Creek & River Co., Ltd. has announced the opening of enrollment for its "Flexible Japanese Lessons – Online Private Lessons" for non-native Japanese speakers, with sessions starting in July and August 2026.

▼ Details and Registration: https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/skillup/134718/

<Recommended for>

• Individuals who want to learn Japanese at their own pace and schedule

• Those who wish to strengthen their Japanese skills based on personal weaknesses

• Individuals preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

• Those interested in learning Japanese relevant to their personal interests or career

• Individuals who want to learn specialized vocabulary and etiquette

[Our courses are well suited for students who want to]

- Study at their own pace and schedule preference.

- Strengthen their Japanese language skills according to their specific weaknesses.

- Take lessons to prepare for standardized proficiency exams.

- Learn the things which interest them and which they can apply to their own career.

- Experience specialized language and etiquette training

<Instructor Features>

• Proficient not only in Japanese, but also in Japanese culture, customs, and traditions

• Experienced educators capable of supporting students of diverse backgrounds and skill levels

• Dedicated and passionate about supporting language learning and understanding of Japanese culture

[Our instructors are]

- are not only fluent in Japanese, but they are also experts in Japanese culture, customs, and traditions.

- have years of experience teaching the language to students of all levels and backgrounds.

- are passionate about helping their students not only learn the language but also understand and appreciate the unique culture and traditions of Japan.

<Lesson Features>

• Lessons are designed to help you achieve fluent Japanese quickly and easily

• Tailored instruction for learners of all levels, from beginners to advanced

• Support not only in language acquisition but also in understanding Japanese culture and business etiquette

[Our lessons are]

- are designed to provide a comprehensive and immersive learning experience that will help you achieve fluency in the language quickly and easily.

- are tailored to meet your specific needs and goals whether you’re a beginner or an advanced learner.

- help not only learning the language but also understanding the culture and business communication of Japan.

Flexible Japanese Lessons

Sample Instructors

Shinya Toyoda

Graduated from Tokyo University of Foreign Studies. Studied linguistics in college, sparking an interest in becoming a Japanese language teacher. Passed the Japanese Language Education Proficiency Test in 2017, completed the Japanese Language Teacher Training Course in 2018, and began his career as a Japanese teacher at a language school in Tokyo. He has taught students at all levels, from beginner to advanced, and also provided academic guidance, helping many international students gain admission to vocational schools, universities, and graduate schools. While working at the language school, he also began providing Japanese training at a major staffing company, instructing over 500 trainees and interns in business Japanese, business etiquette, and interview preparation for employment at Japanese companies. Since June 2019, he has been leading Japanese language training classes for IT engineers at Creek & River, developing business Japanese training programs for engineers from South Korea, Vietnam, Mexico, Portugal, the United States, and other countries.

Yukiko Murakami

Graduated from the Faculty of Education, Keio University, where she studied educational psychology. She has taught in various educational settings and obtained her license through the Comprehensive Japanese Teacher Training Course (aligned with the 420-hour guidelines set by the Agency for Cultural Affairs) in 2019. Since completing the program, she has taught university and graduate school applicants as well as JLPT candidates. She also teaches "Omotenashi Japanese" at a vocational school and has provided Japanese instruction to expatriates at embassies, automobile companies, and game companies. Emphasizing cross-cultural understanding, she designs her lessons to help students gain a deep understanding of Japan. Her classes help students develop social skills and high-level communication abilities through learning about Japanese culture and values.

Morokuma Haruka

After working for seven years at a post office, she obtained her Japanese language teaching qualification and moved to the UK in 2017. She taught Japanese at two language schools, working with students of all ages and nationalities, from children to business professionals. Currently, she teaches introductory Japanese classes online and through individual instruction to foreign children at a public elementary school in Fukuoka City. With her teaching qualification, she is able to instruct students at all levels—from beginner courses and elementary school programs to professional-level JLPT N1 and beyond. In her lessons, she incorporates various aspects of Japanese culture alongside language instruction. She also provides guidance and support for those preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. She is committed to providing lessons tailored to each student’s level and needs, ensuring a fun and interactive learning experience.

Enrollment Period

July–August 2026

Location

Online

Target Audience

• Non-native Japanese speakers

• Individuals preparing for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

• Those who want to learn business Japanese communication

• Those who want to learn everyday Japanese conversation

• Individuals preparing for job interviews and writing resumes in Japanese

Organizer

Creek & River Co., Ltd.

▼ Details and Registration

https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/skillup/134718/

【Contact】

Creek & River Co., Ltd.

"Flexible Japanese Lessons" Team

Email: inquiry.prolang@hq.cri.co.jp

Outline of the event

Start date

July–August 2026

Sample instructor profiles

Shinya Toyoda

Graduated from Tokyo Foreign Language University.

Having studied linguistics in college, he was interested in becoming a Japanese teacher. He passed the Japanese Language Education Proficiency Test in 2017, completed the Japanese language teacher training course in 2018, and started his career as a Japanese language teacher at a Japanese language school in Tokyo. He is in charge of international student classes at Japanese language schools, and is in charge of classes at all levels from beginner to advanced. He not only teaches Japanese, but is also involved in admission guidance, sending many international students to vocational schools, universities, and graduate schools. In addition to working at a Japanese language school, he has also become involved in Japanese language training at a major human resources company. Providing interview guidance and career support. From June 2019, he has been in charge of Japanese language training class for IT engineers at Creek & River. He has developed business Japanese training for engineers of various nationalities such as South Korea, Vietnam, Mexico, Portugal and the USA among others.

Yukiko Murakami

She graduated from Keio University, Department of Education. In college she studied educational psychology. She has taught in various educational settings, and since 2019 she has been licensed by the Japanese Teacher Training Comprehensive Course (based on the Agency for Cultural Affairs guidelines 420 hours). After completing this training, she has been a Japanese Language teacher and has taught university and graduate school applicants and JLPT candidates. In addition, she teaches “hospitality Japanese” at a vocational school. She has taught Japanese to expatriates at embassies, automobile companies, and game companies. She places importance on cross-cultural understanding and on conducting classes so that students can gain deep understanding about Japan. By acquiring social skills while learning about Japanese culture and values, you will be able to acquire high communication skills such as conversational skills.

Morokuma Haruka

April 2011 to August 2017 Post Office Co., Ltd.

After working at a post office for 7 years, I obtained a Japanese language teacher qualification and moved to the UK in 2017. I worked at two Japanese language schools and taught Japanese to people of all nationalities and ages, from children to businessmen. Currently, I am teaching online lessons and tutoring initial Japanese classes to foreign students at a public elementary school in Fukuoka City.

Having Japanese Language teaching qualifications, I am able to teach all levels of students, from beginner courses and primary school level programs, all the way up to a professional level of JLPT N1 and beyond. While teaching Japanese language during my lessons, I will also teach students all the different aspects of Japanese culture.

I am also able to provide support and guidance, if you are planning to take the Japanese Language Proficiency Test and would like to prepare for it. I believe that I can provide suitable lessons that meet the level and needs of students, while also making the learning experience fun and interactive.

Place

Online

Participants

• Non-native Japanese speakers

• Those who want to prepare for the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT)

• Those who want to learn Japanese business communication

• Those who want to learn daily conversation in Japanese

• Those who want to prepare for job interviews and resumes in Japanese.

Organizer

Creek & River Co., Ltd.

https://www.cri.co.jp

▼ Please sign up from below.

https://www.creativevillage.ne.jp/category/skillup/134718/

【Contact】

Creek & River Co., Ltd.

Email: inquiry.prolang@hq.cri.co.jp

【About Creek & River Co., Ltd.】

Founded in 1990, Creek & River Co., Ltd. is committed to enhancing the lifelong value of professionals and contributing to clients’ value creation. The company operates specialized agency services (dispatching and placement), production services (development and contracting), and rights management (planning, development, and distribution of intellectual property) in fields including film, gaming, web, advertising and publishing, writing, performing arts, architecture, AI/DX, and athletics. Through the C&R Group, it extends these services to healthcare, IT, accounting, legal, fashion, food, life sciences, CXO, and agriculture, expanding its areas of expertise to 18 fields in total.

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