Kōdō: the Japanese Art of Incense Burning
An unusual art form in Japan is kōdō (香道), the art of incense burning. The incense ceremony is deeply entwined with Japanese history. According to…
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An unusual art form in Japan is kōdō (香道), the art of incense burning. The incense ceremony is deeply entwined with Japanese history. According to…
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A remarkable art form in Japan is the ukiyo-e, the woodblock print or painting. The word “ukiyo-e” means “pictures of the floating world.” This floating world…
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Tempura (天ぷら or 天麩羅 ) is a delicious Japanese dish that includes a light, crispy, and deep fried batter. It usually is made with vegetables or seafood,…
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One of the more unique festivals in Japan is the Chagu Chagu Umako festival in Iwate Prefecture. It’s a parade of about a hundred horses…
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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!
If you want to see an example of Japanese ingenuity, then try the Tokyo Skytree. With a height of 634 meters (2080 feet), it is…
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World War II brought forth devastation unlike any other when on August 6, 1945, an atomic bomb was dropped on Hiroshima. A second bomb was…
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Japan has many shrines and temples, and the Meiji Shrine (Meiji Jingu), in Tokyo’s Shibuya ward, is one of the most important. This popular Shinto shrine is…
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For you sports fans, a good place to visit is Japan’s National Olympic Stadium (Kokuritsu Kasumigaoka Rikujō Kyogijō) in Shinjuku, Tokyo. A marvel of steel…
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