About us
Learning German is more than a language course. It opens a door to a new world, to different ways of thinking, and to a rich culture.
Welcome to Hajimete no Doitsugo
Our program goes beyond grammar and vocabulary. We nurture real communication skills and confidence, so you can express yourself naturally in German.
Whatever your goal — studying abroad, advancing your career, embracing a new culture — we support every step. We believe the keys to growth are motivation and curiosity.
The CEO
Thomas Bianco
Founder & German teacher (since 2017)
Hajimete no Doitsugo was founded in 2017 by Thomas Bianco, who brings rich experience from Europe, America and Asia.
Beyond engineering and business, his background in music and coaching shapes a learning approach that meets each person where they are.
As an NLP and Neurolanguage coach, our mission is to support not only your language skills but also your mindset and confidence on the way to your goal.
Tommy's journey
Dancer, engineer, coach — dots that once seemed unrelated now connect into one way of teaching.
1979 · Germany
A childhood near Dortmund
Born to a Polish mother and an Italian father, he began piano at five. When he stumbled at school, his mother never stopped believing in him. Farm work at twelve, his first PC and music production at fourteen — his mother's words, "try many things," became the root of everything.
"Believing in someone has a strange power."
1998 · Hamburg
Airbus & aerospace engineering
The boy who dreamed of space trained as an aircraft mechanic at Airbus in Hamburg. He joined the team building the first full-scale model of the A380 — the world's largest airliner — and worked on cockpit production in France.
"Side jobs are the best chance to sharpen your communication."
New York
Music, dance, ambition
After studying musical theatre in Hamburg, he chased his dream to the city that never sleeps. Working in a bar by day, he trained at the Broadway Dance Center and took classes from world-renowned choreographers.
"In the city that never sleeps, I chased the dream."
Los Angeles → Tokyo
A dancer around the world
In Los Angeles he performed in the famous "Choreographers' Ball." Then, drawn to long-dreamed-of Asia, he moved to Tokyo — working in a bar while learning Japanese and the culture first-hand.
"Leveling up your skills leads to the next opportunity."
Japan
Teaching — and brain science
After choreographing for artists like SMAP and Daichi Miura and appearing in many commercials, he discovered the joy of teaching. He founded a company importing German food and learned international business. In pursuit of a faster, surer way to learn, he arrived at brain science and Neurolanguage Coaching.
"Teaching is giving back everything you have learned."
Today
Connecting the dots
Dance, engineering, music, coaching — experiences that once seemed unrelated now come together in one way of teaching. A new skill always opens a new door. Tommy's own life is the proof.
"Education is the most valuable asset a person has — and no one can take it away." — Thomas Bianco
Our three core values
Experienced teaching
Over 20 years of teaching and coaching experience, with support tailored to each learner.
Multilingual support
We teach in Japanese, English and German so you can learn with confidence.
Flexible learning
From in-person lessons in Ebisu to fully online — fit learning around your lifestyle.
Open a new door to language learning
Start your language journey with us — beginning with a free consultation.