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2023 Golden Week Special: 5-Day Intensive Course

Don't miss this opportunity to learn Japanese while enjoying your vacation in Tokyo. Sign up for our 5-Day Golden Week Special Course today!
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9 Ways to Say Happy Birthday in Japanese And How to Celebrate

Ever wondered how to celebrate your birthday in Japan and say “happy birthday” in Japanese? In Japan, birthdays are not celebrated the same way they are in Western countries. For many, birthdays are seen as a time of reflection and renewal rather than a time to party. Children’s birthdays are much more elaborate than those […]
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Common Japanese Words and Phrases Used in Classroom

The language used in a classroom setting will differ depending on whether you are a student or teacher, and whether you are talking to other students or teachers. To sort this all out, let’s first go over the basics. What do I call my teacher? How do I ask questions during the class? How do […]
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Guide to Overcoming Culture Shock in Japan

Believe it or not, culture shock is a common experience for people who encounter a new and unfamiliar environment.
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Kansai-Ben and Everything You Need to Know About It

Kansai-ben is one of the most popular dialects in Japan. It is the dialect spoken in and around the Osaka, Kyoto and Kobe regions. Imagine you go to Japan after a grueling four years of learning the Japanese language. Those late-nights practicing Kanji, the distressing attempts at memorizing Keigo, and the agonizing months and months of mastering one of the most difficult languages. And at last, the efforts have come to fruition; you made it to Japan. But only to realize, you don’t understand much of the Japanese the people here speak! This is when most non-Japanese people encounter ‘dialects’. So how important is it to know about the Kansai dialect? 
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Where to Find Japanese Language Schools in Vancouver

Depending on your study focus and current Japanese level, we have summarized a few Japanese Language schools in Vancouver for you to look into. Vancouver may seem like a faraway place from Japan, but historically, there have been many ties to Japan and its culture. Currently, there is a large population of Japanese people in […]
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How to Say “I’m Sorry” in Japanese: Sumimasen, Gomenasai and 14 More

Learn the complex art of apologizing in Japanese.
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Yasashii Nihongo: 5 Easy Japanese Reading Practice For Beginners

How do you stay in the know when most news and blogs are written in Japanese? Check out 5 "kind Japanese" websites for beginners.
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February Favorites: 2022 Japanese Learning Resources Coto Recommends

This February, we’re introducing a mix of podcasts, YouTubers and online tools. Learning Japanese is hard work. Hopefully, these resource recommendations can make your study more enjoyable but just as effective. 
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New 2022 Japanese Course at Coto Japanese Academy Iidabashi

Intensive Japanese course for beginners and part-time business Japanese course now available at Iidabashi, Tokyo.
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7 Japanese Language Schools in New York City

If you’re living in a mega-metropolis like New York City, you’ll find more Japanese language school options — which can be both a good and bad thing.
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ください (kudasai) and おねがいします (onegaishimasu): What’s The Difference?

What's the difference between kudasai (ください) and onegaishimasu (おねがいします)?
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