In 2019, I stumbled onto an opportunity to learn Japanese from Rachana Sensei. I was hesitant to start learning Japanese because of my previous inhibitions, but sensei was very kind and answered all of my questions. Japanese is a completely different language than the other languages we Indians are accustomed to, but sensei made it look easy to learn. When it comes to learning under Rachana sensei, the experience is particularly individualised because she truly engages with the students and assists them with the areas of the language they are suffering with. For example, I was extremely weak with kanji (Japanese symbols), and sensei assisted me with flashcards and extra classes solely for reading practice prior to the JLPT exams.Her lectures not only contain language study, but also expose us to Japanese culture and traditions based on her personal experience living there. Her class schedule is extremely flexible, making it easy to attend all classes. As they say in Japanese “Rachana sensei wa totemo yasashikute rikai no aru senseidesu”.