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December 22, 2022

Christmas in Japan: 4 unique ways to celebrate Christmas in 2023

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Christmas in Japan is more of a commercial and romantic holiday than it is a traditional or religious one. From eating KFC and seeing beautiful winter illuminations to going to European-inspired Christmas markets, these are all of the most common activities you can do for Christmas in Japan.

December 20, 2022

Group Students – Update to the new online lesson system

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This post is for current online group lesson students to better understand the upcoming changes to our online lesson system. What is changing between the current and new system? Part of System Old New Subscription billing cycle Payments for subscriptions are charged 1x per month on the same day of the month. Ex. March 1st, […]

December 19, 2022

10 Best Winter Illuminations in Tokyo | 2021/2022

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Nearing Christmas, you'll find Tokyo transformed into an illuminated frosty wonderland. Check out our top spots for best illuminations for 2021/2022

December 19, 2022

Tokyo Christmas Market: Visit to have a cozy end-of-year time

メリークリスマス — or meriokurisumasu! Every year on December, several Tokyo Christmas markets start popping up. Despite not celebrating Christmas as a religious holiday, Japan has been influenced by European and Western countries. Today, the Japanese are celebrating Christmas as an occasion of happiness. Aside from their own Christmas traditions, such as eating Kentucky Fried Chicken, […]

December 19, 2022

A Review on Learning Japanese with Renshuu

Here at Coto Academy, we have been writing a series of reviews for different apps to learn Japanese. Today, we examine renshuu. Renshuu (literally meaning “practice” in Japanese), is an app started in 2020. Since it’s so new, it’s not as popular as bigger names such as Anki or Duolingo. However, this app has a lot to offer!

December 16, 2022

1-1 Students – Update to the new online lesson system

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This post is for current online lesson students to better understand the upcoming changes to our online lesson system. What is changing between the current and new system? Part of System Old New Subscription billing cycle Payments for subscriptions are charged 1x per month on the same day of the month. Ex. March 1st, April […]

December 16, 2022

Online Lesson Website – FAQ

Here we have included some of the common questions that students have had for us about the new system. Points & Payment Bookings & Class Reservations Cancellations & Rescheduling Troubleshooting & Problems with your lesson

December 16, 2022

30 English Loanwords That Come From Japanese Language

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That's right: English language borrows a lot of Japanese words. For example, tsunami, tycoon and sudoku came from the Japanese equivalent. English language also retains a lot of original Japanese food-related words, like sushi, katsu and dashi.

December 14, 2022

Japanese Work Culture: How is it Different from The US?

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Before you rush to find a job in Japan, you need to get accustomed to the Japanese work culture, which can be different from western countries like America. Find out different ethics and workplace culture in Japan!

December 12, 2022

Guide to Horseback Riding and Horse Racing in Tokyo

Tokyo has quite a few options for equestrian enthusiast. In this article, we will cover where you can experience horseback riding and horseracing in Tokyo, so keep reading to learn more!

December 6, 2022

Guide to Going to the Gym in Japan

Finding a gym in Japan and having a consistent workout routine is one of the quickest ways to feel at home in a new city. Are you living in Tokyo long-term and looking for a place to exercise? Here’s a quick guide that outlines some popular gyms, how to sign up and cancel, as well as some helpful phrases in Japanese to use along the way.

December 5, 2022

Japanese Learning Strategies: Top 5 Ways for Introverts

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How do you learn Japanese when you're an extrovert? Take a look at our strategies below to find fresh ways of learning Japanese that work best with your personality type.