KCP Spring 2018 Students Visit the Imperial Palace
The Tokyo Imperial Palace (皇居), also called Kōkyo, is the main residence of Japan’s Imperial Family. Kyūden. Located in Chiyoda area, the Palace is composed of several interconnected…
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Explore the culture, lifestyle, and excitement of studying abroad in Japan.
The Opening of Japan to Foreign Trade and Kitano-cho
The Sakoku (鎖国) was a policy enacted by the Tokugawa shogunate that isolated the whole of Japan from the outside world. During sakoku no Japanese…
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2019 Brings a New Emperor for Japan!
TheChrysanthemum Throne is a term used to embody the Japanese monarchy and the legal authority for the existence of the Japanese government. Japanese legends say…
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S Gasuto Restaurant Review by KCP Winter 2018 Alum Siena Rose
KCP Winter 2018 alum Siena Rose gives another in-depth restaurant review, this time of S Gasuto. Thanks for your insights, Siena! S ガスト is a…
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KCP Winter 2018 Alum Siena Rose on Maboya Restaurant
Japan and China have had relations that can be traced all the way back to 200 AD. Chinese influence on Japanese culture and way of life…
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KCP Winter 2018 Alum Holly Westbrook on Dining at Torikizoku
Do you love yakitori? Then you’ll love Torikizoku restaurant. Torikizoku is a yakitori restaurant that serves bite-sized chicken pieces on bamboo skewers, barbecued over a hot…
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KCP Winter 2018 Student Siena Rose Shares her Insights on Lotteria Restaurant
Japanese food has distinct flavors and dishes in Japan that are derived from the Western world are often given a Japanese twist. The most prominent…
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KCP Winter 2018 Student Siena Rose on Yoshinoya
Donburi (丼) literally means “bowl.” This popular Japanese rice bowl dish can consist of a variety of elements: vegetables, chicken, beef, pork, or fish. Donburi is usually…
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