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Life in Japan Free Public Libraries in Tokyo – Free Japanese Learning Textbooks – Guide and FAQ
Looking for a quiet place in Tokyo to study Japanese without having to pay any money? Want to be able to loan free study materials – such as Japanese learning...
Posted by Coto Academy on October 17, 2019
Japanese Study Pregnancy in Japan: Key Vocabulary and Information about Giving Birth in Tokyo
Expecting a baby in Japan? In this blog article, we will be taking a look at various useful vocabulary words in Japanese related to pregnancy and childbirth! We will also...
Posted by Coto Academy on October 15, 2019
Life in Japan How to navigate Japanese train platforms – Illustrated Guide
Waiting at a Japanese train platform can be tricky. There are many signs on the floor and it can be overwhelming to try to understand. When traveling in Japan –...
Posted by Coto Academy on October 3, 2019
Life in Japan Shopping in Japan – How to say “can I return / exchange this?” in Japanese
Bought the wrong size/color/item in Japan! Can you return it? Have you ever bought a shirt, only to discover it’s not quite the right fit when you get it home?...
Posted by Coto Academy on September 13, 2019
Life in Japan Starting a Business in Japan – Tokyo Start-up Guide (Important Links)
Are you interested in starting a business in Japan? Is your dream to move to Tokyo and open a restaurant, shop, or an internet start-up? After several of our students...
Posted by Coto Academy on August 16, 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
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...
