We continue our Student Testimonial series with Lucy who came to Japan on a working holiday visa to learn the language and travel around the country.

Learn how to easily and quickly introduce yourself in Japanese in this handy article.

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto We’re very excited to introduce two new social events in July! Bring along your friends and family to join the fun! 1: Sake Tasting Tour Have you been to Shinbashi district? Best known as the ‘Salaryman […]

A great way to make a new friend is to share about your interests and things you enjoy. Being able to say ” I like” in Japanese will get you started and warm-up your encounters! (私は)音楽が好きです。((I) like music.) Once again, it will sounds more natural for Japanese to omit the first-person pronoun and topic marker, […]

A key language lesson to learn in Japan is how to order beers at a restaurant!

Carlos has started his 3 month Intensive Course in February at Coto Japanese Academy. He’s passionate about Eastern Asian Culture and lived in China for a few years before moving to Japan in 2017. Why did you want to come to Japan? I’ve majored in Eastern Asian culture during my studies and I have always […]

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 […]

Each week the Coto Japanese Academy 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. Hibiya Oktober Fest 2017 Date: June 5th – June 11th Hibiya Oktoberfest celebrates it’s 15th anniversary […]