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June 1, 2022

Colors in Japanese: A Comprehensive Guide to Japanese Color Words and Phrases.

Japanese Study

Primary colors in Japanese seem easy and straightforward, but you'd be surprised by how much culture and history go behind them.

May 18, 2022

Life of a Samurai: The Way of a Warrior

How these warriors rose to power, dominated Japanese politics for seven centuries and influenced modern Japan.

May 6, 2022

10 Best Karaoke Songs to Learn Japanese

We’ve compiled a list of some songs that aren't just popular or catchy but are fun to sing too.

April 27, 2022

11 Jobs Besides English Teaching in Japan with Low Japanese

It’s not easy to find a job in Japan if you can’t speak Japanese, but you still can find top positions with attractive benefits — if you search it right.

April 26, 2022

Guide to Golden Week 2022 and 2023: When and What is it?

Golden Week is coming up! Learn more about each of the holidays and find out when it is in 2022, 2023 and 2024.

April 18, 2022

24-hour Guide: 20 Fun Things to Do in Shinjuku | Day and Evening

Planning fun things to do is just as confusing as navigating through Shinjuku Station. Luckily, we've narrowed down all the best activities.

April 4, 2022

Top 20 Halal Restaurants in Tokyo for Ramadan 2022

Looking for halal food options here in Tokyo? You can enjoy ramen, sushi and burgers worry-free in Tokyo.

March 2, 2022

Ghibli Park in Japan: Everything You Need to Know

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The world's first Studio Ghibli park opens on November 1 2022. A Totoro fan or not, here's all you need to know — and what we can tell so far.

February 24, 2022

The Emperor’s Birthday: Celebrating Centuries of History

To honor Emperor Naruhito's birthday on February 23 in the current Reiwa period, we take a look at the origins of this holiday, the monarchy, and how Tokyo is involved.

February 21, 2022

Learn Japanese in VR: Metaverse Japanese Learning Event

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Coto Japanese Language Academy hosted its first Japanese learning events in the metaverse — of the many more coming soon.

February 10, 2022

National Foundation Day (建国記念の日): A Patriotic Day in Japan

Due to its somewhat controversial origins, National Foundation was abolished following the post-war constitution, but it subsequently bounced back 20 years later. We wonder, does it still hold the same meaning?