Tutor Profile

Born and educated in Tokyo. Graduated in Mass Communication at Seijo University. Came to the UK to study Art and Design in 1993. Worked as a PA for Ikko Tanaka, a worldwide well-known graphic designer, in Tokyo from 1995. Have lived in London since 1999. Studied Japanese tutoring at EJEF in 2001/2002 and have worked as a Japanese language tutor since 2002. Founded PremierJapanese in 2021 and incorporated PremierJapanese Limited in July 2024. Currently eight other tutors are working in the team.

Highly experienced in tutoring all levels, mainly for airline, financial and trading companies based in London and also JET program. Have been offering online tuition since 2016 and tutoring also younger generations. Provide personalized tailor-made high quality tuition and make every effort to achieve individual goals.

My central principles in life are ‘Okagesama de’ and ‘Nana korobi ya oki’. ‘Okagesama de’ means ‘Because of your help, support, care, kindness and love, I am well and able to be here today’ — which expresses humble gratitude. ‘Nana korobi ya oki’ is a Japanese proverb originating from Zen tradition and means ‘Fall down seven get up eight’ — which my name ‘Yukiko’ comes from. ‘Whatever happens in your life, be strong, keep trying and looking forward, and ultimately you will achieve your goal.’

I value each and every opportunity to meet people and it is an honour for me to impart knowledge of Japanese culture and tradition through teaching the language, with the wish that the relationship between Japan and the wider world will become more closer and richer.

I am thankful for this moment, this day and this life.