Do you have a promising business idea that you think might thrive in Japan? Or maybe you’re already an entrepreneur and have thought about starting a business in the fourth-largest economy in the world. If this is the case, you might take advantage of the Startup Visa in Japan. A Startup Visa is a visa […]
Do you have a promising business idea that you think might thrive in Japan? Or maybe you’re already an entrepreneur and have thought about starting a business in the fourth-largest economy in the world. If this is the case, you might take advantage of the Startup Visa in Japan. A Startup Visa is a visa […]
As of October 2026, around 839 Japanese language schools in Japan are designated to sponsor student visas. Only a handful are officially accredited by MEXT, the Ministry of Education. Coto Institute is one of them. So how is it different from other schools? Coto Institute is a MEXT-accredited, full-time Japanese language school in Kokubunji, Tokyo. […]
We’ve all heard a thing or two about life as an employee in Japan, but did you know there are different types of employment contracts? Japan’s system sorts workers into distinct categories, and the differences between them are far from cosmetic. Some contracts make it look like you’re working full-time, yet not every commuter with […]
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 […]
