Spring in Tokyo
Spring is the best time to visit Japan and experience the vibrant colors of the season. Usually spring in Japan connotes cherry blossoms which start…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
Singing Your Heart Out with Karaoke!
Karaoke is a form of entertainment where aspiring singers can sing along with their favorite music using a microphone and a TV monitor which displays…
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Popular Unique Japanese Eats!
Japanese cuisine offers an array of gastronomical delights with a vast range of regional and seasonal dishes. With the country being divided into unique geographical…
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Japanese Tenmoku Pottery
One of the oldest Japanese crafts and art forms dating back to the Neolithic period about 12,000 years ago is pottery. Kilns (thermally insulated chamber)…
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The Story of Rice Farming in the United States (Part 2 of 2)
The planting of rice has shaped much of Japan’s economy, politics and culture throughout history. Rice makes up almost a quarter of a typical Japanese…
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The Story of Rice Farming in the United States (Part 1 of 2)
Rice is the most widely consumed staple food for people, especially in Asia. As an agricultural commodity, it has the third-highest worldwide production after sugarcane…
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Know Your Omamori for the New Year!
Shōgatsu or the New Year is probably Japan’s most important holiday with many Japanese businesses staying closed for the duration of the event. Japanese amulets….
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KCP Alum Brody Stejskal on Uniqlo
As the seasons started to change from 30 degree winters to 80 summer days, I had to change out of my warm long sleeve shirts…
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