Unlike drugstores in many other countries, Japanese drugstores (ドラッグストア) sell far more than over-the-counter medicine. They’re a category of their own — part pharmacy, part beauty counter, part snack aisle — packed with affordable skincare, everyday essentials, and snacks you won’t find anywhere else. That makes them a lifesaver, especially if you’re not quite ready […]

Whether you’re a Japanese language, university, or vocational school student, coming to Japan as a student often means that you will eventually need to head to the immigration office and extend your visa to continue your studies, as this specific visa is often only valid for a certain period — even before your expected graduation […]

There are a lot of Japanese language schools in Tokyo to choose from, but in this series, the Coto School Finder team talks with one of our students, Martin, who decided to study at Toyo Language School after connecting with our team. Coming from China, Martin had visited Japan a few times as a tourist, […]