Did you know that Japan has a rainy season called tsuyu (梅雨)? Typically lasting from early June to mid-July, this season brings frequent and often unpredictable showers or even rain that lasts all day. During this humid, soggy time, carrying an umbrella becomes an essential part of daily life. While it’s not typhoon season (yet), […]
Spring in Japan explodes with the delicate beauty of sakura, or cherry blossoms. This breathtaking spectacle draws locals and tourists to celebrate hanami, the centuries-old tradition of appreciating these ephemeral blooms. Check out this blog for Japan’s Sakura forecast and recommended places to have a hanami around Tokyo! Sakura Forecast 2025 While dates vary slightly […]
In Japan, streets are not named but have numbers – with the exception of the main roads. Thus, finding your way around the cities can be challenging.
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, […]
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 […]
Good news everyone! According to the latest update from the Japan Weather Association, the 2017 cherry blossom season is to start on March 25 in Tokyo. We hope you’ll get the chance to visit Japan in time for cherry blossom viewing! Where and When can I see the Cherry Blossoms? The map shown below indicates […]
Spring is in the air! Spring in Japan means cherry blossoms, ohanami, sakura flavoured snacks and festivals. What kind of spring will it be for you? If you’re ready to develop your Japanese skills, our intensive course Spring Special is the right choice for you! Our intensive courses range from basic conversation for everyday use, to business Japanese for making your […]
Did you know that Japan has about 100,000 family names, and probably just as many given names? Thanks to the wonders of Japanese characters, Japanese names are quite interesting to learn. They are a door to Japanese culture, history and traditions and studying them is a very good way to steady your knowledge of kanji through […]
In the Japanese culture, one very important theme is the seasons and the flowers symbolizing the passage of time. Among them, one kind is particularly iconic, capturing the attention of visitors and locals: the cherry blossom, also very well known as sakura. All year round Japanese people long for the sakura season and wait with […]
Momiji and KouyouWhen do I get to see these?What can I do in Autumn? If you’re planning on visiting Japan, you should make the trip twice! Once in the spring to experience the cherry blossoms, and again in autumn to witness the beautiful sight of the tree leaves turning red (Momiji)! Momiji and Kouyou […]
