If you’re dreaming of working in Japan, having just a few handy Japanese phrases can go a long way to make lasting impressions in your job interview! Just like in English, mastering job interviews is just about being yourself and effectively communicating the best parts of you for the job you’re applying for.  So, let’s […]

How important is the JLPT for finding a job in Japan? The short answer: it can help you get past the resume screening stage, but it won’t get you hired on its own. As more foreigners enter Japan’s job market and competition increases, companies are placing more weight on your actual Japanese ability, skills, and […]

Applying for a student visa in Japan starts with one crucial step: submitting all the required documents for your student visa’s Certificate of Eligibility (COE). As a MEXT-accredited institution, Coto Japanese Institute follows the Immigration Services Agency of Japan’s requirements when preparing your COE application. These aren’t school rules, but immigration rules, and while the […]

Why did I choose to live and work in Japan? I know many people out there dream of working in Japan, and honestly, it doesn’t always occur to me that I’m living that dream. So, I’m here to share my honest experience working in Japan and why I decided to pursue a career here in […]

You might have heard about general do’s and don’ts in Japan, such as “don’t eat while walking” or “take off your shoes indoors,” but did you know that there are do’s and don’ts you should remember as a student in Japan? As a Japanese language school, Coto Institute has received these questions, both from applicants […]

“Japanese language school or university in Japan, where should I study first?” That was the question I asked myself when I decided to move to Japan in order to pursue my dream of becoming an artist. To do that, however, I needed to decide where to study first to achieve my dreams. After much deliberation, […]

As a Japanese language school that processes student visa applications throughout the year, Coto Institute is often asked: “Can Japanese immigration deny my student visa application?” Of course, we understand this predicament. You’ve gone through the trouble of finding the school you want to apply to, you’ve sent in the paperwork to the school, and […]

“Do I really need to do an interview just to enroll in a Japanese language school?” That is often the question we hear when people apply to a Japanese language school in Japan. As a Japanese language school that does conduct interviews as part of our application process, we understand the concern, surprise, and nervousness […]