Japanese horror are not just cheap thrills but are some of the most influential movies ever made from Godzilla to cinematic masterpieces.

Long before the anime craze, manga boom, or iconic games developed by Nintendo, Japanese people, like the rest of the world, enjoyed traditional games as a primary form of entertainment.

If you’ve spent any amount of time in Japan, you’ve probably noticed that point cards are everywhere. Almost every shop, big or small, has its own point card system.

Welcome to Coto Radio, a Japanese learning podcast by Coto Japanese Academy, Japan’s No. 1 Japanese language school. Each episode, our host combines captivating storytelling with engaging conversations, all delivered in clear, natural Japanese. If you’ve ever wandered through a Japanese neighborhood, you’ve likely noticed something distinctly local: rows of laundry swaying in the breeze […]

Welcome to Coto Radio, a Japanese learning podcast by Coto Japanese Academy, Japan’s No. 1 Japanese language school. Each episode, our host combines captivating storytelling with engaging conversations, all delivered in clear, natural Japanese. Today, Nagai-sensei and Hidari-sensei from Coto Academy take on a puzzling question: why is voter turnout in Japan so low? In […]

You might have heard of Golden Week, Japan’s highly anticipated holiday period, when a series of often consecutive holidays occurs from the end of April to early May, allowing many Japanese people to take a week off. But have you heard of Silver Week (シルバーウィーク)? Coined in 2009, Silver Week refers to a cluster of […]

Great news for travelers and residents: the Japan Meteorological Corporation (JMC) has released its first autumn foliage forecast for Japan in 2025!

Before you rush to find a job in Japan, you need to get accustomed to the Japanese work culture, which can be different from western countries like America. Find out different ethics and workplace culture in Japan!

When are the summer festivals in Tokyo, and where can you find them? How many are there in Tokyo? Read our full guide here!

From dress code to how to bow correctly, read this guide to find out the Japanese business manners and etiquette you may need to know.