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Japanese Study Japanese Clothing Vocabulary – Key words to know
Japanese fashion is popular worldwide. Many people visit Japan just to experience the unique culture of its clothing. If you plan on visiting Japan and experiencing its fashions, y...
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Japanese Study Learning Hiragana – Hiragana Chart, Practice Sheets, Apps, and Online Quiz
In this blog we share our own PDF Hiragana practice sheets, as well as links to some popular apps for learning Hiragana For those interested in learning the basics of...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 15, 2019
Life in Japan Japan Train JR Travel Hack | The Ultimate Ticket – Seishun 18 Kippu
What do you think is the cheapest way to travel in Japan? JR pass? Nope. IC card? Nope. I know you have read tons of “travel tips” articles that introduce...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 14, 2019
Life in Japan Finding English Movies in Japan / how to book a movie ticket online for Movies in Tokyo
If you are living in Tokyo you will probably want to visit a movie theater at some point. This can be frustrating. Many of our students have asked us –...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 13, 2019
Life in Japan Ways to Beat the summer heat in Japan – Tokyo Public Waterpark and Tips
Summer is officially here in Japan and we have officially entered the hottest period in the year – which happens just after the rainy “梅雨” season. While enjoying...
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Life in Japan How to Speak Japanese when you don’t live in Japan
Although there are over 100,000,000 native Japanese speakers – 98% of them live inside Japan. This means that if you want to learn to speak Japanese – moving to Japan.....
Posted by Coto Academy on August 9, 2019
Life in Japan Living in Japan as a Japanese Language Student – Quickstart Guide
From finding accommodation to signing up for an internet plan – this blog will give a list of helpful articles that will help make your stay in Tokyo easy. At...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 8, 2019
Course Info Survival Japanese Crash Course – Getting started with Japanese in Tokyo
Have you just moved to Tokyo? Are you ready to get started learning Japanese? Choosing a Japanese language course to start learning Japanese can be confusing. In this article we...
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Course Info How many hours does it take to pass the JLPT – Illustrated Guide
Learn how many hours of study it will take you to pass each level of the JLPT. This illustrated guide compares how many hours of Japanese study per JLPT level. Did you know that it takes just as long to pass the N2 as it does to become a certified public accountant in the US?
Posted by Coto Academy on August 6, 2019
Japanese Study How to conjugate Te-Form in Japanese – Handy Illustrated Guide to Japanese Verbs
Knowing how to conjugate te versions of dictionary verbs is very important. They are widely used in spoken Japanese and you must understand them in order to become fluent. ...
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Japanese Study Public Holidays in Japan / Japanese National Holidays – 2019 & 2020 Schedule
As of 2019 – there are 16 types of official national holidays in Japan, making up a total number 18 public holidays. This means that there are 18 three-day weekends...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 5, 2019
Japanese Study Asking for Permission to Marry in Japanese
when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Are you engaged in a relationship with a Japanese lady and are planning to marry her? In Japan, it is important culturally...
