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November 25, 2016

End Of The Year Party 2016

What a year! Time flies and here we are, preparing Coto Japanese Academy’s End Of The Year Party! What sort of year was 2016 for you? We’ve already introduced the custom of celebrating the past’s year events (忘年会).忘年会 is a word composed of ‘to forget’ (忘), ‘year’ (年) and ‘gathering’ (会). This yearly tradition is very important in Japanese […]

November 16, 2016

Japanese Intensive Course Year End Christmas Special 2016

Is 2017 the year for Japanese? 2017 is just around the corner, what kind of year will it be for you? If you’re ready to step-up your Japanese skills, our intensive course Year End Christmas Special is the right choice for you! Our intensive courses range from basic conversation for everyday use, to business Japanese for making your next […]

November 14, 2016

Japanese National Holiday: Labor Thanksgiving Day

Did you know Japan also celebrates a Labor Thanksgiving Day? The Japanese government established this public national holiday in 1948 after the World War II. This holiday, taking place annually on November 23, commemorates people’s hard work. On that day, called 勤労感謝（きんろうかんしゃ）の日（ひ） in Japanese, people are encouraged to express their thanks to others. In particular, elementary children […]

June 23, 2016

Special Thanks: Nihongo Plus! 100 Lessons

This summer marks the 16th anniversary of Coto Japanese Academy, from its early foundation as the Iidabashi Language School in 2000. Started by 4 staff in a small apartment, we have grown to a fully staffed school, caring to provide the best services to our students. I am so delighted to be able to celebrate […]

April 28, 2016

Discover the Japanese Golden Week!

Coto Japanese Academy will only be open for the Golden Week 5 Day Course on May 3rd, 4th, and 5th. Please note that on April 29th and May 3/4/ 5, there will be no Private Lesson nor Nihongo Plus classes! The 29th of April marks the start of a very special week for the Japanese, as […]

March 18, 2016

Shunbun no Hi (春分の日 ) – Let’s welcome the Spring

The Japanese Calendar sure can be a wonder for those who enjoy learning about the Japanese culture and traditions. Every month, with the exception of June, has a holiday. and with 20th March just around the corner lies Shunbun no Hi – the Spring Equinox Day, 春分の日. What is 春分の日 (Shunbun no Hi)?Cultural Beliefs What […]

January 18, 2016

Winter (冬) Photo Contest 2016!

Winter (冬) Photo Contest 2016! Coto Japanese Academy’s Winter Photo Contest is BACK! All you have to do to take part is to post a picture of your experience during Winter in Japan and you stand a chance to win up to 10,000yen worth of exciting prizes! Contest details Theme: Winter in Japan 2016 Contest […]

August 28, 2015

Japanese Crash Course – Survival Japanese

Welcome to Japan! Along with your first steps in your new life in Tokyo, begin to learn Japanese with Coto’s Japanese Crash Course and feel immediately your improvement. In 4 weeks, your will learn the fundamental of Japanese, directly useful for your daily life, including an introduction to hiragana and katakana. Japanese Crash Course Contents You will […]

July 13, 2015

Summer(夏) Photo Contest!

Coto Japanese Academy’s Summer Photo Contest is BACK! All you have to do to take part is to post a picture of your experience during Summer in Japan and you stand a chance to win up to 10,000yen worth of exciting prizes! Contest details Theme: Japan’s Summer in 2015 Contest Period: 13th July to 20th […]

April 27, 2015

Coto Japanese Academy's Spring 春 photo contest! 2015

Coto’s Spring Photo Contest is FINALLY here! All you have to do to take part is to post a picture of your experience during Springtime in Japan and you stand a chance to win up to 10,000yen worth of exciting prizes! Contest details Theme: Japan’s Spring in 2015 Contest Period: 27th April to 18th May […]

April 7, 2015

Coto's Spring 春 photo contest entries!

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Coto’s Spring 春 photo contest entries! 1.九段下、千鳥が淵/ Chidorigafuchi, Kudanshita Submitted by Tunimaal, With the sakuras surrounding you, the light breeze that brushes past your face as you row the river, what a beautiful image of spring! 2.新宿、ゴールデン街/GoldenGai, Shinjuku Submitted by Alex Guevara. Golden Gai has long been a staple of nightlife in Japan, have […]

January 13, 2015

スクール管理運営スタッフ・日本語教師募集

Coto Language Academyではスクール管理運営スタッフ・日本語教師を募集しています。ご興味ある方は是非ご応募ください。当校では”Be Unique, Have fun Globally”というミッションのもと、日本で暮らす海外の方がより自分らしくより豊かな生活ができるよう、日々の生活や仕事にすぐに役立つ、会話力アップに重点をおいた少人数またはプライベートでの日本語レッスンを提供しています。日本語教師応募資格・下記のいずれかに該当する方１）日本語教師養成講座420時間修了者２）大学で日本語教育を主専攻で卒業した方３）日本語教育能力試験合格者・平日9:30-21:30、土曜日10:50-18:00までで週３回以上勤務できる方・日常会話レベルの英語力がある方・日本語教師経験者歓迎スクール管理運営スタッフ・英語でビジネスレベルのコミュニケーションが可能な方・コミュニケーション力があり、責任をもって業務に取り組める方・平日9:30-21:30（３シフトあり）、土曜日10:50-18:00までで週３回以上勤務できる方・日本語教師経験者歓迎 {Why Coto? } 当校で働いていらっしゃる先生方にCotoでの仕事についてコメントをいただきました！「いい点は何よりもアットホームなこと。マネージメント側も教える側もフラット。先生間もフラットなこと。」「学習者との距離が近いので、上達した時の嬉しさを学習者と共に味わえ、教える側にも大変達成感があります。」「採用後の研修がしっかりしているところに新人講師としては、安心感がありました。」「学生へのフォローだけでなく、講師に対しても相談や質問に丁寧に答えてもらえるのが、長く働けているポイントだと思います。」「いろいろなレベルや様々なタイプのレッスンが経験でき、共有教材も豊富。」「常によりよいレッスンや生徒さんに喜ばれるレッスンを目指し工夫し成長し続け意欲的なところ。」「学校の雰囲気も明るく楽しく、きれいで、素晴らしい学校だと思います。」「前の学校ではクラスの人数が多いときは20人以上になり、一人一人に十分に対応できないもどかしさがありましたがCotoではプライベートレッスンや少人数のクラスで一人一人にじっくり対応できます！」「Cotoのいいところは日本語の修得に熱心な生徒が多い点。それから、スタッフの方も講師の方も皆さわやかで感じがいい方が多い！」「学校に入った瞬間、温かさ、活気、自由がミックスされたような特別な空気感がありました。」「スタッフ、講師、それぞれ個性的で魅力があります！そして仲がいいです。」「上手くいったことも、失敗したことも、共有できる環境です！」「わたしのような新米教師の質問に、ベテランの先生は面倒がらずに答えてくれます。Cotoにいれば、日本語教師は決して孤独な職業ではありません！」「この学校が元々ボランティアから始まった、という点がとても気に入りました。」ご応募希望の方はメールにて、履歴書（写真貼付）と勤務可能な時間帯をお送りください。 Coto Language Academy [email protected] 03-6261-4515 Coto Academy is a unique Japanese Language School […]