Discover the latest Japanese courses opening in the coming months at Coto Academy’s four physical locations and our online school.

Big changes are coming to how foreign workers can live and work in Japan. In 2024, Japan announced plans to replace its current Technical Intern Training Program (TITP) by 2030 with a new foreign workers system called “Employment for Skill Development,” set to launch in 2027. The goal is to better attract and retain overseas […]

In Japanese, the word “どうも” (doumo) is a very versatile and frequently used word that can mean a few different things depending on the context.  どうも, pronounced “dou-mo,” is a phrase you’d come across when you’re eating in at an izakaya or a restaurant. You can also use it to thank someone. You can also […]

Kanji can be beautiful, but some of them can also be downright intimidating. While most learners start with simple characters like 日 (day) or 木 (tree), Japanese writing also hides a few monsters: characters so complex and rare that even native speakers may pause before reading or writing them. So what are the most difficult […]

How do you get a commuter pass in Japan? And does it help you save money on transportation? Find out everything you need to know about getting the commuter pass!

The Business Japanese Proficiency Test (BJT) is both a great addition and an alternative to the JLPT, especially if you want to work in Japan. But should you take it?

From classic Ghibli films to tear-jerking slice-of-life, check out our recommended anime shows to binge-watch if you’re a beginner in Japanese.

See how you will do on the real JLPT N5. This is the closest thing to the real exam available on the internet.