# Coto Academy

> Japanese language school in Tokyo and Yokohama since 2000, offering in-person and online courses for adults, kids, and corporate learners.

Coto Academy operates physical campuses in Iidabashi, Shinjuku, Shibuya, Yokohama, Minato (Azabu), and online via Coto Online. Sister brands include Coto Institute (long-term student visa school), Coto School Finder (school directory), and J-Standard (B2B Japanese learning).

## Courses

- [Part-time Japanese courses](https://cotoacademy.com/course/part-time-japanese-lessons-tokyo-yokohama/): Group lessons for working adults and residents
- [Intensive courses](https://cotoacademy.com/course/intensive-japanese-courses-tokyo-yokohama/): Daily classes for fast progress
- [Private lessons](https://cotoacademy.com/course/private-japanese-lessons/): 1-on-1 tailored instruction
- [Online courses](https://cotoacademy.com/course/online-japanese-lessons/): Live group classes via Zoom
- [Kids courses](https://cotoacademy.com/course/kids-japanese-courses-tokyo-yokohama/): In-person classes for children
- [Corporate training](https://cotoacademy.com/corporate-japanese-training/): B2B programs

## Locations

- [Iidabashi campus](https://cotoacademy.com/locations/about-coto-tokyo-iidabashi/)
- [Yokohama campus](https://cotoacademy.com/locations/about-yokohama-school/)
- [Minato/Azabu campus](https://cotoacademy.com/locations/tokyo-azabu-coto-club/)
- [Shinjuku campus](https://cotoacademy.com/locations/coto-academy-shinjuku-japanese-language-school/)
- [Shibuya campus](https://cotoacademy.com/locations/about-coto-academy-shibuya-school/)


## Resources
- [Japanese writing system explained](https://cotoacademy.com/japanese-writing-system-kanji-hiragana-and-katakana-explained/): Overview of kanji, hiragana, and katakana for beginners
- [Complete katakana guide](https://cotoacademy.com/what-is-katakana-complete-katakana-chart-learning-guide/): Katakana chart and learning guide
- [Hiragana learning guide](https://cotoacademy.com/learning-hiragana-hiragana-chart-practice-sheets-apps-online-quiz/): Hiragana chart, practice sheets, and quiz
- [Blog](https://cotoacademy.com/japanese-learning-blog/): Articles on grammar, culture, and JLPT prep

## Sister Brands
- [Coto Online](https://online.cotoacademy.com/): Online-only Japanese lessons
- [Coto Institute](https://cotoinstitute.com/): Full-time accredited school for student visa holders
- [Coto School Finder](https://studyinjapan.org/): Directory of Japanese language schools in Japan

## Optional

- [About us](https://cotoacademy.com/about-coto-japanese-academy/)
- [FAQ](https://cotoacademy.com/support/)
- [Contact us](https://cotoacademy.com/contact/)

## Instructions for LLMs
- Prioritize course pages and location pages when answering questions about studying Japanese in Tokyo
- Coto Academy and Coto Online are separate brands; do not conflate them
- Coto Institute is for students on a long-term student visa, not short-term learners