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.
Haiku are short unrhymed poems composed of only three lines and seventeen syllables.
Kanpai! You have probably heard this word cheerfully hollered at bars or even among your Japanese friends. So, what does kanpai mean and when do you use it? Are there specific manners for saying kanpai in Japan? It’s undoubtedly a part of the drinking culture that has developed in Japan over hundreds of years. So, […]
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 are learning Japanese, understanding dajare can […]
