Overview
This work focuses on Japanese communication
that is appropriate to the situation at hand —
in vocabulary, grammar, phrasing, tone, and timing.
It is designed for moments where trust, evaluation,
and risk are shaped not by what is said,
but by how, when, and in what context it is expressed.
Core Belief
This practice begins with clarity.
When communication feels off despite correct Japanese,
the first step is not self-correction,
but understanding what is actually being conveyed — and received.
Japanese is a high-context language.
Meaning is shaped by nuance, silence, timing, and situational awareness,
not by vocabulary and grammar alone.
Without conscious judgment, even polite or correct Japanese
can quietly lower credibility, soften presence,
or blur one’s position.
This practice therefore designs Japanese communication
not to avoid error,
but to convey intention, position, and responsibility safely —
minimizing risk while allowing language
to function as an appeal trigger rather than a liability.
The aim of this practice is not perfect Japanese, but the ability to remain oneself —
clearly, responsibly, and without losing presence —
in any linguistic or evaluative context.
Professional Background
Ayako Gotoh (後藤 綾子)
Japanese Communication Consultant
Born in Tokyo.
Graduated from Keio University, Faculty of Letters, Department of Humanities and Social Sciences, with a specialization in ethics.
Served as a public elementary school teacher in Tokyo for seven years under the metropolitan education system. Responsibilities included classroom instruction and communication with parents, colleagues, and administrators in evaluative and high-context environments.
Obtained national certification as a licensed psychologist in 2022.
Founded Menta-nance Inc. in 2023 and appointed as Representative Director.
Since 2025, serves as a part-time instructor at a Japanese language school operated by a school corporation located in Bunkyo Ward, Tokyo.
Certified as a Nationally Registered Japanese Language Teacher.