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Japanese Private Tutors
Private tutors are oriented toward individual or small group instruction. Most of the time classes are held in the tutor’s home. Sometimes they are willing to come to your home. This list is short, so the best way to find a private tutor is to ask around.
Name: Ms. Yamashita TEL: 0766-55-4033
Location: Kosugi
Comments: She is an incredible person. Yamashita-sensei is known for her success in preparing students for the proficiency tests. She will pick you up from Kosugi Station (two stops from both Toyama Eki going to Takaoka and from Takaoka Eki going towards Toyama). Individual/groups of 2 - 2,000 yen 90 mins and groups of 3 - 1,500 yen for 90 mins. Highly recommended!
Name: Ms. Chikako Shimabe TEL: 090-2038-1236
Location: Osawano Town. She will come to you for an additional price (500 yen for those living in Toyama, which is much cheaper than taking the bus).
Charges: 2,500 yen for individual lessons (90 minutes) 2,000 yen if there are two or more people (90 minutes)
Comments: Ms. Shimabe is reliable, friendly, and speaks fairly good English that she prefers not to use during lessons. She also has a child of monolithic proportions who once turned orange because he ate too many citrus fruits. She is an excellent teacher. Highly recommended!
Name: Ms. Ishikawa TEL: 090-313-8587
Location: Tonami City. 500 yen extra for collection from Tonami train station.
Charges: 1500 yen per person for an hour and a half.
Comments: Will work at your pace and focus on your area of interest.
Name: Mr. Yatabe TEL: 076-672-1064
Location: Himi and Takaoka
Comment: He also teaches at Japonica. If you live in Toyama, he should be reached there at TEL: 076-423-2737
Name: Matsumura-sensei
Location: Fukuno
Comment: Can do Japanese lessons for foreigners - contact her by email (m-kuniko @ p1.tst.ne.jp) for information on prices etc.