Riri - Japanese writing tutor - Los Angeles

1^st lesson free

Riri

5 (6 reviews)

Rate $71
Response 1h
Students
Number of students Riri has accompanied since arriving at Superprof
29
Number of students Riri has accompanied since arriving at Superprof

5 (6 reviews)

$71/hr

1^st lesson free

Japanese writing
Japanese accent reduction

Personalized Japanese Lessons for Every Goal — Casual, Academic, Intensive & JLPT with a Bilingual Native Tutor

Japanese writing
Japanese accent reduction

Lesson location

- online

About Riri

Born and raised in Japan, Japanese is my native language. I also lived in the United States for five years, so I speak English and understand firsthand what it feels like to learn, work, and live in another language.

As a bilingual tutor, I can teach you authentic, natural Japanese while explaining grammar, expressions, and cultural differences clearly in English whenever you need it.

My teaching style is highly personalized. Some of my students simply want to enjoy Japanese, practice conversation, prepare for travel, or feel more comfortable speaking with Japanese friends. Others want a structured academic program with grammar, writing, homework, assessments, and JLPT preparation.

You don't have to fit into one teaching style — I adapt the program to you.

Beyond teaching Japanese, I work in international consulting and run my own business in Japan. This allows me to also support students who want to learn professional Japanese, business communication, or practical Japanese for actually living and working in Japan.

Whether you're learning Japanese for fun or working toward a serious goal, my aim is the same: to help you learn Japanese in a way that is practical, enjoyable, and sustainable for you.

About the lesson

Your Japanese lessons should fit your goals — not the other way around.

Whether you want relaxed conversation practice once a week or a highly structured study program with homework and assessments, your lessons can be designed around your goals, level, schedule, and preferred learning style.

New students begin with a short assessment and goal consultation. From there, I recommend the learning style and program that best fits you.

Lessons may include natural conversation, pronunciation, grammar, vocabulary, reading, writing, practical Japanese, business Japanese, or JLPT preparation.

For students who want more structure, I also offer programs with weekly study plans, homework, writing assignments, corrections, assessments, and progress tracking. If you prefer a lighter approach, that's completely fine too — homework and intensive study are not required.

Choose the level of structure that works for you:

Basic — Relaxed Japanese learning at your own pace
Standard — Balanced lessons with more structured progress
Academic — Systematic study of grammar, reading and writing
Intensive — Frequent lessons, homework, assessments and close progress tracking
JLPT Preparation — Available as an additional focus
Custom Lessons — Fully tailored for specific or unusual learning goals

I teach more than textbook Japanese. You'll also learn how Japanese people actually communicate — including natural wording, pronunciation, tone, context, and expressions that textbooks often don't explain.

Casual or serious, beginner or advanced — we'll build the Japanese program that works for you.

Reviews

All of our reviews are collected by us and are 100% reliable. They correspond to a real experience had by the students of Riri.

5 (6 reviews)

V

Venkat
- 5
Perfect! Very professional
Read more Read more

V

Venkat

Perfect! Very professional
See more reviews

Recommendations

Recommendations come from relatives, friends and acquaintances of the teacher

E

Emma

It has been more than 2 years since I started learning with her. I like how she always teaches how to actually use Japanese in real situations, not just textbook learning. Highly recommended if you want to actually use Japanese in Japan.
Read more

E
Emma
It has been more than 2 years since I started learning with her. I like how she always teaches how to actually use Japanese in real situations, not just textbook learning. Highly recommended if you want to actually use Japanese in Japan.
D

Donavan

She truly cares about your progress and modifies her approach based on the students needs, and how they learn.
Read more

D
Donavan
She truly cares about your progress and modifies her approach based on the students needs, and how they learn.
D

Drake

Riri is an mazing teacher! She is very knowledgeable of both English and Japanese. She is also a native of Japan which helps customize a perfect lesson plan for any situation, for example I am needing to learn Japanese in a business sense for work so my lessons are centered around proper business etiquette/communication. Overall I would give her an A+, and I will continue taking lessons with Mrs Riri.
Read more

D
Drake
Riri is an mazing teacher! She is very knowledgeable of both English and Japanese. She is also a native of Japan which helps customize a perfect lesson plan for any situation, for example I am needing to learn Japanese in a business sense for work so my lessons are centered around proper business etiquette/communication. Overall I would give her an A+, and I will continue taking lessons with Mrs Riri.
J

Justin

Patient and logical in progressive teaching, I am confident in improving my Japanese !
Read more

J
Justin
Patient and logical in progressive teaching, I am confident in improving my Japanese !
L

Lord

Riri made it so much easier than what other instructors have. She’s always answering all of my questions and is very patient when I’m not understanding something. She takes the time to make sure I fully understand before we move on to the next. 5 stars from me!! Guaranteed to have you speaking Japanese!
Read more

L
Lord
Riri made it so much easier than what other instructors have. She’s always answering all of my questions and is very patient when I’m not understanding something. She takes the time to make sure I fully understand before we move on to the next. 5 stars from me!! Guaranteed to have you speaking Japanese!
View more recommendations

Rates

Rate

Pack prices

5h: $355
10h: $710

free lessons

The first lesson with Riri will allow you to get to know each other and discuss your needs for future lessons.

online

$71/h

Personalized Japanese Lessons for Every Goal — Casual, Academic, Intensive & JLPT with a Bilingual Native Tutor

Lesson location

Recommended

About Riri

About the lesson

Reviews

Recommendations

Rates

Rate

Pack prices

free lessons

online

Similar Japanese writing tutors in Los Angeles

10 years teaching japanese — from basics to business. let’s reach your goals together!

"graduated from ymca international japanese language school, offering friendly and practical japanese lessons for beginners"

Thinking about to starting to learn japanese? a native japanese tutor is here! your first lesson is free! give it try;)) i live in christchurch♡ all level and beginners welcome!

Japanese public university humanities graduate offering japanese language, culture, and history tutoring with informal teaching experience.

Native japanese speaker and qualified childcare professional teaches fun japanese for kids, beginners and travellers

Hello, i have been teaching japanese as a private tutor for a long time. after graduating from otago and victoria university in foreign language education in japanese.

Experienced former primary school teacher offering fun, engaging and interactive japanese lessons for all levels.

Native japanese & jlpt tutor (10+ years exp) | from beginner to business | ma graduate (uk)

I am studying english in new zealand now. i can teach you japanese.

Graduate from the university in japan.i have a bachelor of education. and i worked as a teacher for three years.

Graduated from master degree in educatio.and 1 year experience as a elementary

A native japanese international student based in auckland, new zealand. my tutoring covers all aspects of japanese learning online. i'm qualified in primary school teaching, and i am currently studyin

Student with over 3 years of experience in tutoring teaches year 12 and below japanese from home!

Teaching beginner to intermediate japanese for kids and early college/high school students.

I have japan experience of 3 yrs and japanese language fluency completely

Japanese for primary - university level in wellington. certified primary teacher with n1 of jlpt and an ma from a japanese university.

I’m still enrolled japanese university. i’m enthusiasm to teach you japanese and hope you can travel in japan without translation.

I was born and raised in japan, and i moved to new zealand when i was 24 years old. teaching english to japanese people is my side job, and i would like to expand my teaching area. happy to assist yo

Experienced japanese teacher from japan: tailored lessons for beginners to advanced learners in auckland!

- university student studying a bachelor of arts in japanese with 8 years of experience under my belt - online video call lessons - i'm passionate about helping beginner to intermediate learners impro

Personalized Japanese Lessons for Every Goal — Casual, Academic, Intensive & JLPT with a Bilingual Native Tutor

Lesson location

Recommended

About Riri

About the lesson

Reviews

Recommendations

Rates

Rate

Pack prices

free lessons

online

Similar Japanese writing tutors in Los Angeles

10 years teaching japanese — from basics to business. let’s reach your goals together!

"graduated from ymca international japanese language school, offering friendly and practical japanese lessons for beginners"

Thinking about to starting to learn japanese? a native japanese tutor is here! your first lesson is free! give it try;)) i live in christchurch♡ all level and beginners welcome!

Japanese public university humanities graduate offering japanese language, culture, and history tutoring with informal teaching experience.

Native japanese speaker and qualified childcare professional teaches fun japanese for kids, beginners and travellers

Hello, i have been teaching japanese as a private tutor for a long time. after graduating from otago and victoria university in foreign language education in japanese.

Experienced former primary school teacher offering fun, engaging and interactive japanese lessons for all levels.

Native japanese & jlpt tutor (10+ years exp) | from beginner to business | ma graduate (uk)

I am studying english in new zealand now. i can teach you japanese.

Graduate from the university in japan.i have a bachelor of education. and i worked as a teacher for three years.

Graduated from master degree in educatio.and 1 year experience as a elementary

A native japanese international student based in auckland, new zealand. my tutoring covers all aspects of japanese learning online. i'm qualified in primary school teaching, and i am currently studyin

Student with over 3 years of experience in tutoring teaches year 12 and below japanese from home!

Teaching beginner to intermediate japanese for kids and early college/high school students.

I have japan experience of 3 yrs and japanese language fluency completely

Japanese for primary - university level in wellington. certified primary teacher with n1 of jlpt and an ma from a japanese university.

I’m still enrolled japanese university. i’m enthusiasm to teach you japanese and hope you can travel in japan without translation.

I was born and raised in japan, and i moved to new zealand when i was 24 years old. teaching english to japanese people is my side job, and i would like to expand my teaching area. happy to assist yo

Experienced japanese teacher from japan: tailored lessons for beginners to advanced learners in auckland!

- university student studying a bachelor of arts in japanese with 8 years of experience under my belt - online video call lessons - i'm passionate about helping beginner to intermediate learners impro

Share

Tutor profile verified

levels

All languages in which the lesson is available

Reviews

Reviews

Recommendations

free lessons

Report this listing