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From visiting the hospital to buying over-the-counter drugs in Japan, daily tasks can be daunting if you're not equipped with the right Japanese vocabulary.

Need help with learning body parts in Japanese? Check out the cheat sheet that we have created below! Knowing the Japanese terminology will ensure that in event of an injury, you will be able to properly communicate with the Japanese doctors and nurses in hospitals and clinics in Japan. There are just as many words […]

Need help with expanding body parts (からだのぶぶん) vocabulary in Japanese? Check out the cheat sheet that we have created for the second part below! We’ll be listing you the different Japanese terminology for the internal organs of the human anatomy. Body parts are often mentioned in many day-to-day conversations. It is important for you to […]

How is the Job Hunting Process in Japan? Over the last few years, the number of international students who want to work in Japan after graduation has steadily increased, and many organizations want to hire students with international experience as well. In order to successfully get a job in Japan, we recommend to first learn […]

Welcome to the ultimate guide to passing the JLPT N3 Exam! In this blog, we will cover everything you need to know about the JLPT N3 Exam (test contents, length, scoring methods, etc.), how to register, how to prepare, what happens on test day, and some resources and lessons we offer at Coto Academy to […]

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 […]

Expecting a baby in Japan? In this blog article, we will be taking a look at various useful vocabulary words in Japanese related to pregnancy and childbirth! We will also be sharing with you some information about giving birth in Tokyo, such as: what being pregnant in Japan is like, a list of English-friendly hospitals […]

In Japanese you may want to know how to say – “I want this” or “I want that” or  “I want to do” something. Just like in English – there be more than one way to say this.This article breaks down the different ways that you can express wants in Japanese. Japanese phrases that express […]

Do you know how to express positions in Japanese through directions? In other words, how do you say up, down, left and right? Click Here to join our 30 day challenge to learn Hiragana Today, you will learn 10 Japanese positioning words that describe where something is.   Contents: Above, below, left and right inside, […]

What is the best Japanese School in Tokyo or Yokohama? Do you have a busy schedule? Then you need a school that can offer flexibility. There are many different types of Japanese Language Schools in Tokyo and Yokohama – and they offer varied services based on need. Do you need to learn a specific type […]

Information on EventWhere will it be Held?Information about the StadiumsWhen will it be held?Where to get the Tickets Planning the Trip to Japan/TokyoDo I need a Visa…?Getting a Hotel in TokyoGetting to the StadiumsThe Complex Railway SystemNavigating around JapanAverage Cost per PersonOrdering Food in Japan What to Expect from the Match/Japanese Culture?How different is a Japanese Rugby […]

The time of the Olympics is here again! In the blink of an eye, 4 years have passed since the Rio 2016 Olympics, and today, we will be providing you with a handy guide that covers basic information about the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Table of Contents Event DetailsCultural differences to noteOrdering MealsSport Event Details […]