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Japan’s Low Voter Turnout Explained: Why Only 30% Vote | Coto Radio

Welcome to Coto Radio, a Japanese learning podcast by Coto Japanese Academy, Japan’s No. 1 Japanese language school. Each episode, our host combines captivating storytelling with engaging conversations, all delivered in clear, natural Japanese. Today, Nagai-sensei and Hidari-sensei from Coto Academy take on a puzzling question: why is voter turnout in Japan so low? In […]

100+ Basic Japanese Words for Beginners to Learn

Learning Japanese can feel overwhelming at first, but mastering basic greetings and essential vocabulary is a great way to ease into your studies. Whether you’re planning a trip to Japan, interacting with Japanese speakers, or just curious about the language, these words and phrases will help you build a solid foundation. But what are the […]

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Tokyo Fall Guide: Things to Do During Autumn

As the weather cools and the Japanese landscape transforms into a colorful mosaic of golden ginkgo and red maple trees, what does Japan’s booming capital have in store for us? Tokyo in the fall is perhaps one of the best times to plan picnics or trips around the city, as the weather is just right […]

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What is Japan’s Silver Week? 2025 Calendar & Things to Do

You might have heard of Golden Week, Japan’s highly anticipated holiday period, when a series of often consecutive holidays occurs from the end of April to early May, allowing many Japanese people to take a week off. But have you heard of Silver Week (シルバーウィーク)? Coined in 2009, Silver Week refers to a cluster of […]

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