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February 6, 2020

Going on a "Japanese Learning Tour" – 3 Ideas for Learning Japanese on your next visit to Japan

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If you are learning to speak Japanese – you will want to visit Japan to practice. There are not many places in the world that have a high concentration of Japanese native speakers aside from Japan. This article will give you several ideas of activities to jump-start your Japanese practice while you are visiting […]

January 31, 2020

BEST Tattoo Friendly Onsen and Sento in Tokyo and Yokohama (Related Vocabulary)

In this article, we will share with you several options for tattoo friendly onsen close to and within Tokyo. Much more than simple traditional local sento baths! This article includes our recommendations for the best onsen and sento in Tokyo and Yokohama available to tattooed guests. We will also teach you what you can search […]

January 29, 2020

Student Story – Jeff : Passing the JLPT N2 with Coto Online Lessons

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This week we have a student story from Jeff, one of our Coto Online students that have been taking Online Lessons to prepare for the JLPT N2 Jeff was kind enough to share his study habits with us and his experience in passing the JLPT N2 So without further Ado here is what Jeff-san had […]

January 22, 2020

Tea Ceremony: Japanese delicacy at its finest

The traditional Japanese Tea Ceremony (茶道, sadō or chadō, lit. “the way of tea” or 茶の湯, chanoyu. “hot-water tea”) has its history rooted in the principles of Zen Buddhism. It is an aesthetic way of welcoming guests. During this welcoming ritual – everything must be done according to an established order. It has lost its place […]

January 21, 2020

How to say “In Other Words” in Japanese – つまり – JLPT N3 Grammar Point

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JLPT N3 Grammar: How to Use つまり If you are speaking in Japanese in a casual setting with coworkers or friends, you may want to do away with long form polite language and get “straight to the point”. In cases like this – there are several useful Japanese phrases that can help you. One of […]

January 21, 2020

UR HOUSING in Tokyo: Finding an Affordable / Convenient Apartment in Tokyo or Yokohama

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Are you looking for an Apartment in Tokyo? Do you already live in Japan? If you are a foreign resident in Tokyo you may have already experienced the headache of trying to find an apartment that matches your needs. In this blog, we have a suggestion for you as a foreign resident. The Best Kept […]

January 17, 2020

20 Must-Know Grammar Points for the JLPT N4!

Studying for the JLPT N4 test? In this blog, we will be covering 20 crucial grammar points that will help with your JLPT N4 revision!Here is the list of the 20 grammar points: だけで後で始めるはずだはずがないかしらかもしれないことがあることができる急にまでにながらならにくい終わるたばかりてあげるてほしいていくてみる 1. […]

January 15, 2020

How to learn Japanese through Netflix – Google Chrome Extension

Are you looking for a google chrome extension that will let you learn Japanese with Netflix? Are you tired of feeling guilty for wasting time simply watching Japanese shows on netflix with subtitles?What if you could use the time that you spend watching Japanese shows on Netflix to learn new Japanese vocabulary?The Language Learning through […]

January 14, 2020

How to ask for a picture with a Maiko or a Geisha – Japan Travel Tip

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Kyoto is world famous for its Gion District and the Geisha that work there. If you would like to take pictures of Geisha or Maiko – there is a polite way to ask for a photo with them. These days there has been somewhat of a backlash against tourists taking photos of Maiko or Geisha […]

January 10, 2020

Most useful Japanese phrases for expressions in conversations

Have you ever thought about what kind of Japanese words you have studied or learned that made you think “wow, this is so useful! How did I go so long without learning this?”. If you have not, here we have some of the most useful Japanese phrases for you to learn! Without further ado, let’s […]

January 10, 2020

Ultimate Guide to Japanese Business Emails!

Have you enjoyed the previous guides? Here’s another guide on how to write a Japanese business email! It is important to know how to write Japanese business emails if you are considering to work in a Japanese company. Through writing a business email, you are able to establish a relationship and business communication with your […]