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Zoom Japanese Classes 2023 – Learn Online with Coto Academy

Zoom Japanese classes: A convenient and effective way to learn Japanese Learning a new language can be daunting, but it doesn’t have to be. With Zoom Japanese classes, you can learn Japanese from the comfort of your own home, at your own pace. Zoom Japanese classes offer a number of advantages over traditional Japanese classes, […]

Not Just Pumpkin Spice: Autumn Foods in Japan

Ahh, autumn. The leaves are changing into brilliant reds and yellows, the air is starting to get crisp with cold, and the fluffy scarves and coats of yesteryear are emerging. It’s times like these that we start to crave those warm and familiar autumn foods – maybe pumpkin pie, apple cider, or s’mores come to […]

How to be a Digital Nomad in Japan

Are you looking to become a digital nomad in Japan? Do you want to explore the world’s third-largest economy while having access to incredible technology, culture, and cuisine? Working remotely can be a great way of experiencing all that Japan has to offer. In this blog post, we’ll show you how it’s done by providing […]

Stay Worry-Free with Coto’s JLPT Course in Yokohama!

Are you planning to take the JLPT in 2024 and want to KICK START your prep? Firstly, congratulations on making a huge decision to improve your Japanese! Let Coto Academy help you reach your language goals with a limited special JLPT course package! In our Yokohama school, you can start your prep with us, with […]

Spilling the Tea – About Japanese Tea!

Imagine you are enjoying a warm cup of matcha tea. As you take that first soothing sip, you are reminded of just how important tea is for many people and cultures. And, nowhere is this more evident than in Japan! Sip. Ever since tea showed up on Japan’s shores hundreds of years ago, you muse, […]

Don’t Eat That : Fake Food in Japan

Have you ever sat down to eat at a restaurant, saw your friend’s dish arrive, and then thought, oh, I wish I had ordered that instead? Then perhaps it would have been helpful to see a fake food sample before ordering – aka the menu in the form of hyper realistic plastic food. That is […]