Hello, I’m Makiko. I have worked at Aoba-Japan Bilingual School and Aoba-Japan International School for over ten years, and I am currently teaching Japanese at Meguro Campus. Before joining Aoba, I worked at a preschool in Azabu-Juban, so I am truly excited to be teaching at Summerhill in Azabu-Juban again!
I teach Japanese through conversation, songs, stories, and cultural activities. I create a warm and supportive environment where children feel safe, respected, and free to be themselves. By exploring cultural similarities and differences together, I support students in experiencing Japanese as a living language and growing in curiosity, confidence, and respect for diverse cultures.