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Stay Worry-Free with Coto’s JLPT Course in Yokohama!

Are you planning to take the JLPT in 2024 and want to KICK START your prep? Firstly, congratulations on making a huge decision to improve your Japanese! Let Coto Academy help you reach your language goals with a limited special JLPT course package! In our Yokohama school, you can start your prep with us, with […]
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New Iidabashi JLPT 3-month Prep Courses

There’s just a few months left before the next JLPT test, are you prepared?!  You only get one chance to ace the JLPT. The test environment itself might have low quality speakers – or a distracting atmosphere with so many students. Preparing to take the test is much different than simply learning what we will […]
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What is the JLPT and Should You Take It?

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is a crucial stepping stone on your language-learning journey. So should you take it?
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Top 16 Unique and Easy Kanji Beginners Can Learn

Welcome to the world of Kanji, one of the most fascinating yet challenging aspects of the Japanese language. For beginner learners, Kanji can be overwhelming with its complex strokes and countless characters. In fact, to be considered fluent, you need to learn somewhere from 1500 to 2500 kanji characters! Thankfully, Kanji characters can be broken down […]
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Japanese learning apps: Top 30 Apps to Learn Japanese in 2023

Whether you're a beginner or an advanced learner, these apps are sure to help you achieve your language learning goals
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15 Unique Facts About Japanese Communication: Verbal & Non-verbal

Japan continues to attract travelers, culture aficionados, and tourists from around the world who are interested not only in the country’s unique culture but also in learning Japanese communication. It is without a doubt that being exposed to such an array of foreign customs can be fun, but often intimidating and confusing, too. For those […]
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Guide to Japanese Dialects: Western, Eastern & Kyushu Regions

If you’re learning Japanese right now, there’s a high chance the textbook you have uses Standard Japanese, which is based on the Japanese dialect in Tokyo. By now, we know that Japan is an incredibly diverse place. From Okinawa to Hokkaido, you can find many different traditions, foods, and landscapes, but there are nearly as […]
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8 Best Japanese Language Schools in Shibuya

Want to study short-term or long-term in Shibuya? Let's explore your options!
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How to write a Japanese resume: The only guide you need + Free PDF template

How do you build a Japanese resume? We'll explain the nuances between an English-style resume and Japan's rirekisho so you can craft yours like a pro!
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Best Way to Learn Japanese for You in 2023: Offline vs Online

When it comes to finding the best way to learn Japanese, many options are available, including studying abroad in Japan or taking online Japanese classes.
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How Long Does it Take to Learn Japanese?

Between people’s fascination with Japanese culture and the desire to live in Japan, Japanese has become one of the most popular languages to learn – but also the hardest, too.
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Pronunciation in Japan: Long Vowels and Double Consonants in Japanese

Japanese also has its fair share of auditory quirks! We’ll walk you through two things – long vowels and double consonants in Japanese.
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