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Japanese Study Discover The Wonders of The Japanese Kotatsu
What so special about the kotatsu table? Foreigners traveling around Japan during the winter are often very surprised by how cold Japanese homes can be. They wonder why such an...
Posted by Coto Academy on November 25, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Autumn: The Wonders of the 紅葉 (もみじ/Momiji) Season in Japan
Momiji and Kouyou When do I get to see these? What can I do in Autumn? If you’re planning on visiting Japan, you should make the trip twice! Once in...
Posted by Coto Academy on November 12, 2015
Japanese Study A Japanese Word for June: Tsuyu
Do you believe an umbrella will just do the trick when the rain starts falling? Well, keep that thought in mind, experience the Japanese rainy season, 梅雨（つゆ） , and get......
Posted by Coto Academy on June 6, 2016
Japanese Study Japanese Conversational Skills: Using Ending Particles “Ne (ね)” and “Yo (よ)”
When studying Japanese, one of the first ending particles you learn is ka (か). This acts as a question mark and turns the whole sentence into a question. It’s one of...
Posted by Coto Academy on June 1, 2016
Japanese Study Ways to say “I Love You” in Japanese
How Do Japanese people use “I Love You”? Do you know how to say “I love you” in Japanese? You may have heard “ai shiteru” or “suki” ...
Posted by Coto Academy on May 6, 2016
Japanese Study How to take a bath in a Japanese sento
In February, we visited beautiful 銭湯（せんとう） (public baths) with our students. Have you ever been to one? Do you know the manners to follow when taking a bath in a Japanese sento?......
Posted by Coto Academy on March 4, 2016
Japanese Study The hinamatsuri, the dolls’ and girls’ day!
On March the 3rd, Japanese people celebrate the hinamatsuri, a special day on which are displayed beautiful dolls, representing the Emperor’s court. In Japan, dolls are belie...
Posted by Coto Academy on March 3, 2016
Japanese Study How to open a bank account in Japan!
Everything is ready and you are good to go live your dream in Tokyo. And after your arrival… You might be wondering how to open a bank account in Japan!...
Posted by Coto Academy on February 12, 2016
Japanese Study The Japanese New Year culture
Did you know that until the Meiji era, the Japanese New Year calendar was similar to the Chinese calendar? It was only until 1873 that the Japanese New Year changed for the...
Posted by Coto Academy on January 3, 2016
Japanese Study Understanding Omotenashi: Uncovering the Key to Japanese Hospitality
Omotenashi is all about offering the best service without the expectation of a reward
Posted by Coto Academy on September 30, 2015
Japanese Study Japanese Slang: Hamaru
Who has never gone crazy over a new video game, an anime or a new phone? Like children, we can easily be absorbed by an exciting new item or activity. We unknowingly...
Posted by Coto Academy on September 4, 2015
Japanese Study Getting to Know the Japanese New Year
Unlike China and Korea, which still follow the old calendar, Japan celebrates New Year according to the the modern calendar. The celebration is considered to be a more important ev...
