Excel in Conversational Japanese, the JLPT, Business Japanese
- 100%
- JLPT pass rate
- 1-on-1
- Personalised lessons
- 5.0
- Stars on Google
- 5,000+
- Hours taught
- N5–N1
- Every JLPT level
How it works
Four easy steps to your first lesson.
No contracts or complicated sign-ups. Try a lesson first, then subscribe once you've found the right tutor for you.
Tell us about yourself
Answer a few quick questions about your level, goals, and availability. No account needed — it takes less than a minute.
Meet your tutor
We'll match you with a tutor who fits your level, goals, and schedule. Choose a time that works for you and start with a relaxed trial lesson from $3.
Get your books delivered
Start a plan and we'll send your textbook and workbook straight to your door. Everything you need for your lessons is included.
Learn on your schedule
Meet your tutor in our online classroom and message them between lessons. Once you've found the right fit, start a plan with them — or try another tutor until you do.
Popular tutors
Loved by learners like you.
JLPT coaches, conversation partners, business-keigo specialists — meet a few of our highest-rated tutors.
Meet Aiko
Video soonAiko Sato
5.0 · 97 reviews
Business Japanese & keigo coach for working professionals
$12 trial
then $45/lesson
Meet Yuki
Video soonYuki Tanaka
4.9 · 214 reviews
JLPT specialist — 9 years coaching N3 to N1 passes
$9 trial
then $32/lesson
Meet Hana
Video soonHana Kobayashi
4.9 · 142 reviews
Patient starter-friendly lessons — hiragana to first conversations
$5 trial
then $18/lesson
Meet Sakura
Video soonSakura Ito
4.9 · 133 reviews
Tokyo-born, London-based — European-friendly lesson times
$9 trial
then $30/lesson
Why Wavelength
A better way to learn Japanese.
Everything is designed around natural Japanese — with the right tutor, the right pace, and the flexibility to fit your life.
Hand-picked tutors
Every tutor is reviewed and screened before joining. We look at their experience, credentials, teaching style, and intro video so you can learn with confidence.
From N5 to N1
Whether you're preparing for the JLPT, improving conversation, learning business Japanese, or mastering kanji, you'll find a tutor who specializes in what you need.
Your time zone, always
See every tutor's availability in your local time. With teachers across Japan, Europe, the Americas, and Oceania, there's always a time that works for you.
Simple, transparent pricing
Start with a trial lesson from $3, then a plan of 5 lessons at a time at your tutor's listed rate. All hardcopy materials are included free of charge after the trial.
Flexible scheduling
Plans change. Reschedule your lesson for free up to 24 hours before it starts, and simply choose a new time. No wasted lessons when life gets busy.
More than just lessons
Stay connected between classes. Message your tutor, receive homework and lesson notes, and keep track of your JLPT progress as you learn.
Student stories
Hear from our contented students.
“Koh sensei and class tutor, Ng Sensei are both exceptionally personable, helpful, and service-oriented. They responded quickly with aid, feedback, and support, making each class a positive experience. I would gladly recommend their classes to friends! Keep up the great work!”
Ann Tay
“Ease of convenience, interactive lessons and off-class support :D Very good!”
Krystal
“Highly recommend this academy for learning Japanese online! The class schedules are flexible, and they do a great job placing you with a group at a similar level. Both sensei's were super friendly and made the lessons engaging and interactive. The learning materials provided are also really helpful. Great experience overall!”
Jhanie Lee
“The lessons are personalised and engaging. Sensei ensures that all the students are able to speak and read accurately in the lessons. Very patient with the students.”
Rachel
“Koh sensei and class tutor, Ng Sensei are both exceptionally personable, helpful, and service-oriented. They responded quickly with aid, feedback, and support, making each class a positive experience. I would gladly recommend their classes to friends! Keep up the great work!”
Ann Tay
“Ease of convenience, interactive lessons and off-class support :D Very good!”
Krystal
“Highly recommend this academy for learning Japanese online! The class schedules are flexible, and they do a great job placing you with a group at a similar level. Both sensei's were super friendly and made the lessons engaging and interactive. The learning materials provided are also really helpful. Great experience overall!”
Jhanie Lee
“The lessons are personalised and engaging. Sensei ensures that all the students are able to speak and read accurately in the lessons. Very patient with the students.”
Rachel
“The curriculum is well-structured, with a thoughtful balance between progressing steadily and revisiting past topics through timely reviews. Ng Sensei is engaging, professional, and always well-prepared. Lessons are enriched with useful supplementary materials shared after class. I appreciate the online lesson delivery which gels nicely with my busy professional life.”
Tey Siang
“Teacher is really good. She goes through the lesson at a pace that I am able to follow and recaps on past topics often.”
Htoo
“Got online class! :D Good that no need to travel, teachers are kind and friendly too.”
Sandy
“From the start, I was impressed by Nicholas' patience and ability to teach at a pace that was comfortable for me. As someone learning Japanese for work, he always made sure I could keep up, balancing challenge and support. Classes were casual and flexible, making learning stress-free. He answered every question thoroughly and I always left more confident. Thank you Nicholas!”
Aida
“The curriculum is well-structured, with a thoughtful balance between progressing steadily and revisiting past topics through timely reviews. Ng Sensei is engaging, professional, and always well-prepared. Lessons are enriched with useful supplementary materials shared after class. I appreciate the online lesson delivery which gels nicely with my busy professional life.”
Tey Siang
“Teacher is really good. She goes through the lesson at a pace that I am able to follow and recaps on past topics often.”
Htoo
“Got online class! :D Good that no need to travel, teachers are kind and friendly too.”
Sandy
“From the start, I was impressed by Nicholas' patience and ability to teach at a pace that was comfortable for me. As someone learning Japanese for work, he always made sure I could keep up, balancing challenge and support. Classes were casual and flexible, making learning stress-free. He answered every question thoroughly and I always left more confident. Thank you Nicholas!”
Aida
“The lessons are very well planned, with specific and progressive topics every week. It's all online which makes it very convenient and the lesson materials are extremely helpful as well.”
Rachel L.
“The best school for any tertiary students / working adults to learn Japanese for sure!!! I was attracted by the affordable rates and flexibility — lessons after school or office hours. I'm honoured to be taught by Ko-sensei and Ng-sensei, both extremely professional. Classes are systematic, fun and engaging, with lots of extra materials. I'm slowly progressing from “wakarimasen?” to holding basic conversations in Japan!”
Ellie
“Ko Sensei puts in a tremendous amount of effort for his students. Rather than relying on a single textbook, he creates his own notes, assignments and online resources — self-tailored Quizlet lists, his own slides, and more that he generously shares. He's always willing to help even after lessons end. It shows he genuinely cares about his students becoming fluent quickly.”
Kai Rui
“The lessons are very well planned, with specific and progressive topics every week. It's all online which makes it very convenient and the lesson materials are extremely helpful as well.”
Rachel L.
“The best school for any tertiary students / working adults to learn Japanese for sure!!! I was attracted by the affordable rates and flexibility — lessons after school or office hours. I'm honoured to be taught by Ko-sensei and Ng-sensei, both extremely professional. Classes are systematic, fun and engaging, with lots of extra materials. I'm slowly progressing from “wakarimasen?” to holding basic conversations in Japan!”
Ellie
“Ko Sensei puts in a tremendous amount of effort for his students. Rather than relying on a single textbook, he creates his own notes, assignments and online resources — self-tailored Quizlet lists, his own slides, and more that he generously shares. He's always willing to help even after lessons end. It shows he genuinely cares about his students becoming fluent quickly.”
Kai Rui
For teachers
Teach Japanese. Anywhere.
Join an open marketplace built only for Japanese. Bring your teaching style — we bring the students, scheduling and payments.
Applications reviewed within 3 business days.
Set your own rate
You decide what your time is worth — from casual conversation practice to premium JLPT coaching.
Earn more as you grow
Our platform fee starts at 35% and steps down to 15% as your lifetime lessons add up, so your take-home rises with your experience — up to 85% of each lesson. All teaching materials are provided.
Teach on your terms
Open the hours you want, from wherever you are. Students book straight into your calendar.
FAQs
Questions, answered.
The short version of how Wavelength works.
How do lessons happen?
Every lesson is a private 1-on-1 video call in your browser — video, chat and screen sharing built in, nothing to download. The classroom opens 15 minutes before your start time.
How much does a lesson cost?
Start with a short, cheap trial to see if a tutor fits. When you're happy, start a plan — a pack of 5 lessons at your tutor's listed rate that renews every 5 weeks, or sooner once you've used them, cancel anytime. Each pack's lessons stay valid for 10 weeks, and all course materials are included.
Can I reschedule a lesson?
Yes — free up to 24 hours before it starts: pick any other open time with your tutor and the lesson simply moves. Inside 24 hours the lesson is committed, which keeps tutors' calendars dependable.
Who are the tutors?
Native Japanese speakers or JLPT N1-certified teachers. Every application is reviewed by hand before a tutor can accept students.
What about the course books?
When you start your first plan we ship a set of physical course books to your address, free — one set per student, so give us a shipping address at checkout. Lessons start online right away, without waiting for the delivery.
Do I need to install anything?
No. Wavelength runs entirely in the browser on any laptop, tablet or phone with a camera and microphone.
始めましょう
Your first lesson could be this week.
Trials from $3. Your timezone. A tutor who fits how you learn — come find them.