Hello! Nice to meet you.
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For nearly 10 years, I have worked together with international team members in the fields of IT and creative industries.
Through these experiences, I realized that in order for people from different countries to work happily together and achieve their goals, it is important not only to learn the language, but also to communicate while respecting each other’s cultures and values.
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Through this website and these lessons, I hope to support people who want to work in Japan, or who are already working here, so they can enjoy a richer and more fulfilling life in Japan and become active members who help support Japanese society.
In my lessons, you can learn not only Japanese language skills, but also practical communication styles and cultural understanding that are helpful when working in Japan.
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About Me
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During my school years, I was involved in cheerleading, and I have always loved encouraging people and supporting their growth.
Because of this, I am also happy to talk about:
・Workplace communication
・Relationships with Japanese coworkers
・Cultural differences
・Concerns about working in Japan
Besides my creative work, I also hold:
・A Japanese junior high school teaching license
・A childcare qualification
I always try to teach in a kind and easy-to-understand way, so even beginners can feel comfortable joining my lessons. I run and manage two companies. Tokyo Taste LTD. ( Bangladesh Dhaka office) SugarTaste Co., Ltd. ( Tokyo office)
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I also traveled solo around the world as a backpacker for two months.
Meeting people from different countries and learning about their cultures has become one of the greatest treasures in my life.
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I am truly looking forward to meeting people from all over the world and learning together with you.
Let’s enjoy learning Japanese in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere together.
心に残る、日本文化との出会いを。
こんにちは、木村久美子です。
私は、日本を代表する書家であり、日展作家、吉兆書芸院会長、現代日本書家協会理事長を務められた西村鵲洞先生のもとで、書道の基礎から作品制作まで学びました。
先生は日展で数々の受賞歴を持ち、日本の書道界を長年牽引された書家です。その教えを受け継ぎながら、現在は書道・筆文字を通して、日本文化の美しさや心を国内外へ伝える活動を行っています。
私にとって書道は、ただ美しい文字を書く技術ではありません。
一筆一筆に心を込め、自分と向き合い、心を整え、人と人をつなぐ、日本ならではの文化です。
近年、日本には世界中から多くの方が訪れています。
日本の美しい景色や美味しい料理だけでなく、「日本でしかできない文化体験」を持ち帰っていただきたい。
そんな想いで、一人ひとりが楽しめる書道ワークショップを開催しています。
初めて筆を持つ方でも大丈夫です。
文字を書く楽しさはもちろん、日本語に込められた意味や、日本人が大切にしてきた「心」も一緒にお伝えします。
完成した作品は、世界に一つだけのオリジナル作品。
旅の思い出として、ご自宅に飾っていただくこともできます。
「日本って素敵だった。」
「また来たい。」
「もっと日本文化を知りたい。」
そんな気持ちが生まれる時間をご一緒できたら嬉しいです。
ぜひ、日本文化の魅力を、書道を通して体験してみませんか。
Instructor Itaya – Japanese Language TeacherAfter graduating from university, Ms. Itaya joined Sony Corporation, where she worked in the International Business Division, creating advertising and marketing materials for overseas markets.She later accompanied her husband's overseas assignments and lived in Italy, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Argentina, and the United States. Together with her earlier experience as an AFS exchange student during high school, she has spent a total of 26 years living abroad, gaining a deep understanding of diverse cultures and international communication.After returning to Japan, she worked for an import company specializing in Italian fashion, handling international trade and product sourcing in Italy. As a licensed Italian-language interpreter-guide, she also contributed Italian voice translation for the NHK television program Sekai wa Hoshii Mono ni Afureteru ("The World is Full of Things We Want").Inspired by her years overseas and her renewed appreciation for the beauty of the Japanese language and culture, she earned certification as a Japanese language teacher. She currently teaches Japanese to international students from around the world at Human Academy Japanese Language School.Drawing on her extensive international experience, Ms. Itaya creates lessons that are practical, engaging, and tailored to each student's cultural background. Her goal is to help learners gain confidence in communicating naturally while deepening their understanding of Japanese language and culture.板谷先生 プロフィール大学卒業後、ソニー株式会社海外事業本部に入社し、海外市場向け広告・マーケティング業務に携わりました。その後、夫の海外赴任に同行し、イタリア、プエルトリコ、ブラジル、アルゼンチン、アメリカで生活。さらに高校時代にはAFS交換留学生として海外で学ぶなど、合計26年間にわたり海外で暮らし、多様な文化や価値観に触れてきました。帰国後は、イタリア製アパレルを扱う専門商社にて貿易業務や現地買い付けを担当。また、イタリア語通訳案内士として活動し、NHK番組「世界はほしいモノにあふれてる」のイタリア関連企画では音声翻訳にも携わりました。長年海外で生活した経験から、日本語や日本文化の魅力を改めて実感し、日本語教育能力検定試験に合格。世界各国からの留学生に日本語を教えています。海外生活の経験を活かし、学習者一人ひとりの文化的背景や気持ちに寄り添いながら、「伝わる日本語」と「日本で役立つコミュニケーション」を分かりやすく、楽しく学べるレッスンを心がけています。
