This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Japanese Every month we hold cultural and social events for our students and their friends to discover more about Japanese culture, meet new friends and practice Japanese. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Lunch […]
Dressing up in a beautiful kimono and taking a stroll around the city is a unique sightseeing experience! Tourists can easily find dress-up plans providing a wide variety of kimonos and helping with matching accessories and taking pictures. This coming Saturday, Tadaima Japan gives you the opportunity to experience a lesson with Michael Yui, a great kimono stylist who […]
In Japan, Valentine’s Day is all about women giving chocolate to men, a strong tradition going back to the 50s. What’s more, chocolate is given not only to lovers but also to male co-workers, bosses, and friends! Last but not least, despite the large displays of chocolate in department stores and grocery stores from January, a majority […]
Do you experience setbacks and frustration while learning Japanese? When you forget to see the progress that you’re making and losing motivation, let go of the grammar and the kanji. Take the time to pick-up a few Japanese phrases here and there. You’ll have a fun understanding their meaning and it’ll give you insight on how Japanese people think. […]
Hottarakashi Onsen is a scenic hot spring located less than two hours by train from Tokyo in Yamansashi prefecture.
How do you express your emotions in Japanese? If you’re learning Japanese, it’s helpful to know how to let other know what you’re feeling. We’ve gathered a quick list of essential words that might come in handy. Nevertheless, don’t worry about memorizing too much! Japanese Verbs to Express Emotion Happiness 笑（わら）う – laugh 褒（ほ）める – encourage […]
You cannot travel in Japan without hearing at least a story or two about Japanese scary spirits. Are you aware that indeed, Japan is surrounded by a mythology of ancient traditions and superstitions? Each culture in the world has its own folklore about ghosts and spirits, but Japan can certainly be very proud of all […]
Have you been to the doctor in Japan? Are you afraid not to be able to explain your condition in Japanese? Being sick in Japan is one stressful experience if you are not comfortable communicating in Japanese. The good news is that if you have a simple cold, you can skip the hospital and go to a drug store to find […]
Summer (夏) Photo Contest 2016! Coto Japanese Academy’s Summer Photo Contest is here! Win up to 10,000 yen worth of exciting prizes by uploading the best photo you have taken in this Summer! How to Participate? Post your photo on Twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #cotoacademy Contest Duration: 3rd August 2016 – 22nd August 2016 Photo Requirements: Theme: […]
In this blog, we will tell you everything you need to know about taboos to avoid while using chopsticks! We know very well that using Japanese chopsticks is quite a challenge at first. However, with a bit of practice, you will soon be a natural! Did you know? The size of your hands matters when it comes to finding the […]
