INSTRUCTORS インストラクター紹介

  • Representative of WAHAHA Japanese Language School

    Junko(Director)

    Favorite food
    Sushi

    Favorite word/phrase
    Every encounter that we have with people happens for a reason

    Hobbies
    Fashion, traveling, American TV shows, drinking and eating out with my cheerful friends

    Message
    I started teaching Japanese because I found it to be an exciting way to meet and interact with people from other cultures.
    Bachelor’s degree in English as Foreign Language in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Studied in the USA
    English speaker
  • Concierge (sutudent supportor)

    Tomomi

    Favorite food
    Sushi, ice cream, Italian food

    Favorite word/phrase
    Every day is a new day

    Hobbies
    Walking my dog, overseas trips

    Message
    Talk to me!
    Bachelor’s degree in Economics
    Studied in Thailand
    Grew up in Thailand
    Good communicator and helping students in many way
    English and Thai speaker
  • Representative of WAHAHA Japanese Language School

    Mikako

    Favorite food
    Rice

    Favorite word/phrase
    There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle; the other is as though everything is a miracle

    Hobbies
    Classical ballet, dance

    Message
    Let’s have an enjoyable time!
    Bachelor’s degree in Japan
    Bilingual MC of events and international conferences
    Professional narrator
    Business etiquette corporate trainer
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    an MC for international conferences and a business etiquette instructor
    English speaker

  • Machiko

    Favorite food
    Top-grade sushi, steak

    Favorite word/phrase
    人生に楽ありと思うな。ただ笑え！
    In life, don’t worry about comfort. Just smile!

    Hobbies
    Watching TV and movies, traveling

    Message
    Enjoy your challenges!
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Studied in the UK
    Worked in the UK as a Japanese teacher and trainer of Japanese teacher
    Worked as Japanese teach over 23 years in UK and Japan
    Japanese flower arrangement license

  • Misako

    Favorite food
    Coffee

    Favorite word/phrase
    死しての千年より生きての一日
    One day alive is worth more than a thousand years dead.
    (In other words, each day is important, so make the most of it!)

    Hobbies
    Reading, taking a walk, thinking

    Message
    Welcome!
    Bachelor’s degree in English in English Literature in Japanese
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Studied in the USA
    Worked in Russia as a Japanese teacher
    Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
    English speaker

  • Toshiko

    Favorite food
    Melons and dried persimmons

    Favorite word/phrase
    Do what excites you!

    Hobbies
    Japanese paper-art, calligraphy and cooking

    Message
    Opening yourself up to new experiences will introduce yourself to a world of possibilities!
    Associate degree in Japan
    Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Japanese language teacher for foreign children at a public elementary school over 25 years.
    Have a Chef's license
    Completed some counseling courses
    lived in the US.
    English speaker

  • Ide

    Favorite food
    Everything except eel

    Favorite word/phrase
    Je ne regrette rien
    (I regret nothing)

    Hobbies
    Recitation, making sweets, music (singing and playing the piano), flower arrangement, reading, writing, movie (fiction, documentary, Korean dramas)

    Message
    Be courageous; don’t hesitate to speak Japanese.
    Master's degree International relations in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Working in Poland as a Japanese teacher
    Worked in France and Japan as a journalist at a newspaper company
    Studied in the USA
    Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
    English and French speaker

  • Yachi

    Favorite food
    Yoghurt, cheese

    Favorite word/phrase
    What is essential is invisible to the eye

    Hobbies
    Watching movies and reading

    Message
    Let’s move forward step by step!
    Bachelor’s degree in Japanese Literature in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Published some books as a poet.
    Worked as an editor at a newspaper company.
    Spanish and English speaker

  • Sara

    Favorite food
    Fruits, yakitori

    Favorite word/phrase
    Smile

    Hobbies
    Watching anime, reading books, café hopping

    Message
    Japanese is a tool, so let’s have fun talking without worrying about anything.
    Bachelor’s degree in Comparative Arts in Literature in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Worked in Malaysia as a Japanese teacher for 4 years.
    English speaker

  • Hosho

    Favorite food
    Hot apple pie with ice cream

    Favorite word/phrase
    和顔愛語（Wagen aigo）
    Treat others with a friendly smile and kind words.

    Hobbies
    Tea ceremony（お茶）and displaying the sutra (写経）

    Message
    I encourage you to choose WAHAHA, a place for better understanding. It is a great pleasure to study with you together. Let’s have fun!
    Bachelor’s degree in English as Foreign Language in Japan
    Junior and senior high school teaching license in English
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Studied in UK
    Worked at a foreign financial company
    Passed the Career Consultant National Examination
    English speaker

  • Hiromi

    Favorite food
    Sushi and Udon noodles

    Favorite word/phrase
    Persistence pays off

    Hobbies
    Traveling and Watching sports

    Message
    I hope studying Japanese enriches your life!
    Bachelor’s degree in education in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
    Worked in Japanese elementary school.
    Elementary school teaching license
    Have experience as Japanese teacher in Canada.
    English speaker

  • Satomi

    Favorite food
    Bread, Pizza, Sushi and Japanese SAKE, Whisky.

    Favorite word/phrase
    God will never give us more than we can handle.

    Hobbies
    International exchange Watching movies and dramas.
    Camping, Jogging...etc

    Message
    I'm looking forward to studying with you all.
    Bachelor in Agricultural Economics in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Studied in Korea
    Junior and senior High school teaching license in English as second language
    English and Korean speaker

  • Tomoko

    Favorite food
    Grilled meat

    Favorite word/phrase
    Tomorrow will be a good day!

    Hobbies
    Watching foreign dramas

    Message
    Thank you for your interest in Japan. I will support what you love.
    Bachelor's degree in Foreign Language in Mongolian in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Studied in England and Mongol
    English and Mongolian speaker
    Worked in Newspaper company as an editor

  • Tamami

    Favorite food
    Fresh raw fish, sushi

    Favorite word/phrase
    Everything will be all right!

    Hobbies
    Watching baseball games and martial arts matches.

    Message
    I hope to communicate with a lot of people
    Bachelor's degree in English literature
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Studied in New York.
    English speaker

  • Yasuko

    Favorite food
    pasta, shaved ice dessert

    Favorite word/phrase
    Smile

    Hobbies
    Overseas trip, going to see musicals & dances, café-hopping.

    Message
    I try to make my classes fun and interesting.
    Let’s enjoy learning Japanese together!
    Bachelor's degree in Education.
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher.
    Teacher license in Elementary school
    English teacher license in junior high school and high school.
    Worked in high school as an English teacher
    English speaker (Eiken grade1)
    French proficiency test level 2, Korean proficiency test level 3.

  • Rieko

    Favorite food
    Sushi, watermelon

    Favorite word/phrase
    No problem!

    Hobbies
    Remaking Kimonos, dance

    Message
    I love cats. I am an open minded person.
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher.
    Master’s degree in Japanese language in Taiwan
    Worked in Taiwan as a Japanese teacher
    English and Taiwanese speaker

  • Shiori

    Favorite food
    ramen pasta

    Favorite word/phrase
    Tomorrow is another day

    Hobbies
    Driving and traveling.

    Message
    Life is what you enjoy. Let’s do our best together.
    Bachelor's degree English as a Foreign Language in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher.
    Junior and senior high school teaching license in English
    Lived in Malaysia
    English speaker

  • Yu

    Favorite food
    Seafood

    Favorite word/phrase
    Never bend your head. Always hold it high. Look the world straight in the eye.

    Hobbies
    Travelling and watching movie

    Message
    I want to make Japanese interesting for you!
    So let's have a fun studying Japanese together!
    Bachelor's degree in English Literature in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Studied in the U.S
    English speaker

  • Sawako

    Favorite food
    Spicy cod roe (Mentaiko)

    Favorite word/phrase
    Every day is a new day

    Hobbies
    Traveling and reading books

    Message
    I am looking forward to seeing you!
    Associate degree in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Japanese Language teacher for foreign children at public elementary school
    English speaker

  • Nobu

    Favorite food
    yakitori / sashimi

    Favorite word/phrase
    好奇心をいつも持って、やってみる
    Always be curious and try things

    Hobbies
    Scuba-diving playing tennis watch the sports (baseball)

    Message
    Please fall in love with Japan and Fukuoka.
    Please experience Japan culture and food.
    If you do that, you will naturally find studying Japanese fun.
    Bachelor’s degree in education in Japan.
    Studied in New Zealand
    Worked in Indonesia as a Japanese teacher
    English speaker　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　

  • Hitomi (online)

    Favorite food
    Cake and ice cream

    Favorite word/phrase
    “I prefer to live in the way that I agree than to live according to the evaluations of the people around.” Suzuki Ichiro

    Hobbies
    Travelling, reading, flower arrangement

    Message
    I would like to teach not only the language but also the culture.
    I want to talk about Japan and hear about your country.
    I will do my best to make your lessons enjoyable, so let’s learn together!
    Bachelor degree in History in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
    have a lot of experience in teaching Japanese and coordinating and training Japanese teachers.
    Junior and senior high school teaching license in Social study
    English speaker

  • Megumi (online)

    Favorite food
    Cheese and wine, crab, sea urchin

    Favorite word/phrase
    There is always light behind the clouds

    Hobbies
    International exchange, traveling abroad, watching Korean dramas and movies.

    Message
    Believe in yourself. It doesn’t matter how slowly you learn Japanese as long as you don’t stop.
    Bachelor’s degree in Nursing in Japan
    Studied in Canada and Philippine
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    English speaker

  • Yukari(online)

    Favorite food
    Mikan (Mandarin orange)

    Favorite word/phrase
    Make good use of your time

    Hobbies
    Cycling, reading, traveling

    Message
    Let’s talk a lot and have a good time together!
    Associate degree in Japanese Literature
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    English speaker

  • Minori(online)

    Favorite food
    Shrimp, takoyaki

    Favorite word/phrase
    Everything happens for a reason

    Hobbies
    Cooking

    Message
    Knowledge is power. Let’s try something new together!
    Bachelor’s degree in Media Design in Japan
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Studied in the Philippine
    English speaker

  • Masako(online)

    Favorite food
    Noodles

    Favorite word/phrase
    One for all, all for one

    Hobbies
    Classic rock music, romantic comedies

    Message
    Keep smiling and have fun!
    Associate degree in Japan
    Studied in the USA
    Certified Japanese Language Teacher
    Passed the Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test
    English speaker