Teacher's Messages

The main concept behind Jaba is to provide our clients with the opportunity to learn Japanese language skills and more about the uniqueness and beauty of Japan. Knowing that it is a battle to find the right school at an affordable price, we have put together a curriculum and instructor staff that is focused on the highest quality level at a significantly reduced price. Our overall goal is to help our clients enhance their quality of life in Japan through improved language skills and cultural understanding in both the workplace and the community.

Keisuke

My major is philosophy and I enjoy reading and watching movies. I think it's important to enjoy studying, but wanting to communicate is equally as important. I will help you learn one step at a time.

Asuka

I will help you enjoy the lessons and help you improve your Japanese ability. I am a trained opera singer and have lived in Rome so I know it is difficult to live in a foreign country. I will help you learn Japanese so you can enjoy Japan. I also look forward to learning from you too.

Aki

Hello, my name is Aki Kanno. I'm not a teacher. I am here at Jaba to support both teachers and students. We welcome you to come to our school to improve your Japanese ability and I will help the teachers support your study needs. My motto is: Reach for the sky!

Kazumi

Hello I'm Kazumi. I am from Osaka and speak both Japanese and Osaka!! I like sports (squash) and watching FBI type dramas. I'm hooked on NCSI and NCIS LA. I'd love to work as an NCSI agent someday. Come and take my Japanese lessons, I will help you learn more about Japanese and Japan.

Tomoyo

I look forward to meeting with many new students as I truly enjoy teaching Japanese as well as learning from the students. I will do my best to help you reach your goals. Hope to see you in Chubu (Nagoya) soon!

Marvin

Welcome to Jaba! I will work closely with the teachers and other staff members to help you reach your language goals. We hope that your time with us will be both enjoyable and rewarding. Gambarimasho! (We can do it together!)

Tony

M.A. in Comparative Linguistics, Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. JLPT, Level 1. I'm good at improving your Japanese through fun and relaxing conversations with all the know-hows from the academic trainings I've had in linguistics and education. From Taipei, Taiwan. I speak Japanese because my grandparents do. (Taiwan was part of Japan in the 20th century.)

David

Hello, I'm Japanese American and have been teaching both Japanese and English with Gaba and Jaba. I feel that with my experience teaching both languages, I can give you helpful tips on how to improve your Japanese. I welcome you to come take lessons with me. Hope to see you soon.

Seiko

Hello and welcome to my lessons! I teach at the Kyoto LS and look forward to meeting new students, so that I can assist you in improving your Japanese communication skills. I really enjoy teaching and can also speak English and Spanish.

Keiko

Hello everyone! I'm Keiko and I am teaching at the Umeda location. I look forward to meeting many new students and hope that you will come and take my lessons. Not only will I help you to learn Japanese, I will teach you about Japanese culture. Let's study together.

Toshinori

I worked as a property underwriter at an American real estate finance company for about two years. I also worked as a market researcher at a British real estate company for about two years. I will use my experience in the business world to help you improve your Japanese to the Business Japanese level.
My motto is: All for one and one for all!