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November 30, 2018

Japanese Ryokan: An affordable cultural alternatives to hotels

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Learn about the Japanese hiragana character 'ri' and ryokan! We'll go through accommodation guides for travelers in Japan and fun ryokan facts!

November 16, 2018

Video Games to Learn Japanese: The most fun & easiest way

Japan is home to some of the most renowned video game characters, like Sonic the Hedgehog, Mario, and the ever-popular Pokémon. But did you know that playing video games might be an excellent method to learn Japanese? This is an exciting combo for gamers who enjoy languages! It’s no surprise that many fans of Japanese […]

June 1, 2018

So (そ) － Souda (そうだ) － I know, Kyoto, Let's Go!

In this blog - Matsumoto Sensei teaches us the meaning behind one of Japan's longest running advertising Campaigns.

February 28, 2018

What is "Okashii" in English O (お) – おかしい (Okashii)

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Author, Mr. Matsumoto, was a junior high school Japanese teacher for 23 years before joining Coto Language Academy. Therefore, he is a Japanese language pro. He currently teaches Coto's Intensive Courses (intermediate and advanced), Business Courses and the Part Time N1 grammar and reading classes. He is also involved in developing teaching materials at Coto.

February 22, 2018

How I Passed the JLPT N2 – Student Testimonial / JLPT Exam Guide

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JLPT N2 Exam Guide – Table of Contents: Background Components of the JLPT N2 Exam Kanji Grammar Reading Vocabulary Listening Keigo Japanese School Study Resources Taking the JLPT Exam Results 1. Background The JLPT N2 level is considered a landmark achievement for those hoping to use Japanese in their careers. When applying for companies where […]

February 5, 2018

Top 3 Japanese Flash Card Game Learning Applications in 2018

Memrise MindSnacks Kanji no Owari There are many applications out there to learn Japanese – this guide is a list of the top / best Japanese Flashcard Apps that our students use. Memrise – FREE Memrise is a very beautiful flashcard application that has a user-friendly interface and some seriously great technology on its backend. […]

December 4, 2017

Corina: From no Japanese to working in a Japanese company

Corina is studying at Coto since she arrived in Japan last year. She shared her experience working here in Tokyo and studying Japanese.

August 9, 2017

Japanese Essentials: Ask for Something in a Store

Shopping in Japan can be a daunting experience for new language learners. Even if you can read basic hiragana or katakana the different font styles and designs can make reading labels confusing.

July 13, 2017

Diana: I don't actually look like soy sauce

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Diana fell in love with the culture and language of Japan while visiting over ten years ago. She recently decided to continue her studies by taking the Coto Intensive Japanese Language Course.

July 4, 2016

What do Itadakimasu (いただきます) and Gochisousamadesu (ごちそうさまです) Mean?

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IntroductionItadakimasu (いただきます)Gochisousamadesu (ごちそうさまです) Eating in Japan: Using Itadakimasu and Gochisousamadesu Ever wondered about the meaning of the most important Japanese expressions for meal? Clapping hands together. “Itadakimasu!” This is an aspect of the Japanese culture which is well-known and loved by many. Simply ask any of our students for the reason of coming to Japan, […]

June 8, 2016

Japanese Caligraphy: Learn the culture through words

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Japanese calligraphy is not only an important part of Japanese culture but also a relaxing and fun way to practice your Kanji! If you are troubled by Kanji studies, why don’t you take a break with some brushes and ink? Japanese Calligraphy’s History & PhilosophyMore than Holding a Brush and Drawing StrokesTools commonly used […]

May 23, 2016

Learning Japanese: Knowing the Punctuation used in Japanese Writing

Without punctuation, language is doomed to be ambiguous. And yet, you would be quite surprised to discover that in Japan, punctuation did not even exist before the 19th century. Despite it being widespread during the Meiji Era, it wasn’t until 1946 that the Japanese punctuation we know of today was imposed by the Ministry of […]

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