The Asahi Nihongo team always push themselves to the limit and strive to help students at all times. An important philosophy in Japan is “Kaizen”. It is often translated into English as “continuous improvement”.
Our teachers hold weekly meetings and endeavor to improve themselves as well as our courses in order to give our students the best service in the business. We also have native speakers teaching English and German, who help develop the Japanese courses as well by giving feedback and making suggestions.
Our teachers are respected members of Japanese society. If you study with us, you will see how serious and ambitious they are. Our staff love their job, our students and our school. They are dedicated to provide high quality service in all matters. You might find them strict at times but at the same time delightful to meet, talk to and learn from.
They will become true mentors for your Japanese studies and your life in Japan.
| Alexander Binner – Director |
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Languages: German, Japanese, English
Hobbies: Water sports, Outdoor activities, Talking
Favorite things: Sun, Wind, Ocean, Bushido
Hated things: Natto
Motto: “Hope for the best but expect the worst.”
| Misa Wada – Director |
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Languages: Japanese, English
(Test in Practical English Proficiency Grade 3)
Hobbies: Traveling, Going to Onsen
Favorite things: Watching movies, Working
Hated things: Karaoke, Fighting
Motto: “Think positive!”
Message to our students: “Try writing your diary in Japanese.”
| Maya Saito – Japanese head teacher |
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Languages: Japanese, English, Chinese
Hobbies: Reading, Traveling
Favorite things: Looking for cute gift shops, Eating delicious food
Hated things: Scary stories
Motto: “Be modest.”
Tips for my students: “Prepare as much as you can before your lesson starts.”
| Kazuko Ueda – Japanese teacher |
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Languages: Japanese, English (TOEIC 700)
Hobbies: Watching movies
Favorite things: Meeting people
Hated things: Farewells
Motto: “Keep on smiling!”
Tips for my students: “Don’t be afraid of making mistakes! Just speak as much as you can.”
| Fumiko Muraoka – Japanese teacher |
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Languages: Japanese, English
Hobbies: Horse riding, Taisho harp
Favorite things: Relaxing
Hated things: Bugs
Motto: “It’s getting better all the time.”
| Mami Furukawa – Japanese teacher |
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Languages: Japanese, English
Hobbies: Taking walks, Traveling
Favorite things: Relaxing
Hated things: Summer
Motto: “Great talents mature late.”
| Aya Naruse – Japanese teacher |
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Languages: Japanese, English, Arabic (a little)
Hobbies: Breeding fish, Music, Art
Favorite things: Eating, Aerobics
Hated things: Natto, Crowded places, Traffic lights
Motto: “The vicissitudes of life.”
| Takako Shibata – Japanese teacher |
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Languages: Japanese
Hobbies: Ceramic art, Traveling overseas
Favorite things: Going out eating, Walking her dog
Hated things: Hot summers, sunburns, insects
Motto: “Que será será.”
| Shinobu Tomimasu – Japanese teacher, Work and Travel |
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Languages: Japanese, English
Hobbies: Listening to music, Yoga, Volleyball
Favorite things: Eating, Reading
Hated things: Mean people
Motto: “Never give up!”
| Shiho Abiru – Kanji teacher |
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Languages: Japanese, English
Hobbies: Listening to music, Reading, Playing piano
Favorite things: Traveling, Baking
Hated things: Crowded places
Motto: “When in Rome, do as the Romans do.”
| Miho Mitoma – Student affairs |
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Languages: Japanese, English
Hobbies: Reading, Traveling
Favorite things: Taking walks, Bread
Hated things: Thunder
Motto: “Once-in-a-lifetime chances are precious.”
| Chika Yamamoto – Student affairs |
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Languages: Japanese, English
Hobbies: Drawing, Painting, Traveling
Favorite things: Snow, Sauna
Hated things: Summer
Motto: “Whatever will be will be.”
| Shoko Taketomi – Office, Accounting |
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Languages: Japanese, English
Hobbies: Baking bread, Making sweets, Reading
Favorite things: Chatting with friends
Hated things: Horror movies
Motto: “Fill your heart with love completely.”
| Lukas Schwaebe – Correspondence, Administration |
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Languages: German, English, Japanese, French
Hobbies: Listening to music, Volleyball, Video games
Favorite things: Being happy
Hated things: Natto
Motto: “Give every single day the chance to be the best of your life.”
