Native Japanese Tutor 10+ Years Teaching, Personalized Lessons for All Levels! Relaxed teaching approach

I met Junko while studying at Western Michigan University. We have kept in touch over the years and now that I am serious about studying Japanese I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher! Junko is so organized and she tailors the lesson around your personal interests. She makes the material easy to understand and gives you detailed study guides. She is always available to answer any questions you have, and works with any additional study guides or books you want to use. I would highly recommend Junko for anyone looking to study Japanese at any level. Sensei, arigatō! ️

I have taken many lessons with Junko and she is an incredible teacher! She makes the lessons feel fun and engaging. Her English is perfect so she can always give accurate translations. She’s kind and energetic! I definitely recommend her!

Junko is been great and very patient. Really enjoyed working with her

Junko is amazing. She’s patient and delivers the lessons in an effective way that make learning exciting and interesting !

Junko is amazing! She is so very sweet and always makes the lessons and the learning so much fun! She is very patient and kind, and is very happy and willing to help. She is the best! Would ABSOLUTELY recommend
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She is very good at teaching Japanese; I'm able to understand the language very quickly and easily! Every single lesson is outstanding and wonderfully set up to help you quickly pick up the words and remember them.

Junko is reliable, kind, and fun. She tutored my young daughter in Japanese and has helped me brush up on my Japanese too. She’s also a great cook and can teach you how to make yummy Japanese dishes. I highly recommend Junko!

Junko is an amazing teacher! She is able to break down lessons in simple chunks that build into understanding and language I could quickly apply for everyday use. Her lessons are fun and incorporate cultural aspects, like holidays and food. Although Japanese is her native language, her English is incredible as well. I highly recommend and trust Junko.

Highly Recommend Junko for Japanese Lessons!
I have had an amazing experience learning Japanese with Junko! She is a patient, knowledgeable, and engaging teacher who tailors her lessons to suit my learning pace and goals. Her explanations are clear, and she provides great insights into both the language and Japanese culture, making each session enjoyable and enriching.
Junko's teaching style is encouraging and interactive, which has boosted my confidence in speaking and understanding Japanese. Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, I highly recommend Junko to anyone wanting to learn Japanese in a supportive and effective way.
Thank you, Junko, for making my language-learning journey so rewarding!

Junko and I met on a weekly basis for a period of two years, in which she taught me a great deal of practical, everyday Japanese language. I relied heavily on what she taught me to successfully integrate into a community in Nara prefecture in which my wife and I were among the only foreigners. Her limitless energy and warm, personable approach make her a tremendous teacher and conversation partner!

such an amazing teacher who is so thorough and patient with me in learning japanese! has only treated me with kindness and helps me achieve my goals despite me being busy!

she’s a great coach! love Junko, her energy will keep you going.

Junko-San was a splendid teacher for stretching and yoga. She’s sweet always incredibly professional.

The sessions were peaceful, calming, and Junk-San helped make sure we were achieving a full stretch and a good workout. I always looked forward to attending.

Junko is not only an incredible teacher, but a joy to be around. Every moment of her lessons are fun, thoroughly educational, and easy to understand. You could not find a better teacher!

Junko is a wonderful teacher! She is patient and kind. She was great with my 12 yr old son and was very thorough and helpful with his lessons. She was excellent with communicating with me about his lessons as well. Her price is also very reasonable. I recommend Junko very highly!

Junko San is an amazing teacher! her classes are very dynamic, fun and exciting. Im surprise with what I have been able to learn in just a couple sessions!

5 stars - Junko has been extremely kind, patient and helpful through our language lessons. Willing to explore all questions and tangents that might arise in the exploration of the Japanese language and culture, Junko has never failed to shine as the best language tutor I could have ever of hoped for.
Stephen. E

Junko has been extremely kind, patient and helpful through our language lessons. Willing to explore all questions and tangents that might arise in the exploration of the Japanese language and culture, Junko has never failed to shine as the best language tutor I could have ever of hoped for.

I had Junko as my teacher several years ago. My first teacher was American and I wanted to try learning from a native speaker. Junko is very sweet, positive, and patient and she helped me take my Japanese to the next level.

Junko-san is very upbeat, and makes learning Japanese fun and easy! She is fluent in English, which helps to clear any misunderstandings. Also, she incorporates cultural context in her lessons, so you will learn more than just language! I would recommend Popa Japanese to anyone wanting to learn Japanese, or practice and improve Japanese language.

Very upbeat and easy to understand! You will learn more than just language, because she incorporates cultural context in her lessons as well. I would recommend to anyone wanting to learn Japanese, or have someone to practice and improve their Japanese skills.

Working with June Sensei has helped me a lot with my japanese learning journey. Not only with learning the language, but also in loving the japanese culture . I highly recommend her if you intend to learn japanese for personal or professional purpose.

Junko is always prepared and always willing to put in the extra effort to help me understand points I have trouble with. Very happy with her lessons.

Junko-san is very hands-on with teaching which makes learning Japanese a better experience. I also appreciate how she also connects the lesson with different aspects of Japanese culture so you get to learn more beyond grammar, reading, and writing.

Her classes are always well prepared and fun. She is fluent in English so that is help when explanation is needed. She is a good teacher.

Junko is always prepared and always willing to put in the effort to help me understand anything I struggled with. Couldn't be more satisfied with her lessons.

Had a wonderful learning Japanese with junko. Always was a pleasure sitting down with other people as we had challenges and games to go along with the courses/classes. She always made people welcome in her home n went of her way to explain/teach you. Also, the dinner was always the icing on the cake to make it a wonderful evening learning Japanese n culture!!

Excellent teacher, very patient, fun lessons, and a great friend! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to study Japanese. Her English is great too, so if you need something explained in English about grammar, vocab, or the culture, she can do it.