日本語 · Nihongo
Learn Japanese with a native teacher based in Romania — and a plan built just for you
1-on-1 online lessons of 30 minutes + personalized materials, homework and quizzes between lessons. For anime, travel, JLPT — or just for yourself.
Book your first lesson — 50 RONNo subscription required. Pay lesson by lesson.
Why Japanese?
It's not just a language — it's a ticket into an entire culture.
旅Travel differently
Kyoto, Fushimi Inari, hidden hot springs — with a few phrases, Japan opens up in a way tourists never see.
食Food tastes different
When you can read the handwritten menu and order in Japanese, even a bowl of ramen becomes a story.
街The living city
Tokyo, Shibuya, neon and vending machines — Japanese pop culture is best lived in its own language.
季Four seasons, one aesthetic
Sakura in spring, momiji in autumn. The Japanese have words for fleeting beauty — you'll learn them.
暮Everyday life
Neighborhood izakaya, old grocery shops, small talk with locals — the Japan that guidebooks miss.
Anime & JLPT
Understand anime without subtitles and earn the official JLPT certificate — you can take it right in Bucharest.
Sound familiar?
“I've used Duolingo for months… and still can't hold a conversation.”
Apps give you generic drills. Here you get a plan built around YOUR goal, and a native teacher checks weekly what you've truly understood.
“I don't have time for 2-hour classes.”
The lesson is exactly 30 minutes, and your home study is prepared for you: materials, vocabulary and a quiz — ready-made, in your account.
“I forget everything from the last lesson.”
After every lesson you get a review quiz + the teacher's notes + your personal vocabulary list. Nothing gets lost.
Why Nihongo
01
A native teacher, not an app
Kevin worked in 4 countries (Japan, UK, Belgium, USA) and teaches 1-on-1, at your pace. Every lesson is about you, not a textbook.
02
Materials made for you, every lesson
Pre-lesson reading, new vocabulary, a 30-question review quiz and the teacher's notes — all appear automatically in your study account, personalized to your level and interests.
03
A system that keeps you on track
30 min/week + short homework + a proposal for your next lesson. Consistency is built into the system — it doesn't depend on momentary motivation.
Your study account — the full learning cycle
You don't just get a lesson. You get a complete system that works between lessons.
Pre-lesson
Prep text + new vocabulary matched to the lesson topic — 10 minutes before class.
Live lesson
30 min 1-on-1 on Google Meet. Direct link from your account, reschedulable up to 24h before.
Review
A 30-question quiz from your lesson, with explanations. Retake anytime — your best score is saved.
Your vocabulary
Every word you learn joins your personal list, with readings, translations and examples.
Notes + next step
After every lesson: summary, points to practice, homework and the teacher's proposal for the next lesson.
Nihongo vs. the rest
| Nihongo | Apps | Group classes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plan personalized to your goal | ✓ | — | — |
| Native teacher, 1-on-1 | ✓ | — | 8-15 students |
| Materials + quiz after every lesson | ✓ | generic | rarely |
| Flexible schedule, no subscription | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| Starting price | 50 RON | 0-60 RON/mo | 300+ RON/mo |
How it works
Book your first lesson
Pick a time slot, pay online (50 RON) and fill in your profile: goals, level, interests — anime, manga, travel, JLPT.
Get your personal study plan
Based on your profile we build a personalized plan: what you learn, in which order, and why — adapted to the time you actually have.
1-on-1 lessons on Google Meet
30 focused minutes with your teacher: homework review, explanations, conversation. No wasted time — the lesson continues at home.
Study between lessons, with support
After every lesson you get personalized homework, materials and mini-quizzes, plus the teacher's notes: what you've mastered, what to practice next.
Simple pricing, no subscription
50 RON
30 min · level assessment · your first study plan included
Then
70 RON
/ 30-min lesson · materials, homework and teacher's notes included
🎁 5-lesson pack — 325 RON (save 25 RON)
Your study account stays active for 2 months after your last lesson — your materials and progress don't disappear.
Simple, fair policy
🔄 Free rescheduling
Up to 24 hours before your lesson, right from your account — as often as needed.
📦 No cancellations or refunds
Your personalized materials (pre-lesson, vocabulary, quiz) are prepared immediately after booking — that's why a booked lesson can be rescheduled, but not cancelled.
🧾 Company invoice
Secure card payment (Stripe), invoice issued by SaSame SRL, registered in Romania.
千里の道も一歩から
“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step”
Your teacher
Kevin Fukui
Native Japanese speaker · based in Romania
Kevin graduated from Nihon University School of Dentistry (Tokyo) and practiced dental medicine across Japan, the United Kingdom, Belgium and the United States. In 2024 he settled in Romania, where he runs a consulting practice — and builds bridges between Japan and Romania, starting with the language.
日本とルーマニアの架け橋に
“A bridge between Japan and Romania”
🇯🇵Nihon University School of Dentistry — Tokyo
🇬🇧United Kingdom — clinical practice
🇧🇪Belgium — clinical practice
🇺🇸United States — clinical practice
🇷🇴Romania — since 2024, consulting
Lessons are in English + Japanese (with basic Romanian). Every student gets a different plan — because a 19-year-old anime fan and an engineer moving to Tokyo shouldn't study from the same textbook.
Words that don't translate
Japanese has words for things we all feel.
木漏れ日
komorebi
sunlight filtering through the leaves of trees
積ん読
tsundoku
buying books and letting them pile up unread
懐かしい
natsukashii
warm nostalgia for something dear from the past
森林浴
shinrin-yoku
“forest bathing” — healing by walking in nature
Frequently asked questions
Can I really learn anything in 30-minute lessons?+
Yes — because the lesson isn't where everything gets taught. It's your weekly check-in: we review homework, clear up what was hard and set the direction. The actual studying happens between lessons, with materials prepared just for you. 30 focused minutes weekly beats 2 hours once a month.
I'm a complete beginner. Is that OK?+
Perfect. Most students start from zero. We begin with hiragana, pronunciation and your first useful phrases, at your pace.
Do you prepare students for the JLPT?+
Yes. The JLPT (N5–N3) can be taken in Bucharest. If that's your goal, your study plan is built directly around the exam structure.
How do I pay?+
Online, by card. The first lesson is 50 RON, then 70 RON per lesson or a 5-lesson pack for 325 RON. You receive an invoice from SaSame SRL (a company registered in Romania).
What if I can't make it to a lesson?+
Reschedule for free up to 24h before, right from your account. Lessons can't be cancelled or refunded because your personalized materials are prepared immediately after booking — but rescheduling is unlimited.
What do I get in the study account?+
The full learning cycle: pre-lesson reading, new vocabulary, a 30-question review quiz after each lesson, your personal word list, the teacher's notes and a proposal for your next lesson. Plus one-click booking and rescheduling.
始めましょう
Book your first lesson — 50 RON
Pick a slot, pay online and instantly receive your Google Meet link. Questions? Write to us — we reply the same day.