the EII Japanese Teaching Training Course · English Proficiency Test Grade Pre-1 ·Bookkeeper ·Pension advisor ·Financial planner

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Business Japanese

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled in Taiwan, Korea, Singapore, Hawaii, Australia, Canada, England, France, Italy, Switzerland, Portugal, and Spain.

FAVORITE QUOTE

“I have a dream…”--Martin Luther King, Jr.

MESSAGE

I have numerous interests such as language, Martin Luther King, Jr., the Bible and Christianity, Karate, Aikido, Karaoke, aerobic dance, traveling, mountain climbing, listening to motion picture soundtracks, reading, visiting spas, and international cultural exchange. I go to the mountains 30 times a year and have done aerobic dance for 25 years.
Over the past 40 years, I have worked extensively with Japanese big business, which has given me broad experience in sales, planning, accounting, and human resources. I also have a deep understanding of the language learning process, as I speak English and Spanish.
People of the world who love Japan, let’s have a great time studying Japanese language and culture together at WAHAHA--you won’t regret it!

EDUCATION

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Language Teacher · Certified junior high school Japanese teacher· English Proficiency Test Grade Pre-2 ·Certified Real-estate transaction specialist ·Aroma therapy Instructor

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Conversation, Reading

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled to the UK, China, and Hawaii.

FAVORITE QUOTE

Never give up, Regret nothing

MESSAGE

Hello, my name is Emi. I met many people while working as a Junior high school Japanese teacher and subsequently as  a receptionist at an IT company and car dealership. These experiences broadened my horizons as well as taught me a lot about how to meet and engage with others. Let’s talk and discuss many things and expand the possibilities of the future together. I am looking forward to meeting you here!

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Teacher

MESSAGE

I worked as a newspaper journalist for many years in Tokyo and Fukuoka. You know what a newspaper journalist is, right!? It was my job to report world occurences. I had many wonderful experiences as well as many unpleasant ones throughout my carreer, that I would love to talk about and share with you!!
Oh, you want to know my hobbies!? Well... I love going to hot springs! Hot Springs are very relaxing! Actually, it is great!! I really think that Japan, Fukuoka is a great place. Waiting for you to join us!!

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

· Certified Japanese Teacher

MESSAGE

Hi my name is Akio Nakamura. I used to work at a magazine company in Tokyo. However, because I wanted a job which involved more human interaction as opposed to a job that solely dealt with impersonal texts, I decided to become a Japanese teacher!
I would like to help as many people as possible who want to improve their Japanese skills! There are many advantages to living in Fukuoka! For starters its a very livable city, the cost of living is much more affordable (compared to other cities in Japan), and there are many delicious foods and cuisines one can enjoy at any given time. If you drive about an hour out of the city center, there's a beautiful beach called “NANATSUGAMA” which is famous for Jacques Mayols story, in which he saw a dolphin for first time in his life. Let’s study Japanese and have some fun!

EDUCATION

·B.A., German Language , Fukuoka University

ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS

- High School Foreign language Department
- Open Water Diver License

INSTRUCTIONAL FOCUS

Grammar

INTERNATIONAL EXPERIENCE

I have traveled in the U.S.A, Canada, Australia, Germany, Spain, Taiwan and South Korea.

FAVORITE QUOTE

Everything that has happened to me has meaning.
A once-in-a-lifetime chance.

MESSAGE

I have taught Japanese in Fukuoka and Australia. I meet many international students and am learning much from students through teaching Japanese. I would also like to give something to the students I have met here. 
You might think “What is Japan?” before coming to Japan. I hope every student comes to love Japan and goes back to their homeland after spending a great time here. I would like to spend wonderful days with you.