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Depending on your study focus and current Japanese level, we have summarized a few Japanese Language schools in Vancouver for you to look into. Vancouver may seem like a faraway place from Japan, but historically, there have been many ties to Japan and its culture. Currently, there is a large population of Japanese people in […]

The weather, warm drinks and comfy sweaters make for a cozy vibe that just tempts you to stay in. Besides studying Japanese with a native teacher, outside

Thankfully, if you are an adult, there are some great Japanese language schools located in Hawaii. They offer classes ranging from beginner to advanced level. Some courses might be held online too, but we recommend weighing down your options before you decide which class you want to join.

Check out the top 5 places to learn Japanese in Auckland, New Zealand. Ranging from private to group Japanese lessons, beginner to advanced, in-person and online.

Learn the complex art of apologizing in Japanese.

Japanese picture books, or ehon (絵本), are great tools for kids to learn Japanese. They’re packed with the right balance of cute graphics, dialogues, Japanese sentences and an entertaining storyline. The illustrations can become contextual cues for children,

Fun fact: every week, Coto team gathers together to talk about their favorite Japanese learning resources. It could be anything from podcasts, J-vlogs, and new Japan-based TikTokers to newfound digital dictionaries and Japanese language blogs.  We have to say, squinting under the sun, sweating and exclaiming, “Atsui desu ne!” ten times in an hour was […]

In this guest post, Tyson Batino, host of the Scaling Japan podcast, weighs in on his opinions on investment opportunities in the Japanese market for foreign residents and non-residents of Japan.

New border measures from June 2022: Through the new ERFS system, you can now apply for short-term stays for tourism and business for new entry to Japan. Your receiving organization will issue an ERFS certificate for your visa application.

The next JLPT will be held on December 2022. Ready to apply? Here's a guide on how to reguster for the JLPT online.

So, um, have you ever, like, wanted to say something, but, uh, you didn’t really know what to say?

See how you will do on the real JLPT N5. This is the closest thing to the real exam available on the internet.