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What's new from our online Japanese language school? This week, browse our upcoming online group courses, including our JLPT Prep Course

Last month to purchase our 100-lesson special package and new beginner course opening soon!

On November 27, we gathered at Takaoguchi Station for a hiking trip to Mt. Takao. There were 16 of us. We did our first ice-breaking session, where we discover different people enjoyed different things after a hike. One student looked forward to an onsen (hot spring). Another can’t wait to get a drink. We were […]

Basic sentence structure includes a noun, object and a verb, but what happens if you want to make your conversation more interesting and descriptive? 

How and where to celebrate Thanksgiving this year — with our favorite restaurant recommendations!

Want to avoid calling your boss darling? Read on to find out more.

What to say and how to do it right when you resign from your company — without burning any bridges.

Learn essential Japanese words and phrases for the next time you need to do a bank errand in Japan.

Besides learning kanji from apps and practicing speaking Japanese, knowing inspiring Japanese proverbs is a great way to speed up your study process. Why? Because you’ll be exposed to new vocabulary — and maybe even get valuable wisdom. Japanese proverbs paint a picture of different situations. They are a reflection of Japanese culture and hundreds […]

Completing coronavirus-related procedures made easy. Downloadable PDF available.

Want to pick up or brush up on your Japanese language skills? Here at Coto Academy, we offer a wide variety of courses accessible online. With JLPT courses, private and group lessons available, you are sure to find one suitable for your needs. Free consultation and assessment is provided for you to get a course […]