Hello Japan! Language & Culture
Private Lesson
Your private lesson, your pace. This one-on-one experience is fully tailored to your individual goals, whether that's mastering conversational Japanese, preparing for a trip to Japan, navigating business settings, or simply exploring the language and culture at your own rhythm. Every session is designed around what matters most to you, so you make progress faster and stay motivated every step of the way.
Location: Education Center
Time: 1:00pm - 2:00pm
One-on-One Price: JFGM Member: $65 | Non-member $85
2-4 people Group Lesson: JFGM Member: $150 | Non-member $175
*Admission is included in the ticket. This class is non-refundable 7 days before the event.
Questions? Email us at education@niwa.org
Meet the Instructor
Atsuko Nakamura (Molly) is a multilingual Japanese language instructor from Osaka, Japan, currently based in San Diego, California.
She is certified to teach both English (elementary, middle and high school) and Japanese as a foreign language. With international experience in Singapore, Hong Kong, Italy, and Thailand, she brings a global and culturally rich perspective to her teaching. In Bangkok, she taught Japanese to Thai spouses of Japanese nationals and provided private lessons to international students.
In Tokyo, she worked as an Airport Meet-and-Greet Escort Guide, assisting Italian travelers during airport–hotel transfers while sharing cultural insights. She also completed a tourism volunteer guide training program in Minato-ku, Tokyo.
Atsuko creates a warm, supportive learning environment where students can enjoy both the Japanese language and culture. She speaks Japanese, English, Italian, Cantonese, and Thai.