Between paperwork, parking permits, and ongoing costs, there’s a lot to know before you start car shopping.

Planning to drive in Japan? Even if you’re just walking or cycling, it’s important to recognize key traffic and street signs to stay safe. Japan’s road signs combine international symbols with unique designs shaped by local traffic laws, which can make them confusing at times. Whether you’re planning a road trip, studying to get a […]

When are the summer festivals in Tokyo, and where can you find them? How many are there in Tokyo? Read our full guide here!

Discover the latest Japanese courses opening in the coming months at Coto Academy’s four physical locations and our online school.

Check out our comprehensive list of country names in Japanese, covering as many nations as possible.

Learning Japanese has never been easy. From memorizing vocabulary and new writing systems to studying different grammar structures, the road to fluency is a long and difficult journey filled with struggles and challenges. The truth is, it’s perfectly fine — essential, even — to make mistakes when learning Japanese or any language. Every slip-up is […]

The bonodori is a spiritual dance to welcome the spirits. Every region has a local dance and a different music.

Learning the Japanese days of the week and months of the year is one of the easiest lessons that you will have. Let’s start with the days of the week.