Japanese is a complex language, and qualified Japanese teachers are generously compensated. But if you hire an online Japanese teacher on italki you can enjoy affordable lesson fees that are sometimes three times cheaper than in-person private lessons. The Japanese teachers on italki set their own hourly rates, and their pricing is based on their experience, their rating, and the type of lessons they teach. For example, business Japanese and exam preparation lessons are generally more expensive than general lessons. For example, for a 60-minute general Japanese lesson, professional teachers on italki will charge between $19-23 per hour. For the same type of lessons, Japanese tutors charge from $11 to $15 per hour. Business language lessons are charged between $18 and $22 per hour, while exam preparations may cost you between $19 and $23 per hour.