4 Key Questions that are typically asked at a Japanese Job Interview
When getting ready for a Japanese job interview, be prepared to answer these 4 key questions to improve your chances of getting the job.
How to Order Take-Out in Japan (お持ち帰り): Japanese Essentials
Looking to order takeout in Japan? In Japan, many chain restaurants offer a takeout option on their menu. When […]
Directions in Japanese: Never get lost & lose things anymore
We are continuing our Essential Japanese series with directions in Japanese. Very similar to English, Japanese […]
What You Need to Know About Japan’s New Job Hunting Visa
The new Designated Activities visa allows foreign students actively seeking employment after graduation to stay in Japan.
Japanese for directions: How to ask if a place is nearby
Asking for directions in Japanese is very easy and a good way to meet the locals. Follow our handy vocabulary guide to learning how to ask if a place is nearby.
Diana: I don’t actually look like soy sauce
Diana fell in love with the culture and language of Japan while visiting over ten years ago. She recently decided to continue her studies by taking the Coto Intensive Japanese Language Course.
“I like” in Japanese: Expressing hobbies and finding new friends
A great way to make a new friend is to share about your interests and things you enjoy. Being able to say R […]
Japanese Essentials: Ordering a Pint or Can of Beer in Japan!
A key language lesson to learn in Japan is how to order beers at a restaurant!
Study Tips to Pass JLPT N3
Studying for the JLPT N3? After working through ‘Minna no Nihongo’, gloriously passing JLPT levels […]
The Japanese Silver Week, a Rare Five-Day Break
You might have heard of Silver Week (シルバーウィーク), an expression coined in 2009, referring to 3 consecutive Japan […]