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KCP students during a tea ceremony

Life at KCP Photo-reportage series

Part Two | “Living” Japanese culture

Here’s a glimpse at some of the activities students try while at KCP International Japanese Language School.

The Japanese Tea Ceremony

KCP students at a tea ceremony

This is an integral part of a student’s education at KCP.  One thing that’s not hard to teach is the respect and attention that is surely an underlying reason for the ceremony.

KCP students at a tea ceremony

Students are a little overwhelmed by being bowed to, but they enjoy it immensely just the same.

“Koto” Class

KCP students at Koto class

The koto (琴 or 箏), a traditional stringed instrument derived from the Chinse guzheng, is the national instrument of Japan.  A koto is made from kiri wood (Paulownia tomentosa.  Koto  have 13 strings, each with its own moveable bridge.  Players adjust the string pitches by moving these bridges before playing, and they use three finger picks (on thumb, index finger, and middle finger) to pluck the strings.

Calligraphy

KCP students at calligraphy class

Refining calligraphy is a regular part of KCP instruction.  Everyone’s excited at their accomplishment.  It feels a little like being an artist.

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