Coto Events in December 2016

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto We are planning the following events in December 2016. Please send your request for participation to info@cotoacademy.com! Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka Thursday, December 1 Have you ever been to Kagurazaka? It is an enchanting neighborhood located […]

Japanese National Holiday: Labor Thanksgiving Day

Did you know Japan also celebrates a Labor Thanksgiving Day? The Japanese government established this public national holiday in 1948 after the World War II. This holiday, taking place annually on November 23, commemorates people’s hard work. On that day, called 勤労感謝(きんろうかんしゃ)の日(ひ) in Japanese, people are encouraged to express their thanks to others. In particular, elementary children […]

Coto events in October 2016

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto We are planning the following events in October. Please send your request for participation to info@cotoacademy.com! Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka Thursday, October 6th 12:30-13:50 Each month, there are lunch tours to places just a short walk […]

Coto Events in September 2016

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto We are planning the following events in September. Please send your request for participation to info@cotoacademy.com! Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka Thursday, September 1st, 12:30-13:50 at Kagurazaka                     […]

Coto events in August 2016: a Promising Beer Garden!

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Coto events in August are so exciting! Lunch Tour, a Beer Garden Party, two Japanese cooking classes, Calligraphy class and… a Sumie class for you to discover Japanese culture.  Go for Lunch! Kagurazaka area ランチツアー! 神楽坂 Thursday, […]

Coto’s events in July, 2016: Try a Japanese Sword!

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Coto events in July are so promising! Lunch Tour, Calligraphy Class, a Special Kyushu Night and… a Japanese Sword Experience! Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka ランチツアー in 神楽坂 Thursday, July 7th 12:30-13:50 It’s the time of the […]

Coto’s events in June! Pera Pera Night is back!

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Coto Japanese Academy events in June are so promising! Perapera Night, Lunch Tour, Calligraphy Class, Kabuki Show & a Special Cooking Class! Perapera Active Learning Night Perapera Active Learning Night Friday, June  3rd Have you heard of the Japanese […]

Discover the Japanese Golden Week!

Coto Japanese Academy will only be open for the Golden Week 5 Day Course on May 3rd, 4th, and 5th.  Please note that on April 29th and May 3/4/ 5, there will be no Private Lesson nor Nihongo Plus classes!  The 29th of April marks the start of a very special week for the Japanese, as […]

Coto’s events in May, 2016

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto We are planning the following events in May 2016. Please send your request for participation to info@cotoacademy.com Lunch Tour in Kagurazaka ランチツアー in 神楽坂 Friday, May 6th 12:30-13:50 Each month, there are lunch tours to places […]

Shunbun no Hi (春分の日 ) – Let’s welcome the Spring

  The Japanese Calendar sure can be a wonder for those who enjoy learning about the Japanese culture and traditions. Every month, with the exception of June, has a holiday. and with 20th March just around the corner lies Shunbun no Hi – the Spring Equinox Day, 春分の日. What is 春分の日 (Shunbun no Hi)?Cultural Beliefs What […]