As you get ready to explore Japan, it’s not just about packing your suitcase or making sure you have enough yen. One of the smartest ways to prepare is by downloading the best travel apps for Japan. 

Job Hunting has always been a bit of a pain. But what if you could get someone to do everything for you? That’s where recruitment agencies come in.

Ever heard someone say, “Miso love you!” and get a laugh? Welcome to the world of dajare, or Japanese puns, that play on similar sounds and clever word twists. While these jokes are often groan-worthy, they are embedded in Japanese pop culture, daily conversations, and even advertising.  If you love learning about Japanese wordplay, or […]

Now that you have landed a job interview in Japan, you must be wondering what manners you need to know. Understandably, you might be nervous since interviews are when you need to put your best foot forward. So, how should you present yourself in front of your potential employers? As you may know, Japan places […]

If you really thought mint chocolate chip or cookie dough was daring, wait until you hear about Japanese ice cream flavors like squid ink, soy sauce, and even horse meat. Here are 40 of the weirdest ice cream flavors you’ll only find in Japan.

Business Japanese can almost feel like an entirely different language. When you first start learning it, it might seem like you’re starting Japanese from scratch all over again. However, once you become familiar, you’ll notice that there are a handful of common corporate-specific Japanese words used repeatedly. For some, business Japanese phrases might seem unimportant […]

Coto Academy’s 3-month JLPT course is a strategic, result-proven program that has helped hundreds of learners successfully pass the JLPT year after year.

Despite all the good of convenience stores and Japanese drugstores, sometimes we just need to go to a supermarket to get all of the things we need in one go. And if you want to survive in Japan, you should know about the Japanese supermarket, because chances are, you’ll be spending a lot of time […]