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Japanese Study Japanese Insults: Insults and Being Rude in Japanese
Japan has a reputation for being an extremely polite and formal country. On the surface the culture seems very hospitable – but what about when it isn’t? Like any other...
Posted by Coto Academy on June 30, 2020
Life in Japan Learning Japanese in Tokyo without a Visa – FAQ
Many of our prospective students are confused about whether or not it requires a student visa to study Japanese language in Japan. This blog will answer several questions related t...
Posted by Coto Academy on July 6, 2020
Japanese Study How to Say “I think” in Japanese – Giving Your Opinion
How do you share your opinion in Japanese? What are the do’s and don’ts? In this blog we will teach you a simple way to share your opinion in Japanese....
Posted by Coto Academy on July 3, 2020
Life in Japan Life in Japan: How to Order Coffee in Japanese
For most people in Japan, coffee is an essential part of daily life. Japan takes their coffee game rather seriously, however ordering coffee in a foreign language can be intimidati...
Posted by Coto Academy on March 31, 2020
Life in Japan BEST Tattoo Friendly Onsen and Sento in Tokyo and Yokohama (Related Vocabulary)
In this article, we will share with you several options for tattoo friendly onsen close to and within Tokyo. Much more than simple traditional local sento baths! This article inclu...
Posted by Coto Academy on January 31, 2020
Life in Japan History of Tea Ceremony – 5Ws 1H answered!
The traditional Japanese tea ceremony (茶道, sadō or chadō, lit. “the way of tea” or 茶の湯, chanoyu. “hot-water tea”) has its history rooted in the princip...
Posted by Coto Academy on January 22, 2020
Life in Japan UR HOUSING in Tokyo: Finding an Affordable / Convenient Apartment in Tokyo or Yokohama
Are you looking for an Apartment in Tokyo? Do you already live in Japan? If you are a foreign resident in Tokyo you may have already experienced the headache of...
Posted by Coto Academy on January 21, 2020
Life in Japan How to ask for a picture with a Maiko or a Geisha – Japan Travel Tip
Kyoto is world famous for its Gion District and the Geisha that work there. If you would like to take pictures of Geisha or Maiko – there is a polite...
Posted by intern on January 14, 2020
Life in Japan Getting off the train in Japan – How to be polite in Japan – Must-use Phrase
How to leave a crowded train in Japan – Getting off the train in Japan If you live in Japan, you are probably used to rush-hour trains. In the...
Posted by Coto Academy on December 17, 2019
Life in Japan Permanent Resident Visa in Japan – How-to Apply Guide and Explanation of Highly Skilled Foreign Professional Point System
Looking to apply for permanent residency in Japan but clueless about how to do so? In this blog, we will explain to you how everything works and share with you...
Posted by Coto Academy on December 10, 2019
Life in Japan Kagurazaka Neighborhood Guide
Kagurazaka Illustrated Neighborhood Guide with Sample Tour Plan Click here for a Sample 1 Day Walking Tour Restaurants Iidabashi Sakura Terrace CANAL Cafe Peko-chan yaki Fuj...
Posted by Coto Academy on November 29, 2019
Japanese Study Most Popular Japanese Surnames – Meanings, History, Illustrated Guide
Did you know that not until the Meiji era (1868 – 1912), ordinary Japanese men and women did not have any surnames? Today, Japan has a shockingly high number of...
