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We want to make it clear that, despite the title, watashi, boku, and ore aren’t the only ways to refer to yourself in Japanese. There’s only “me”, “myself”, and “I” in English, but when it comes to Japanese first-person pronouns, the options are seemingly endless. So how do you know…
Welcome to Coto Radio, a Japanese learning podcast by Coto Japanese Academy, Japan’s No. 1 Japanese language school. Each episode, our host combines captivating storytelling with engaging conversations, all delivered in clear, natural Japanese. Japan’s booming tourism industry has sparked overtourism concerns in recent years. In Fujikawaguchiko, authorities installed a…
If you live long enough in Japan, you might notice that Japanese work culture is different from its Western counterparts, such as the U.S. or European countries. Before you start rushing to find a job here, being aware of specific cultural differences may help you adjust or even rethink if…
If you’ve ever lived in Japan and handled paperwork in the city hall, you might have stumbled across a date that made you pause. Instead of 2025, you see something like 令和7年 (Reiwa 7). This isn’t a typo. It’s Japan’s unique calendar system (和暦, wareki), where years are tied to…
Although Japan’s transportation system is incredibly efficient, having a personal vehicle can make life much more convenient, especially for families. A car gives you the flexibility to run errands, travel anytime without having to worry about train schedules, and explore beautiful destinations outside Tokyo that aren’t easily accessible. But you…
What’s a better way to dip your toes into the Japanese language besides converting your name into Japanese? English-based or foreign names are generally written using the phonetic katakana alphabet. An exception would be a name with Chinese characters, which you can choose to be read with Japanese reading. It…
Summer in Tokyo is characterized by the unrelenting heat and humidity, but as we head into the evening, the sun starts to set beneath the canvas and the summer festivals light up the evening sky with fireworks, floats, and food stalls. Summer festivals in Tokyo has arrived. Backed by centuries…
A lot of us want to start learning Japanese because of manga and anime — but we can use them to learn Japanese, too. It’s easy for Japanese learners to feel stuck in a study rut. After all, how long can you glue your face to a JLPT textbook before…
Welcome to your free JLPT N5 mock test! Whether you’re just starting your Japanese learning journey or preparing to take the official JLPT N5 exam, this practice test is designed to help you build confidence and improve your skills. This blog includes both an online quiz version, where you can…
It makes sense that the Japanese language has some of the most beautiful words used to describe deep feelings and abstract ideas that don’t have an exact English equivalent. Even the meaning behind the name ‘Japan’ is poetic — the land of the rising sun. While some of these unique…