With a history of almost 1300 years in Japan, we explore the origins of Children’s Day, its connections to China, and some of its most revered traditions.
Celebrated annually on 4th May, this relatively young is linked to one of Japan’s youngest colours.
On 3rd May 1947 the Constitution of Japan, also known as the “Peace Constitution” was signed, and this date has been a national holiday ever since.
The intention of Showa Day is to encourage reflection upon the years 1929-1989, otherwise known as the Showa Era – an intense time in Japan.
Going to a Tokyo Giants Baseball Game? This article will teach you Japanese Baseball Vocabulary!
Tokyo Dome City (東京ドームシティ) & Koishikawa Korakuen Garden (小石川後楽園) are two major tourist destinations located a short 15 minute walk from Coto Language Academy – they are a...
Did you know that one of Tokyo’s 5 Major Shrines is only a 3 minute walk from Coto? Tokyo Daijingu 東京大神宮 ( とうきょう だいじんぐ ) – located in Iidabashi –......
The transition from winter to spring is always highly anticipated in Japan. So, to welcome this new season, we take a look at the history, meaning and celebrations of Vernal Equinox Day.
cafes in iidabashi and kagurazaka Are you looking for a pleasant space to sit down and study Japanese in Tokyo? This list and map of cafes in Iidabashi and Kagurazaka...
If you are a new resident to Japan – visiting the Tokyo Regional Immigration Bureau (東京(とうきょう)入国(にゅうこく)管理(かんり)局(きょく)) / (Tokyo Immigration Office) is likely something that y...
Sorting Out garbage In Japan Trash is not just something you can throw away easily, there is a large level of preparation needed before you can pitch things out in...
In the following blog – we will be introducing 10 phrases that you can use to Sound more natural in Japanese Job Interviews. Japanese Job Interviews can be fun, exciting,...