Hi Everyone! Coto Japanese Academy Yokohama will be opening in just 3 weeks! We have had several people sign up for classes at the new location already – and we are very pleased to hear that many people have been excitedly anticipating the opening of the new school in Yokohama. Today, we would like to introduce the […]
If you are learning to speak Japanese – you will want to visit Japan to practice. There are not many places in the world that have a high concentration of Japanese native speakers aside from Japan. This article will give you several ideas of activities to jump-start your Japanese practice while you are visiting […]
In this article, we will share with you several options for tattoo friendly onsen close to and within Tokyo. Much more than simple traditional local sento baths! This article includes our recommendations for the best onsen and sento in Tokyo and Yokohama available to tattooed guests. We will also teach you what you can search […]
This week we have a student story from Jeff, one of our Coto Online students that have been taking Online Lessons to prepare for the JLPT N2 Jeff was kind enough to share his study habits with us and his experience in passing the JLPT N2 So without further Ado here is what Jeff-san had […]
The traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (茶道, sadō or chadō, lit. “the way of tea” or 茶の湯, chanoyu. “hot-water tea”) has its history rooted in the principles of Zen Buddhism. It is an aesthetic way of welcoming guests. During this welcoming ritual – everything must be done according to an established order. It has lost its place […]
JLPT N3 Grammar: How to Use つまり If you are speaking in Japanese in a casual setting with coworkers or friends, you may want to do away with long form polite language and get “straight to the point”. In cases like this – there are several useful Japanese phrases that can help you. One of […]
Are you looking for an Apartment in Tokyo? Do you already live in Japan? If you are a foreign resident in Tokyo you may have already experienced the headache of trying to find an apartment that matches your needs. In this blog, we have a suggestion for you as a foreign resident. The Best Kept […]
Studying for the JLPT N4 test? In this blog, we will be covering 20 crucial grammar points that will help with your JLPT N4 revision!Here is the list of the 20 grammar points: 1. だけで Dake de This grammar point means just by, just by doing and with only. It can be used by combining […]
