Coto Japanese Academy
JLPT N4 Grammar - 〜し〜し (How to say "and" to list reasons)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point 〜し (〜shi) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. 〜し (〜shi) meaning: and; and what’s more; emphasis
Coto Japanese Academy
JLPT N3 Grammar - ~てもかまわない (How to say "It doesn't matter if..." in Japanese)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point ~てもかまわない (~temo kamawanai) JLPT Level N3 Grammar Point. ~てもかまわない (~temo kamawanai), meaning: it doesn't matter if ~.
Coto Japanese Academy
JLPT N2 Grammar - がたい (How to express something is "very difficult to/hard to do" in Japanese)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point がたい (gatai) JLPT Level N2 Grammar Point. がたい (gatai) meaning: very difficult to; hard to~
Coto Japanese Academy
JLPT N2 Grammar - あげく (How to say "In the end"/"After all~" in Japanese)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point あげく (ageku) JLPT Level N2 Grammar Point. あげく (ageku) meaning: to end up; in the end; finally; after all~
Coto Japanese Academy
Ganbare, ganbatte, ganbarimasu - How to give it your best! In Japanese
In this video, Akiko-sensei will teach you how to use ganbare, ganbatte and ganbarimasu! In what situation would you use this word? 頑張ってください！
Coto Japanese Academy
JLPT N3 Grammar - のせい (How to use "because" in a negative way in Japanese)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you the usage of のせい, JLPT Level N3 Grammar Point. のせい (no sei) is used to express when using "because" for a negative reason. It also means "fault", "blame".
Curated Video
¿Cómo funciona el metro de Tokyo?
El metro de Tokyo es el más grande del mundo. Sus decenas de líneas, cientos de estaciones e incontables trenes pueden parecer un caos incomprensible, pero dentro del aparente desorden existen pequeñas formas de conseguir que funcione....
The Guardian
Can women save sumo? The crossroads facing Japan's national sport
The ancient Japanese sport of sumo is in well-documented crisis. Years of controversy and scandal have hurt the sport's ability to attract new talent. But new energy is brewing in Tokyo's Ryōgoku district, where the sport is slowly...
Coto Japanese Academy
how to say a noun is in a place | NはPlaceにあります
how to say a noun is in a place | NはPlaceにあります JLPT N5 - Beginner
PBS
How WWII Created Godzilla & Mecha Robots
Underneath the surface of fearsome monsters we can see that Godzilla is closely linked to the fears of atomic radiation and mecha robots emerged from the extremely rapid industrialization of Japan during the 1960's and 1970's.
Curated Video
Discovering Tokyo: History, Culture, and Must-See Sights
The world’s most populous area with 35 million people and one of the most expensive to live in - Tokyo. Explore and find out why Tokyo is worth a visit. The city is teeming with history, culture and sites.
Coto Japanese Academy
How to ask questions in Japanese - Who, What, When, Where, Why, How
In this animated video, we will teach you the right word you'll need if you want to ask a question in Japanese! Learn the Japanese words for Who, What, When, Where, Why and How
Coto Japanese Academy
Plastic Bags in Japan - マイバッグ
In this video, Fukutani-sensei will talk to you about plastic bag use in Japan.
Coto Japanese Academy
JLPT N4 Grammar: 〜てみる (How to say "try doing~" in Japanese)
In this video, Yuka-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point 〜てみる (~te miru) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. 〜てみる (~te miru) meaning: to try to do~, try doing~
The Wall Street Journal
India's Ambitions
Former India Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran talks to WSJ reporter Niharika Mandhana about defining India's role in a fast-changing Asia.
Independent Producers
Hiroshima's Legacy of Doubt
The atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in Japan ended World War II in 1945. At the time, Americans were happy the war was over and some people even wanted to drop more atomic bombs. This radio story describes how Americans’...
Coto Japanese Academy
JLPT N4 Grammar - なければいけません (How to express "must"/"have to" in Japanese)
In this video, Ichikawa-sensei will introduce you to the grammar point なければいけません (nakereba ikemasen) JLPT Level N4 Grammar Point. なければいけません (nakereba ikemasen) meaning: must do something; have to do something.
Coto Japanese Academy
Referring to Yourself in Japanese | Coto Japanese Tips
Hey guys, In this week's Japanese Tips, we are going to introduce the different ways to refer to yourself in Japanese!
SWPictures
SCHOOL'S OUT - Animation Nation
Japan is the world’s third largest economy. It’s a place where work is taken very seriously indeed – but so, too, is entertainment. And there is nothing the Japanese like better than losing themselves in fantasy, particularly the...
After Skool
Stoned Ape & Fungal Intelligence - Paul Stamets
Paul Stamets is a mycologist, author and advocate of bioremediation and medicinal fungi. In this animation he describes the incredible properties of fungi as well as an overview of how mushrooms could have played a massive role in the...
Coto Japanese Academy
How to count numbers in Japanese (with Quiz!)
Japanese Numbers are fairly simple. It advances on a base ten system, so you’ll be able to use the numbers by learning 1 to 10 and then learning expressions for the digits such as 10, 100 and 1,000.
Coto Japanese Academy
5 Fun Japanese Greetings - How to speak Japanese
Learn Japanese Greetings in this fun and friendly video from our Japanese Teacher - MIKA Sensei
The Wall Street Journal
Can North Korea Be a Normal Nation?
Chung-in Moon, special adviser for unification, foreign and security affairs to South Korean President Moon Jae-in shares his vision on North Korea with WSJ Coverage Planning Editor Elena Cherney.
Coto Japanese Academy
Learn Japanese Counters
In this video, Kanbara-sensei will introduce you to Japanese Counters! Open description to read the counter systems used in the video! The first counter system you'd want to start learning is 1 - 一つ (hitotsu) 2 - 二つ (futatsu) 3 - 三つ...