Meet Our Instructor at J-CALP: Takayuki Honma
- Rie T
- 3 days ago
- 3 min read
At J-CALP, we are proud to have a team of highly professional instructors who are active in a wide range of Japanese language education fields.
In this blog, we would like to introduce Mr. Takayuki Honma, who specializes in Japanese language instruction for students aiming to enter art universities.
👩🏫 Self-Introduction
I live in Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan. My hobby is the Japanese tea ceremony. The appeal of tea ceremony is not only in preparing and enjoying tea, but also in learning about art, philosophy, history, science, and the human body through the practice.
I also enjoy visiting museums and art university events, where I can encounter perspectives and sensibilities different from my own.
📖 Why I Became a Japanese Teacher
When I was studying abroad in France for language study, I met a wonderful teacher whom I deeply respected. Inspired by that teacher, I decided that I, too, wanted to teach my native language to people from other countries—and that is how I became a Japanese teacher.
🎯 Areas of Expertise
Daily Conversation Practice
For those who feel shy about speaking Japanese, or who are good at grammar but not confident in conversation—don’t worry! I tailor each lesson to the student’s personality and help them speak slowly, comfortably, and as much as possible.
Art University Entrance Preparation
Being good at drawing alone is not enough to pass the entrance exams. Communication skills are highly valued. I first explain why this is important, and then guide students step by step.
JLPT / EJU (Especially Reading Comprehension)
I teach practical techniques for achieving higher scores.
🌏 Teaching Experience & Achievements
At university, I studied art history. I have been working as a Japanese teacher since 2015, mainly providing preparation for students aiming to enter art universities. My students have successfully entered institutions such as Tama Art University, Musashino Art University, Tokyo Zokei University, and Bunka Fashion College.
After that, I went to France and taught Japanese as a volunteer. Since returning to Japan, I have been working at a Japanese language school that emphasizes conversational communication. I have taught students from more than 30 countries, focusing mainly on conversation-based lessons.
💡 A Memorable Teaching Episode
One of my students who aims to become an artist once held their own exhibition and invited me. Seeing them talk about their artwork in their own words, I truly felt that they had become a real “expressive artist.”
📚 Recommended Japanese Learning Content
Anime: Blue Period
Official website: https://blue-period.jp/
This series depicts the struggles and hopes of students aiming to enter Tokyo University of the Arts. The manga version is also highly recommended.
Japanese Dictionary “Takoboto”
This is a Japanese–English dictionary app that allows you to look up not only meanings, but also kanji, conjugations, and example sentences.
🤝 What Makes J-CALP Special, in My Opinion
I believe the greatest strength of J-CALP is that each teacher is able to fully express their own individuality in their lessons.
Students can enjoy not only studying Japanese, but also the unique personalities of each instructor.
✨ A Message to Japanese Learners Around the World
Speaking is a form of expression. It is the same as drawing a picture or playing the piano.
Why not use Japanese to express your own thoughts and feelings?
If you would like to take lessons with Mr. Takayuki Honma, please feel free to contact us at J-CALP.
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