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January 22, 2019

Events in February 2019

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This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Every month we hold cultural and social events for our students and their friends to discover more about Japanese culture, meet new friends and practice Japanese. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Lunch Tour […]

January 15, 2019

Japanese Language Guide to Rugby World Cup!

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Information on EventWhere will it be Held?Information about the StadiumsWhen will it be held?Where to get the Tickets Planning the Trip to Japan/TokyoDo I need a Visa…?Getting a Hotel in TokyoGetting to the StadiumsThe Complex Railway SystemNavigating around JapanAverage Cost per PersonOrdering Food in Japan What to Expect from the Match/Japanese Culture?How different is a Japanese Rugby […]

January 11, 2019

New Year's Resolution: Getting Started on Learning Japanese in 2019…?

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“3…2…1! Annnnd it’s finally 2019!” Or so it would have went weeks back. With the brand new year upon us, have you made your New Year’s Resolution yet? What is it? Is learning Japanese on the top of your list? Well, no worries as we’d be glad to help you out with achieving it! Tips […]

January 10, 2019

No in Japanese: Politely Declining or Refusing Offers in Japanese

Refusing someone in English is already difficult enough. But refusing a friend or a colleague politely in Japanese? Today we will be exploring some of the different variations that you can use to reject someone and not come across as too harsh.

January 7, 2019

“You’re Welcome” in Japanese: In both casual and polite ways

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Ever wondered about different ways to respond to "Thank you" in Japanese? In this article, we cover the various ways to say "You're Welcome" in Japanese.

January 4, 2019

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet: Wa (わ) Warai (わらい)

Alphabet is the foundation of English language, and the same thing can be said about hiragana in the Japanese language. Mastering hiragana is important for anyone who want to learn the basics of Japanese. As one of the two Japanese alphabets — right next to katakana — hiragana is used for both Japanese grammars and […]

December 18, 2018

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet | Ro (ろ) Rotenburo (ろてんぶろ)

Alphabet is the foundation of the English language, and the same thing can be said about hiragana in the Japanese language. Mastering hiragana is important for anyone who wants to learn the basics of Japanese. As one of the two Japanese alphabets — right next to katakana — hiragana is used for both Japanese grammars […]

December 13, 2018

Re－れー礼儀（れいぎ）

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Manners come in many forms and knowing when to use them is very important. In today’s AIUEO blog, we will be explaining some manners that you should take note of even between friends. Sample Conversation Why do we need manners? Manners between friends Sample conversation: A: Earlier on, my teacher said something funny in class, […]

December 11, 2018

Events in January 2019

Japanese Culture

This is an older post – to see our upcoming monthly events – click here Monthly Events at Coto Every month we hold cultural and social events for our students and their friends to discover more about Japanese culture, meet new friends and practice Japanese. We are looking forward to seeing you there! Lunch Tour […]

December 11, 2018

Tokyo 2020 Olympics Guide – Japanese Language and Culture

The time of the Olympics is here again! In the blink of an eye, 4 years have passed since the Rio 2016 Olympics, and today, we will be providing you with a handy guide that covers basic information about the 2020 Tokyo Summer Olympics Table of Contents Event DetailsCultural differences to noteOrdering MealsSport Event Details […]

December 6, 2018

Learn Japanese Hiragana Alphabet | Ru (る) Routine (ルーティン)

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Check out this article for an insight into Japanese hiragana, katakana and daily routine! Find out more about Yumi sensei's routine and her advice to others!

November 30, 2018

20 Ways to use the Japanese Word: すごい (Sugoi)!

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What is すごい (Sugoi)? Examples Conclusion What is すごい (Sugoi)? We might have heard of the word before, be it through a Japanese TV Show, Anime or even in Pop Culture. In fact, this Japanese word is used so frequently that if you haven’t heard of it before, you’re probably missing out! (笑) 😁 But that’s besides […]