1 question. 3 lines. 90 days. Personal red-pen feedback on your own Japanese journal.
Every day, I'll ask you one simple question. Answer it in three lines of Japanese — and I'll correct your answer with my red pen and send it back.
A 90-day handwritten journal program for intermediate and advanced learners (JLPT N3+) — with personal red-pen feedback from Chika Sensei.
Does this sound like you?
・You've studied Japanese for years, but you can't express your own thoughts.
You know the grammar. You know the words. But when you try to write about YOUR day, nothing comes out.
・Your sentences are "correct," but they don't sound natural.
You write something, and you always wonder: "Is this how a Japanese person would say it?"
・You tried keeping a Japanese diary before — and quit after three days.
Nobody was reading it. Nobody was correcting it. So it didn't feel worth continuing.
・You can pass tests, but Japanese still doesn't feel like YOUR language.
Textbooks taught you other people's sentences. Nobody taught you how to write your own.
That's not because you lack ability.
It's because there's a big gap between studying Japanese and using Japanese.
What you need now is a small daily writing habit — and a teacher who actually reads you.
Try this
The Japanese Journaling Program
Why this works
・Just 3 lines a day. Too small to skip, even on your busiest day. About 15 minutes. Small daily writing beats long weekend study — every time.
・Questions you'll actually want to answer. 90 varied, fun questions — about your mornings, your memories, your little habits, your personality. No more staring at a blank page.
・You are the main character. This isn't a textbook about someone else. Every page is about YOUR life, in YOUR words.
・Personal red-pen feedback on every entry. I don't just fix mistakes. I show you how a native speaker would actually say what YOU were trying to say.
・It builds your speaking, too. A journal entry is you composing what YOU want to say — exactly what conversation is. Students who journal daily find the words come faster when they speak.
・Write first, worry later. Research on daily writing shows that writing a little every day — without fear of mistakes — builds fluency and confidence. So write freely. Fixing is my job, not yours.
90 days × 3 lines = 270 lines of your own real Japanese.
Every single one, personally corrected.
The Journaling Program is brand new — but my red pen isn't.
Here's what students say about the daily feedback in my other 90-day courses:
I can recommend this course to anyone who would like to learn the Japanese writing system on a deeper level than just switching your keyboard to Japanese.
Chika Sensei’s handwriting course has helped me so much to improve my Japanese writing. As a non-native learner, I don’t write Japanese on a daily basis, and it’s easy to just type it using a font on the computer or phone. But nothing makes you learn a new language (and a new writing system) better than actually using a pen and paper. With Chika Sensei’s course, I write in Japanese daily and it’s feeling more familiar every day. I even started to write a little diary in Japanese for myself-on paper. Her daily feedback is invaluable and always makes me feel that I have her full attention. Her comments and kanji stroke diagrams are super helpful. I can recommend this course to anyone who would like to learn the Japanese writing system on a deeper level than just switching your keyboard to Japanese. I am so glad I signed up. Chika 先生、ありがとうございます。
- Simone Haeusler | USA
Chika‑sensei’s writing course has helped me strengthen both my reading and writing skills.
On my journey to learn Japanese, one of my biggest areas for improvement was reading and writing. Chika‑sensei’s writing course has helped me strengthen both skills. I especially enjoyed practicing kanji characters — it made the learning process engaging and gave me a practical way to build my vocabulary and reinforce grammar while improving my reading and writing abilities.
- Tom Paulik｜Canada
How it works (daily flow)
Get your reminder email.
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Open today's page (PDF). One question is waiting for you.
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Write 3 lines by hand — on paper or on a tablet.
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Snap and send a photo via the LINE app.
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Receive my red-pen feedback, then review and improve.
*A set of 7 pages unlocks each week so you can plan your practice and stay consistent.
Inside each daily worksheet (1 page)
・Today's question (with English translation)
・Useful vocabulary and expressions for today's question
・Space to write your 3 lines
・A sample entry to help you — borrow from it, or copy it on busy days.
Use LINE to submit your journal
Please use LINE — the most popular messaging app in Japan — to send your daily entry (photo, screenshot, or text).
You can submit anytime, 24/7.
Step-by-step setup is included in the course, and you can ask questions anytime in LINE or the lesson comments.
(Premium members: your audio recordings arrive on LINE too — everything in one place.)
(Backup only: if LINE isn't available in your country, you may email your entry.)
Why handwriting?
When you write by hand, you slow down.
You think in Japanese — instead of letting autocomplete think for you.
And after 90 days, you'll hold something real in your hands:
a journal of your own life, written in your own Japanese, in your own handwriting.
No app can give you that.
(You can print the PDF and write by hand, or use a tablet + stylus. Same as my Handwriting Course.)
Is this program right for my level?
This program is for intermediate and advanced learners — JLPT N3 and above.
Here's why:
Free writing becomes fun when you can already say what you want to say.
At N3 and above, my red pen isn't rebuilding your sentences from zero.
It's polishing them — making your Japanese more natural, more nuanced, more YOU.
Not at N3 yet?
No problem — start with my Japanese Handwriting Course to build your foundation first. I'll be waiting here with my red pen. 😊
What you build over 90 days
・A daily writing habit that finally sticks.
・90 corrected entries — a real journal of your life, in Japanese. Flip back anytime and reread your own story.
・Before/After proof: watch your sentences get longer, smoother, and more natural.
・A speaking foundation: every entry is practice at putting YOUR thoughts into Japanese — the exact skill conversation needs.
・With Premium: a personal library of your own words, read aloud — ready-made shadowing practice.
What you get
Standard Plan
・90 one-page journal worksheets (printable & tablet-friendly)
・Personal red-pen feedback on every entry, from me — not AI, not an app
・90 daily reminder emails to keep you on track
・Teacher Q&A on LINE or in the lesson comments
・Lifetime access to all pages and your past feedback
Premium Plan — everything above, plus:
・Audio recordings of your corrected journal, read aloud by Chika Sensei
・Your personal shadowing library, built from your own life
Why is this priced above my other courses? Honest answer:
In my Handwriting Course, you practice with model sentences and guided support.
When I correct your work there, there is a clear path — a "right answer" to guide you toward.
A journal is different. There is no answer key for your life.
Every entry you write is one of a kind.
So every correction I make is custom-made — I read what YOU were trying to say, and I hand-craft the natural Japanese for it.
This is the deepest, most personal feedback I offer in any of my courses.
That's what you're investing in.
Sample Lessons
90 lessons Total
A sneak peek at your 90 questions
Examples below — not the full list. (not in day order)
・今月買ったものの中で、一番高いものは何？
(What's the most expensive thing you bought this month?)
・今、冷蔵庫に入っているものは？
(What's in your fridge right now?)
・肌身離さず身につけているものは？
(What's the one thing you always keep with you?)
・悩み相談は誰にする？
(Who do you turn to when you need advice?)
・無人島に行くとしたら何を持って行く？
(If you had to live on a desert island, what would you bring?)
・行きつけのお店はある？
(Do you have a "regular spot" you always go back to?)
・自分が持っている服の中で、一番古いものは？
(What's the oldest piece of clothing you own?)
・あなたは倹約家？それとも浪費家？
(Are you a saver or a spender?)
・有名人からサインをもらったことはある？
(Have you ever gotten an autograph from someone famous?)
・元気が出ない時はどうする？
(What do you do when you're feeling down?)
・寝つきはいいほう？それとも悪いほう？ (Do you fall asleep easily — or lie awake?)
・座右の銘は？
(What's your personal motto?)
・今、楽しみに待っていることは何？
(What are you looking forward to right now?)
…and more questions are waiting for you!
Price
📔Standard Plan (Red-pen feedback)
$549 USD (one-time payment)
$199 USD x 3 installments
👑Premium Plan (Red-pen feedback + your corrected journal, read aloud by Chika Sensei)
$799 USD (one-time payment)
$299 USD x 3 installments
*Prices do not include VAT.
💛 Already my student?
Special member pricing is waiting for you.
Check your member price here ＞＞
This is private coaching — not just a workbook
You're not on your own.
I read every entry myself. Every day, about YOUR life.
I mark it with my red pen and show you what to change next.
Ask questions anytime on LINE; I'll reply directly.
After 90 days, I won't just know your Japanese — I'll know you.
For perspective: a single private lesson costs $40–60 for one hour.
This program gives you 90 days of daily personal attention.
MEET CHIKA SENSEI!
こんにちは、ちか先生です。
Hi, I'm Chika Sensei.
In over 20 years of teaching, I've seen so many students who know hundreds of grammar points — but freeze when they try to write one sentence about their own life.
That gap has nothing to do with ability. It's simply that nobody ever gave them a safe place to USE their Japanese, with a teacher who reads them every day.
I created this program to be that place for you.
Write three small lines about your day. I'll read every one of them, correct them with care, and cheer you on. Ninety days from now, Japanese won't just be a language you study. It will be a language you live in.
Let's write your story together — three lines at a time.
Chika Sensei Profile
- Native Japanese Educator with a Master's Degree in Japanese Language Education (2011)
- Certified: Japanese Language Teaching Competency Test (2002)
- Over 22 Years of Teaching Experience (Since 2002) in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan.
- Published Researcher in Japanese Language Studies.
- Trusted by 130K+ Followers on Instagram (@chika_sensei).
7-day money-back guarantee
What if this study method is not right for you?
Don't worry! We offer a money-back guarantee for the first 7 days, regardless of how many times your work has been reviewed and corrected.
FAQ
What level do I need?
JLPT N3 or above (or equivalent). You should be able to write basic sentences on your own. Not sure? Send me a short self-introduction in Japanese on LINE or Instagram — I'll honestly tell you if this program fits you now, or if the Handwriting Course is the better first step.
How much time per day?
About 15 minutes. You read one question, think a little, and write three lines. Small on purpose — small enough to do every single day.
Do I have to write by hand?
Handwriting is the heart of this program, and I strongly recommend it. You can print the PDF and write by hand, or use a tablet + stylus. If handwriting is a genuine obstacle for you, typed entries are also accepted.
When do I get feedback?
Within 2–3 days after submission (red-pen marks + short tips). Often sooner.
What if I miss a day?
Just continue tomorrow! You can also submit a few days together when you have time. (If you submit several days at once, feedback may take a little longer.)
Do lessons unlock weekly?
Yes. A set of 7 pages unlocks each week, so you can stay focused and consistent — one topic a day. Completed pages stay available.
How is this different from the Handwriting Course?
The Handwriting Course builds your foundation: you practice writing with models and guided support. The Journaling Program is the next step: you write freely about your own life, in your own words. There's no model to copy and no answer key — so my feedback is custom-made for every entry you write. Handwriting Course = learning to write. Journaling Program = becoming a writer.
Why is this program priced above the Handwriting Course?
Because the feedback is a different craft. With free writing, every entry is one of a kind — I read what you were trying to say and hand-craft the natural Japanese for it, entry by entry, for 90 days. It's the deepest personal feedback I offer.
How does the Premium audio work?
After I correct your entry, I record your corrected journal read aloud in natural Japanese and send it to you on LINE. It's exclusive to you — listen as many times as you like.
How long do I keep access?
Lifetime access to the PDFs, lesson pages, and your past feedback after payment. Reminder emails run for 90 days.
How do I pay?
We accept credit and debit cards. You can also pay by PayPal.
Can I pay in Japanese yen?
Yes, you can. If you prefer to pay in Japanese yen, click here.
Do you charge VAT tax?
Yes. Please note that if you live in Europe, you will be charged VAT tax. This is out of my control and something I am legally bound to collect and remit to authorities.
How can I cancel, and get a refund?
You can cancel by clicking the "Cancel" button in your account. Please note no refund will be made automatically. Please send an email requesting a refund within 7 days.
90 days from now, you could be holding a journal filled with your own life —
written in natural Japanese, in your own hand,
with proof of your progress on every red-inked page.
Three lines a day. Let's begin.
Why Academy students trust Chika Sensei
“Chika Sensei’s courses are among the best I have found.”
Sylvie (USA, JLPT Course/Speaking Course)
“I really enjoy them and see good results. The best thing is that lessons come every day and they are very small and manageable.”
Anastasia Iefimova (Ukraine, JLPT Course/Speaking Course)
“It’s like having a personal language teacher with me every day!”
Peter Johnson (UK, Speaking Course)
“I’ve been extremely impressed with the quality of the learning material… The personalized feedback from Chika Sensei is especially helpful.”
Wes Thorpe (Canada, Advanced Course/Speaking Course)
“Sensei's feedback has really helped me focus on my intonation and pronunciation, and has even helped me speak faster!”
Steven Crawford (USA, Speaking Course)
“I really like that Chika Sensei checks the pronunciation and gives on-point directions on what to pay attention to; it really motivates me to continue practicing.”
Satomi Asuy (Peru, Speaking Course)
“The best part is receiving the daily email from Chika sensei with the correction.”
Fabrice Pierre (France, JLPT Course/Speaking Course)
“Most importantly, Chika sensei is very detailed in her feedback…”
Jocelyn (Singapore, Speaking Course)
“I would never have known this without Chika先生’s feedback…”
Andrew Carpenter (USA, Speaking Course)
