The word 挨拶 – pronounced “ai-satsu” translates to “greeting” in English, but, there are varieties of ways we express “hello” in Japanese. Greetings are one of the first things you learn when getting introduced to any language. In Japan, there are different versions of a greeting depending on the context of a conversation. Levels of […]
春夏秋冬 (shunkashūtō or haru-natsu-aki-fuyu) refers to the different seasons of “spring, summer, fall, winter.” A season is a period of the year that is distinguished by a special climate condition. Each season has it own specific patterns of light, weather & temperature that occur repeated annually. The four seasons — spring, summer, autumn, and winter — follow one another regularly. Knowing which […]
Despite all the good of convenience stores, sometimes what we need is just not there. And if you want to survive in Japan, you should know about the Japanese supermarket, because chances are, you’ll be spending a lot of time in them to find ingredients for your next meal or to get necessary household items. […]
Ramen would be one of the soup dishes that pops into your mind when thinking about Japanese food. With its affordable cost and easy accessibility, ramen has become one of the most enjoyed soup dishes in Japan. Shio (Salt), Shoyu (Soy Sauce), Miso (Fermented soybean paste), and Tonkotsu (Pork Bone) are the four basic ramen […]
Are you not good with directions, always having to refer with the map on your phone to get to your destination? You are not alone. In this episode, we introudce how to ask for directions in Japanese to another person, in any situation you don’t have wifi, or your phone maps is not working. By […]
Are you searching for a Japanese language school in Azabu Juban? Coto Club is a great option for international working professionals and expat families in Minato-ku. Coto Academy offers easy-to-join online group courses according to your level and desired topics. Visit the Coto Japanese Club website for information about current courses and pricing. From Beginner classes to Advanced/Business Japanese classes, […]
Summer is an essential season in temperate climates. Beach vacations. Pool time. Long days, short nights, sunshine, and school holidays. Summer break is the ideal time for college students to participate in interesting activities that they may not have time to undertake during the school year. How is your summer break going? In Japan, the […]
Are you unsure where to get started with learning Japanese? Taking private Japanese lessons will help you achieve your learning goals with Coto Academy’s professional strategy. Coto Academy offers private Japanese lessons both offline and online. We have worked with thousands of students to achieve their Japanese goals and confident to say that we can […]
