MICHI TO JAPAN
Speak Japanese. Explore rural Japan.
For travelers who love the quiet side of Japan. A clear path from your very first hiragana to talking with local people in small towns and villages. One step at a time, at your own pace.
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Create your account, then choose your plan to open all 90 steps.
What you get
🗾 A clear path to speaking Japanese
Learn the Japanese you actually need to talk with local people, from your first hiragana, in 90 short lessons. One clear step at a time.
✏️ Instant feedback
Finish the exercises after every step and see right away what you got right. Pass a step to unlock the next one.
🤖 愛 — your AI teacher
In special conversation lessons, practise real Japanese with 愛: introduce yourself and talk about your next trip.
🎥 Weekly sessions
After the 90 steps, join weekly group classes and practise speaking with other members.
🌿 Michi POV
Every week, a slice of life from Japan: language, culture, traditions, and everyday life.
🎎 Monthly culture meetings
Join the monthly gatherings, online and in person, about Japanese culture beyond the textbook.
🤝 Tomodachi chat
Speaking is the main goal. After lesson 28, use what you learned with a Japanese partner, a friendly person who loves talking with people from other countries: real conversations in Japanese, with a new topic every week. Then meet in real life at the community events! Michi reads every chat to keep it safe.
Choose your plan
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Ume
Essential¥5,980 /month
Tax included.
- 90 steps to speak Japanese
- Monthly events (online and in person)
- Weekly one-hour talk session after you complete the 90 steps
- Weekly Michi POV
- INAKA feature (coming soon)
Study at your own pace. One step a day takes about 3 months.
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Take
★ Recommended¥9,980 /month
Tax included.
- Everything in Ume
- Weekly one-hour group session for the 90 steps (Sunday 9:00 AM Japan time)
Learn with others and get your questions answered live, every week.
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Matsu
Premium¥24,800 /month
Tax included.
- Everything in Take
- 4 private lessons a month (45 minutes each) with a native Japanese teacher
Personal speaking practice, corrections, and help with whatever you are stuck on.
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Prices include tax. Every plan includes the full 90-step course. Cancel any time: you keep access until the end of the period you paid for. See the Refund Policy.
What students say
★★★★★
"Before joining Michi-san’s 3-month program, I didn’t even know a single Hiragana character. By the end of it, I was speaking Japanese with confidence and reading common Kanji. The progress honestly surprised me (and others I spoke to!). The daily worksheets are clear, structured, and easy-to-follow and what I appreciated most is that it focuses on practical Japanese from day one instead of overwhelming you with grammar and vocab you won’t use for months. That made the language feel alive and accessible right away! Michi-san is also an incredible teacher and person. She’s friendly, patient, and is genuinely invested in your progress. She has a great ability to quickly understand your level and tailor conversations to match it. If you’re serious about speaking Japanese and not just memorizing it, this program is absolutely worth it!"
Akshay-san