KCP Students Have a Blast at the Sanja Matsuri
Sanja Matsuri (三社祭, Three Shrine Festival) is held every third weekend of May in the Asakusa district of Tokyo. It honors the three founders of the…
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Sōhei: Japanese Warrior Monks
Sōhei (僧兵) were Japanese Buddhist warrior monks during Japan’s feudal years. There was a time in Japanese history when the Sōhei held enough power to influence…
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Bicycles from Japan Help the Environment and People
Bicycles are a common mode of transportation in Japan. It’s a great way to get to school, work, and the train station. It is convenient…
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Japanese Castles: Symbols of Power and Honor
Japanese castles (城 shiro) are unlike the castles you see in fairy tales. Most were old wooden stockades from earlier centuries. Japanese castles were constructed as fortresses…
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With KCP International, immerse yourself in the heart of Tokyo with a wide variety of courses, flexible schedules and convenient packages you keep your experience easy!
Interesting Japanese Fast Food
Japanese cuisine has been strongly influenced by China and Korea over the past 2,000 years. It was only in the last 300 to 400 years…
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Lucky Days Ahead with Omamori
An omamori (御守 or お守り) is a popular amulet or talisman in Japanese Buddhist and Shinto traditions. Sold at most religious sites and dedicated to…
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Wasei-eigo: Japanese-Made English
The Japanese national language, Nihongo (日本語), is spoken by about 125 million speakers. The history of the Japanese language can be traced back to Chinese documents…
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Pampered Pooches of Japan
Many pooches are treated as part of the family and pampered like little children. In Japan, Hachikō is remembered for his undying loyalty to his…
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