Tochigi may be most famous for its UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Nikko National Park. But have you heard about its close connection to gyoza? Or the tale of its magical kitsune?

Thanksgiving in Japan isn’t solely connected to the produce of the autumn harvest, it’s also a day of gratitude for the working people of Japan. So, how do these two meanings complement one another?

Tokyo is home to a large number of Michelin starred restaurants but getting a table can be difficult if you haven’t made a reservation in advance.

In the heart of Japan’s main island, Aichi Prefecture is the place to go to nurture the wonderful geek within you!

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Thursday, November 30: Lunch tour Kagurazaka is an enchanting neighbourhood located 5 minutes from the Coto Academy, where you can find many shops, fancy cafés, traditional and modern restaurants. Every month, we organize a lunch tour […]

Learning the Japanese days of the week and months of the year is one of the easiest lessons that you will have. Let’s start with the days of the week.

Hiroshima’s harrowing history and tenacious spirit have helped it to become a beacon of hope for everyone.

Alexandre is studying to be a lawyer and recently took our business course to improve his understanding of Japanese keigo.

Nagano Prefecture – and its many mountains – have many (sometimes surprising) delights to offer. It holds nine of Japan’s 12 tallest peaks and encompasses much of the areas of the Kita-Alps, Chuo-Alps and Minami-Alps.

Knowing how to ask permission in Japanese will make your stay in Japan more enjoyable. Learn a very simple sentence to ask if you can take a picture, borrow a pen or enter somewhere.