

Akane Ueno
Teacher

Akane Ueno
Teacher
Akane has lived in four different countries and deeply understands how language shapes everyday life. These experiences have shaped her teaching approach, which focuses on helping students learn practical Japanese for real communication, the kind of language that improves quality of life.
Akane has lived in four different countries and deeply understands how language shapes everyday life. These experiences have shaped her teaching approach, which focuses on helping students learn practical Japanese for real communication, the kind of language that improves quality of life.
Certifications:
Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
Supporting Life in Japan: For students who have just moved to Japan and feel overwhelmed by the language, I offer lessons that focus on everyday situationsโlike shopping, going to the doctor, visiting city offices, or getting a haircut. Even complete beginners can feel at ease, as I can also teach in English. My goal is to help learners gain the practical Japanese they need to live more comfortably in Japan.
Building Confidence: Everyone feels nervous about making mistakes when learning a languageโIโve felt the same way while studying English. Thatโs why I always try to create a safe, encouraging space where mistakes are part of the process. Through positive, constructive feedback, I help students feel more confident using Japanese in real life.
Supporting Life in Japan: For students who have just moved to Japan and feel overwhelmed by the language, I offer lessons that focus on everyday situationsโlike shopping, going to the doctor, visiting city offices, or getting a haircut. Even complete beginners can feel at ease, as I can also teach in English. My goal is to help learners gain the practical Japanese they need to live more comfortably in Japan.
Building Confidence: Everyone feels nervous about making mistakes when learning a languageโIโve felt the same way while studying English. Thatโs why I always try to create a safe, encouraging space where mistakes are part of the process. Through positive, constructive feedback, I help students feel more confident using Japanese in real life.
Supporting Life in Japan: For students who have just moved to Japan and feel overwhelmed by the language, I offer lessons that focus on everyday situationsโlike shopping, going to the doctor, visiting city offices, or getting a haircut. Even complete beginners can feel at ease, as I can also teach in English. My goal is to help learners gain the practical Japanese they need to live more comfortably in Japan.
Building Confidence: Everyone feels nervous about making mistakes when learning a languageโIโve felt the same way while studying English. Thatโs why I always try to create a safe, encouraging space where mistakes are part of the process. Through positive, constructive feedback, I help students feel more confident using Japanese in real life.
Hobbies
Diving, solo travel, hiking, exploring izakayas, nature walks, and doing my own nails
Diving, solo travel, hiking, exploring izakayas, nature walks, and doing my own nails
Diving, solo travel, hiking, exploring izakayas, nature walks, and doing my own nails
Best movies/anime/manga/games
Films
Films by Wes Anderson
Documentaries (A recent favorite that moved me deeply: A Light That Shines in the Wilderness ่้ใซๅธๆใฎ็ฏใใจใใ)
Manga
One Piece
Naruto
Tokyo Ghoul
Real
Your Lie in April (I read all kinds of manga, regardless of genre!)
Films
Films by Wes Anderson
Documentaries (A recent favorite that moved me deeply: A Light That Shines in the Wilderness ่้ใซๅธๆใฎ็ฏใใจใใ)
Manga
One Piece
Naruto
Tokyo Ghoul
Real
Your Lie in April (I read all kinds of manga, regardless of genre!)
Films
Films by Wes Anderson
Documentaries (A recent favorite that moved me deeply: A Light That Shines in the Wilderness ่้ใซๅธๆใฎ็ฏใใจใใ)
Manga
One Piece
Naruto
Tokyo Ghoul
Real
Your Lie in April (I read all kinds of manga, regardless of genre!)
Favorite conversation topics
Marine Sports: Iโve only tried diving so far, but Iโd love to hear from people who have done freediving, kitesurfing, or windsurfing! There are many types of diving tooโif youโve dived before, Iโd love to hear what kind you enjoy and your favorite spots.
Solo Travel: I enjoy learning about the local people and culture wherever I go. Iโd be happy to swap stories about travel memories, unique experiences, or even the challenges that come with traveling alone.
Wine: Lately Iโve been into red wine, especially full-bodied types. If you have recommendationsโwines or wine bars. Iโd love to hear them!
Marine Sports: Iโve only tried diving so far, but Iโd love to hear from people who have done freediving, kitesurfing, or windsurfing! There are many types of diving tooโif youโve dived before, Iโd love to hear what kind you enjoy and your favorite spots.
Solo Travel: I enjoy learning about the local people and culture wherever I go. Iโd be happy to swap stories about travel memories, unique experiences, or even the challenges that come with traveling alone.
Wine: Lately Iโve been into red wine, especially full-bodied types. If you have recommendationsโwines or wine bars. Iโd love to hear them!
Marine Sports: Iโve only tried diving so far, but Iโd love to hear from people who have done freediving, kitesurfing, or windsurfing! There are many types of diving tooโif youโve dived before, Iโd love to hear what kind you enjoy and your favorite spots.
Solo Travel: I enjoy learning about the local people and culture wherever I go. Iโd be happy to swap stories about travel memories, unique experiences, or even the challenges that come with traveling alone.
Wine: Lately Iโve been into red wine, especially full-bodied types. If you have recommendationsโwines or wine bars. Iโd love to hear them!
I've been to
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
๐น๐ผ Taiwan
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam
๐ฑ๐ฆ Laos
๐น๐ญ Thailand
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore
๐ต๐ญ Philippines
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia
๐ฎ๐ณ India
๐ฐ๐ฌ Kyrgyzstan
๐บ๐ฟ Uzbekistan
๐น๐ท Turkey
๐ญ๐ท Croatia
๐ช๐ธ Spain
๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
๐ต๐ผ Palau
๐บ๐ธ United States
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
๐น๐ผ Taiwan
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam
๐ฑ๐ฆ Laos
๐น๐ญ Thailand
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore
๐ต๐ญ Philippines
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia
๐ฎ๐ณ India
๐ฐ๐ฌ Kyrgyzstan
๐บ๐ฟ Uzbekistan
๐น๐ท Turkey
๐ญ๐ท Croatia
๐ช๐ธ Spain
๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
๐ต๐ผ Palau
๐บ๐ธ United States
๐ฐ๐ท South Korea
๐น๐ผ Taiwan
๐ญ๐ฐ Hong Kong
๐ป๐ณ Vietnam
๐ฑ๐ฆ Laos
๐น๐ญ Thailand
๐ฒ๐พ Malaysia
๐ธ๐ฌ Singapore
๐ต๐ญ Philippines
๐ฎ๐ฉ Indonesia
๐ฎ๐ณ India
๐ฐ๐ฌ Kyrgyzstan
๐บ๐ฟ Uzbekistan
๐น๐ท Turkey
๐ญ๐ท Croatia
๐ช๐ธ Spain
๐ฎ๐ธ Iceland
๐ฌ๐ง United Kingdom
๐ฆ๐บ Australia
๐ต๐ผ Palau
๐บ๐ธ United States