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October 20, 2022

5 Japanese Language Schools in Auckland, New Zealand

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Check out the top 5 places to learn Japanese in Auckland, New Zealand. Ranging from private to group Japanese lessons, beginner to advanced, in-person and online.

October 20, 2022

9 Japanese Language Schools in Sydney, Australia

Looking to learn in Sydney, Australia? One of Australia's biggest cities doesn't fall short on Japanese language lessons from beginner to advanced.

October 11, 2022

5 Scary Japanese Ghost Stories for Halloween 2022

We are now officially in October, and spooky festivities start to prepare for Halloween. Are you in the mood for some horrifying stories told through generations? Or are you looking to learn some Halloween-related Japanese words? Some Japanese ghost stories, also known as kaidan are based on true stories. So dim the lights, get comfortable […]

September 30, 2022

Japanese Words You Can’t Translate to English

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Like any other languashes, in Japanese, there are certain words and phrases that cannot excactly be accurately translated in English. Because of this, it may feel frustrating to capture the right emotion for a specific situation, even as something as saying Ganbatte to wish for someone else to keep it up, when in reality Ganbatte […]

September 29, 2022

How to Say “I’m Sorry” in Japanese: Sumimasen, Gomenasai and 14 More

Learning Guide

Learn the complex art of apologizing in Japanese.

September 27, 2022

Where to Find Japanese Language Exchange Event

In this article, we share the top 10 Japanese language exchange events held in Tokyo. At the bottom of the page, we have a bonus section for those living outside of Tokyo and in the Kansai region.

September 21, 2022

Our New Online Course Website is Launching Soon!

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We're excited to announce that we are redesigning out our online course website, and we can't wait for you to see it once it launches!

September 21, 2022

Tech Meetups in Tokyo: Where to find and what to expect

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Check out the best tech meetups in Tokyo. Going to tech meetups in Tokyo is a great way to broaden your network, break into Japan's tech industry and possibly make new career opportunities.

September 15, 2022

Coto’s 2023 Intensive Course Price Update

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From January 2023, we’ll be introducing a new pricing plan for our Japanese intensive courses. These adjustments let us hire new instructors and give students more lesson availabilities.

September 2, 2022

5 Things to Do in Japan This September for Silver Week 2022

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Take a day trip and spend your silver week with all the fun things to do around Japan.

August 31, 2022

Momiji 2022: Best Spots to Admire Autumn Leaves in Japan

Guide to finding the best autumn leaves spot in Japan and how to plan your momiji hunting.

August 16, 2022

Keigo (敬語) and Tameguchi (タメ口): Guide to Casual and Polite Japanese

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Japanese casual and polite language varies greatly in relationships depending on how well people know each other and whether each party agrees to be treated in the way they are.