Engaging Japanese lessons for all learners
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About Coto Academy Japanese Language School
Founded in 2000, we are a top-rated Japanese language school dedicated to helping students succeed in Japan. Our dynamic Japanese lessons focus on useful, practical, and conversational skills, ensuring learners navigate life in Japan with confidence and ease.
15,000+
International Students
60+
Different
Courses
50+
Countries
Represented
Start learning Japanese anywhere, anytime
From online to in-person lessons, subscription to package plans, once-a-week to every day, or group classes to private sessions—enjoy the flexibility to tailor your learning experience to your needs! You can begin your Japanese learning journey in as little as one week.
Small class sizes for personalized learning
Be part of a supportive community where small group sizes foster personalized attention, creating an environment where each individual can thrive while contributing to collective growth and success.
Practical and conversationally-focused
Our classes are built around engaging activities and conversation practice, creating an interactive environment that makes learning dynamic, practical, and enjoyable while building proficiency and confidence.
Explore Our Japanese Courses
Intensive Japanese Courses
Perfect for people fully committed to learning all four areas of Japanese: speaking, writing, reading, and listening
Part-time Japanese Classes
Perfect for busy adults who want to master their Japanese skills at their own pace
JLPT Preparation Courses
Perfect for JLPT takers to work towards their JLPT goals through constant practice
Online Japanese Lessons
Perfect for people who want to learn Japanese Online, anywhere and anytime.
We have 4 language schools in Japan!
Find the best Japanese language school for you
Study Japanese at any of our four locations in Japan. We offer a variety of courses in Tokyo and Yokohama that suit your needs, from beginner to advanced levels.
Study Japanese anywhere and anytime with our Coto online Japanese school. We have a wide range of courses for each level.
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Top Rated School In Japan
Hear from our students
The staff is kind, and the teachers are great. I’d love more opportunities for real-life conversation practice to use Japanese in everyday situations.
The intensive class is great, and the teachers and staff are amazing. I’d love more interactive activities with students and teachers at similar levels.
I appreciate how knowledgeable and patient the teacher is. The lessons are relaxing and easy to study, making learning enjoyable.
I found the real-life interactions with teachers very helpful and would love more opportunities to practice.
The friendly staff and relaxing environment make it a great place to study. I especially enjoy the conversation classes, which help with real-life Japanese.
The class is fun, and the materials are great. I really appreciate the focus on conversation and would love to see lessons move at a faster pace.
I LOVE studying at Coto! My teachers, Yokoyama Ayumi and Ide Rina, are amazing and fun. I've learned so much in a year and am excited to continue!
I'm grateful to Coto for improving my Japanese and helping me join local activities, even a hayashiren. Their support made my life in Japan more meaningful!
Coto was very effective in improving my Japanese. The teachers were excellent, and everything I learned was practical and useful in daily life.
Coto has helped me improve my Japanese and has been essential to my learning. The teachers and staff are helpful, enthusiastic, and make learning fun!
Coto private lessons have greatly improved my work. My teachers helped me express myself better in no time, and the staff is always helpful and supportive.
I’m grateful to have studied in a welcoming environment. The classes were engaging, focusing on conversation. Special thanks to Usui-sensei and Kyoko-san!
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