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2024 Golden Week Special Course: Master Japanese in Just 5 Days

Get ready to transform your Japanese from “Konnichiwa” to fluent conversation this Golden Week!  Coto Academy is excited to announce our limited-time, intensive Japanese course, designed to help you maximize your holiday and supercharge your language skills. More details are down below! Why Learn Japanese During Golden Week? Golden Week is a unique opportunity to […]
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Exploring Japan’s Literary Landscape: A Guide to Book Genres in Japanese

Japan’s literary landscape is as diverse and captivating as its culture. From the timeless classics of ancient Japan to the contemporary works of modern authors, Japanese literature offers a variety of genres to satisfy your literary cravings. Whether you’re into thrilling adventures, heart-touching romances, or thought-provoking dramas, Japanese literature has something for everyone. A Quick […]
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Mastering Japanese Presentation Phrases: How to Impress Your Audience

Have you ever needed to give a presentation in Japanese and felt a bit overwhelmed with the language and cultural nuances? Whether you’re a student, a business professional, or simply someone interested in sharing ideas in Japanese, mastering presentation phrases is essential. In this blog, we’ll guide you through some useful Japanese presentation phrases to […]
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Mastering Business Negotiations: Essential Japanese Negotiation Phrases for Successful Deals

Effective communication is at the heart of successful negotiations. This especially holds true when conducting Japanese negotiation, where both cultural and linguistic nuances play a vital role in building relationships and reaching mutually beneficial agreements.  Whether you are a professional or someone that is just starting your career,mastering the right phrases in Japanese negotiation can […]
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Japanese for busy people: Nothing can stop you

A busy work schedule can definitely come between you and your Japanese learning. But it’s over. These classes of us are designed to teach Japanese for busy people. You will fit right in! We’ve got you covered. At Coto Academy, we have many courses available that allow you to improve your Japanese language ability while […]
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Business Japanese Class |CBCS| to Advance Your Career in 2023

To succeed in your career, it often takes a high level of business Japanese communication skill. In fact, foreign professionals need to learn Japanese business etiquette, which boils down to understanding Japanese culture at a deeper level. This is where Coto Business Communication School — or CBCS — comes in. As our premier business Japanese […]
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10 Japanese Travel Vocabulary Words for First-time Visitors in Japan

Traveling in Japan can be an adventure, but language barriers can sometimes make things more difficult than they need to be.
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15 Unique Facts About Japanese Communication: Verbal & Non-verbal

Japan continues to attract travelers, culture aficionados, and tourists from around the world who are interested not only in the country’s unique culture but also in learning Japanese communication. It is without a doubt that being exposed to such an array of foreign customs can be fun, but often intimidating and confusing, too. For those […]
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7 Differences Between Japanese and English Language

From the writing systems and grammar structures to the contextual basis of communication, Japanese and English languages are so different.
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How to Use Ageru, Kureru, and Morau (あげる, くれる, もらう)

あげる, くれる, and もらう (ageru, kureru, morau) are giving and receiving verbs describing how objects or actions are passed from one person to another.
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ポイントカードはおもちですか? Guide to Point Cards in Japan

Your guide to how to respond to ポイントカードはよろしいですか (pointo kaado wa yoroshii desuu ka), and why you might want to get a one (or two) point cards in Japan.
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How Long Does it Take to Learn Japanese?

Between people’s fascination with Japanese culture and the desire to live in Japan, Japanese has become one of the most popular languages to learn – but also the hardest, too.
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