About this week’s Author: Mr. Matsumoto, was a junior high school Japanese teacher for 23 years before joining Coto Language Academy. Therefore, he is a Japanese language pro. He currently teaches Coto’s Intensive Courses (intermediate and advanced), Business Courses and the Part Time N1 grammar and reading classes. He is also involved in developing teaching materials at Coto.

When it comes to learning Japanese, the experience can be both exciting and overwhelming. With so many different types of language schools in Japan, choosing the right one for your learning needs can significantly affect how quickly and effectively you achieve fluency. This guide will walk you through the main types of Japanese language schools, […]

Studying Japanese involves more than just textbook exercises—engaging with the language and culture in real-world contexts. This month, immerse yourself in the Halloween spirit on Friday, October 31st, and explore how this festive occasion is celebrated in Japan. It’s a fantastic way to practice Japanese while experiencing a fusion of Western and Japanese Halloween traditions. […]

There are many ways to say ‘I’ or ‘me’ in Japanese, depending on social status, gender, and situation. Usually, the Japanese learning textbook only shows the usage of Watashi (私). It doesn’t show you how to change the first-person pronoun due to different situations in daily life. This blog will show you 10 common ways […]

In our ongoing journey of learning Japanese through anime, we’ve already explored the worlds of Naruto and My Hero Academia. Now, let’s dive into One Piece. One Piece is a great way to improve your Japanese with its exciting world, unique characters, and endless adventures. This guide will help you learn practical phrases, essential kanji, […]

Basic Japanese Grammar – Basic Sentence Patterns Cheat Sheet Sentence Structure In this guide to Basic Japanese Grammar,  we will explain in broad terms the most used Japanese sentence patterns, how to alter them to change them from positive statements to negative statements, and how to ask questions while using them. We will continue this […]

In the first episode of our series, we discovered how Naruto can be an engaging and effective tool for learning Japanese. For language learners, anime offers a compelling and enjoyable way to immerse themselves in Japanese. In this series, we’ll explore how popular anime can be used effectively to learn Japanese. Let’s continue our journey […]

Affordable Accommodations in Tokyo are sometimes difficult to find but it doesn’t mean they don’t exist.