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August 12, 2022

5 Ways to Get to Know Mountain Day (山の日) 2022 in Tokyo

Created as a day to honor and give thanks to the blessings of the mountains, Mountain Day (Yama no Hi) was officially announced in 2014. Here's what the holiday is about, and how you can celebrate it in Tokyo.

August 10, 2022

Ehon (絵本): 8 Fun Japanese Picture Books for Kids

Japanese picture books, or ehon (絵本), are great tools for kids to learn Japanese. They’re packed with the right balance of cute graphics, dialogues, Japanese sentences and an entertaining storyline. The illustrations can become contextual cues for children,

August 5, 2022

Our Favorite Japanese Learning Resources: August 2022

Fun fact: every week, Coto team gathers together to talk about their favorite Japanese learning resources. It could be anything from podcasts, J-vlogs, and new Japan-based TikTokers to newfound digital dictionaries and Japanese language blogs. We have to say, squinting under the sun, sweating and exclaiming, “Atsui desu ne!” ten times in an hour was […]

August 3, 2022

Investment in Japan: Is 2022 a Great Time to Invest?

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In this guest post, Tyson Batino, host of the Scaling Japan podcast, weighs in on his opinions on investment opportunities in the Japanese market for foreign residents and non-residents of Japan.

August 3, 2022

Why けど (Kedo) and が (Ga) Doesn’t Just Mean “But”

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The conjunctive particle けど is interchangeable with the particle が and has a similar meaning to the English word “but” or “even though”. However, Japanese people like to put けど (kedo) at the end of sentences to sound less confrontational and polite.

August 2, 2022

Yokohama Guide: 10 Things to Do Around Minato Mirai 21

What's to see in Yokohama's Minato Mirai? From sightseeing from the Landmark Tower to taking a gondola right in the Cosmo World Ferris Wheel, check out all the fun things to do at Yokohama's Minato Mirai 21.

August 1, 2022

9 Bilingual Recruitment Agencies in Japan

Job Hunting has always been a bit of a pain. But what if you could get someone to do everything for you? That's where recruitment agencies come in.

July 26, 2022

Japanese Language Exchange: Do’s and Don’ts in Your First Interaction

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Language exchanges can be a powerful tool to improve your Japanese communication skill. Check out the common pitfalls to get the best conversation with your Japanese language exchange partner.

July 22, 2022

10 Trusted Job Hunting Websites in Japan

Looking for jobs in Japan? Start your job hunting process and find other career opportunities in different positions and industries by checking out these top job sites in Japan!

July 21, 2022

How to Use Kawaii (かわいい): Japan’s Obsession with Cuteness

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You've probably heard of the Japanese word kawaii, which means lovely, charming, cute and adorable. but what is the kawaii culture, and how does one become kawaii? How do you use かわいい?

July 15, 2022

What is ERFS? 2022 Guide to Short-term Visa for Foreigners in Japan

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New border measures from June 2022: Through the new ERFS system, you can now apply for short-term stays for tourism and business for new entry to Japan. Your receiving organization will issue an ERFS certificate for your visa application.