Golden Week is coming up! Learn more about each of the holidays and find out when it is.

Let’s face it: Japanese YouTube channels redefine what it means to go above and beyond for online entertainment. Content creators in Japan wear a lot of faces — both literally and figuratively. They’re propelled by outlandish challenges, mukbangs and squeamish close-ups of fish cutting. We’re talking about consuming ten packs of fire noodles in one […]

Coto Academy will launch Coto Institute, a Japanese language school focusing on long-term programs that can finally support student visa.

The JLPT N4 grammar, かな (kana) is a handy Japanese grammar pattern that isn’t used much in formal work situations but comes in really useful in everyday life. It’s used when you want to show hesitation, doubt, or simply wonder about something. It basically means “I wonder” and is often used to: Learn its meaning, […]

Christmas in Japan is more of a commercial and romantic holiday than it is a traditional or religious one. From eating KFC and seeing beautiful winter illuminations to going to European-inspired Christmas markets, these are all of the most common activities you can do for Christmas in Japan.

Nearing Christmas, you’ll find Tokyo transformed into an illuminated frosty wonderland. Check out our top spots for best illuminations for 2021/2022

Explore essential Japanese vocabulary for snow and winter, from seasonal terms to weather expressions, perfect for learners.

Merry Christmas! In December, during the peak of the holiday season, vibrant Christmas markets sprout across Tokyo. So, this is the perfect time to embrace the Christmas spirit and immerse yourself in these wonderful markets, filled with iconic Christmas illuminations, holiday treats, and drinks, from hot cocoa to malt wine. Christmas in Japan definitely differs from […]