“Your Path to Success in the Japanese Workplace Starts Here.”
 Bridge the gap between your language skills and career success.
If we haven’t met before – hi, my name’s Shohei 👋
I was born and raised in Kumamoto, Japan and have worked for both Japanese and British companies. I know firsthand how challenging it can be to learn a language—especially when your goal is to use it professionally. That's why I started BizNihongo—to offer clear, practical support for building confidence in Japanese business settings.
What professionals are saying
Saski Rock
Japan-focused HR Consultant & CTI-Trained Coach at Saskia Rock Consulting LLC
"After more than 30 years of living and working with Japan, I could function just fine. I could participate in meetings, manage relationships, and get my point across. And yet, business Japanese always felt like a trap.
That is why working with Shohei Yoshida was such a turning point for me. Thanks to Shohei, I finally made real progress with polite and business Japanese instead of just circling around the same issues."
Kiki Shen
Director, JD Admissions at Stanford Law School
"There was confusion around the different levels of formality and the special vocabulary and grammatical patterns used in business settings. I'm now able to clearly recognize the various patterns of Keigo when they're being used. I also feel more confident in being able to control the level of formality that I want to demonstrate in conversation and by email.Â
I also really liked the tailoring of the conversation practice to address different parts of my job to learn vocabulary specific to my work. I now know how to more effectively describe my work in Japanese.
BizNihongo 1-on-1 Program
- The 1-on-1 program to make your learning journey faster and effective  Â
- The combination of online course and 1-on-1 masterclasses will boost your skills needed to succeed in the workplace.
- Coaching to master learning habits and increase your learning effectiveness
Online Course
8-Week Business Japanese Accelerator Program
When studying for business Japanese, the first wall every learner hits is Keigo.
Keigo is a fundamental part of business Japanese that will give you power to control politeness of speech.Â
Though different textbooks teach Keigo in different ways, the course will guide you to master Keigo and build confidence in business speech or writing.
BizNihongo Community
Expand Your Network
- Join our Monthly meet-up session to meet other professionals and expand your network
- You will be learning how to get through Japanese companies from other professionals
- Getting study tips and guidance that can reach your language goals
- Meet fellow learners and stay motivated
What professionals are saying
Kristy Ishii
Digital Events Marketing & Personal Branding Specialist at Pasona N A, Inc.
“I find that there are certain plateaus that come after N2, and I was really unsure if I could truly level up in a way that would impact my day-to-day at work.
Shohei offers practical, customized Japanese sessions that are unmatched by any other sessions I've had.
After taking the program, I feel much more confident speaking in business settings. ”
Afifa Ayu
Biochemist and Biological Orchestrator at Honda Research Institute Japan
“Before this course, I learned keigo by mimicking others, so I didn’t have a strong foundation.
This program helped me understand it step by step from the basics.
Now I can clearly check and correct my keigo with confidence.Â
The workbook and lessons helped me review my understanding and think more deeply about how I use Japanese in daily work. I finally understand patterns I used before without knowing why. "
Philip C.
“The website is very welcoming and user-friendly. I really appreciate that the lessons themselves are comprehensive and very effective, and you make learning a fun experience. Even the quizzes are enjoyable to take."
Laura Soriano
“After 1-on-1 sessions, I started feeling more confident in Keigo speech. I'm delighted to find myself using Keigo naturally during work calls and client meetings. My supervisor has praised my Japanese improvement, and I believe this program provides valuable practice opportunities for those who have limited chances for output."
Frequently Asked Questions
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