Hello! My name is Aiko and I was born and raised in Japan. From my childhood, I moved a lot within Japan because of my father’s job situation. I was lucky to live in different places and meet new people. I believe my interpersonal communication skills were cultivated from these childhood experiences. I am also proud that I can speak three different Japanese dialects, including the Osaka dialect. My hometown is now Osaka, where my family currently lives.

I studied English and linguistics, focusing on cognitive linguistics. I obtained a certificate in teaching the Japanese language while in college. I have over 10 years of teaching experience and have taught children from 5 years old through 12th grade. My passion is teaching the language and sharing the culture. Through learning together, I love to see students’ progress and achievements.

I love outdoor activities, especially water activities such as snorkeling and paddle-boarding. I also enjoy reading books and singing karaoke! In addition to teaching Japanese, I am also a freelance life coach specializing in NLP techniques, positive psychology, and color therapy. All of my knowledge and experiences can also be applied to my language teaching.