If you’re thinking about how to go about planning and managing living expenses in Tokyo, this article will help you to plan your trip budget. We hope that this helps you achieve your goal of studying Japanese in Japan – so without further ado, here is some additional information about the cost of living and […]
Our students have asked for our help to understand how to rent bicycles in Tokyo recently. We wrote this guide as a tool that they can use to have fun while getting around. To register your Tokyo Bicycle Sharing Account From within this home screen you will be able to change your billing information and […]
With a history of almost 1300 years in Japan, we explore the origins of Children’s Day, its connections to China, and some of its most revered traditions.
Celebrated annually on 4th May, this relatively young is linked to one of Japan’s youngest colours.
On 3rd May 1947 the Constitution of Japan, also known as the “Peace Constitution” was signed, and this date has been a national holiday ever since.
The intention of Showa Day is to encourage reflection upon the years 1929-1989, otherwise known as the Showa Era – an intense time in Japan.
Going to a Tokyo Giants Baseball Game? This article will teach you Japanese Baseball Vocabulary!
Tokyo Dome City (東京ドームシティ) & Koishikawa Korakuen Garden (小石川後楽園) are two major tourist destinations located a short 15 minute walk from Coto Japanese Academy – they are also accessible via train – 1 stop away on both the JR Chuo line and the Tokyo Metro Namboku Line. The dome from which Tokyo dome city gets […]
Just a 3-minute walk from Coto Academy, Tokyo Daijingu 東京大神宮 ( とうきょう だいじんぐ ) – located in Iidabashi – is one of the five “Major Shrines” of Tokyo, along with Meiji Jingu, Yasukuni Jinja, Hie Jinja, and Ohkunitama Jinja. Today it is well known throughout Japan as a lucky place to pray for blessings in your […]
The transition from winter to spring is always highly anticipated in Japan. So, to welcome this new season, we take a look at the history, meaning and celebrations of Vernal Equinox Day.
