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About Julius-Sensei

Text in Japanese is displayed on a concrete floor near a white wall. The text is arranged horizontally across the floor, creating a minimalist and modern aesthetic.

Text in Japanese is displayed on a concrete floor near a white wall. The text is arranged horizontally across the floor, creating a minimalist and modern aesthetic.

A product with Japanese text on a red can is prominently featured. The can displays an illustration of a child holding up a toast with jam, surrounded by images of fruits such as lemon and grapes. In the background, a blurred Japanese license plate with the word 'Tokyo' is visible.

A product with Japanese text on a red can is prominently featured. The can displays an illustration of a child holding up a toast with jam, surrounded by images of fruits such as lemon and grapes. In the background, a blurred Japanese license plate with the word 'Tokyo' is visible.

My goal: To teach you Japanese the way I wish I had learned it.

Honest, practical, no unnecessary fluff – but with real progress.

On this site, I’ll show you how I learned Japanese myself and why that might matter to you.

Maybe you'll even see a bit of yourself in my story.

20XX - First Interest

My first interest in Japanese started pretty unspectacularly – through anime. I just began watching a few series in the original language with subtitles, and at some point, I thought:

“It would actually be cool to understand this without subtitles.”

Back then, I had no idea how complex the language really is, but that made it all the more intriguing. Curiosity turned into motivation – and the first step was taken.

20XX - First trip to Japan

My first time in Japan was pretty intense: I spent a year doing voluntary social work in a care home.
Definitely not your typical Japan vacation – but that’s exactly what made it so fascinating. I didn’t just experience the country as a tourist, but as part of everyday life: working, having lunch with colleagues, shopping after work.
Suddenly the language became much more tangible – and I realized how much I actually didn’t know. But that only motivated me to keep going.

Back in Germany, one thing was clear: I wanted more. The year in Japan had shown me just how multi-layered the country is – linguistically, culturally, and personally. So I started looking for a degree program that wasn’t just about language, but also had a future. I found one that combined Japanese, culture, and international business – the perfect mix of interest and perspective. One highlight: a study year in Japan was a fixed part of the curriculum. So it was clear – the next chapter of my Japan journey was already on the horizon.

20XX - University and back to Japan

20XX - Die Entstehung von Julius-Sensei

During my studies, I realized: I wasn’t the only one struggling with Japanese – and I’ve always loved explaining things in a clear way. So I created “Julius-Sensei.” It started as a small channel with tips and learning hacks. Over time, more formats followed – and eventually, my first private coaching sessions.
What began as a side project turned into my professional path: helping others learn Japanese while diving deeper into the language myself. I couldn't have found a better way to combine passion and profession

20XX - First Interest

My first interest in Japanese started pretty unspectacularly – through anime. I just began watching a few series in the original language with subtitles, and at some point, I thought:

“It would actually be cool to understand this without subtitles.”

Back then, I had no idea how complex the language really is, but that made it all the more intriguing. Curiosity turned into motivation – and the first step was taken.

20XX - First trip to Japan

My first time in Japan was pretty intense: I spent a year doing voluntary social work in a care home.
Definitely not your typical Japan vacation – but that’s exactly what made it so fascinating. I didn’t just experience the country as a tourist, but as part of everyday life: working, having lunch with colleagues, shopping after work.
Suddenly the language became much more tangible – and I realized how much I actually didn’t know. But that only motivated me to keep going.

Back in Germany, one thing was clear: I wanted more. The year in Japan had shown me just how multi-layered the country is – linguistically, culturally, and personally. So I started looking for a degree program that wasn’t just about language, but also had a future. I found one that combined Japanese, culture, and international business – the perfect mix of interest and perspective. One highlight: a study year in Japan was a fixed part of the curriculum. So it was clear – the next chapter of my Japan journey was already on the horizon.

20XX - University and back to Japan

20XX - Starting Julius-Sensei

During my studies, I realized: I wasn’t the only one struggling with Japanese – and I’ve always loved explaining things in a clear way. So I created “Julius-Sensei.” It started as a small channel with tips and learning hacks. Over time, more formats followed – and eventually, my first private coaching sessions.
What began as a side project turned into my professional path: helping others learn Japanese while diving deeper into the language myself. I couldn't have found a better way to combine passion and profession

A traditional Japanese house surrounded by lush greenery, with a person dressed in a white garment sitting inside, visible through an open doorway.

A traditional Japanese house surrounded by lush greenery, with a person dressed in a white garment sitting inside, visible through an open doorway.

Impressions

A few moments and memories I’ve experienced while learning Japanese

A rectangular illuminated sign featuring Japanese characters is mounted against a dark background. The sign has a red vertical panel on the left side with white text and a larger white section with black text on the main area.

A rectangular illuminated sign featuring Japanese characters is mounted against a dark background. The sign has a red vertical panel on the left side with white text and a larger white section with black text on the main area.

Buildings with signs in Japanese and English line a street, with a large tree in the foreground. A T-Mobile store is visible along with a Japanese restaurant named Kouraku. The scene is urban, with clear skies and some pedestrians.

Buildings with signs in Japanese and English line a street, with a large tree in the foreground. A T-Mobile store is visible along with a Japanese restaurant named Kouraku. The scene is urban, with clear skies and some pedestrians.

A blue sign with gold letters in both a local language and English, advertising a foreign language specialized school. The sign is situated outside a building surrounded by trees and lit by natural sunlight.

A blue sign with gold letters in both a local language and English, advertising a foreign language specialized school. The sign is situated outside a building surrounded by trees and lit by natural sunlight.

A wooden sign featuring Japanese characters and a cut-out silhouette design, hanging outside on a wall. The sign is illuminated softly, casting shadows against a textured surface.

A wooden sign featuring Japanese characters and a cut-out silhouette design, hanging outside on a wall. The sign is illuminated softly, casting shadows against a textured surface.

A cozy Japanese restaurant setting with two red lanterns on each side and a blue and red lantern in the middle. Inside, two chefs are working behind the counter, preparing food. Two customers are seated at the counter, engaging with the chefs.

A cozy Japanese restaurant setting with two red lanterns on each side and a blue and red lantern in the middle. Inside, two chefs are working behind the counter, preparing food. Two customers are seated at the counter, engaging with the chefs.