We’ll introduce each day of the week with its Japanese name, pronunciation, and useful tips to help you remember them quickly. Let’s get started!

Have you ever wondered what Japanese train announcements actually mean? Check out our guide below to help you before traveling to Japan!

Ever heard the seemingly endless stream of slang from kids born after 2010 and wondered what the Japanese equivalent of Gen Alpha slang sounds like? Recently, Gen Alpha slang has been taking the internet by storm, so you might need to learn it to keep up with your friends and interact with Japanese digital spaces. […]

From Duolingo, Babel, to other popular learning platforms, you might wonder how Coto Academy’s online Japanese lessons differ from them — and if they are the right fit for you. Japanese learners have more options for studying online than ever. Whether you’re learning Japanese at your own pace or preparing to take the JLPT, a […]

As the importance of the JLPT grows and the number of applicants rises, Japan’s government is preparing to rethink how the Japanese Language Proficiency Test (JLPT) is administered. For the fiscal year 2027, the government is currently considering measures such as offering more JLPT test sessions per year, introducing an online testing option, or adding […]

Expand your vocabulary with these 100 (plus!) essential Japanese adjectives, categorized based on topics. Na-adjectives and i-adjectives included.

A foreigner’s guide to Japanese honorific, humble and polite forms.

Ramen is almost a ubiquitous symbol of Japan, and now that you have the chance to finally try the iconic dish in its home country, how do you actually order a bowl in Japanese? When you enter a Japanese ramen shop for the first time, you will be showered with options and customizability to match […]