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July 13, 2020

Politics in Japanese: 18 Keys Vocabularies

In this blog series, we will give some critical vocabulary for politics in Japanese. These vocabulary words are designed to expand your range of words so that you can have more elaborate conversations. (This will be a regular series and these blogs are primarily designed for intermediate-advanced learners – so for beginner learners we advise […]

July 10, 2020

How to Type in Japanese on Mac, iOS, Apple Devices – Installation Guide

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Trying to figure out how to type in Japanese on a Mac? Maybe you’ve already read our article on How to Type Japanese on Windows 10, but the installation process looks quite different for Mac and iOS Apple devices. In this article, we will take you through the Step-by-step process of setting up the Japanese […]

July 8, 2020

How to find and choose the Best Japanese Lessons for you in Tokyo or Yokohama

What is the best option for you? Unfortunately, there isn’t an easy answer to this question. The Best Japanese Language School and the Best Japanese Language Course is different based on your personal needs. For Japanese Language Lessons – There are many options that we offer at both of our Tokyo Locations, as well as […]

July 6, 2020

Learning Japanese in Tokyo without a Visa – FAQ

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Many of our prospective students are confused about whether or not it requires a student visa to study Japanese language in Japan. This blog will answer several questions related to whether or not you need a Visa to study Japanese in Tokyo. Q: I want to take a two month intensive Japanese course in Tokyo […]

July 3, 2020

How to Say "I think" in Japanese – Giving Your Opinion

How do you share your opinion in Japanese? What are the do’s and don’ts? In this blog we will teach you a simple way to share your opinion in Japanese. But before we teach you what you can say – we want to share some advice for how to use this vocabulary. Don’ts: In a […]

July 3, 2020

Thank you for 20 years of Coto!

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On July 1st, Coto Celebrated its 20th anniversary!!! There have been many ups and downs over the years – but the thing that has always stayed the same is the support of our awesome students. We want to sincerely thank you for continuing to study with us – and are excited about sharing the next […]

June 30, 2020

Japanese Insults: Insults and Being Rude in Japanese

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Japan has a reputation for being an extremely polite and formal country. On the surface the culture seems very hospitable – but what about when it isn’t? Like any other language, there are Japanese insults and ways to be rude in Japanese. This article is primarily concerned with helping Japanese learners avoid being rude or […]

June 24, 2020

Online Japanese Business Writing Course is Now Open!

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Do You Want To Be Able to Write Professional Emails in Japanese? We know that this is a major frustration for many of our students. They want to be able to respond “naturally” in their Japanese emails – but it’s hard to find a good resource online. That is why we are really happy to […]

June 19, 2020

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N3 – Unit 4: Weather

In the N4 kanji workbook, we practiced kanji related to the four seasons. In this Kanji worksheet, we are going to learn some words you will see in weather forecasts. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for our Online JLPT N3 Prep Course is open! Feel free to check out our previously uploaded worksheets […]

June 12, 2020

Learn Japanese With Animal Crossing – Characters and Vocabulary

Learn Japanese Vocabulary From Animal Crossing: New Horizons Animal Crossing: New Horizons is a great and fun resource for anyone looking to learn Japanese from Video Games. In the video above, Akiko-sensei shows us some key words and characters in Animal Crossing: New Horizons! This article includes a written guide to the video above to […]

June 10, 2020

Kanji Worksheet Free PDF Download: JLPT N3 – Unit 3: Hospital

When you feel sick, or if an accident happens to you in Japan, you should go to a clinic or hospital. In this Kanji Worksheet, we will introduce to you some relevant kanji which you can use when you describe symptoms or medical problems. Looking to pass the JLPT N3? Enrollment for our Online JLPT N3 […]

June 8, 2020

How to Pass the JLPT N2 – Guide to the JLPT N2 Level Test

Are you trying to pass the JLPT N2 level test? Maybe you want a promotion at work, are trying to pass a job interview – or you might just want to challenge yourself! The JLPT N2 is quite a beast, but if you follow these study tips you can easily pass. In this guide, we […]