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Monthly Events at Coto

Autumn is just around the corner and our Coto October Events calendar is full of fun activities for you to enjoy. Book our events online or contact us at info@cotoacademy.com.

Thursday, October 5: Lunch tour

Kagurazaka is an enchanting neighbourhood located 5 minutes from the Coto Academy, where you can find many shops, fancy cafés, traditional and modern restaurants. Every month, we organize a lunch tour at one of the many delicious restaurants in this area.
If you want to join us and discover Kagurazaka while enjoying some delicious food, make your reservation now!

• Date: Thursday, October 5
• Time: 12:30 – 13:50
• Meeting Point: Coto 1st Floor
• Price: ¥1500
• Restaurant: 鳥茶屋 (torijaya)
• Limit: Up to 18 people

Tuesday, October 10: Sword Experience

A life-time opportunity to experience cutting with a real Japanese sword! Do you know Iaido? Iaido is a Japanese martial art that “assumes” that you’re in front of a dangerous enemy. This martial art teaches you to be aware, capable of quickly drawing the sword and responding to a sudden attack along with the correct etiquette and postures to do it smoothly. This kind of dojos rarely allows beginners to use a Japanese sword 真剣 (Shinken). Join us to hold and use a real traditional katana!

• Date: Tuesday, October 10
• Time:  17:40 – 20:40
• Meeting point: Coto Japanese Academy
• Address: Royal Kikaku B1F, 3-14, Nishikicho,Kanda,Chiyodaku, Tokyo
• Place: Jinbocho/Kanda
• Price: ¥5,000
• Limit: Up to 15 people

Wednesday, October 11: Cooking Class

Did you know that there are various different ways to make sushi? In this event, we will create an oshi-zushi design that is a real eye-pleaser. Once you’ve learned how to make it, it is easy to make this dish at home too. We can create interesting designs based on your ideas! We look forward to seeing you at this event.

• Date: Wednesday, October 11
• Time: 12:40 – 13:50
• Place: Coto Japanese Academy 1st Floor
• Price: ¥2500
• Limit: Up to 10 people

Wednesday, October 18: Calligraphy class

If you are interested in learning how to draw each and every stroke in the Japanese Kanji character, this event is for you! Every month, Coto Japanese Academy will hold a calligraphy class. Learn the basics of calligraphy along with the artistic way of writing kanji, you will be practicing on three characters as shown below. The instructor, Wakana Shingae, is a professional calligrapher. Grab this opportunity to experience the traditions of Japan and participate in our calligraphy class!

• Day: Wednesday, October 18
• Time: 12:40 – 13:50
• Place: Coto Japanese Academy 1F
• Fee: 2500 yen
• Number of participants: up to 10 people
• Instructor: Wakana Shingae

Saturday, October 21: Pera Pera Night

Have you heard of the Japanese word “Perapera” ? It is used to describe someone who speaks a language very well! Coto’s Pera Pera Party is the perfect time for you to have a go at conversation in Japanese. Get the chance to practice your speaking with 20 Japanese native speakers and to chat about many topics in Japanese. During English speaking time… it will be your turn to be a teacher!

• Date: Saturday, October 21
• Time: 18:15-21:15
• Place: Coto Japanese Academy  1F
• Fee: 1500yen
• Number of participants: Native Japanese 20, Foreigners 20

Saturday, October 28: Halloween Party!

Fright night is almost here! Start the fun with our Halloween Costume Party! The party will be held at Coto Academy (1F). We’ll provide refreshments and snacks and hold a costume contest! May the scariest costume win!

• Date: Saturday, October 28
• Time: 17:00 to 20:00
• Place: Coto Japanese Academy  1F
• Fee: 1000 yen (friends and family welcome!)

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