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Basic sentence structure includes a noun, object and a verb, but what happens if you want to make your conversation more interesting and descriptive? 

How and where to celebrate Thanksgiving this year — with our favorite restaurant recommendations!

Want to avoid calling your boss darling? Read on to find out more.

Nearing Christmas, you'll find Tokyo transformed into an illuminated frosty wonderland. Check out our top spots for best illuminations for 2021/2022

What to say and how to do it right when you resign from your company

Learn essential Japanese words and phrases for the next time you need to do a bank errand in Japan.

Besides learning kanji from apps and practicing speaking Japanese, knowing inspiring Japanese proverbs is a great way to speed up your study process. Why? Because you’ll be exposed to new vocabulary — and maybe even get valuable wisdom. Japanese proverbs paint a picture of different situations. They are a reflection of Japanese culture and hundreds […]

Completing coronavirus-related procedures made easy. Downloadable PDF available.

Want to pick up or brush up on your Japanese language skills? Here at Coto Academy, we offer a wide variety of courses accessible online. With JLPT courses, private and group lessons available, you are sure to find one suitable for your needs. Free consultation and assessment is provided for you to get a course […]

The difference between a smooth tax season and an ugly tax record for foreigners in Japan? A good accountant.

Do you want to pass the N3 Grammar section? We are happy to share that our JLPT N3 Grammar self-study course is now available. Enroll in this self-guided course and take daily quizzes that will solidify your knowledge of JLPT Grammar. What you’ll learn: Comprised of the most common grmmar points found on the JLPT […]

The Japanese Language Proficiency Test is right around the corner, but how ready are you?