Welcome to Journey to Japan 🇯🇵 🌸
A clear path to real Japanese fluency. Your Japanese journey starts here.
I WLL TAKE YOU FROM "I DON'T SPEAK JAPANESE ..." TO "NIHONGO DEKIMASU!"
It is often said that Japanese is one of the hardest languages in the world. But the truth is, Japanese isn't "hard" — it’s just different.
What you’re missing isn't talent, nor is it the amount of time you’ve invested. It’s simply a clear, reliable roadmap and the right habits to keep you moving forward 💫
I founded Journey to Japan because I want to support your language journey and help you achieve your goals.
Whether you are starting from zero or are an intermediate/advanced learner who feels stuck, I provide support tailored to your specific needs and situation.
Imagine enjoying the process, becoming able to actually use the language, and communicating with Japanese people while gaining a deeper understanding of Japan 🇯🇵
Learning Japanese is not just about the language; it can make your life richer and become one of the most rewarding journeys of your life 🌏 💕
KONNICHIWA!
HI, I'M YOUR JAPANESE TEACHER, SAKINA :)
I was born and raised in Japan.
I have a bachelor’s degree in English and a certificate in Japanese language teaching. I also have a real estate license. It’s not directly related to teaching Japanese, but I obtained it to support foreigners who want to live in Japan 🤝
Teaching Japanese is something I truly enjoy and feel confident doing. After teaching at a language school and a university in Taiwan,
I wanted to share the joy of learning Japanese with people around the world. That’s why I started teaching online and created Journey to Japan 🇯🇵✨
As a language learner myself, I understand that learning a language is a long journey, with both fun and challenging moments.
That’s why Journey to Japan is here to support you in studying effectively, enjoying the process, and reaching your goals without giving up! I look forward to learning Japanese together with you 🤗
いっしょに日本語の勉強をがんばりましょう！
🗣️ WHAT MY STUDENTS SAY ...
" As a beginner who had just started learning the Hiragana alphabet, I found Sakina's Journey to Japan: The First Step course very beneficial. She explains things clearly which makes learning Japanese less daunting, and always gives examples where appropriate.
I strongly recommend her course to anyone starting out learning Japanese, as it definitely accelerated my learning in beginning. "
- Thomas ★★★★★
"I began my journey learning Japanese alone. I was directionless, and felt like I wasn't going anywhere. Then I found Sakina-san.
As a very shy person myself, I was very nervous and scared of my skills before our live lessons. Since joining her class I've learned so much.
The teaching environment is fun, motivating, and easy to understand.
I have many regrets in my journey learning Japanese but having Sakina-sensei as my teacher has been the best decision I made on the journey:) "
- Meg ★★★★★
"My conversation with Sakina sensei are very encouraging!
She create an environment in which I feel totally okay making mistaking like there is no judgement at all. This allows me to just enjoy practicing and trying my best to communicate about various topics.
It's quite fun and motivates me to keep studying.
どうもありがとうございます！"
- Katie ★★★★★
🇯🇵 LET'S START YOUR JAPANESE JOURNEY!
ONLINE COURSES
More than just a course. A solid foundation built on real-life Japanese,
combined with private lessons and a supportive community.
PRIVATE LESSONS / COACHING
For higher-level learners or those seeking a tailored experience to hit goals faster.
25min Light Pack
Recommended for quick practice
or focusing on conversation.
50min Standard Pack
Perfect for a balanced mix of
grammar and daily conversation.
75min Intensive Pack
Best for those who want to dive
deep into learning.
🗣️ WHAT MY STUDENTS SAY ...
"Japanese used to feel so intimidating but Sakina made everything feels so easy!
She breaks everything so well making it much less difficult to absorb information.
She is very positive and all her classes are so enjoyable!
I truly recommend her if you want to learn Japanese!"
- Santi ★★★★★
" I am a beginner and had never taken a private lesson so I was very nervous before my first with Sakina, but after I feel very motivated to keep learning!
She is really patient and helpful and made me feel a lot less nervous and embarrassed about my skill level. I also appreciate that she has a planned course and various methods to help train whatever skill you need help in.
HIGHLY RECOMMEND! :) "
- Alex ★★★★★
"去年の12月からさきな先生の授業を受けています。
ほとんど毎週クラスを受けて、だんだん日本語が上手になってきています。
それはさきな先生のおかげですね。さきな先生のレッスンでは友達みたいに話せます。日本に来てからもさきな先生は僕をずっと手伝ってくれます。
さきな先生は最高ですよ！"
- Sammy ★★★★★
📚 DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE EBOOK
Not ready to commit to a course or lesson yet? No problem!
Thank you so much for taking the time to explore my website.
As a small gift to show my appreciation, I’d love to offer you a free eBook 📚✨
This eBook includes an 8-step Japanese learning roadmap and
100 useful expressions to help you start speaking naturally and confidently.
And make sure to read until the very end of the eBook,
because there’s a special gift waiting for you 😉🎁
👇 Click the button below to download your copy!
📱 STAY CONNECT WITH ME!
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or send an email to: sakina@journeytojapan.jp 📨
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