Japanese Learning Blog Japanese Blog

October 27, 2017

Gifu Prefecture – Rich with Japanese Traditions

Many symbols of Gifu’s cultural heritage are still present today, including 250-year-old farmhouses and catching fish with aquatic birds!

October 25, 2017

Osaka Prefecture – Industrious and Spirited

Osaka prefecture is renowned for its spirit and fine food. It’s one of Japan’s two urban (府) prefectures with 33 cities.

October 23, 2017

Kanagawa Prefecture – So Much to See!

Life in Japan

Kanagawa seems to have it all, a little Kyoto, views of Fuji-san, a blue-flag beach, a national park and a thriving capital city!

October 19, 2017

Coto November Events Calendar 2017

Japanese Culture Japanese Culture

Autumn is finally here and our Coto November Events calendar is full of fun activities for you to enjoy.

October 18, 2017

Tokyo Prefecture (東京都) – The Small Gem in the Heart of Japan

Tokyo Prefecture is the third smallest prefecture in Japan, consisting of 23 special wards, all of which are governed like cities.

October 11, 2017

Japanese Essentials: Can I Pay by Credit Card?

Japanese Study

Let's learn this simple phrase to ask if you can pay for an item with a credit card.

October 9, 2017

Sports and Health Day (体育の日): A Reminder of What’s Important

Life in Japan Life in Japan Life in Japan Life in Japan Life in Japan

Sports and Health Day in Japan is more closely associated with exercise, the community and healthy-eating, but is there anything else we should pay attention to?

October 7, 2017

Joan: From Newbie in Japan to Working Professional

Student Testimonials

Coto Student Joan arrived in Japan from Spain with no Japanese knowledge but learned quickly as he started working at a Japanese company.

October 6, 2017

Coto Japanese Academy Halloween Party 2017

We're very excited to hold our annual Halloween Costume Party! Come join us for food and drink and a chance to show off your best costumes.

October 3, 2017

Japanese Essentials: Ordering at a Japanese Fast Food Restaurant

Japanese Study

In this article we will cover the key words and sentences you need to remember when ordering at a Japanese fast food restaurant.

September 23, 2017

Autumnal Equinox Day (秋分の日): More Than Just a Change of Seasons

Far from being a new practice, the foundations of Autumnal Equinox Day were actually laid out centuries ago. But, many moons later, are the origins of this holiday still relevant today?