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Kids Japanese Courses In Tokyo and Yokohama

Did you know that children between 7 and 15 are the best age to learn a second language? Introducing your child to the Japanese language can be a rewarding experience. It offers cognitive benefits and a deeper appreciation for a rich culture. At Coto Japanese Academy, we provide engaging kids Japanese courses for young Tokyo […]

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Learning Japanese With Anime – Detective Conan 名探偵コナン

Can you learn Japanese with Detective Conan? Let’s investigate how this captivating detective anime can actually help you learn Japanese. This show is a clever work teeming with crime-solving, puzzles, and a plethora of daily situations, which may prove to be an excellent tool for studying Japanese. This article is a continuation of our “Learning […]

Learning Japanese with Anime: Detective Conan

How to Use Who, What, When, Where, Why and How in Japanese!

How to Ask Fundamental Questions in Japanese: Who, What, Where, and More? More commonly known as the 5W’s and 1H, these are more or less the essentials to almost every language when it comes to asking questions. In this blog, we’ll cover how to express who, what, when, where, why, and how in Japanese! Who […]

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Learning Japanese Through Games: Wagotabi

Learning Japanese can be a fun and engaging experience, not just a series of textbooks and quizzes. We know your interest in learning Japanese has sparked from watching Japanese anime or playing games made by Nintendo, Sega, or Capcom. In our previous blogs, we’ve also shared some exciting ways to start learning the language, such […]

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What Does Ogenki Desu Ka Mean in Japanese?

O genki desu ka is a Japanese phrase “How are you?”If you have been learning Japanese for any time, you have likely heard this phrase.In many Japanese learning textbooks – お元気ですか is one of the first phrases that you will learn. This is true for our Japanese lessons as well.It is so common for beginner […]

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