Sharing a Bit of Japan by KCP Student Kyle

Less than an hour to the south of Tokyo is the town of Kamakura. Kamakura’s beautiful cultural assets are popular among visitors today. Kamakura’s history…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
With KCP International, you can earn more Japanese credit than you would in an entire year at your university. Plus, you can pick your start date!
Immerse yourself in the heart of Tokyo with a wide variety of courses, flexible schedules and convenient packages you keep your experience easy!
Read all about Japanese immersion learning and studying abroad. Check out our eZasshi archives for more articles!
Less than an hour to the south of Tokyo is the town of Kamakura. Kamakura’s beautiful cultural assets are popular among visitors today. Kamakura’s history…
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Winding down from the high mountains of Yamanashi Prefecture into Tokyo Bay is the Tama River (多摩川 Tama-gawa). At 138 km (85.75 miles) long, it’s one of the…
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Read all about Japanese immersion learning and studying abroad. Check out our eZasshi archives for more articles!
Yuzu is a citrus fruit the size of a small lemon and is prized for it cleansing and healing properties as well as symbolizing good…
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Shichirin are Japanese compact, lightweight, portable cooking stoves. Many modern shichirin are made from ceramic or blocks of diatomaceous earth usually mined from deposits. These…
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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!
The New Year or Shōgatsu is probably Japan’s most important holiday. Many Japanese businesses close during so people can spend time with their families. The Japanese have…
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The Japanese onsen culture can be traced to one of Japan’s oldest books, the Nihon Shoki. The Nihon Shoki (日本書紀), “The Chronicles of Japan,” completed in 720…
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Many Japanese believe in good and bad fortune. Superstitious beliefs are a big part of Japan’s culture. Most Japanese folklore have roots that can be traced to…
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Kakigōri (かき氷) is a Japanese type of shaved ice dessert. It differs from a snow cone because it is flavored with syrup and condensed milk. The ice…
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