Alphabet is the foundation of English language, and the same thing can be said about hiragana in the Japanese language. Mastering hiragana is important for anyone who want to learn the basics of Japanese. As one of the two Japanese alphabets — right next to katakana — hiragana is used for both Japanese grammars and […]

Alphabet is the foundation of the English language, and the same thing can be said about hiragana in the Japanese language. Mastering hiragana is important for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Japanese. As one of the two Japanese alphabets — right next to katakana — hiragana is used for both Japanese grammars […]

Manners come in many forms and knowing when to use them is very important. In today’s AIUEO blog, we will be explaining some manners that you should take note of even between friends. Sample Conversation Why do we need manners? Manners between friends Sample conversation: A: Earlier on, my teacher said something funny in class, […]

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Every month we hold cultural and social events for our students and their friends to discover more about Japanese culture, meet new friends and practice Japanese. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Lunch Tour […]

The time of the Olympics is here again! In the blink of an eye, 4 years have passed since the Rio 2016 Olympics, and today, we will be providing you with a handy guide that covers basic information about the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Table of Contents Event DetailsCultural differences to noteOrdering MealsSport Event Details […]

Check out this article for an insight into Japanese hiragana, katakana and daily routine! Find out more about Yumi sensei’s routine and her advice to others!

Discover 20 ways to use the Japanese word すごい (sugoi)! Master its meanings, contexts, and how to sound like a native speaker in daily conversation.

Learn about the Japanese hiragana character ‘ri’ and ryokan! We’ll go through accommodation guides for travelers in Japan and fun ryokan facts!