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24-hour Guide: 20 Fun Things to Do in Shinjuku | Day and Evening

Planning fun things to do is just as confusing as navigating through Shinjuku Station. Luckily, we've narrowed down all the best activities.
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Pass the 2022 JLPT With Coto’s Online Preparation Course

Get a 15% early bird discount if you sign up by May 10 for Coto's online JLPT Preparation Course.
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Anime on Netflix: The 26 must watch in 2023

From classic titles to 2022's most recent adaptations, check out anime shows you can watch on the top streaming platform.
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Top 10 Easy Anime to Learn Japanese for Beginners

From classic, family-friendly Ghibli films and comedy-romance tropes to tear-jerking slice-of-life, check out our recommended anime shows to binge-watch if you’re a beginner in Japanese.
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Japan Real Estate Vocabulary | Buying Real Estate in Japan FAQ

Japan is a great place to diversify your real estate portfolio. Check out all you need to know to invest a real estate in Japan.
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Top 20 Halal Restaurants in Tokyo for Ramadan 2022

Looking for halal food options here in Tokyo? You can enjoy ramen, sushi and burgers worry-free in Tokyo.
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Best IT Job Sites in Japan

Are you an IT professional looking for a job? We've compiled some of the best job sites you should check out.
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11 Game-changing Anki Add-Ons for Japanese Learning You Need

Once you understand how to use Anki and download pre-made decks, you can customize them to make your Japanese learning experience effective.
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100 Japanese Anime Vocabulary Words You Can (Or Can’t) Use

Yes, it is possible to learn Japanese by watching your favorite anime. From words from Jujutsu Kaisen to Ghibli films, check them out.
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Ghibli Park in Japan: Everything You Need to Know

The world's first Studio Ghibli park opens on November 1 2022. A Totoro fan or not, here's all you need to know — and what we can tell so far.
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Hinamatsuri Festival: The Japanese Doll Festival and Girl’s Day

Celebrated every year on March 3, Hinamatsuri goes by different names: Japan's Doll Festival, Girl's Day and formerly Peach Festival (Momo no Sekku).
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Upper-Intermediate Japanese Courses at Yokohama

Learn about world news and business Japanese to excel in your work environment. Part-time evening Japanese course now available.
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