Learn Japanese Blog

Fun fact: every week, Coto team gathers together to talk about their favorite Japanese learning resources. It could be anything from podcasts, J-vlogs, and new Japan-based TikTokers to newfound digital dictionaries and Japanese language blogs.  We have to say, squinting under the sun, sweating and exclaiming, “Atsui desu ne!” ten times in an hour was […]

In this guest post – Tyson Batino – host of the Scaling Japan podcast weighs in on his opinions of investment opportunities in the Japanese market for foreign residents and non-residents of Japan.2022 and 2023 may result in being the best time to invest in Japan for the next 2 decades. The exchange rate as […]

The conjunctive particle けど is interchangeable with the particle が and has a similar meaning to the English word “but” or “even though”. However, Japanese people like to put けど (kedo) at the end of sentences to sound less confrontational and polite.

From sightseeing from the Landmark Tower to taking a gondola right in the Cosmo World Ferris Wheel, check out all the fun things to do at Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21.

Job Hunting has always been a bit of a pain. But what if you could get someone to do everything for you? That's where recruitment agencies come in.

Learn how Coto Academy can be your sponsor for the ERFS if you want to come to Japan for a short-term stay.

Language exchanges can be a powerful tool to improve your Japanese communication skill. Check out the common pitfalls to get the best conversation with your Japanese language exchange partner.

Looking for jobs in Japan? Start your job hunting process and find other career opportunities in different positions and industries by checking out these top job sites in Japan!

You've probably heard of the Japanese word kawaii, which means lovely, charming, cute and adorable. but what is the kawaii culture, and how does one become kawaii? How do you use かわいい?

New border measures from June 2022: Through the new ERFS system, you can now apply for short-term stays for tourism and business for new entry to Japan. Your receiving organization will issue an ERFS certificate for your visa application.

Thanks to its growing popularity over the past decades, non-Japanese readers can enjoy classic and lesser-known manga in English.

Japan is the only nation to have a public holiday dedicated to the oceans. So, why is Marine Day important and how can we all celebrate it together?