Meet James Williams
Founder & Head Teacher · BumbleB English · Setagaya, Tokyo
James is an MBA-educated professional with over 20 years of experience living and working in Japan, drawing on a career spanning investments, consulting, and technology to bring real-world depth to every lesson.
He teaches students of all backgrounds — children at international and Japanese schools in Tokyo, returnee kids, adult professionals preparing for global roles, and online learners across Asia. His approach is structured, personalized, and direct: he adapts everything to the student, not the other way around.
Above all, James is a dedicated mentor committed to empowering learners in Tokyo and across the world with the skills needed to thrive internationally.
A Premium School in the Heart of Tokyo
BumbleB English is a private English school based in Yoga, Setagaya — one of Tokyo’s most established residential neighborhoods, home to many international and globally minded families. We provide personalized English coaching that combines academic rigor, clear communication skills, and practical confidence for school, exams, interviews, and life abroad.
Our students include children in local and international schools, returnee students, families preparing for relocation or overseas study, and professionals building English for global careers. Each program is tailored to the student’s goals, level, and learning style, with careful feedback and high-quality instruction.
Students have achieved strong results in IELTS, TOEFL iBT, EIKEN, school interviews, academic writing, and business English. We have also supported families relocating to countries such as the US, Canada, and Switzerland, as well as online students across Asia and beyond.
🌐 In-Person or Online — Your Choice
Study at our Setagaya school or join live online from anywhere in Asia. Online lessons are interactive, personal, and taught in real time — so students can ask questions, receive corrections, and practice speaking naturally throughout the lesson.
- →Live one-on-one Zoom sessions — not pre-recorded videos
- →Same teacher each lesson — no rotation or random substitutes
- →Real-time feedback, correction, and encouragement
- →Custom materials matched to each student’s goals
- →Morning, evening, and weekend scheduling options
- →Free Zoom trial lesson before any commitment
The First Step Is a Conversation.
Book a free 45-minute consultation in person at our Yoga, Setagaya school or live online by Zoom. We’ll discuss your goals, current level, schedule, and the best lesson path, no payment or commitment required.
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