The Many Facets of Japanese Koi
Koi, specifically nishikigoi (錦鯉), literally means “brocaded carp.” For fish hobbyists, they have become one of the most expensive fish to own. Japanese koi are mainly kept…
Read More
Author: Yasuka
The Story of Jizo Bosatsu (Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva)
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (Jizō Bosatsu, 地蔵菩薩) is an enlightened being revered primarily in East Asian Buddhism. He is mostly depicted as a Buddhist monk. The name means…
Read More
Sign-up for our newsletter
Read all about Japanese immersion learning and studying abroad. Check out our eZasshi archives for more articles!
The Intriguing Saidai-ji Eyo Hadaka Matsuri
The Saidai-ji Eyo Hadaka Matsuri (裸祭り “Naked Festival”) is held on the third Saturday of February each year in Okayama where it originated. Several other Hadaka Matsuri are held in…
Read More
Tsukimi: Revel in the Beauty of the Moon
Tsukimi (月見), or Otsukimi, is a Japanese festival that honors the autumn moon. A full moon usually occurs on the 15th day of the eighth month of the…
Read More
Discover more of Japan
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!
Shinsekai’s Billiken God
Shinto, or the way of the gods, is an indigenous religion in Japan. It is practiced by nearly 83% of the whole Japanese populace. Shinto…
Read More
Japan Survival Guide 4: Studying, Making Friends, and Balancing That, by Hector Santiago
In this 4-part series, former KCP Fall 2012 student Hector Santiago shares tips learned during his time at KCP. In this final installment , Hector offers tips on making…
Read More
Japan Survival Guide 3: Staying Connected, by Hector Santiago
In this 4-part series, KCP Fall 2012 student Hector Santiago shares budget tips learned during his time at KCP. In this third installment, Hector offers suggestions on socializing and…
Read More
Japan Survival Guide 2: Shopping and Packing Light, by Hector Santiago
In this 4-part series, former KCP Fall 2012 student Hector Santiago shares budget tips learned during his time at KCP. In this second installment, Hector offers tips on…
Read More
