Listening to a language learning podcast is a great way for you to familiarize with how native Japanese pronounce vocabularies and phrases. It’s also a great way for you to know how to express yourselves in a natural and common way, compared to stiff textbook conversations. In Episode 3 of Coto Sounds, we look at […]
Listening to language learning podcasts on a daily basis creates a regular habit for you to squeeze in some study time in your busy lives. Just listening to our 5 minute conversation can help you to also strengthen your Japanese listening skills and comprehension. What’s even more effective for your learning is to listen to […]
Do you struggle to cram in studying time for learning Japanese? Is it always a challenge for you to follow a study schedule to achieve your goals? We have a perfect solution for you! We are happy to announce that we have made a podcast: Coto Sounds! The podcast features 5 minute conversations between native […]
Here are some Japanese phrases that describes scenery and landscape in a poetic way. See if you can understand and master these!
Sushi is a landmark food in Japan and Japanese culture. For centuries, the people of Japan have eaten raw fish in various forms. Today, sushi is a popular Japanese dish around the world! In this article, we will look at some different types of sushi – and how to say them in Japanese! 5 Types […]
If you are interested in learning Japanese but not sure how to work in Japan, the following information may be useful for you. Due to the aging population and low birth rate in Japan, the government has relaxed the requirements for its immigration policy to cover for the labour shortage. Many foreigners have started learning […]
There are several benefits of studying Japanese in a small group setting. Learn about what makes our Japanese lessons different in this blog.
What is “気” – Ki “気(ki)” literally means “gas” of “air”. In Japanese culture, it is believed that “気” is a form of energy that flows in every living beings’ body. It is the source of life and is 1 of the 3 elements which make up our body (the concept of 気血水).This concept is […]
What is Wakamono Kotoba? (Japanese Slang used by Young People) Is there such a thing as Japanese slang? In Japanese, the phrase for words and expressions that young people use is known as 若者言葉(Wakamono kotoba). It literally means “words of the young people”. The concept is like a form of Japanese slang but differs in […]
Shopping in Japan as a tourist or a short term resident can be daunting – especially if you don’t know how to communicate with staff in Japanese.This guide will help you to learn a useful phrase so that you can ask the shop staff if you can return or exchange items.In Japan, store return policies […]
