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This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka Thursday, June 8 Have you ever been to Kagurazaka? It is an enchanting neighborhood located 5 minutes walking from the Coto Japanese Academy, where you can find many shops, fancy cafés, traditional and […]

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka Thursday, May 11 Have you ever been to Kagurazaka? It is an enchanting neighborhood located 5 minutes walking from the Coto Japanese Academy, where you can find many shops, fancy cafés, traditional and […]

Dressing up in a beautiful kimono and taking a stroll around the city is a unique sightseeing experience! Tourists can easily find dress-up plans providing a wide variety of kimonos and helping with matching accessories and taking pictures. This coming Saturday, Tadaima Japan gives you the opportunity to experience a lesson with Michael Yui, a great kimono stylist who […]

We’re so excited to announce our Nihongo Plus!’s fifth anniversary! This course was created to help foreigners improve their Japanese while working. We started this course with only a few classes per week. Five years later, we’re now proud to have more than a hundred! It all began in 2011. Coto Japanese Academy’s operation was […]

CLICK HERE FOR 2019 Spring is just around the corner and we’re getting closer to the long awaited Golden Week! To celebrate the long weekend we are offering two very special one week Intensive Courses. Beginner / Upper Beginner Students: Conversation Level-up Course Intermediate / Upper Intermediate Students: Business Email Course Details: Date: May 1st […]

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto We are planning the following events in April 2017. Please send your request for participation to [email protected]! Ohanami party in Kitanomaru park Sunday, April 2 Let’s enjoy the beginning of Spring together and have fun in […]

Can you believe we’re already in February? The winter season has well and truly settled in, but for those of you wanting to get out and ski or snowboard, there is still some time left to take advantage of some impressively high snowfalls expected to continue for the rest of the season! In case you […]

In Japan, Valentine’s Day is all about women giving chocolate to men, a strong tradition going back to the 50s. What’s more, chocolate is given not only to lovers but also to male co-workers, bosses, and friends! Last but not least, despite the large displays of chocolate in department stores and grocery stores from January, a majority […]

The National Foundation Day, 建国記念（けんこくきねん）の日（ひ）, is a Japanese national holiday celebrated on February 11. This day marks the founding of the nation and the accession of the first Emperor Jimmu! According to the legend, the Emperor Jimmu is a descendant of the sun goddess Amaterasu and Japan’s first ruler. His accession is traditionally dated as 660 […]

Good news everyone! According to the latest update from the Japan Weather Association, the 2017 cherry blossom season is to start on March 25 in Tokyo. We hope you’ll get the chance to visit Japan in time for cherry blossom viewing!   Where and When can I see the Cherry Blossoms? The map shown below indicates […]

Spectating a Sumo Match Sumo Terminologies Sumo Techniques   Spectating a Sumo Match Every year on the first Sunday of February, our students and the Coto Japanese Academy team get the chance to witness the annual Sumo Grand Tournament in Kokugikan, Tokyo’s indoor stadium where 3 out of the six yearly tournaments are held. 相撲（すもう） dates back […]

Spring is in the air! Spring in Japan means cherry blossoms, ohanami, sakura flavoured snacks and festivals. What kind of spring will it be for you? If you’re ready to develop your Japanese skills, our intensive course Spring Special is the right choice for you! Our intensive courses range from basic conversation for everyday use, to business Japanese for making your […]