Are you going to live in Japan? Better prepare yourself with a Japanese self-introduction – a jikoshoukai. Early in your Japanese study, this language knowledge will help you establish yourself among Japanese friends and colleagues. You will need to introduce yourself in Japanese in various contexts (such as school, work, parties, etc.). What should you […]

Similar to the language, how Japanese people celebrate New Year is different — although not entirely. There’s the usual fireworks, close-knit dinners and snuggles. But heavy in culture and hundreds of years of tradition, you’ll find families and friends making their first shrine visit of the year, buying lucky bags called fukubukuro and sending New […]

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Book our events online or contact us at info@cotoacademy.com. Lunch Tour Thursday, August 3 Kagurazaka is an enchanting neighborhood located 5 minutes walking from the Coto Japanese Academy, where you can find many shops, fancy cafés, […]

Each week the Coto Team brings you a selection of exciting events in Tokyo. Learn a skill, experience Japanese culture or simply dive into the nightlife. Grab this occasion to use Japanese and mingle with locals and internationals this week. Japanese Samurai Fashion Exhibition Date: June 12th Japan is infamous for hosting some of the most famous fashion trends. Japanese […]

At Coto we’re very excited about our upcoming 3rd year anniversary! As a big thank you to all our current and potential new students we are pleased to announce a special deal on our Intensive Course. Sign up for our 3 month or 6 month special and the enrolment and course material fees are waived! […]

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Lunch Tour In Kagurazaka Thursday, July 6 Have you ever been to Kagurazaka? It is an enchanting neighborhood located 5 minutes walking from Coto Japanese Academy, where you can find many shops, fancy cafés, traditional and […]

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka Thursday, June 8 Have you ever been to Kagurazaka? It is an enchanting neighborhood located 5 minutes walking from the Coto Japanese Academy, where you can find many shops, fancy cafés, traditional and […]

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka Thursday, May 11 Have you ever been to Kagurazaka? It is an enchanting neighborhood located 5 minutes walking from the Coto Japanese Academy, where you can find many shops, fancy cafés, traditional and […]

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto We are planning the following events in April 2017. Please send your request for participation to info@cotoacademy.com! Ohanami party in Kitanomaru park Sunday, April 2 Let’s enjoy the beginning of Spring together and have fun in […]

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto We are planning the following events in March 2017. Please send your request for participation to info@cotoacademy.com! Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka Thursday, March 9 Have you ever been to Kagurazaka? It is an enchanting neighborhood located […]